Meet Central Alumni
Relentless Pursuit for Equity
Polly Adam Brekke ’91 advocates for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing by breaking down communication barriers.
A Force for Good
Cheri Trout Doane ’98 has helped Central College students make a difference by fostering citizen involvement.
More Than a Label
Leo Bird '14 is a live storyteller who uses original artwork as a visual aid. With pictures drawn from his Central College experiences, he tells stories about fitting in, building talent, character and autism.
Dreams Have No Deadlines
After 15 years in the workforce, Shawn Vande Kieft ’21 learned it’s never too late to follow your dreams.
This Feels Like Home
Home is often a place where people are free to discover who they are and dream about who they want to be. Central College was that place for David ’87 and Cathy Snyders Gray ’88 — and their four children — who all describe Central as “home.”
A Fire for Football on the Gridiron Overseas
Jake Suggett ’20 extended his football career in graduate school for the University of West England.
Cheery Traveler
John Lucas ’92 loved his study abroad experiences at Central College so much that he made a career out of it. And now he’s advising his alma mater on its new off-campus experiences.
The Mayor and the Coach
A love of football and Pella helped Don De Waard ’82 tackle challenges and build a winning playbook for Central.
Space Station Central
Central College was joined live from the International Space Station by NASA Commander Raja Chari. Check out the historic live event, which was streamed via the Central Dutch Network.
In Full Bloom
A full-time musician and entrepreneur, Sam Moss ’18 continues to make a name for herself in the music industry.