Valpo alumni are doing amazing things across the country and around the world — in their professional and personal lives. They’re leading industries, contributing knowledge, and serving in a multitude of ways. These class notes offer a glimpse into their activities, accomplishments, and milestones. If you have news to share with your fellow Valpo alumni, please share it below.
Published Fall 2024
Rachel Jacobs
Rachel Jacobs ’94 Neustadt earned her Doctorate in Education in December 2023.
Published Fall 2021
Wendy Turner
Wendy Turner ’94, MSW, Ph.D., was named director of the bachelor of social work program at the University of Southern Indiana in August 2019. Wendy earned her master of social work (1995) and Ph.D. (1998) from Ohio State. She’s been at USI since 2003.
Published Fall 2019
Jeff Rousseau
In May 2019, CSI Leasing Inc. (CSI) promoted Jeff Rousseau ’94 to executive vice president of global business development. Previously senior vice president, Jeff will continue to spearhead CSI’s global efforts and oversee its merger and acquisition team. He joined CSI in 2000 as a corporate attorney and has served in a management role within CSI’s international group since 2007.
Published Spring/Summer 2016
Scott Yakimow
Scott Yakimow ’94 received his Ph.D. in religious studies from the University of Virginia on Dec. 30, 2014. He has been an associate professor of theology at Concordia University–Portland since 2012.
Leah Hoppes
Leah Hoppes ’94, owner of Vision Force Marketing, was named the St. Charles Chamber Member of the Year by St. Charles, Ill. She has also been appointed to the chamber board of directors for 2016. Leah’s company develops strategic marketing action plans for companies of all sizes. Leah is a paid blogger and contributor to an audience of more than 400,000 readers and provides marketing and sales training for business owners. She, along with her husband and business partner, Sean Matthew Whitfield, are frequent guest speakers to both college and high school classrooms on the topics of marketing, sales, and entrepreneurship. They are members of Christ Community Church in St. Charles, Ill.