The PodCAST

On this week's episode of the PodCAST, we get a chance to hear from Shelley Lee, who is an alum of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Shelley currently serves as Executive Director camp Hope Foundation. Listen as Shelley tells us about her experience navigating the new program, and how she has tackled working with both children and their families.

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Cathy Ferguson. Cathy is an alum of the Department of Health Sciences and currently serves as the administrator for the Lee County Health Department.

Hear Cathy describe her experience in the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of setting boundaries. Cathy also describes how finding what you love is truly priceless.

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with JR Peterson. Jr is an alum from the Department of Technology and currently serves as Senior estimator, water-wastewater specialist for River City Construction.

Hear JR describe the nerve racking construction bidding process; and how those large-scale projects come together. JR also speaks on the importance of finding a mentor.

On this episode of the PodCAST, we talk with Leland Roling. Leland is an information technology alum and currently serves as the Director of Information Systems Development for GROWMARK.

Hear Leland talk about finding his passion in IT. He also shares why learning matters more than you may think.

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with John Cross.

John is a friend of the college, who was the professor of the Department of military Sciences at Illinois State University. He retired from the United States Army at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in September of 2019 and now serves with Valor, a campus ministry focused on ROTC students at ISU.

Dan shares stories from his various stations. He also shares how his leadership style has adapted overtime.

On this episode of the PodCAST, we get a chance to sit down with Dan Butterly. Dan graduated from the School of Kinesiology and Recreation and currently serves as the Commissioner of the Big West Conference and the NCAA Division 1 athletic conference. Dan shares how how he switched to KNR after initially being political science and journalism major. He also gives some advice for students wanting to follow in his footsteps.

In this episode of the PodCAST, we get a chance to sit down with Julie Hewitt. Julie graduated from the Agriculture department here at ISU and is now the Executive Director of the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council. Julie shares her story of coming to ISU and changing her major to something she never expected to work in. She also talks about her time just out of college and the incredible work experiences she's had to lead her to this point in her career. Julie has a lot of wisdom to share for anyone pursuing a degree in AG.

In this episode of the PodCAST, we get a chance to sit down with Flor Hernandez. Flor believed from the very beginning that she had a talent for the arts, and she has worked hard to achieve her dream through interior design and architecture. Listen as Flor shares about her experience as a first generation student, her time abroad, and her first introductions into the workplace.

On this episode of The PodCAST, we get a chance to listen to the story of senior care coordinator Nayeli Lechuga-Knight. Mrs. Lechuga-Knight shares about her experiences as a non-traditional student at ISU and her challenges of working a full time job, being a full time student, as well as a full time mother. Her incredibly work ethic is matched with an incredibly kind persona, and she provides wonderful insight into the world of social work and senior care.

On this episode of the PodCAST, we sit down with Brigadier General, Jackie Thompson. Jackie tells us his stories of paving his way through college, into law school, and beyond into the military. Jackie has incredible stories about the time he spent serving the nation and timeless advice on how to navigate life.