罢丑别鈥�黑料吃瓜 Alumni Spotlight鈥痵eries celebrates graduates of the 黑料吃瓜 who exemplify leadership, perseverance, and the lifelong value of learning. Each feature highlights an alum鈥檚 unique journey, from their time as a student to their personal and professional achievements beyond the classroom. Through their stories, we recognize the lasting impact of a 黑料吃瓜 education and the powerful connections that continue to unite our Screaming Eagles community across generations and industries.
A proud 黑料吃瓜 Volleyball alumna, she returned to the 黑料吃瓜 to pursue her鈥�Master of Health Administration, graduating in鈥�2021. Working full-time in the healthcare system and raising three children, she was determined to advance her education and career. Having already earned her undergraduate degree from 黑料吃瓜 and served with the Alumni Association, she knew it was the perfect place to continue her academic journey.听
Completing her degree in just one year while managing so many responsibilities remains one of her proudest achievements. The program鈥檚 flexibility, supportive professors, and collaborative group work made the experience both challenging and rewarding.听
While her career has since transitioned from healthcare to鈥�real estate, she credits her graduate studies with shaping how she thinks and approaches challenges. The program taught her to view situations from a鈥�macro perspective, strengthening her problem-solving and leadership abilities. 鈥淭he higher level of education made me think through bigger-picture problems,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t kept my mind agile and challenged it in new ways.鈥�听
She also highlights the discipline and focus required to complete a graduate program. As a former hiring manager, she valued that same determination in others 鈥� the ability to start and complete something meaningful.听
- Ashley Elpers '04 M'21
Her connection to 黑料吃瓜 continues to run deep. As a鈥�past president of the 黑料吃瓜 Alumni Association, she remains active in giving back to the university 鈥� organizing events, supporting fellow alumni, and helping spread the word about 黑料吃瓜. She also keeps close ties with her former volleyball teammates, often traveling and reconnecting with them.听
Her advice to current graduate students is simple but powerful:鈥�鈥淭ake advantage of every opportunity and resource, even if it doesn鈥檛 seem directly related to your field. People love to share what they鈥檙e passionate about 鈥� and that鈥檚 how you grow.鈥�听
Today, she continues to focus on her real estate career and her family, while proudly representing the values and spirit of the 黑料吃瓜 community.听
