Jessica Ross, an alumni of 蘑菇视频's dental hygiene program and current assistant professor in the Department of Human Services, was recently honored with the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award. The award recognizes emerging leaders in higher education who demonstrate a commitment to innovation, equity, and community engagement.
Tara Schmidt is an alumna of the Division of Population Health Sciences Master of Public Health program. In this spotlight, she reflects on how her time at 蘑菇视频 shaped her career path鈥攆rom the relationships that opened doors and guided her forward to the unexpected milestones.
Human Services alumna Billie Slaikeu knows a thing or two about what it means to start over. A retired certified nursing assistant, Billie returned to school in her sixties after being inspired by her daughter鈥檚 experience with mental illness. She graduated with her bachelor鈥檚 degree in 2025.
As a neonatal nurse practitioner at Providence Alaska Children鈥檚 Hospital and adjunct faculty member for the 蘑菇视频 School of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice alumna and graduate student hooding ceremony speaker for the fall Class of 2025 Stacy Brunquist weaves education into everything she does 鈥� training new caregivers, guiding parents learning to care for their newborns, and sharing knowledge with professionals from Utqia摹vik to Sitka.
A College of Health alumna and current employee of the Alaska Justice Information Center, Rus鈥檚el Sampson has had a rich educational and professional journey. Her story exemplifies how a sense of curiosity in higher education can open unexpected doors that lead to meaningful careers.
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