Michael Ricaurte works in lead compensation, benefits, payroll and systems in human resources for Cheetah Digital, a software company in Chicago.

"[I can offer] mentorship and guidance, these are so crucial to have when you leave Augustana and set out on a career, graduate school, etc."

Graduation year: 1993

Post-grad: Doctorate in law

Majors: Political science and Spanish

Campus activities: Phi Omega Phi

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Kevin Roesler is the Lead IT Architect, Global Customer Engagement Platform with Genentech in South San Francisco.

"I see it as an opportunity to give back to Augustana in a way that has a long lasting impact on Augie graduates."

Graduation year: 1987

Major: Business administration

Campus activities: GAB fraternity, Handel Oratorio Society

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Michael Pease is self-employed at MSP Tax & Accounting, a full service accounting firm specializing in real estate, and A2Z Real Estate Management, a real estate acquisition and management company in Davenport.

"Being local, a business owner, and still relatively young, I feel I have a lot to offer the students as far as advice and job opportunities. I took a traditional route out of college but my day to day is very untraditional now."

Graduation year: 2011

Majors: Accounting, finance

Campus activities: Rho Nu Delta fraternity, Accounting club, Business club

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Eric Pease is a physician sub-specializing in child and adolescent psychiatry at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He is currently in his fellowship training/graduate medical education.

"Applying to medical school and exploring career options in the field of medicine can be overwhelming. I can recall being an undergraduate student and having many questions, not really sure who I could reach out to and thinking to myself how convenient it would have been to have a contact in the field who had gone through that process before me. Through Viking Connections, I hope to be able to offer students support and insight during that process as they consider a career within medicine after their time at Augustana."

Graduation year: 2013

Post-grad: Doctor of osteopathic medicine and master of healthcare leadership

Majors: Neuroscience, pre-medicine

Campus activities: Augie Choir, biology club, Student United Way, Delta Omega Nu (honorary), OSL, Honor Council, campus ministries, ACHOO, Texas Medical Center Summer Research Internship Program

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Shelby Olson is a career and leadership coach and principal of CareerLife Directions LLC.

"I am passionate about helping individuals find their best CareerLife Directions, and have 12+ years of experience coaching over 3500 professionals from college seniors to C-Suite. I would be delighted to help current Augustana students in anyway possible who are working to find a start in their careers. I can offer advice and network connections to individuals and companies with whom I have a relationship."

Graduation year: 1979

Post-grad: MS Human Resource Management

Majors: Psychology and sociology

Campus activities: Delta Chi sorority, Greek Council, Psi Chi

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Jeff Ogden is a senior project manager at Environmental Group Services Limited (EGSL) in Chicago.

"I want to give back. I remember having difficulty locating gainful employment upon graduation, when some helpful folks in the Career Resources, one young man in particular, really took an interest in helping me. I'd like to do the very same thing and pay it forward."

Graduation year: 1994

Post-grad: Master of Geohydrology

Major: Geology

Campus activities: Sigma Gamma Epsilon

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Kyle Nelson is the associate athletics director for student-athlete academic services at Loyola University in Chicago.

"I look forward to being able to contribute to the early careers of Augustana graduates. I did not have the resources and connections that are now available to current students so I look forward to providing a friendly outlet and resource for those that need it. I am extremely grateful for the experience I had at Augie and am blessed to have the ability to give back to the current student population."

Graduation year: 2011

Post-grad: Masters of sports administration

Majors: Mathematics and business administration-finance

Campus activities: Varsity basketball, Athletes Giving Back, student-athlete groups

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Paige Nardi is Vice President of Sales at Envolve Pharmacy Solutions in Cary, Ill., but is headquartered in Orlando.

"I want to give back to Augustana by helping current students plan their future. I have a successful 25-year career in health care with diverse background and experience."

Graduation year: 1996

Post-grad: Master of business administration

Majors: Business administration-marketing and management, Swedish

Campus activities: Chi Alpha Pi sorority

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Megan Mummert is a talent acquisition professional at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

"When Jim Connon was with Augie, I was part of the CORE panel in Chicago to assist in employment strategies for upcoming graduates and miss that exposure. I would love to help students looking for extra guidance as they start their career search.

As a Talent Acquisition Professional, I can assist with resume development, search techniques and interview strategies."

Graduation year: 2011

Major: Biology

Campus activities: Varsity women's soccer, Delta Chi Theta, athletes giving back

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Kristi Moynihan is the Academic Operations Administrator for Masters programs in Art Education and Art Therapy departments at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC).

"I'd like to participate in Viking Connections because I love working with students and I love Augustana! 

I can offer information, advice and SAIC faculty introductions to Augustana students who are interested in Art Education and Art Therapy graduate degrees."

Graduation year: 1983

Majors: Psychology, public administration

Campus activities: Phi Rho sorority, Orientation Co-Chair, Homecoming Half-time Co-Chair, Radio DJ, Ski club, Psychology club, Psychology TA, Student Judiciary Board, European Quarter

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