Katie Taylor
Me (Katie Taylor) and Christian Brooks met in 2018 during our time at Grand Valley. We just got married in June 20th, 2026 in Santorini, Greece! I am beyond happy Grand Valley brought us together! Anchor Up!
Published July 20, 2026
Christian Fredericks
Christian Fredericks has been named Assistant Director for Faculty-Led Programs in Education Abroad at the University of Texas at Austin. In this role, he oversees the development, implementation, and support of faculty-led study abroad programs, working
Published July 20, 2026
Ben Werkman
Ben Werkman serves as Chief Investment Officer of Strive, Inc. Previously, he served as Chief Investment Officer at Swan Bitcoin and President of NumerisX. Earlier in his career, Werkman held roles at KPMG and Macatawa Bank. He is focused on advancing cor
Published July 14, 2026
Kiley Jackson
In January, I was sworn into office as the youngest city commissioner in City of Muskegon history. Fox 17 and WZZM 13 both did articles and segments about my journey to office. Here is the link to the WZZM article. https://www.wzzm13.com/article/life/some
Published July 14, 2026
Marissa LaPorte
Marissa LaPorte, GVSU class of 2018, recently published a poetry collection: Dead Grandmas Are Universal Dead Grandmas Are Universal is a raw, intimate poetry collection that traces the emotional inheritance of trauma, grief, queerness, mental illness,
Published July 14, 2026
Ann Marie Klotz
Please see release: https://www.pacifica.edu/pacifica-news/ann-marie-klotz-ph-d-named-as-new-pacifica-president/ Ann Marie Klotz, Ph.D., Named Fifth President in Pacifica's 50-Year History As Pacifica Graduate Institute celebrates its 50th anniver
Published July 14, 2026
Nastaciea Robert
I am excited to share the launch of Presence & Proof Group, a company that brings together my passion for leadership, service, creativity, and helping people show up confidently in every area of their lives. As a proud Grand Valley State University alu
Published July 14, 2026
Bailey De La Torre
As a Grand Valley State University Alumni, I built my education around becoming a trusted financial professional. Today, Iým committed to helping people make informed decisions with confidence. I have started my own financial planning practice at Northwe
Published May 18, 2026
Lenesha Aska
Founder of a Grand Rapids based social media marketing agency, Lenesha's Media Lab Co. that helps businesses grow their online presence through content creation, short-form video, social media management, and digital marketing strategy. The agency works w
Published May 18, 2026
Colin Cumming
In March, Colin joined the Division of Engineering and Applied Science as Director of Development, where he'll focus on securing major gifts and deepening relationships with alumni and friends of the Division. He has been part of the Caltech Advancement t
Published May 11, 2026
Nate Engle
Nate Engle, MPA '09 (College of Education and Community Innovation), has been appointed to the board of trustees of Oakland University.
Published May 11, 2026
Donald Randazzo
Donald Randazzo was promoted to Chief Financial Officer of the Chicago Skyway in February 2026. Connecting NW Indiana to Chicago, the Chicago Skyway was the first privatization of an existing toll road in the United States. In this role, Donald leads the
Published April 6, 2026
JUSTIN GRAY
Iým excited to share that I am now an Area Developer for KidStrong, focused on bringing three locations to the greater Grand Rapids market. Our first location, KidStrong Grandville, is set to open on April 13th and will serve as the foundation for growin
Published March 25, 2026
Elizabeth Kalafut
After earning my Masters in Clinical Dietetics from Grand Valley State University, I never expected my next chapter would involve owning a bakery but in 2025, I took a leap that changed my life. When I learned that Grove Street Bakery, a beloved Bloomingt
Published March 23, 2026
Andrew Radtke
Drew Radtke has been promoted to Vice President of Sales, North America, at Fortune Brands Innovations. In this role, he leads the sales organization across the luxury plumbing and hardware portfolio, including Emtek and other luxury brands within the Hou
Published February 24, 2026
Bailey De La Torre
I'm proud to announce I've been working as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual for a couple months now. I have a real passion for helping people achieve their goals through personal financial planning. If you're interested in a conversation
Published February 12, 2026
Lynsey Elve
GSVU graduate Lynsey Elve has joined Acrisure, a global fintech leader, as Senior Director of Corporate Communications. In this enterprise-wide role, Lynsey reports to Aaron Radelet, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, and leads media relations, financial co
Published February 12, 2026
Jennifer Maxson
Jennifer Maxson, President of Jennifer Maxson & Associates, received the three significant awards in 2025. 2025 Top Executive Coach by Real Leaders magazine. This award recognizes coaches that are going above and beyond just the bottom line by supporting
Published January 26, 2026
Thomas Hakim
Tom Hakim, Principal of Northview Middle School in MSD of Washington Township (Indianapolis) was recently recognized as the 2025 Indiana Middle School Principal of the Year by the Indiana Association of School Principals. He was first recognized as the R
Published January 26, 2026