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Nick Dyer ’11 helps television find its next screen
September 8, 2026
From Elon’s editing suites to “The Daily Show” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” award-winning producer Nick Dyer ‘11 has followed audiences across platforms. As head of digital programming and development at Ampersand, he now develops series designed to live where viewers already watch.
Kaitlin Henze ’12 turns loss into support for fraud victims
August 3, 2026
After scammers posing as bank and federal officials stole more than $250,000 from her, Kaitlin Henze ’12 began sharing what she learned so others can recognize the tactics and victims do not have to recover alone.
Nick Cooper ’94 turns curiosity into a global career coaching music’s biggest stars
June 30, 2026
From an Elon classroom to coaching Grammy winners, Nick Cooper '94 has built a career full of creativity and personal growth. The School of Communications graduate said curiosity, resilience and self-belief took him on a journey from North Carolina to stages and boardrooms around the world.
Angie Polk ’06 turns Elon mentorship into a career of ‘Simply Believing’ in storytelling
May 20, 2026
From the high-pressure hallways of NBC Universal to the executive suites of the Hallmark Channel, Angie Polk ’06 has spent 17 years proving that kindness and tenacity are the ultimate creative catalysts. Now, as the founder of Simply Believe Creative, she is returning to her professional passion: identifying authentic voices and bringing feel-good stories to life.
Sofia Galazzi ’19 takes a cozy campus to the heart of the European Union
May 11, 2026
A graduate of the International Business Dual Degree program, Sofia Galazzi ’19 now serves as a Budget Officer at the European Commission in Brussels. She uses the soft skills developed at Elon to navigate global financial systems.
Doug Williams ’13 goes from the Williams Studio to the front lines of New York news
April 30, 2026
CBS New York anchor Doug Williams '13 successfully pivoted from a seven-year career in sports journalism to the unpredictable world of local news and international reporting. Today, he uses his university training to cover high-stakes human interest stories while dedicating time to mentoring the next generation of journalists.
Nikki Sanz ’18 hits the right note with Giggs, a home for the live event industry
April 27, 2026
From student leader to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Nikki Sanz ’18 is changing the live event industry. After touring with music legends, she founded Giggs to modernize hiring for "gig" workers. Now an Elon Top 10 Under 10 award winner, Sanz is building a more inclusive professional community for the next generation.
Jensen Roll ’16 builds community through Roll Construction, blending entrepreneurship with service
April 16, 2026
From designing a custom major in social entrepreneurship to leading one of the Triad’s fastest-growing businesses, Jensen Roll ’16 is building a long-term impact in the community he calls home.
Yasmine Arrington Brooks ’15 expands ScholarCHIPS’ national reach after earning 2025 L’Oréal Paris Woman of Worth honor
February 4, 2026
The recognition follows her recent honor as a Top 10 CNN Hero in 2023, another milestone in the journey that began when she founded ScholarCHIPS, a nonprofit providing college scholarships and community support for students with incarcerated parents.
Arron Jones-Williams ’13 turns foster-care resilience into a company helping rescue dogs
February 4, 2026
Drawing on a childhood shaped by constant change, Arron Jones-Williams ’13 turned his optimism and drive into a business devoted to giving rescue dogs a second chance. Through Rescue Treats, he continues the spirit of leadership, compassion and connection he first discovered at Elon.