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

For Dr. Jenae’ 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. 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, Community and the Power of Poetic Inquiry

As a first-generation college student and lifelong creative, Dr. Jules Nyquist returned to school in her 60s with a goal she had carried for years—earning her PhD. With a career rooted in writing, teaching, and poetry, she found Capella’s flexible …

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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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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Yvenka Quettant-Thomas on Leading With Purpose in Education and Business

With both a Doctor of Education and an MBA in Human Resource Management from Capella University, Dr. Yvenka Quettant-Thomas has built a foundation that supports her passion for leading and serving others. In this interview, Dr. Yvenka Quettant-Thomas shares how …

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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Jennifer Cloughly on Persistence, Purpose, and the Power of Adult Education

Earning a Doctor of Education is a significant milestone. For Dr. Jennifer Cloughly, becoming the first in her family to earn a doctoral degree marks the beginning of a larger mission to help young adult learners thrive. In this Q&A, …

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Alumni Spotlight: Kathlina Little, BS, on Balancing Full-time Work and Academic Growth

Earning a degree while working full time takes discipline, clarity and the right kind of support. For this Kathlina Little, BS, flexibility was essential. With access to practical content, encouraging faculty, and a program structure that supported real-time application, she …

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