Alumni discuss how their time at the College has helped prepare them for their current and future career paths.
A community that creates confidence
"My time at Lake Forest has greatly helped me to be the individual I am today, and that has to do a lot with the community that Lake Forest fosters. It's such a close-knit and intimate community. It's as if you know that you have this safety blanket, or this base, from which you can go and explore things, try new things, and step out of your comfort zone, all the while knowing very well that you have a whole host of people rooting for you and are here on the off chance you do fail or things don't work out. I would definitely say that it's the support and unconditional love that has given me the courage and confidence I have today."
- Sushmeena Parihar '20
Senior Research Analyst at PCB Partners
Alumni Success Stories
Ali Hoefnagel '08
Coordinator of Student Engagement and Belonging, Chatham University
From finding their passion and purpose from a student-led organization to mentoring students today.
Charlotte Jackson '19
Senior Risk Analyst, Ventas, Inc.
Utilizing the Lake Forest community to develop a purposeful career path.
Devin DeStefano '94
Senior Director – Practice Management, Edward Jones
A passion for learning that continues to this day.
Jordan Gipson '14
Digital Account Executive, Paramount
Developed writing skills and resiliency that helps him now stand out amongst his peers.