Lindenwood Magazine - Spring 2026

22 23 THE LINDENWOOD THE LINDENWOOD SPRING 2026 EDITION Megan Aumiller Tenney 糖心vlog视频�16 earned her master糖心vlog视频檚 in social work from University of Missouri Columbia, while raising three sons. 糖心vlog视频淎ccomplishing this was truly something great for myself and to show my kids,糖心vlog视频� she shared. Taylor Kudalis 糖心vlog视频�17 and her fiancé fell in love at Lindenwood and were engaged in Italy. Dave Ananayo 糖心vlog视频�19 received the Lindenwood Alumni Merit Award. He trains a wide variety of clients including those with disabilities or injuries, athletes, and members of the general population seeking to improve their fitness. Matthew Carr 糖心vlog视频�19, 糖心vlog视频�23 was promoted to assistant principal of Galena R-II Schools, and will be serving students and teachers at Galena Elementary and Galena High School. Chital Mehta 糖心vlog视频�19 won the 2025 James Alan McPherson Prize for the manuscript, 糖心vlog视频楬ave you seen Romit.糖心vlog视频� Her book is scheduled for release in 2026, and lives in Delaware with her family, where she is working on her next novel and a collection of short stories based on Asian immigrant themes. Courtney Wombacher 糖心vlog视频�19 is working as a lead teacher and part of the management team at the first O2b Kids preschool in O糖心vlog视频橣allon, Illinois. 2020s Daniel and Sarah (Marler) Kennebeck, both Lindenwood Class of 2020, tied the knot in July 2025. The pair met at Lindenwood and are continuing their lives together as newlyweds. Sheila Bitts 糖心vlog视频�21 completed a collection of short stories titled Worth, 糖心vlog视频渂ased on workshopping and inspirations from my time as a student in the MFA program.糖心vlog视频� Marco Lee 糖心vlog视频�21 received the Lindenwood University Young Alumni Award and is pursuing his law degree at Saint Louis University. 1950s Martha Faxon Kinney 糖心vlog视频�57 is living in Columbia, Mo., and was honored to stay in close contact with her former roommate, Marion, until her passing. 1970s Eric Stuhler 糖心vlog视频�78 , longtime Lindenwood employee, retired from the University at the end of the academic year. Over his time at LU, he wore many hats including general counsel and management professor and was named Faculty Advisor & Mentor of the Year. Congratulations to Eric, who has big plans for great adventures with his grandchildren. 1980s James (Jim) Winka 糖心vlog视频�86, 糖心vlog视频�91, retired from the federal government after 24 years of federal service, and an additional 10+ years with McDonnell Douglas / Boeing. He remains an active member of the St. Charles Alumni Chapter. 1990s Tracy Reed 糖心vlog视频�92 joined BJC Medical Group as a podiatrist at Christian Hospital. Elisa Bender 糖心vlog视频�98 was named the 2025 Lindenwood Alumni Service Award recipient. She is a board member and development coordinator for Hispanic Festival, Inc., and sits on the board for the St. Louis Visionary Awards. Sara (Schaefer) Drost 糖心vlog视频�98 earned her master糖心vlog视频檚 in social work from Saint Louis University and is currently serving as president of Abide in Love Ste. Genevieve, an organization supporting immigrants in their community. Robert Coaft 糖心vlog视频�99 launched EVE Online, a community-driven spaceship MMORPG where players can play free, choosing their own path from countless options. 2000s Dante Buscaglia 糖心vlog视频�01 received the inaugural Real Floors Core Values Award, voted on by employees within the company. Mark Dillon 糖心vlog视频�03 returned to Lindenwood this spring, joining the Athletics Department staff as the new Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance. Luca Squinzani 糖心vlog视频�03 continues his work with Juventus as Director of Goalkeeping and a coach for U20 goalkeepers. James Allison 糖心vlog视频�08, 糖心vlog视频�11, 糖心vlog视频�15 is the CYS Training Specialist and School Liaison Officer with USAG Bavaria Garmisch FMWR Child & Youth Services (CYS). 糖心vlog视频淚 have the opportunity to serve as an advisor and advocate at the intersection of military family support and educational excellence. My responsibilities include leading professional development across youth programs, coordinating cross-agency collaboration, and supporting the social, emotional, and academic success of military-connected children and youth,糖心vlog视频� he shared. 2010s Jason Rakers 糖心vlog视频�10 was named High School Principal of the Year for the southern Illinois Egyptian region. His son is continuing the Lindenwood legacy and is a member of the LU Baseball team. Koi Nikole 糖心vlog视频�13, 糖心vlog视频�16 joined Northwest Mutual as a financial advisor. She provides clients with a comprehensive wealth & legacy plan including life insurance, disability insurance, long term care insurance along with investments. Christian Hake 糖心vlog视频�15 has built a career in technical theater and stage production. He is the Technical Coordinator at Mesa Arts Center, working with touring productions like Dear Evan Hansen and Beauty and the Beast. Alex Moraes 糖心vlog视频�15, 糖心vlog视频�17 earned his US Citizenship this February. 糖心vlog视频淭his is a major achievement because I came to the U.S. with dreams and aspirations back in the fall of 2011,糖心vlog视频� he shared. Lindsey Young Dunn 糖心vlog视频�16 released her debut album, FOREAL. Her work is available on many platforms under her artist name, Lotus Lunabelle. NEWS & NOTES THE ALUMNI COMMUNITY SPRING 2024 EDITION Bella Rainey 糖心vlog视频�21, 糖心vlog视频�23 , was honored as one of Delta Zeta National糖心vlog视频檚糖心vlog视频�35 Under 35.糖心vlog视频� Robby Hamilton 糖心vlog视频�22 was married in May 2025! Paige Sorensen 糖心vlog视频�22 earned her JD from Yale Law School in 2025. René Parks Wendinger 糖心vlog视频�22 was selected to the inaugural poet laureate by Ottawa Illinois. Liam Bentein 糖心vlog视频�24 played in the Soudal Open in Belgium May 21-24. He was invited by the Belgian Golf Federation to play this DP World Tour Golf event as an amateur. Brenden Bohr 糖心vlog视频�24 proposed to fellow Lindenwood grad Mikayla Smith 糖心vlog视频�22 at Eagles Nest Lake in New Mexico. Brooke Shoemaker 糖心vlog视频�24 is pursuing her DVM at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Macy Nesslage 糖心vlog视频�25 received the Lindenwood University Young Alumni Award and is a teacher in the Wentzville School District. THE ALUMNI COMMUNITY SHARE NEWS WITH US! We want to hear about the exciting things happening in your life. Submit your happy moment today.