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Hawks to Watch: Brent Lind, web developer


Hawks to Watch: Brent Lind, web developer

Brent Lind
B.F.A. Theatre Design (2003)

Why Brent's a Hawk to Watch:

You’ve heard of Childish Gambino, My Morning Jacket, and Foster the People — now meet the Jayhawk who’s been backstage at nearly every show, making them sound flawless around the world for the last 15 years. 

Hawks to Watch: Kelly Houghteling, Deputy Town Administrator


Hawks to Watch: Kelly Houghteling, Deputy Town Administrator

Kelly Houghteling Deputy Town Adminsitrator B.G.S. Sociology & Leadership Studies (2011) M.P.A. Public Administration (2013)

Why Kelly's a Hawk to Watch:

Kelly Houghteling is always up for an adventure. When she's off the clock, you can expect to find her outdoors hiking, biking, and fly-fishing in the Rocky Mountains, which she calls home. She even made the trek up to the 19,341-foot summit of Africa's highest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro, once during a trip to Tanzania.

Jayhawk entrepreneur Paige Albert makes a splash with KC bridal boutique


Jayhawk entrepreneur Paige Albert makes a splash with KC bridal boutique

Paige Albert with a small dog
B.A. Communication Studies (2018)

Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss? For KU alumna Paige Albert, the idea of running a business had long been an exciting possibility for a future career. So when approached about buying a small bridal boutique in the Crossroads District in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, only six months after being hired on and with a year of university study still ahead of her, she couldn't pass up the opportunity.

Hawks to Watch: Elizabeth Keever, Nonprofit director


Hawks to Watch: Elizabeth Keever, Nonprofit director

Elizabeth Keever
Nonprofit director
B.A. Political Science (2011)

Why Elizabeth's a Hawk to Watch:

Despite being readily available for some, access to healthy food remains out of reach for many families across the U.S. In Douglas County alone, 19,000 residents are at risk of hunger. So Elizabeth Keever and her dedicated team of staff and volunteers at the nonprofit food bank Just Food are on a mission to combat food insecurity, one meal at a time. 

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