CHARGE FORWARD AT 66,000 STRONG.
Healthcare professionals. Fine artists. Educators. Marketing executives. As Sandburg alumni, you’re a successful group of more than 66,000 Chargers in virtually every profession, across all 50 states and worldwide. Let’s double that number. With your gift to Sandburg, you’re helping our students take charge of a world-class education — helping them become part of a world-class alumni network.
Take advantage of the alumni association to connect or reconnect with your fellow alumni all across the nation and stay informed about the college.
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Alumni spotlights
Discover where Sandburg alumni are living, working and making a difference in their communities.
Tre Galloway '19 & '25
Why did you choose Sandburg? I chose Sandburg because it's in the city where I grew up. Staying local gave me the opportunity to stay close to family and friends which in turn keeps me grounded and motivated.
Areas of interest: My areas of interest is for one, personal development. Whether it’s attending class to expand my knowledge, working out to improve my health or spending time with friends and family; I value growth in all areas of my life. I also enjoy exploring new cafés, restaurants and traveling!
What career field are you studying at Sandburg and how did you determine your career field? I chose nursing as my career field because healthcare has been a part of my life since I was born. As an infant, I was very sick and spent several months in the NICU undergoing multiple surgeries. While the doctor saved me, it was the nurses who cared for me daily and supported my family during such a difficult time. Their compassion and dedication has left a long lasting impact on my family and me.
My mother is also a nurse who works tirelessly for her patients. She not only cares for her patients with dedication and compassion, but she has also selflessly cared for our family and grandparents. Through her I have seen that nursing is more than a profession. It is a service, sacrifice, strength and love in action.
Prior to 2025, while working elsewhere, I witnessed an individual experience a medical emergency. Without hesitation, I stepped in to help. That moment stayed with me and ultimnately led me to reflect on my future — I felt a pull toward the healthcare field.
I hope to provide the same level of care that was once given to me.
Anticipated Sandburg graduation year: 2027
Goal after graduation: NICU nurse
What do you like most about Sandburg? What I like most about Sandburg is the flexible schedule — without it, it'd be extremely hard to continue working. I also love the in-house coffee shop!
50 Alumni, 50 States
Wherever you go and whatever you do after Sandburg, you’re always a Charger! We’re trying to reach as many Sandburg alumni members as possible from coast to coast and beyond the United States to discover where you’re living, working and making a difference in your community. Our goal is to have at least one alumnus/a from each state share their story.
Help us fill in the map with your info.
Let us know where you live, and tell us a bit about your journey — even if your state is already highlighted.
Alaska
- Rachel Isenhour '13, stay-at-home mom
Arizona
- Corey Morrison '23, registered nurse, Banner Health
- Sharon Scanlon '90, certified nurse midwife for Dr. Tamar Gottfried and Sandburg adjunct faculty member
California
- Christin Dale '13, attorney, C. Dale Law, PC
- Cassie Sherwin '14, assistant, Amblin Partners
Colorado
- Vanessa Shook '16, registered dental hygienist, Dentistry Colorado Temp
Florida
- Angilee Campbell '19, dental hygienist, Periodontal Associates of Tampa Bay
- Jerry Nodeen '84, retired president, YANA Foundation of Sarasota
- Dr. Christine Petzing '88, hospice physician, Empath Health
Georgia
- Dr. Judy Glaser '75, associate professor, nursing, psychiatric nurse practitioner, Augusta University
Idaho
- Kallista Harrison '18, teacher, Lakeland District 272
Illinois
- Bethany Barnett '06, volleyball coach and state & local tax associate, Baker Tilly
- Michael Bennett '10, executive director, VNA Community Services
- Jaynee Bowker '18, English teacher & pathway coordinator, Williamsfield Schools
- Marissa Block '23, registered dental hygienist, Premier Dental & Implant Center
- Katie Brewer '04, director of imaging, Graham Hospital
- Kylah Brown '23, X-ray/CT technologist, OSH Holy Family Medical Center
- Kelly Cantwell '86, registered nurse, OSF
- Hailey Cardenas '16, family nurse practitioner, OSF St. Mary Medical Center
- Ethan Carnes '10, charitable advisor/major gift officer, North Park University
- Brittany Clark '09, owner Snap Fitness Sherman and statewide recruitment manager for the state of Illinois
- Whitney Cleair '15, school counselor, Monmouth-Roseville High School
- Kelly Corbin '99, executive director, CASA of West Central Illinois
- Stephanie Duquenne '01, senior director of alumni engagement, Illinois State University
- Laine Dunn '24, full-time student, barista, freelance choreographer
- Jason Gabriel '24, counselor, Mary Davis Home
- Timothy Goins '25, repair technician, Advanced Technology Services
- Morgan Johnson '15, admissions counselor, Illinois State University
- Kassidy Klinedinst '15, assistant manager of advancement, Sandburg
- Rebecca Lytle '11, inventory analyst, Sitka Salmon Shares
- Meghan Medhurst '18, IT/data processing, Midwest Bank
- Auryana Pendergast '17, licensed hospice social worker, OSF Hospice
- Angel Peterson '16, third grade teacher, Silas Willard Elementary
- Madelynn Pieper '22, general manager, Fastenal
- Anya Pshenychny '10, senior account executive, Paramount
- Jenna Redington '15, employed at DORS
- Sydnee Riggs '18, certified surgical technologist, OSF St. Mary Medical Center
- Angela Roberts '12, office administrator
- Stacey Rucker '97, assistant manager of alumni engagement & advancement communications, Sandburg
- Seairra Sheppard '17, writer, Strong Towns
- Meghan Templeton '05, director of operations, The Salvation Army of Galesburg
- Tricia Thomas '00, owner/director, Watson Thomas Funeral Home
- Stosh Tuszynski '10, sound designer/mixer, Noisefloor LTD
- Carrie Van Vleet '01, associate director for alumni relations, Western Illinois University
- Jennifer Wasson '98 & '13, church volunteer/Girl Scout leader, Christ United Methodist Church/Eastern Iowa Western Illinois Girl Scout Council
Indiana
- Justin Ankeney '99, scan coordinator, Fresh Thyme Market
- Jim Williams '81, pilot, Delta Air Lines
Iowa
- Brooke Abreu '13, transition coordinator, Centene
- Wendy Anderson '09, registered dental hygienist, Wilton Dental
- Madison Leathers '22, RN, University of Iowa
- Ali Mulvey '16, RN, Molina Healthcare of Iowa
- John Schulz '15, robotics engineer, John Deere
- Kelsey Swailes '16, pharmacist, Hy-Vee Pharmacy
- Sharon Wiskirchen '16, registered dental hygienist
- Matt Wolford '08, exec. vice president and part owner, Jet Air Inc.
Massachusetts
- AJ Hoffman '93, nanny
- Katy Price '20, student/bartender/gallery consultant; Massart/Rapscallion/Powers Gallery
Minnesota
- Stephanie Saey, MD '15, internal medicine resident physician, Mayo Clinic
- Dakota Williams '17, software developer, MEDITECH
Mississippi
- Tyler Ferris '22, crew member, Lost Pizza Co.
Missouri
- Roger Brush '12, lab animal technician, Washington University
- Bryant Fernetti attended, high school teacher & coach, Puxico R-8 School District
- Ethan Peterson '16, chiropractic intern, Cleveland University - Kansas City
Nebraska
- Carson Clayton '22, administrative assistant, State Senator Ben Hansen, Legislative District 16
New York
- Tag Hartman-Simkins '13, design director, Futurism and Domino
North Carolina
- Lindsay Lankford '11, registered nurse, Duke University
North Dakota
- Dr. Cassie Gilbert '08, project manager, Cardamom Health
Ohio
- Austin Collinson '21, assistant director of development, Ohio State University
Oregon
- Genna Snider '20, licensed practical nurse, Caldera Care
- Judy Wylder '06, credit investigator, Volkswagen Credit
Pennsylvania
- Margaret (Peg) Fiman '70, retired marriage & family services
South Carolina
- Lindsey Huston '21, licensed practical nurse, Prisma Health
South Dakota
- Izabell Bartels '23, dental hygienist, Ponderosa Smiles
Tennessee
- Kayla Butler '18 & '21, pediatric nurse, East Tennessee Children's Hospital
- Maggie Hickman '22, client management, AMB Media
- Tracey Moore Baker '85, registered nurse
Texas
- Douglas Brining '89, attending veterinarian/assistant VP research administration/assistant professor of microbiology and immunology, University of Texas Medical Branch
- Vanessa Gibbs '23, dental hygienist, Crescent Dental and Orthodontics
- Victoria Hart '18, hospice RN, OpusCare of Texas
- Keith Heiy '20, revenue cycle clinic assistant, DHR Health
- Paula Peck '89, correctional health nurse, University of Texas Medical Branch
Utah
- Sam Scott '21, industrial maintenance mechanic setup lead, Genpak
Washington
- Kelly Brooks '07, accounts payable finance technician, City of Gig Harbor
- Anthony Vaupel '96, assistant attorney general, state of Washington
Wisconsin
- Alyssa Bean '16, medical records director, Elroy Health Services
- Kadin '19 and Heidi '19 Courson, student physical therapist, University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse (Kadin), recreation therapist, Riverside Transitional Care (Heidi)
Email us, or call 309.341.5330 with any questions or to request more info.