USD Introduces the 30 Under 30 Class of 2025
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. This is the seventh cohort of the program.
USD is proud to present the Class of 2025:
- Ally Schubert ’25, ’18, 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Milbank School District
- Alyssa Linneman ’21, Retirement Counselor at Touchmark at All Saints
- Austin Felts ’22, ’17, Judge Advocate General at United States Air Force
- Bradie Donelan ’17, High School English Teacher at Tea Area High School
- Brett Ries ’20, Attorney at Williams & Connolly LLP
- Brooke Jackson ’22, Coordinator of Native Student Services at University of South Dakota
- Caleb Swanson ’24, Agricultural Land Equity Program Analyst at California Strategic Growth Council
- Caleb Weiland ’24, Political Director at Dusty for Governor
- Carly Sterhagen ’19, High School Teacher and Coach at Menno School District
- Danielle Startz ’26, ’18, Elementary Special Education Teacher at Bon Homme School District
- Hannah Helseth ’22, 7-12 School Counselor at Winnebago Public Schools
- Hunter Burns ’19, ’18, Director of Special Programs - Affordable Housing at Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission
- Isaac Armstead ’19, Commercial Spares Account Manager at GE Aerospace
- Jessilynn Bean ’19, Intermediate Teacher at American Horse School
- Joshua Chase ’25, ’23, Economic Development at Sioux Metro Growth Alliance
- Kanwar Singh ’24, Branch Manager at First Alliance Credit Union
- Katie Haverly ’20, ’24, Physician Assistant at Avera
- Kirsten Biersbach ’25, ’22, ’21, Assistant Professor of Special Education and Literacy Education at University of South Dakota
- Meredith Jarchow-Olson ’24, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer at Minnehaha County
- Michaela Goldammer ’19, Project Manager at Children’s Miracle Network
- Mikaela Fischer ’18, Endoluminal Territory Associate at Smith and Nephew
- Peter Freidel ’20, Financial Advisor at Bank of Colorado Investment Services
- Phillip Millar ’19, Audit Manager at Eide Bailly
- Roman Grewal ’24, ’21, Program Manager at National Science Foundation
- Spencer Dundas ’24, ’21, Physical Therapist at Albuquerque VA Medical Center
- Tanner Comp ’17, Senior Associate at Acclaro Valuation Advisors
- Tristan Beck ’17, Director of University Housing at University of South Dakota
- Venkatesh Kolluru ’24, Research Scientist at University of Alabama in Huntsville
- Victoria Callegari ’22, EL School Home Liaison at Sioux Falls School District
- Zbynek Surovec ’23, ’20, Multimedia Director at Sturgis Buffalo Chip and Entrepreneur/Freelancer at Eclectix Productions, LLC
The 30 Under 30 digital campaign will run throughout the month of December. Each week will feature a new category of recipients, posted on the USD Foundation & Alumni Association social media accounts:
- Week One - Civil Trailblazers
- Week Two - Change Igniters
- Week Three - Health & Science Innovators
- Week Four - Industry Standouts
- Week Five - Commerce Catalysts
Learn more about the recipients on the USD Foundation & Alumni Association website.
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