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{ l-r: Kelsey Glover ’11, Nichole Allem ’08, Sara Gould ’09, Jarvier “Jay” Young ’08, Jennifer Heilman ’07, Nneka Enurah ’11 and David Douglas ’06. }
CELEBRATING THE SUCCESS OF YOUNG ALUMNI They are enthusiastic professionals who are impacting the world and whose love for their alma mater sets them apart. They are the 2014 Top 10 Under 10 Alumni Awards recipients who were recognized by the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Young Alumni Council at a March 22 ceremony. ✪✪ Nichole Allem ’08, foreign affairs officer, Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State (Washington, D.C.) ✪✪ Mark Bender ’06, owner/managing partner, Grand Medical Center (Hollywood, Fla.) ✪✪ David Douglas ’06, producer, Al Jazeera America Network (Chicago)
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✪✪ Nneka Enurah ’11, segment producer/ field producer, POPSUGAR Studio (Los Angeles) ✪✪ Carson Foushee ’07, co-pastor, Kanazawa International Baptist Church (Japan) ✪✪ Kelsey Glover ’11, founder and chief executive officer, KLG Strategic Solutions LLC (Washington, D.C.) ✪✪ Sara Gould ’09, lead teacher and fifth grade chair, KIPP DC Will Academy (Washington, D.C.)
✪✪ Jennifer Heilman ’07, digital communications lead and media relations specialist, Arlington County Government (Arlington, Va.) ✪✪ Brian McGuire ’04, vice president of treasury management services, Private Bank of Buckhead (Atlanta) ✪✪ Jarvier “Jay” Young ’08, business manager/ chief operating officer, Wells Fargo Middle Market Investment Banking (Charlotte, N.C.) “It’s such an honor to be in the ‘Top 10’ with you guys,” Enurah said during her acceptance speech. “Elon has had such a major impact on my career. … I took full advantage of every opportunity that Elon presented to me and I’m so grateful that I did because here I am now.” The annual Top 10 Under 10 Alumni Awards recognize alumni of the past decade who have enjoyed major professional success, made a big difference in their community and loyally support Elon.