Drew Bogen ’13 was recently promoted to the rank of Captain in the United States Marine Corps. Congratulations Drew!

Jillian (Crosser) Nelson ’13 was recently promoted to Center Medical Director at Oak Street Health, one of the few healthcare systems that allows Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to become Medical Directors and run their own primary care clinics.

Joe Daniels ’13 became Director, Chemical Management for the American Chemistry Council in October 2023. Congratulations, Joe!

Stephanie (Manikas) Worley ’13 and John Worley ’15 welcomed baby girl, Laura Elizabeth Worley to the world on July 25, 2023. Congratulations to you both!

Nicole (Schneider) Hayse ’13 and Collin Hayse recently welcomed Emerson Mark Hayse into the world on November 11, 2022. Congratulations to you both!

Additionally, Nicole was recently promoted to Executive Director at the Carle Health Center for Philanthropy – Greater Peoria. Congratulations Nicole!

Melissa (Seeborg) O’Connor ’13 and Sean O’Connor ’11 welcomed a new child, Abigail Mei O’Connor, into the world on October 26, 2022.

Mary Tackett ’13, former executive director for the Western Avenue Community Center, recalls meeting the now-retired Socorro Alvarez when she was an intern at Illinois Wesleyan. Her words were featured in a Pantagraph article here.

Whitney Leifheit ’13 gave a presentation on Sept. 22 through the McLean County Chamber of Commerce titled “Immigrants Really Do Get the Job Done.” Leifheit is an associate attorney with the law firm of Costigan & Wollrab, P.C., in Bloomington where she covers many areas of law, including immigration. Read the full article here.

Anthony Kopp ’13 was named head varsity football coach of Highland Park High School, where he also attended high school.