30 Under 30 recognizes outstanding young alumni who are making an impact in their professional and personal lives. Achievements are recognized in the areas of professional success, community involvement and/or university engagement. The 30 Under 30 program began in 2018.

USD is proud to present the Class of 2024:

  • Cash Anderson ‘18, ‘21, Attorney at May, Adam, Gerdes & Thompson, LLP
  • Alexis Evans ‘20, Operations Director at Pathways Shelter for the Homeless
  • Jeremy Cross ‘18, ‘19, Clinic Director at HRMC
  • Garrett Keegan ‘20, Associate Attorney at Costello, Porter, Hill, Heisterkamp, Bushnell & Carpenter, LLP
  • Reece Weber ‘19, Attorney at Costello, Porter, Hill, Heisterkamp, Bushnell & Carpenter, LLP
  • Nick Fey ‘17, ‘23, Assistant Personal Training Leader at Life Time
  • Benjamin Jacobs ‘20, OBGYN Resident Physician at Duke University Medical Center
  • Lyzz Leise ‘17, Attorney at Rembolt Ludtke LLP
  • Kristen Quigley ‘22, PhD student, Assistant Swimming Coach and Assistant Director of Operations at the University of Nevada, Reno
  • Epiphany Knedler ‘17, Co-founder and curator for Midwest Nice Art
  • Taylor Douglas ‘16, Child Care Services Program Specialist for the State of South Dakota
  • Jessica Brady ‘22, Guest Experience and Operations Manager for the Las Vegas Raiders
  • Jacob Selgestad ‘19, Senior Analyst for the Government Accountability Office
  • Alex Connor ‘18, Dean of Students for North Middle School
  • Bre Schmidt ‘20, Associate Director of State Government Affairs for the American Osteopathic Association
  • Caitlyn Lint ‘18, ‘21, Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of South DakotaPaige Wright ‘18, Teacher for the Harrisburg School District
  • Rachel Orton ‘19, Psychotherapist for Synergy Family Services
  • Lauren Paul ‘23, Freelance Opera Singer
  • Anshu Chandra ‘16, Director of Philanthropic Counsel for BWF
  • Macie Harris ‘16, ‘20, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Clinic Director for Pain & Movement Solutions
  • Collette Bowman ‘17, ‘24, Clinical Psychology Trainee for Lewis and Clark Behavioral Health Services
  • Marcus Destin ‘22, Assistant Director of Student Activities and Multicultural Affairs for the University of South Dakota
  • Blake Warner ‘18, ‘22, ‘24, Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles
  • Katie Anderson ‘16, ‘18, Clinical Social Worker and Behavioral Health Practitioner for the State of Nebraska
  • Alexander Zephier III ‘17, Field Advisor and Residential Program Director for the University of South Dakota – Upward Bound
  • Nicole Bell ‘22, ‘23, Director of Asset Management for Lloyd Companies
  • Kasey Elder ‘22, CEO of Jensen Kennels
  • Shelbi Conover ‘17, Chief Executive Officer, Gemologist and Jewelry Designer for Aro Jewelers
  • Nikolas Wilson ‘20, Morning News Anchor for KCAU 9 News

Learn more about the recipients at https://www.usdalumni.com/class-of-2024.

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