This Could Be You! Share Your Story!
Your story can inspire current students, fellow alumni, and the broader GovState community.
2/18/26
Giving Back Where It All Began: Derrick Brown’s GovState Story
1/13/26
Dr. Kiwana Sanders: Leading with Purpose, Access, and Heart
Answering the Call to Serve: Tommy Kolovos’s Journey from GovState to the Peace Corps
11/17/25
Dr. Toya Garnes (M.H.S. ’08) — Empowering Wellness Through Service and Connection
Jessica Watson (M.A. '24) — Guiding the Next Generation Toward Their Future
10/14/25
Dr. Brie Coleman (’20) — Empowering Women Through Movement, Motherhood, and Medicine
Lisa Sweeney (’24) — Turning Pain into Purpose
10/01/25
#ChooseJoy: Joy Thomas on Resilience, Healing, and Building Legacy
Leading with Determination: The Inspiring Story of Lluvia Hernandez-Aguirre
Opportunity, Grit, and Growth: The Story of Brian Motykowski
Breaking Barriers in STEM: The Inspiring Path of Dr. Kristene ‘Tina’ Henne
08/08/25
A Life of Purpose, Precision, and Passion in Forensic Science
Expanding Global Perspectives in Healthcare Education
Empowering Change through Education, Leadership, and Purpose
Empowering Communities Through Counseling, Education, and Advocacy
From Concrete Foundations to Financial Futures
07/07/25
Generations of Grace: How Dr. Airica Steed Honors Legacy Through Leadership
Powered by Purpose: The Legacy and Leadership of Dr. Natalie Coleman
Hands that Heal: Kyle Meyers’ Journey from First-Generation Scholar to Orthopedic Occupational Therapist
From Classroom to Council Chambers: Maya Hardy’s Path of Service, Study, and Steadfast Commitment
06/05/25
Dr. Judy Mitchell, Appointed to Governors State University Board of Trustee: A Journey from Alumna to Advocate
05/12/25
Finding Joy in Education: Erin Gutiérrez's Lifelong Journey at GovState and Beyond
Brendan Coughlin: Leading with Purpose, Shaped by Education
04/15/25
Jessica Love Jordan – A Journey of Empowerment, Self-Acceptance, and Advocacy in Behavioral Health
Marc Brajkovich – A Journey of Leadership, Service, and Dedication
04/14/25
The Journey of GovState Alum Megan Clarke: A Tale of Perseverance and Passion
Peter Brassea - A Path of Resilience and Advocacy
03/11/25
GovState Alumna Kayla Siam: From Business to Law and Beyond
Zuha Sha: From Perseverance to Success in Health Informatics
Isabella Hollingsworth-Sons: Blending Creativity, Communication, and Community at GovState
01/13/25
Kendall King: From GovState to Thriving in Accounting and Beyond
Chris Weber: GovState Alumnus and Advocate for Accountability
12/02/24
Marshall Gibson: Award-Winning Filmmaker and Advocate for Untold Stories
11/12/24
Heather Meskimen, GovState's First Graduate of the Restorative Justice Certificate Program
