Rylee Hall is a venture capital paralegal in a large Midwest corporate law firm.

"While I would personally be able to provide insights on my role, as well as working within a law firm, my employer also has an active law clerk/Summer Associate program for any Augie alums currently in law school."

I think my current career speaks to the flexibility of a liberal arts education. While traditionally, many Augie students interested in law may choose to go to law school directly from undergrad, there may be some hesitation in some. Becoming a paralegal is a great introduction into the legal field, without having to commit to the testing procedures and cost of law school access."

Graduation year: 2013

Post-grad: Post Bachelor's Paralegal Certification

Major: Political science

Minor: History

Campus activities: Delta Omega Nu, Greek Council Recruitment Chair, Longfellow After School Spanish Program, Admissions Tour Guide, Community Engagement Center Student Worker

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Stephanie Hacker is a strategic planning leader involved in planning and urban design consulting. 

"I'd like to help connect students to employment opportunities in the natural and social sciences, whether at my firm or elsewhere. I'd also love to help students transition into the workforce regardless of industry!"

Graduation year: 2004

Post-grad: Master of Urban Planning

Major: Geography

Campus activities: Augustana Choir, Gamma Theta Upsilon, Omicron Delta Kappa, Delta Chi Theta

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Nicole Gordon leads customer communication strategy for the claims department at Allstate Insurance. Her team supports the creation of automated emails and texts, letters, eSignature and customer chat.

"I would love to connect with current students and provide any guidance I can from working at a large corporation for the past 13 years. I work in a highly regulated industry that is in the midst of a digital transformation. I have led delivery and design teams and I’m happy to share experiences and advice."

Graduation year: 2006

Majors: Political science, communications

Campus activities: College Democrats, Sigma Pi Delta, Student Government, Observer

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Matt Glendon is Director of Marketing and Product Management for Mahindra Ag North America, a division of The Mahindra Group based in Mumbai, India. He serves as the chief marketing officer for the company, responsible for the product portfolio, pricing, promotions, brand, and marketing communications. In addition, he is responsible for company strategy and transformation. He reports to the CEO of the North American business. Prior to this, Matt worked in Sales and Marketing executive roles at a Fortune 500 company.

"I was very interested in marketing at Augustana and enjoyed my classes, but I didn't really know anyone who was in the field and wasn't sure if I could pursue a marketing career. I think I could offer students real life examples of how marketing plays a role in business. My background in other business functions like strategy, sales, and operations may also help students see the 'big picture' in business.

Working for an international company and providing insight may also be of interest to students.

I currently manage a group of students at Texas Tech University as a part of their Sales and Customer Experience class at the College of Business. I welcome similar opportunities to participate in student learning."

Graduation year: 1996

Post-grad: Masters in Business Administration

Majors: Business-Finance

Campus activities: Golf Team, Chancel Choir, Sports Information (Basketball Announcer), Radio Broadcasting

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Allie Glazer (nee Matuszewski) is a speech-language pathologist with her own private practice, focusing on pediatric home health/telepractice. She has practiced in schools, SNF, clinics, and Early Intervention, adult home health and rehab.

"I want to offer a unique perspective on how to build your own private practice, as well as diversify your work experiences and income streams. Augustana was a pivotal place for me, and I remember being eager to learn as much as possible about post-graduate work while studying. I’d like to give back to the community that shaped me."

Graduation year: 2010

Post-grad: Speech-Language Pathology

Majors: Communication sciences and disorders, psychology

Campus activities: WAUG, UNYK

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Megan Gibbons is a project manager for Simantel, a marketing agency. She coordinates schedules, budget, timelines, etc. for client projects. She's also an associate professor of marketing at Bradley University.

"My time at Augie absolutely prepared me for the work I am doing now, and I'm so grateful for the challenges and unique work assigned to me that led me to this skillset. I would love to help other students identify ways to use their newfound skills in the world as well."

"Also, I knew business was a great major with many opportunities, but I didn't quite know how those opportunities manifested themselves in real-world job roles. When searching for job post-graduation, I didn't know what some of those job titles/roles really meant and if they would be for me. After years in and around a few different industries (public service, higher education, customer service, small business & marketing), I believe I can help students align their interests and skill sets with the job titles and roles that exist for them."

Graduation year: 2015

Post-grad: Masters in Business Administration (Bradley University)

Major: International Business

Minor: Ethics

Campus activities: Student Government Association, Delta Chi Theta, CORE Center

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Sydney Gerritsen the Director of Student Affairs at a small independent preschool-8th grade school. Everything student-focused is under her "umbrella," from before and after school activities to discipline to organizing and planning conferences and standardized assessments.

"As an independent school administrator, I would love the opportunity to connect with students interested in learning about shifting from teaching to administration, working in independent schools, and professionally forging your own path (I am the inaugural Director of Student Affairs at my school)."

Graduation year: 2007

Post-grad: Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership

Major: Music Education

Campus activities: Augustana Orchestra, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble, Sigma Pi Delta

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