Alumni Stories
SVSU alums are doing amazing things in their lives; they have successful careers, thriving personal lives, and help to strengthen their communities. Below are just some of the examples of what amazing things SVSU alums are doing after they graduate.
Katie Klaczkiewicz
June 2024
Katie Klaczkiewicz is Miss Great Lakes Bay and a 2022 SVSU alum. She graduated with a degree in Social Work and works with teenagers at Westlund Guidance Clinic. She loves her job and is passionate about children’s mental health. She even organizes an annual walk to benefit counselors in local elementary to make sure the children get the resources they need.
Laura Slingerland
June 2024
Laura Slingerland is a 2008 graduate who double majored in chemistry and biology with a minor in math. Laura's career has taken her from a lab technician to a process chemist and then to a lab manager, where she is now working in mechanical engineering. In 2023, Laura and her husband moved to Germany for work, and she loved embracing German culture and enjoying the food and beer.
Michelle Hodges-Pietryka
May 2024
Michelle Hodges-Pietryka is a clinical psychologist at the VA Saginaw Health Care. She graduated from SVSU in 2015 and loved her experience. She was supported by outstanding professors who were passionate about their work and helped her to succeed. Michelle loves that she is able to help people through her work and feels that she was put on earth to do this job.
Emily Lezotte
May 2024
Emily is a 2024 graduate who sees herself as proof that a bad situation doesn't define you or your future. She stopped school with a fourth-grade education and gave herself a high school education through library books. She got her GED and enrolled at Kirtland Community College before transferring to SVSU. She is now headed to Michigan State University to study medicine!
We know that you do amazing things, both personally and professionally, and we want to hear all about it. Whether you've landed your dream job, started your own business, or made a difference in your community, we want to celebrate your accomplishments and share your story with the world. We can't wait to hear from you!
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