WGU Alumni Podcast

WGU graduate Marah Jordan joins the alumni podcast to share her excitement for entering her classroom as a first year teacher. She shares her journey as a community college transfer students and why she's re-enrolled at WGU in pursuit of her master's degree in English Language Learning.

New York Times bestselling author, blogger, and TV host Jen Hatmaker recently spoke at WGU’s spring commencement and now joins the alumni podcast to recount her experience at commencement, sharing how she continues to be inspired by life-long learners and achievers.

Celebrating the incredible growth of WGU Indiana over the past 11 years, the alumni podcast speaks with Regional Vice President and WGU Indiana Chancellor Alison Bell and two-time WGU grad Valerie Wesley to hear how WGU is impacting the state's workforce as well as the incredible successes of Wesley and her team even and especially during the pandemic.

Former NFL Star Marques Ogden recently spoke at WGU's virtual commencement. On this podcast episode, we catch up with Marques to hear more about his experience participating at commencement and what advice he has for WGU graduates.

WGU business grad Donna Law joins the alumni podcast to share how she's giving back in her community as well as excelling in her professional career. A strong advocate for adult learners, particularly women, Donna shares her inspiring journey of beating cancer, finishing her degree, and going on to become the Executive Director of Development and Government Relations at Southern Utah Universi...

Special episode celebrating WGU Washington and their 10th anniversary on the Alumni podcast. WGU's Regional Vice President and Chancellor of WGU Washington, Dr. Tonya Drake, shares insights into the growth and success of the university in the state of Washington as well as the tremendous impact WGU students and grads are making in the state's workforce. Current student Nitasha Lewis shar...

WGU MBA IT grad Jonathan Soriano joins the alumni podcast to talk about landing his dream job at Nintendo, how he's mentoring others, and his experience at WGU's last commencement in Seattle.

WGU Grad Winnie Obilor knows that no matter where one lives in the world, education has a transformative power. And Winnie plans to use her capstone project to provide underprivileged women in her home country DR Congo with the education and skills they need to improve their lives when she returns home this fall. 

WGU College of IT Grad Rashaan Green has overcome a lot of adversities to earn not one but two college degrees from WGU. From high school dropout to IT leader, today Rashaan works at Microsoft as a Principal Security Service Engineering Manager. 

Two-time WGU graduate Marqus Hutchinson joins the podcast to discuss his career success in the IT field as well why he's referred so many to WGU, including his mother, his brother, several friends, and many professional colleagues. 

WGU alumna and continuing grad Christine Granado joins the alumni podcast to share her extraordinary journey of completing her bachelor's degree while battling cancer. Leaning on her support system, Christine adopted the mantra to do or die trying. Not only did she complete her degree and start a new job, she recently re-enrolled at WGU in pursuit of master's degree. 

Aimee Edwards, WGU’s Director of Community Affairs, joins the Alumni Podcast to share details about WGU’s commitment to increase access to education by making it possible for individuals to improve their lives. Aimee discusses the looming digital divide and how WGU alumni can get involved to make a difference.

WGU Alumna and fifth grade teacher Jillian Hernandez is a top five finalist for the 2021 Arizona Educational Foundation Teacher of the Year. Jillian joins the podcast to share her platform and reflect on her journey into the classroom and the changes she's made over the years. 

Accomplished health care executive and WGU MBA alum Robert Cross joins the podcast to share insights into his work at the renowned University of Texas at Austin, Dell Medical School. The Texas native reflects on the Value Institute of Health and Care as well as sharing his being named to the Texas Music Legends Hall of Fame. 

WGU Alumnus Chris Mumford, who works with the WGU Refer-a-Friend Team, joins the podcast to share with our alumni the many benefits available to those who refer friends and family to the university. 

WGU Continuing Grad Specialist Mary Pugmire joins the podcast to discuss the benefits available to alumni who are continuing at WGU for an additional degree. 

Dr. Eric Weaver and Daniel Chipping from the Accountable Care Learning Collaborative, which is housed at WGU, join the podcast to share the mission of the ACLC and how the organization is a healthcare industry leader focused on delivering value-based care.

WGU IT alum and Philadelphia native Shayne Moore joins the alumni podcast to share his IT career journey, his community involvement, and insights into the IT field. 

WGU Course Instructor Dave Ammons and Program Faculty Manager Natalie Hoover join the alumni podcast to talk about their service in the U.S. Military, the first ever employee resource group at WGU dedicated to veterans, and WGU’s support for veteran students and graduates.  

WGU's Chief Operating Officer, David Grow, joins the alumni podcast to talk about the university's growth over the years. He shares insights about WGU's founding and also gives advice to students and alumni.

WGU alumna Maureen Stover was recently named North Carolina Teacher of the Year. We are honored to have Maureen join the alumni podcast to share her successes as a teacher, her background as an intelligence officer with the U.S. Air Force, and how she’s drawing upon the WGU model in her own classroom today.

WGU's Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Jason Thompson is back on the podcast sharing more about his background as well as his important role at WGU. Hear Jason's struggle overcoming dyslexia, growing up in Japan, and winning a student body election in college which was plagued with controversy and contention due to race.

HR professional and WGU alum Todd Good joins the podcast to talk about his career success with IBM. Good, who has been promoted six times in eight years, shares his secret to advancing his career. Also, WGU Course Instructor from the College of Business, Jim Jividen, imparts some timely wisdom for WGU students and graduates. 

WGU IT grad Cintya Auld shares her transformative story of overcoming major life challenges to go on to become a leader in cybersecurity. Also get to know Alumni team members Natalie Carter and Scott Baker as they share their experiences of supporting WGU's growing alumni base. 

WGU IT grad and business owner Spencer Wade joins the podcast to talk about alumni ambassador opportunities as well as his successes in founding and running his business, Lift Conversions. Also get to know alumni team members Beau Jones and Wendi Gerardis as they join and share their experiences in supporting WGU's growing alumni base.