This Could Be You! Share Your Story!
Your story can inspire current students, fellow alumni, and the broader GovState community.
2/18/26
Giving Back Where It All Began: Derrick Brown’s GovState Story
1/13/26
Dr. Kiwana Sanders: Leading with Purpose, Access, and Heart
Answering the Call to Serve: Tommy Kolovos’s Journey from GovState to the Peace Corps
11/17/25
Dr. Toya Garnes (M.H.S. ’08) — Empowering Wellness Through Service and Connection
Jessica Watson (M.A. '24) — Guiding the Next Generation Toward Their Future
10/14/25
Dr. Brie Coleman (’20) — Empowering Women Through Movement, Motherhood, and Medicine
Lisa Sweeney (’24) — Turning Pain into Purpose
10/01/25
#ChooseJoy: Joy Thomas on Resilience, Healing, and Building Legacy
Leading with Determination: The Inspiring Story of Lluvia Hernandez-Aguirre
Opportunity, Grit, and Growth: The Story of Brian Motykowski
Breaking Barriers in STEM: The Inspiring Path of Dr. Kristene ‘Tina’ Henne
08/08/25
A Life of Purpose, Precision, and Passion in Forensic Science
Expanding Global Perspectives in Healthcare Education
Empowering Change through Education, Leadership, and Purpose
Empowering Communities Through Counseling, Education, and Advocacy
From Concrete Foundations to Financial Futures
07/07/25
Generations of Grace: How Dr. Airica Steed Honors Legacy Through Leadership
Powered by Purpose: The Legacy and Leadership of Dr. Natalie Coleman
Hands that Heal: Kyle Meyers’ Journey from First-Generation Scholar to Orthopedic Occupational Therapist
From Classroom to Council Chambers: Maya Hardy’s Path of Service, Study, and Steadfast Commitment
06/05/25
Dr. Judy Mitchell, Appointed to Governors State University Board of Trustee: A Journey from Alumna to Advocate
