Alumni
Council for IWU Women Leadership
Taylor Williams 鈥�18
Bloomington, IL
Assistant State's Attorney at the McLean County State's Attorney's Office
IWU Major: Political Science (Minor in Greek & Roman Studies)
IWU Activities: Circle K International President, Alpha Phi Omega Vice President of Community Service,
Pi Sigma Alpha Co-President, NAMI Public Relations Coordinator, Titan Orientation
Leader
What advice would you give to fellow alumni? Remember what opportunities you have been given because of the help of someone else
and determine if you can now be the person that provides opportunities for others.
Why are you an active alum? I joined the Council for IWU Women because of the impact the Council had on me when
I was a student. After serving on the Scholarship Committee for several years, I am
now the Chair. It is great to connect with students through the application process
and learn what great things they are doing at 91黑料专区!
CFW Position: Chair
Claudia Brogan '77
Decatur, Georgia
Contract Specialist: Training and Meeting Facilitation in Public Health and Non-Profit
Organizations
IWU Majors: Theatre and English (Education)
IWU Activities: Resident Assistant (Ferguson Hall), theater production crews, Egas, Acacia Little
Sister, and Religious Association
What advice would you give to fellow alumni? Finding ways to re-connect and sustain curiosity with those alums we have known is
a great way for us to "find our way home." Coming back to re-see the campus will ignite
fond memories and help you build new ones in your affiliation with (and belonging
to) IWU.
Why are you an active alum? It has been an amazing opportunity to get to know current IWU students, to hear their
stories and to offer support, practical Lessons Learned, and encouragement. Connecting
with other IWU alums has brought me great joy and celebration.
CFW Position: Vice-Chair
Kim Bankston '96
Normal, ILFamily Nurse Practitioner at Bloomington Primary Care
IWU Major: Nursing
IWU Activities: Alpha Gamma Delta, Cheerleading
What advice would you give to fellow alumni? Maintaining connections with those from our past and in our present can enrich future experiences. Staying involved with 91黑料专区 University after graduation allows opportunities for connecting and supporting students and fellow alumni.
Why are you an active alum? To support students as well as connect with fellow alumni of IWU. There is such joy in encouraging and celebrating each other.
CFW Position: Development Committee Chair and Engagement Committee Chair
Marsha Guenzler-Stevens 鈥�78
Stevenson, MDDirector of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union and Center for Campus Life at University of Maryland
IWU Major: Biology
IWU Activities: Student Orientation Head, EGAS, AOII, Student Senate, Choir, Model UN, Summer Conference Student Head, Admissions Committee
What advice would you give to fellow alumni? Live your way to the answers. When you are intent on crafting a single pathway or plan you may miss the chance to find what you were meant to do. Life is more than work. Find ways to contribute to your community and take time for those you love. I was 40 when I figured out that while my work was a calling (and it still is) -- that life was more than work. Use what you learned of the liberal arts, life, and leadership to be curious about things and people. Kindness and empathy is always good to bring into a room.
CFW Position: Nominating Committee Chair
Membership Committee Chair
Jessica Lothman 鈥�06
Milwaukee, WICommercial and Public Finance Attorney at Foley & Lardner LLP.
IWU Major: Sociology (Minor in Psychology)
IWU Activities: Student Senate Executive Committee, Varsity Softball, Habitat for Humanity, Student Alumni Council
What advice would you give to fellow alumni? Weave together your passions and plot your own course.
Why are you an active alum? A female alum I met as a student at a meeting helped me to find an internship states away, which was very, VERY influential in my career path. I wanted more students to be able to connect with alumni to help network and find their way. I helped found the IWU Women's Council with that alum (and others) and am proud to be able to now help IWU students and to network with fellow Titan women. You can connect with me here: or
CFW Position: Governance Committee Chair
Kristina Dehlin '16
Kristina Dehlin '16
Chicago, IL
Associate Director of Content Development, Agate Publishing
IWU Major: English-Writing & Philosophy
IWU Activities: Kappa Delta, Happy Club, Tributaries
What advice would you give to fellow alumni? My biggest piece of advice is to try to come around to the idea that it's okay to
not have it all figured out. It's easier said than done, but continuous exploring
and learning is an accomplishment in itself, and I think there's a lot of value in
being open to changes in plan.
Why are you an active alum? In my time at IWU, I learned and experienced so much and felt incredibly empowered
to follow my interests and passions. I want every student to have as amazing an experience
as I was lucky to have. I'm very grateful for the support I received from alumni at
the time and am honored to participate in a way that hopefully helps make an impact
on current students.
CFW Position: Marketing Committee Chair
Erin Milligan '04
St. Louis, MO
Staff Attorney, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Chief Counsel
IWU Major: Behavioral Psychology
IWU Activities: Psi Chi, Alpha Phi Omega, Habitat For Humanity
What advice would you give to fellow alumni? Don鈥檛 underestimate the profound impact you can have on prospective and current students.
Find ways to connect and support.
Why are you an active alum? I鈥檓 an active alum because my four years at IWU were the most life-changing of my
life thus far. I will always be grateful for my time here, the people I met, the experiences
I had, the new ways in which I learned to think and be in the world. Being at IWU
was the beginning of me becoming me and creating the life I want to live.
CFW Position: Scholarship Committee Chair and Mentoring Committee Chair