NORTHERN TODAY 14 SPRING 2023 Felipe Alfaia Alfaia graduated from NSU in 2012. He currently lives in Viera, Fla., where he is the Director of Marketing, CRM and Customer Experience at Embraer Executive Jets. His advice for current and future NSU students is to enjoy college. Get out of your room and experience it all. From the learning opportunities to the social activities and especially the new or different things you would not usually do “back home.” These experiences and the people you meet along the way can help inf luence your future in a meaningful way. Work hard, have fun and be safe. Kim Bowman Bowman graduated from NSU in 2008. She currently lives in Aberdeen, S.D., where she is the Senior VP Chief Talent Officer at Dacotah Bank. She said the opportunities Northern provided students allowed her to be involved in any area on campus, which had a huge impact on her both personally and professionally. She was able to be involved in any area she wanted. It allowed her to build necessary skills that would give her an advantage as she moved into the professional world. Jessica DesLauriers Jessica graduated in 2012 with her degree in biology. She currently lives in Sioux Falls, S.D., where she is the Director of Laboratory Services at Avera. Jessica said that what makes Northern so special is you are never just a number or a name on a roster. The professors and faculty know you on a personal level and want to help guide you toward a successful future. Laura Hauser Hauser graduated from NSU in 2015. She currently lives in Rapid City, S.D., where she is a partner at Bangs, McCullen, Butler, Foye & Simmons LLP. Her advice to current and future NSU students is if you have a question—ask it. Never hesitate. Even if your question is small or seems silly, ask it! Fallon Helm Helm graduated from NSU in 2008. She currently lives in Aberdeen, S.D., where she is a partner of C3 Retreats LLC, proprietor and owner of Advantage LLC, and founder-proprietor of Revive Day Spa and BABE. Her advice to current and future Northern students is to take every opportunity to network with community professionals, seek a mentor who inhabits the accomplishments and traits you wish to obtain in the future, volunteer for a cause you believe in, and maximize the experience in the field you are going to prior to beginning your career. AJ Hoffman Hoffman graduated from Northern in 2009. He currently lives in Aberdeen, S.D., where he is the co-owner of SoDak Sports. When asked what advice he would give to current and future NSU students, he said to find something you are passionate about and go for it. Apply yourself; what you put in is what you get out. Sarah Honerman Honerman graduated from NSU in 2013. She currently lives in Mankato, Minn., where she is a third-year graduate assistant at Minnesota State University Mankato. When asked how Northern impacted her life, she mentioned that NSU is where her love of theater really began to blossom. Daniel Yurgaitis and Larry Wild empowered her to learn new aspects of the theater, begin honing her skills and follow NSU Foundation Announces Inaugural Class of ‘Leaders of the Pack’ The Northern State Alumni Association is proud to present the first class of the Leaders of the Pack, a new annual award to honor alumni under the age of 40 to celebrate the impact made in each individual’s career, community or personal life. Felipe Alfaia AJ Hoffman Kim Bowman Sarah Honerman Jessica DesLauriers Nichole Markworth Laura Hauser Lauren Read Fallon Helm Brian Sumption
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