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Chasing Championship Glory

Chad Buchanan ’95 Helps Guide Pacers to NBA Finals

Class of 19 Shelby Hunemiller: Fair Game for Everyone

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

“Simpson gave me the knowledge, discipline and confidence that I have in advocating sports for people with disabilities.”

Class of 00 Tyler Kamerman: Placing Things in God’s Hands

Chief Development Officer, Many Hands
B.A.: Corporate Communication

“Simpson allowed me to build relationships with professors and others, which prepped me for building relationships in the workplace.”

Class of 01 Distie (Carstensen) Profit: From the White House to the UK

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

“[Simpson] professors were wonderful and really helped me balance academics with gaining practical experiences in my fields of study.”

Class of 02 Meagan Hoxmeier Lineberger: Matters of Life and Death

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

“I cannot say enough positive things about starting your educational journey at a place like Simpson, where the faculty and students are your family and mentors.”

Class of 03 Jake Abel: Soaring at Delta

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

“My education at Simpson is what built the foundation of who I am — a driven, people-first leader who sees the big picture and leverages a well-rounded background to connect strategic dots.”

Class of 04 Fungisai Nota: Entrepreneurial Difference Maker

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

“The liberal arts approach [at Simpson] made me well rounded and able to adapt and find synergies in other disciplines.”

Class of 05 Tammy (Foster) Evrard: Prolific Brand Builder

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

“I think the biggest lesson from my time at Simpson is that it’s valuable to have a unique POV and not be lost in a sea of sameness. The hard things are worth the challenge — challenges bring the biggest reward.”

Class of 06 Chuck Petersen: Finding His Skol Purpose

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

“Simpson taught me to be responsible, organized and how to prepare for life experiences. It challenged and pushed me to grow in areas outside my comfort zone.”

Class of 07 Danielle Farrell: Compassionate Educator

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

“I can’t begin to describe the vast ways that Simpson has contributed to my life journey, both professionally and personally.”