Topic: What I Learned Since Graduation

The alumna and president of Hamline University emphasizes action over good intentions and owning up to whatever results may come.

Sophie Penninck Purdy ’01, an electrical professional engineer and president of Fort Worth-based Axxis Building Systems, finds challenges, success and fun in a male-dominated industry.

Senior Principal at The Whitestone Group shares lessons learned in his 30-plus years of service and experience.

Matt Hovde, director at The Second City, finds success by embracing fear, empathy and the word “yes.”

She’s a flight nurse and team lead at MedCenter Air and President of Lily Pad Haven, which assists victims of human trafficking.

Marketing guru Andrea Dyer Wilson ’99 (MBA ’00) encourages people to get outside their comfort zones.

Getting out from behind the desk enabled Knautz to shape the company that helped build Fort Worth.

The ’09 DNP graduate gives a voice to more than 49,000 certified nurse anesthetists and is championing improved health care for veterans.

Alumnae created the fictional Fleur de la Sabine to trace the fashion icon around the world.

Marriage proposal expert Michael Bloomberg ’99 MLA started a new venture last summer — Get Engaged!, a teambuilding venture.