Chemistry Alumni Spotlights
Shellene (Henkelmann) Rodriguez
Class Year: ’91
Majors: Chemistry
Current Hometown: Arlington Heights, Illinois
Job:
Director of Quality at Regis Technologies, Inc.
“I’ve enjoyed learning and expanding my knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry. I always seem to be learning new things.”
Yana Astter
Class Year: 2021
Majors: Chemistry and Biology
Current Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Job:
Medical Student at the University of Michigan Medical Scientist Training Program
“Carthage gave me a strong education, incredible research opportunities, and a strong, supportive network that made me a competitive applicant for post-baccalaureate fellowships and medical school.”
Ayo Nelson Fury
Class Year: ’22
Majors: Chemistry
Current Hometown: Copenhagen, Denmark
Job:
Graduate Student at the Technical University of Denmark
“Both the chemistry and German programs have taught me how to think deeply about a topic and find its relevancy in the world around us, which is extremely useful and needed in an ever-globalizing society.”
Brandon Helms
Class Year: ’04
Majors: Chemistry
Current Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Job:
Partner at AddyHart P.C.
“My chemistry major was instrumental in me becoming a patent litigator and being able to understand various forms of technology, from pharmaceuticals to semiconductors to software.”
Dr. David Kreutz
Class Year: ’88, M.Ed. ’95, Ed.D ’19
Majors: Biology and chemistry
Current Hometown: Libertyville, Ill.
Job:
Anatomy/Physiology Teacher at Libertyville High School
“I enjoyed the opportunity to show students how to learn by doing. I teach real, usable hands-on lessons since I believe involving students is the key to learning.”
Jack Racanelli
Class Year: ’23
Majors: Chemistry
Current Hometown: Alton, Illinois
Job:
Dental Student at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
“All of the faculty in the Chemistry Department were essential in getting me to where I am today. They showed their care for me both in and out of the classroom and provided so much guidance when it came to getting prepared for dental school.”
Alyssa Wall
Class Year: ’16
Majors: Chemistry and Japanese
Current Hometown: Kenosha, Wis.
Job:
Chief Chemist at Racine Industries, Inc.
“The practical laboratory instruction I received from Carthage is top-notch. My employers have been impressed by my safety habits, proper documentation skills, and experiment design skills.”