Meet these successful alumni who chose to Start Smart at LLCC: BRIAN POWELL, M.D.-2007 Outstanding Cardiology Fellow, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. -Completed a three-year residency and four-year cardiology fellowship at Mayo Clinic, now on staff there -Specializing in Electrophysiology (treatment of heart rhythm disorders) and Cardiovascular Diseases -Recently spoke in France and Washington, D.C. on a new procedure using ultrasound of the heart to determine which patients may benefit from specialized pacemakers that resynchronize heart contractions for treatment of congestive heart failure -Graduate of LLCC, Carson Newman College, SIU School of Medicine “Lincoln Land was a smart place to start; a great value and a good education. I was able to hold a part-time job while attending classes, which was also helpful. Lincoln Land prepared me well to go on to a four-year university and then medical school.” RYAN MITCHELLE-Writer’s Production Assistant for Sci-Fi Channel’s “Flash Gordon-The Original Series,” Hollywood, California -Also working on short content web-based movies with an interest in short films for festivals and films on the independent circuit -Begins a new assignment soon with "Electric Entertainment," a Hollywood production company -In the future, plans to write and produce for film and television -Graduate of LLCC and Columbia College Chicago (film and video, with honors) “I had an interest in film and video while in high school; however, I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do when I graduated. I needed a place that would help me focus. LLCC did that. LLCC is a great school with great teachers, and students receive personal attention with smaller classes.” CEDRIC BAYLOR-ambulatory surgical nurse, Springfield Clinic -Spent 10 years on active duty and five years on reserve in the U.S. Army -Got a fresh start at LLCC, earning two degrees: an associate in nursing and associate in science -Earned a bachelor’s degree in health services administration -Future goals include working in healthcare administration “I spent so much time away in the military. As an adult when I wanted to start back, LLCC was accessible and affordable. Classes were small and I enjoyed the instructors–they took time with students. LLCC Math Professor Peter Embalabala encouraged me on a daily basis and Nursing Professor Cynthia Maskey was instrumental in me completing my nursing program in addition to giving me direction.” JENNIFER DOW, professional actor, singer, dancer -Associate in arts in music from LLCC, Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre (magna cum laude), Millikin University, further study at the Chicago Center for Performing Arts -Professional performer based in Chicago -Leading roles in “Radio City Christmas Spectacular,” “Suessical,” “Cats,” “South Pacific,” Meet Me in St. Louis” and more at venues including the Rosemont Theatre, Drury Lane Water Tower and Marriott Lincolnshire -Theatrical skills including acrobatics, aerial arts (Spanish Web, Lyra, silks, trapeze), gymnastics, piano, guitar and character voices “Starting at Lincoln Land allowed me to explore the possibilities. I majored in music but also took my gen. ed. classes, French and art. It also allowed me to be part of the Springfield theatre community where I really discovered my passion for musical theatre. (LLCC Professors) Jane Hartman, Gene Haas and Claire Gordon gave me a solid basis of knowledge and experience to continue my education and begin my career.”
Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007
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