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The Red & Bold

Time really does fly — faster than a rolling storm. Where did the last 25 years go? In many ways, it has been a turbulent quarter century — from the tragic events of 9/11 to the paralyzing pandemic of 2020. At the same time, we’ve experienced the many wonders of the digital revolution. Instagram and TikTok and AI, oh my!

Throughout that spectacular span, Simpson has continued to produce thousands of alumni making a meaningful impact around the world. They are champions of global change, innovative leaders in business and marketing, rising stars in science, healthcare, education, law and so much more.

Here you’ll meet just a sampling of our latest generation of impressive graduates — one from each Class of the 21st century.

Sam Derning '25

PharmD Candidate, University of North Carolina (Fall 2025)
B.A. Biochemistry

Grace Porath '24

B.A. Human Services
MA. Candidate, University of Northern Iowa, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Chase Henry '23

Program Manager, Innovative Captive Strategies
B.A. Economics: Finance and Business Management

Maddie (Jansen) Major '22

Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, UnityPoint Health
B.A.: Health and Exercise Science, Biology
DPT: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Drake Wood '21

J.D. Candidate, Antonin Scalia Law School, George Mason University
Senior Legislative Assistant, Water Strategies
B.A. Degree: Political Science

Levi Lefebure '20

Membership Development Manager, Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI)
B.A. History, Math and Political Science

Shelby Hunemiller '19

Senior Program Administrator, Kinetic Kids
B.A. Exercise Science and Athletic Training
M.S. Adapted Physical Activity, Slippery Rock University

Casey Nickel '18

Founder and President, Cupola Consulting, LLC
Director of Government Affairs, CWL Group
B.A. Political Science

Britney Appelgate '17

Vice President, Community Relations, Wells Fargo
B.A. Social Justice, Philosophy and Spanish

Louis Joslyn '16

Principal Scientist, Genentech
B.A. Math and Computer Science
Ph.D Bioinformatics & Computational Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School

Mariah K. Young '15

Customer Experience and Growth Strategy, VML
B.A.: Business and Journalism

Shanice Whitney '14

Elementary Teacher, Dubai, UAE
Founder, Teach Travel Thrive
B.A.: Elementary Education

Brenton Minish '13

Director of Partnerships, Otto
B.A. Business Management
MBA Wake Forest University

Jessica Mallow Gulley '12

President and CEO, Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
B.M. Vocal Performance
M.A. Arts Management, American University

Josh Blackford '09

Vice President, Operations & Stadium General Manager, Sporting Kansas City
B.A. Sport Administration
M.S. Counseling, Kansas State University

Benay Hicks '08

Chief External Relations Officer, Book Harvest, Durham, N.C.
B.A. Psychology and Religion
ThM Boston University
Doctoral Student, Leadership Psychology, William James College

Danielle Farrell '07

Training Specialist, Artemis Arc, Alexandria, VA.
B.A. English and Secondary Education
M.A. Creative Writing, Fairleigh Dickinson University
M.A. Educational Leadership, Drake University
Ph.D. Education, Drake University

Chuck Petersen '06

Senior Manager, Team Operations, Minnesota Vikings
B.A. Business Management
M.S. Sport Administration, Canisius University

Tammy (Foster) Evrard '05

Vice President, Brand Partnerships, Atmosphere TV
Co-Owner, Evolve Yoga & Fitness
B.A.: Corporate Communications

Fungisai Nota

Founder & CEO, Nota Consulting Group, Proverbs Capital, Pharmacy Solutions Simplified (PSS), Navala Global
B.A. Economics, Finance, International Business
M.S. Economics, Iowa State
MPH Public Health, Drexel University
Ph.D. Economics, University of Nevada Reno

Jake Abel '03

Head of Marketing Strategy, Operations & Media, Delta Airlines
B.A. Business
MBA Brand and Product Management, University of Wisconsin

Meagan Hoxmeier Lineberger '02

Nurse Practitioner, Vascular Surgery, Vascular Solutions of North Carolina
Medical Examiner, Office of Chief Medical Examiner of North Carolina
B.A.: Rhetoric and Speech Communications
RN: Watts College of Nursing
BSN: University of Alabama
MSN: Duke University

Distie (Carstensen) Profit '01

Vice President and Country General Manager, Oracle Health, UK
B.A. Communications and Political Science
M.A. Campaign Management, George Washington University