Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Mikah Sellers on Emotional Intelligience, Lifelong Learning, and Leadership

Dr. Mikah Sellers earned a BS in Marketing from Capella University and has gone on to build a distinguished career as a faculty member, executive coach and author. His new book, Forging Emotionally Intelligent Leaders in the Age of AI, …

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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Nomsa Khalfani on Equity, Leadership, and Driving Lasting Community Impact

Pursuing a PhD in Public Service Leadership at Capella University became a powerful next step in Dr. Nomsa Khalfani‘s mission to drive equity, strengthen systems and uplift community voices. With a background in advocacy, health equity and board leadership, …

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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Teaa Allston-Bing, DBA on Leadership, Resilience and Real-World Impact

Earning a Doctor of Business Administration allowed Dr. Teaa Allston-Bing to build on her mission to lead with impact, mentor future HR professionals and drive meaningful change in the field. With a strong background in HR and a vision to …

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Alumni Spotlight: Share How You Gave Back in 2025

At Capella University, we’re proud to celebrate not only the academic and professional achievements of our alumni, but also the meaningful ways you show up for your communities. Throughout the year, we’ve had the pleasure of spotlighting graduates who are …

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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Jules Nyquist on Creativity, Poetry, and Pursuing a Doctorate After 60

As a first-generation college student in her 60s, Dr. Jules Nyquist pursued her PhD in Adult Education to blend creativity with scholarship.

Along the way, she discovered new ways to use poetry as a tool for learning, growth and stress …

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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Jane Proctor on Building a Meaningful Career in Counselor Education

For Dr. Jane Proctor, returning to school was about more than earning a degree. As a working professional with a full schedule, she needed flexibility and structure to stay focused. Capella provided both. From making national peer connections to learning …

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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Jane Proctor on Building a Meaningful Career in Counselor Education

For Dr. Jane Proctor, returning to school was about more than earning a degree. As a working professional with a full schedule, she needed flexibility and structure to stay focused. Capella provided both. From making national peer connections to learning …

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Alumni Spotlight: Meghann La Tourelle, MS, on Earning Two Degrees and Pursuing a Doctorate

For Meghann La Tourelle, earning both a BS in Business and an MS in Information Technology from Capella University was about more than academic success. It was about perseverance, personal growth and building a better future for her family. Now, …

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Alumni Spotlight: Lorinda Mohwinkel, MBA, Capella Alum and Senior Career Coach on Supporting Career Growth

Capella alum Lorinda Mohwinkel, MBA, serves as a Senior Career Coach in Capella’s Career Development Center, where she supports learners and alumni through career transitions, goal setting and professional growth. Her own journey through graduate school and the workforce gives …

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Alumni Spotlight: Danyelle Bridges, MS, Turned Academic Research into a Framework for Leadership and Wellness

For Danyelle Bridges, earning her MS in Education at Capella University was a chance to grow her impact in a meaningful way. Through the program, she gained not only knowledge but the structure and support to develop an approach that …

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