Spotlight on Walden

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Spotlight on Walden

A Career Path Dedicated to Community

Dr. Geneva  Reed
Spotlight on Walden

Making a Difference, One Student at a Time

Doctor of Business Administration graduate and Illinois Army National Guard veteran Dr. Geneva L. Reed ’19 is replicating the village she’s benefited from to promote the development of youth today.
Collins Trott
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Lessons in Early Childhood Education

Collins’ Trott ’06, a Project Learning Tree Educator of the Year, shares some of her favorite ways to engage students young and young at heart.
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Spotlight on Walden

A Legacy Built on Helping Others

Dr. Tony Anno ’14 is on a quest to mitigate healthcare disparities, and he cherishes taking his family and students along for the ride.
Dr. Eric Sarrett receives the Harold L. Hodgkinson Award for Outstanding Dissertation from Walden board of directors member Dr. Stan Paz and chair Toni Freeman.
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Giving a Voice to Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Occupational therapist Dr. Eric Sarrett ’22 differentiated himself with a PhD in Public Policy and Administration and an award-winning dissertation.
Kelly Murphy receives Walden’s Academic Performance Award from Board of Directors Chair Toni Freeman
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Overcoming a Fear of Succeeding

Kelly Murphy ’22 is diminishing barriers within the health system after persevering through her own.
Darrian Pelkey (right) receives Walden’s Citizenship Award from Board of Directors Chair Toni Freeman.
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Thriving in Serving Others

Darrian Pelkey ’20 ’22 represents what it means to put learning into action in her career and community.
Dr. Nadine Lukes-Dyer (center) receives the Outstanding Alumni Award from Board of Directors Chair Toni Freeman (right) and board member John Kobara (left).
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Redefining Your Life Through Education

Dr. Nadine Lukes-Dyer ’18 reflects on earning bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees at Walden and how it informs her faculty role.
Ethel Perry
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Bringing Joy to the Doctoral Journey

Faculty member Dr. Ethel Perry leans on her own Walden student experience to inspire others and cultivate an exemplary dissertation process.
Dr. Cora Jackson receives Walden’s Presidential Faculty Excellence Award from (left to right) Dr. Anita McDonald, board of directors member; Dr. Sue Subocz, associate president and provost; and Toni Freeman, board of directors chair.
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Small Area, Major Impact

Where some see a remote and underdeveloped rural area, faculty member Dr. Cora Jackson sees opportunity and potential.
Yvonne D. Greer, DrPH, RD, CD, (center) receives Walden’s Leadership Excellence Award from Board of Directors Chair Toni Freeman (right) and board member Dr. Charlie Heller (left).
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Public Health on the Menu

Dr. Yvonne D. Greer ’22 is a national keynote nutrition speaker and healthy living coach who keeps self-empowerment and awareness at the forefront of all she does in her profession.
Chima Onwuka (right) receives Walden’s Citizenship Award from Board of Directors Chair Toni Freeman.
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Finding Purpose in Redirection

Alumnus Chima Onwuka initially studied medicine. Now he’s thriving in the world of mental health and social entrepreneurism.