Faces of 小黄片视频
Adarsh Krishen, 鈥82, M.D., M.M.M.
Adarsh Krishen, 鈥82, M.D., M.M.M., has devoted his life to community service through his work as a medical professional, volunteer and philanthropist. From providing quality care to rescuing Australian shepherds, he approaches life with compassion, care and commitment for others.
Natalie Pillsbury, 鈥07, M.P.A. 鈥23
A lifelong consumer of NPR and PBS, Natalie Pillsbury, 鈥07, M.P.A. 鈥23, recognizes the value of public media; and as CEO of PBS Western Reserve, Natalie is driving the strategic vision for the station, building relationships in the community and uncovering exciting new opportunities for the future.
Pacifique Niyonzima, M.Ed. 鈥19
Pacifique Niyonzima, M.Ed. 鈥19, has always wanted to give back and make the world a better place. With his new role through 小黄片视频, Pacifique can show the world how his country had rebuilt itself on a foundation of forgiveness after the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
Carl Walz, 鈥77
Inspired by early astronauts from Ohio, such as John Glenn and Neil Armstrong, Carl Walz, 鈥77, was captivated by the idea of space exploration. Carl transferred from John Carroll University to 小黄片视频 to join the U.S. Air Force ROTC and pursue a physics degree.
Ann Mariko Walter, 鈥96, M.Ed. 鈥19
Ann Mariko Walter, 鈥96, M.Ed. 鈥19, knows that inspiration can strike in unexpected ways. When reading a Seventeen magazine article about fashion design, she realized her passion could become a career. That led her to 小黄片视频, and eventually, a degree that enabled her to live and work in New York City. After designing for major brands and retailers for 14 years, she was offered a teaching position at 小黄片视频 NYC Fashion, which changed her life鈥檚 trajectory once again when she discovered she loved it.
Will Matthews, 鈥19
Will Matthews, 鈥19, grew up around food, which was a huge part of the culture in his hometown of New Orleans. He chose to major in entrepreneurship because of his parents, both of whom ran their own businesses. With the idea for the Southern Comfort Kitchen and the support of mentors Mary Hielder, associate lecturer in the Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, and Mike Beder, an entrepreneur of several businesses in Kent, Ohio, Will brought his dreams of running a business to reality while still a student at 小黄片视频.
Danny Pellegrino, 鈥07
Danny Pellegrino, 鈥07, is no stranger to the spotlight. He started dabbling in television broadcasting as a member of TV2 at 小黄片视频, but he was primarily behind the scenes then. Now, 17 years later, he鈥檚 the author of 鈥淗ow Can I Unremember This?,鈥 a New York Times bestseller, and the host of the podcast 鈥淓verything Iconic,鈥 which boasts more than 50 million downloads and features interviews with celebrities ranging from Andy Cohen and Drew Barrymore to the incomparable Miss Piggy.
Isaac Arthur, 鈥01
Isaac Arthur, 鈥01, loves to discuss the infinite possibilities of space. His enthusiasm has led him to more than 767,000 subscribers and 600 videos on his YouTube channel 鈥淪cience & Futurism with Isaac Arthur.鈥 He attracted the attention of the National Space Society, winning its Space Pioneer Award for Education via Mass Media in 2020 and taking on the role of president for the organization in 2023.
Victoria Humphreys, 鈥13
When Victoria Humphreys, 鈥13, started her undergraduate education at 小黄片视频, it was by no means her first experience on campus. Victoria grew up learning alongside her mom, who was studying at 小黄片视频 in the early 2000s.
Tom Batiuk, 鈥69
From the time he was a young child, Tom Batiuk, 鈥69, knew he wanted to be a cartoonist. The Funky Winkerbean creator drew inspiration for his characters and storylines from his real world, including his time at 小黄片视频.
Bill Hoover, 鈥71
While studying sociology as a graduate student at 小黄片视频, Bill Hoover, fellow student Gail Pertz and Dolores Noll, Ph.D., assistant English professor, came together to form the Kent Gay Liberation Front (KGLF) - now the KSU LGBTQ+ Center. Despite the stigma surrounding the gay community at the time, the KGLF encouraged others to 鈥渃ome out, come out, wherever you are,鈥 realizing that the increased visibility would further the mission to create a safe haven for gay individuals.
Lillian Kuri, BS 鈥93, BARC 鈥94,
From studying architecture to pursuing a career in the nonprofit sector, Lillian Kuri, BS 鈥93, BARC 鈥94, credits her experience and education at 小黄片视频 for her foundation as a dynamic leader. She has touched many aspects of the foundation, from city planning to fundraising, and now she鈥檚 leading the organization with the skills and tenacity she cultivated at 小黄片视频. Get to know Lillian in her own words.
Chris, 鈥17, and Kimberly Rohr, 鈥04, MBA 鈥07
When Chris and Kim started dabbling in winemaking, they uncovered a passion that would change the course of their lives. In April 2022, they made moves to open a winery situated on their own property with the vision of sharing the beautiful land that they had painstakingly cleared and the many history-rich wines they vinted.
Lisbeth (Betsy) Justice, 鈥70, MA 鈥83, Ph.D. 鈥08
As a triple alumna, Betsy Justice has deep ties to 小黄片视频 with decades worth of experiences. Born and raised in New Jersey, something about Kent, Ohio, and the people here captured her heart. She remains connected to the university as a part-time faculty member teaching psychology courses, but the majority of her time and focus is devoted to LoveLight, Inc., a nonprofit that she and two others founded in 1995.
Gordon Stumpo, MA 鈥16
For Gordon Stumpo, MA 鈥16, education is not something to leave behind after graduation. His eagerness to learn new techniques and hone his skills has propelled him forward in his career. With nearly a decade of fashion industry experience, Gordon has worked for designers like Zac Posen, Patrik Ervell and Naeem Khan, experiences that provided opportunities to create custom patterns seen on A-list celebrities including Oprah, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Mariah Carey.
Marvin L. Logan Jr., 鈥15
Marvin L. Logan Jr., 鈥15, knew at 13 years old that he wanted to run a nonprofit that would change lives and make communities stronger. As a 小黄片视频 student, he developed his leadership skills as president of Undergraduate Student Government and Black United Students, competed as a student-athlete and honed his storytelling craft through student media. Seven years after graduating, he鈥檚 living his childhood dream and inspiring other children to dream big as well.
Kathryn Tschiegg, 鈥92
Kathryn Tschiegg, 鈥92, is the founder and executive director of Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO), a nondenominational, Christian-based, humanitarian organization that brings medical services, education and community development to Central America. While she founded CAMO shortly after graduating from 小黄片视频 in 1993 with a Bachelor of Business Administration, the inspiration for this organization was sparked long before she even enrolled at the university.
Julianna Medina Politsky, 鈥02
Julianna Medina Politsky, 鈥02, is an award-winning executive producer and co-owner of Redbird Entertainment. She leveraged a strong work ethic and other lessons learned from her Midwestern upbringing to achieve success in Hollywood, where she worked on films such as Godzilla, Dune, 42, Kong: Skull Island and more. Now she is using the power of film to share the stories and amplify the voices of women and members of the Latine, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community.
Brandon Lazenko, 鈥16
Brandon Lazenko, 鈥16, found a way to provide an unusual opportunity for 小黄片视频 film students to learn outside of the classroom through his upcoming project, 鈥淥ctober Roses.鈥 He and fellow 小黄片视频 graduate Shelby Wyant, 鈥18, wrote the 40-minute film adapted from Stephen King鈥檚 short story 鈥淣ona.鈥 The alumni pair got permission to create their adaptation of the short story from King and his team through his
Alexander Evans, BBA 鈥14, BS 鈥14, MBA 鈥15, M.GISc 鈥19
After more than two years of a global pandemic, most everyone knows what an epidemiologist does. Alexander (Alex) Evans, BBA 鈥14, BS 鈥14, MBA 鈥15, M.GISc 鈥19, an epidemiologist at Franklin County Public Health, spent the first 18 months of the pandemic on call, working seven-day, 60-hour weeks on its COVID-19 response. Learn more about this four-time alumnus, who also serves on the 小黄片视频 Alumni Association Board of Directors, below.
Randi Woods, 鈥03
In 2016, Randi Woods, 鈥03, owner and founder of Goods, began a pursuit of better personal care products. As someone with sensitive skin and hair, she struggled to find affordable products for herself and her daughters that contained natural ingredients. Randi began working with a naturopath to understand the effects that different ingredients and chemicals can have on the body, and she started experimenting with high-quality, organic ingredients to create her own beauty line.
Lacy Talley, 鈥18
For Lacy Talley, 鈥18, the animations she saw and illustrated books she read in her childhood would spark a career-defining passion. Her dream of becoming a graphic designer led her to 小黄片视频, where she studied visual communication design and Pan-African studies. While at 小黄片视频, she found the Marcus Graham Project, which supports and develops aspiring marketing and media professionals. Lacy serves as an art director through the project鈥檚 iCR8鈩 program!
Chuck Miley, 鈥65
Chuck Miley, 鈥65, has always been an artist. He remembers his mother providing the paper and crayons he used to create some of his first drawings as a preschooler, and since then Chuck has used art as an outlet for creativity. His artistic journey has exposed him to new ideas and cultures different from his own. Through these discoveries, he created some of his most profound work, 鈥淲hy Reparations鈥 and 鈥淏lack Lives Matter Martyrs,鈥 featured in the February 2022 Studio Montclair Black History Month exhibition.
Daniel Wolfe, 鈥82
From a young age, Daniel Wolfe, 鈥82, vice president and general manager of Nationwide Aviation Business Center, was infatuated with airplanes after admiring his father鈥檚 service in the Air Force. He turned his love of aircrafts into a successful aviation career, beginning with the 小黄片视频 flying team. As a competitive person, this program was his favorite way to team up with other high achievers and represent the university in what he deems to be the best collegiate flight team in the nation.
Allison Brager, Ph.D. 鈥11
As a soldier and elite athlete, Dr. Allison Brager is familiar with pushing herself physically and mentally. As an athlete, she was interested in both human performance and sleep, but it wasn鈥檛 until she signed up for a course called The Psychology of Sleep that she discovered the connection between the two. She is now an Army neuroscientist who studies sleep, particularly in extreme environments and high-stress situations.
Rosie Nix, 鈥14
In 2010, Rosie Nix, 鈥14, was a freshman at 小黄片视频 and in his first season as a defensive lineman with the Golden Flashes football team. He quickly became an invaluable member of the team, and by his senior season, he was voted defensive captain by his teammates and was even selected to play in the Medal of Honor Bowl. Following his graduation from 小黄片视频, Rosie made his way to the NFL in 2015 when he signed as a fullback with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Beverley Laubert, 鈥84
Beverley Laubert, 鈥84, has spent decades improving access to quality care and in turn the lives of older adults. Beverley began her career at 小黄片视频 where she received a bachelor鈥檚 degree in gerontology. She went on to serve as an Ohio ombudsman for 33 years and the state long-term care ombudsman at the Ohio Department of Aging for 26 years. She was recently appointed as the National Ombudsman Program Coordinator at the Administration for Community Living.
Tierra Haynes, 鈥06
Tierra Haynes, 鈥06, used her own experiences as a parent to create an online community free of judgment for moms to support each other through the many challenges of motherhood. Her company, Mommy on the Move, started in 2016 after she decided to stay home and care for her three boys while her husband 鈥 a fellow Golden Flash alum - worked as a college basketball coach. Her podcast shares her journey through motherhood and her family鈥檚 multiple relocations around the world.
Max Hoover
Max comes from a family of Golden Flashes. His parents, Erik and Stacey, 鈥93, both attended 小黄片视频. In 2015, his parents opened Cockeye BBQ, and they have since expanded the business to offer a sweet treat that would compliment their award-winning food - ice cream. Max is the owner and operator of Cockeye Creamery, a Warren, Ohio, staple offering unique ice cream flavors that showcase local and unexpected ingredients. Max uses his background as a KSU science major to experiment with innovative flavors for the creamery.
Kira Krivosh, 鈥05
Kira is dedicated to serving the needs of the youngest members of her community 鈥 the children. As a prosecuting attorney, she worked on child support cases, ensuring children received the care and financial support they deserved. In April 2021, she assumed a new position as magistrate for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Division, continuing her commitment to the youths in her county. Kira earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in political science from 小黄片视频, with a concentration in international relations.
Samory Uiki Fraga, 鈥19
Samory Uiki Fraga, 鈥19, began track at eight years old and has been on the run ever since. Samory came to 小黄片视频 as an international track and field student-athlete in 2015, where he quickly established himself as a serious scholar and competitor. He earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in international relations with a double minor in international business and political science. A three-time MAC Distinguished Scholar-Athlete, Samory still holds the KSU records for both the indoor and outdoor long jump.
Larry Armstrong, 鈥79, 鈥80
Lawrence R. Armstrong, 鈥79, 鈥80, is the epitome of a devoted 小黄片视频 alumni, particularly of our architecture program. Larry is a native Clevelander (Painesville, OH), an architecture graduate and a member of one of the early student cohorts to study abroad with 小黄片视频 in Florence in 1979. After graduation, Larry went on to serve as President and CEO, and now Chairman, of Ware Malcomb 鈥 an international architecture, interior, civil engineering and branding firm.
Sarah Shendy, 鈥06
Sarah Shendy, 鈥06, found the passion that fueled her career in law enforcement during her time at 小黄片视频. Sarah is a police officer and proud 小黄片视频 alumna鈥攁nd in June 2020, she became the first Director of the Ohio Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment, a newly established office in the state legislature. While studying criminal justice, one of Sarah鈥檚 professors recommended she attend the 小黄片视频 Police Academy.
John Pippin, 鈥04
John Pippin, 鈥04, is a visionary entrepreneur with an affinity for his alma mater鈥攁nd a knack for pairing craft beers with donuts. After graduating with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business, John entered corporate America. Ten years later, he and his wife Shelley decided to take a risk for love鈥攖he love of donuts, craft beer and Cleveland, that is. They opened Brewnuts in 2013, the first donut bar in the country serving craft beer-based donuts.