Alison Bjork-Pease is a veterinarian in Minnesota.

"I am able to answer questions about the career of veterinary medicine and the process it takes to become a veterinarian. I did not do the 3-4 program at Augie, I applied the traditional way to various vet schools in 2012.  By participating in Viking Connections, this is how I am able to give back to Augie and the students as an alumni from Minnesota."

Graduation year: 2013

Post-grad: Veterinary medicine

Major: Biology

Campus activities: APO, various science societies and clubs

• Best way to contact her: Office of Alumni Relations

Kimberly Painter is a physical therapist at Mettler Center in Champaign, Ill.

"I enjoy sharing my experiences with other students that might be interested in my profession. I feel that I can offer additional information to students about transitioning from Augie to a physical therapy graduate program and then how to transition into the working field."

Graduation year: 2013

Post-grad: Doctor of Physical Therapy

Majors: Biology, psychology

Campus activities: APO, Beta Beta beta, Concert Band, Psi Chi

• Best way to contact her: Email

Phillip Nava is an attorney with CNA Financial Corporation in Chicago.

"Provide insight into a career in Law for students considering attending law school."

Graduation year: 1993

Post-grad: J.D. from John Marshall Law School

Majors: Political science and business

Campus activities: Phi Omega Phi, Latinos Unidos, Men's varsity baseball

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• Best way to contact him: Email or phone, 847-222-1123

Karalyn Horeled (Jevaney) handles medical malpractice claims with an insurance company, CNA, in Lisle, Ill.

"I have had a lot of mentors in my professional career and I would like to give back. Dr. Magalhaes, Dr. Croll, Dr. Kivisto and Eric Rowell were great mentors to name a few."

Graduation year: 2012

Post-grad: J.D. from John Marshall

Major: Sociology concentration in social welfare and political science

Campus activities: Chi Alpha Phi, admissions ambassador, pre-law club

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• Best way to contact her: Email

Natalie Hogan is a physical therapist at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in Creve Coeur, Mo.

"I can answer any questions regarding physical therapy and PT school. Washington University and Augustana have a great relationship. I can give a realistic expectation about both grad school and life as a PT."

Graduation year: 2012

Post-grad: Physical Therapy

Major: Biology

Campus activities: Basketball, Delta Chi Theta sorority, sports medicine club

• Best way to contact her: Email