Alumni Features
Dr. Scott Wakeley, Superintendent, Homewood-Flossmoor High School and GovState Alumnus
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Dr. Scott Wakeley, a proud alumnus of Governors State University, has served as Superintendent of Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School District 233 since July 1, 2022. With extensive leadership experience in the field of education, Dr. Wakeley also holds two graduate degrees from Governors State University in Education Administration and School Psychology. He has spoken at state and national conferences on leadership and educational change and is deeply committed to promoting racial literacy, equity, diversity, and inclusion in education.
"I'm a father. I'm an educator. I am GovState"
–Dr. Scott Wakeley, Ed.D.
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Jerry Davis-El, Executive Director, GRO Community and GovState Alumnus
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Jerry Davis-El is a passionate advocate for social justice and mental health, drawing from his personal experiences and education at GovState. Davis-El's 16 years in and out of the Illinois prison system shaped his leadership and commitment to social justice. At GovState, Davis-El earned a bachelor’s degree and master's degree in social work, excelling academically and being named the 2015 Lincoln Laureate. A Qualified Mental Health Professional and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor, he has been recognized for his community work and has spoken nationwide on topics like mass incarceration, reentry, restorative justice, and trauma.
"I'm a husband. I'm a mentor. I am GovState."
–Jerry Davis-El, MSW
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Interdisciplinary Studies Alumni Event
INLD 10 Year Celebration of Alumni, Faculty and Students
In celebration of its 10th year of creating educational and non-profit leaders, the Interdisciplinary Leadership Doctorate (INLD) Program at GovState hosted a 3-day event on March 3-5, 2022. During the three days, they held a research symposium to support graduate students, hosted an alumni, student, and faculty networking event where the GovState community was able to meet connect and engage with the full INLD community, and organized a program meeting where alumni offered professional and academic insight to current students, and faculty provided additional support and guidance to current students as they matriculate through the program.
ALUMNI ANNOUNCEMENTS
GovState ALUMNUS NAMED TO FORTUNE MAGAZINE'S 40 UNDER 40
Jeremy Joyce, College of Business alumnus and founder of the popular Black People Eats, was named among this year's Fortune 40 under 40. Read the article and join us in congratulating Jeremy!
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