—2017—
YOUNG ALUMNI HONOREES DR. STEPHANIE STOCKBURGER, ’04 Dr. Stephanie Stockburger manages a full-time patient schedule in the University of Kentucky College of Medicine’s Adolescent Medicine Clinic, while also teaching and mentoring medical students and residents. She said her time as French horn player in EKU’s Horn Studio taught her the confidence and teamwork she needed to succeed.
JULIANA COFFEY, ’12 Juliana (Moore) Coffey represents clients in primarily family court cases with the law firm of Triplett & McCoy in Jackson County. She has come a long way since high school, where she said she was “a habitual truant.” EKU triggered the change. “For the first time, I felt challenged, which inspired me,” she said.
CHARLIE VANCE, ’05 An investor was seeking a self-starter with business and law expertise for his start-up company, which would help businesses with HR needs like hiring, compliance and payroll. He found it in Charlie Vance, who now serves as CEO. The company, ERIGO Employer Solutions, is one of the fastest-growing businesses in Northern Kentucky.
TYIANA THOMPSON, ’05 As enrollment manager for online learning at the University of Louisville, Tyiana (Watt) Thompson helps students further their education. As Mrs. Kentucky 2017, she is proud to represent married women who have families and successful careers. She earned her title after winning five of 10 categories, including career achievement and most photogenic.
ALLISON KILBURN, ’13 Allison (Miller) Kilburn found her calling in the male-dominated field of quality assurance. As a quality engineer for Mubea, she has stayed in touch with her roots at Eastern. She assists EKU’s Applied Engineering Management Program by serving on its Industrial Advisory Council, giving advice and encouragement to graduating seniors.
