Johanna Maska, SVP Communications and Marketing, Karmic Labs 

Age: 34 

KU Degree: B.S., Journalism, B.A., History (2004) 

Why she’s a Hawk to Watch: 

Johanna spent eight years working for President Obama, starting at the beginning of the Iowa caucuses. In all she traveled to more than 40 states and 40 countries, aboard Air Force One and with the press corps.  Having studied history, she set the stage for history for 8 years.  Now Johanna is again engaged in changing history working in the tech sector in California. 

Devon Cantwell, Founding Computer Science and Science Teachers, Smilow Prep- RePublic Schools 

Age: 25 

KU Degree: Political Science (2012) 

Why she’s a Hawk to Watch: 

Amy Virginia Buchanan, Artistic Director/Cofounder at Spring Street Social Society 

Age: 29 

KU degree: BGS, Theatre (2010) 

Why she’s a Hawk to Watch: 

Amy has carved her own path as a performer in New York City, acting, singing and writing. She also co-founded Spring Street Social Society, a business enterprise that plans and hosts creative and unexpected dinner parties and/or performances across the country.

What do you feel is your biggest achievement so far? 

Sustainability in an artistic career. 

Chris McDonald, Youth Treatment Counselor at Denver Children's Home, Relief Treatment Supervisor and part time Program Assistant for Easter Seals 

Age: 24 

KU Degree: African American Studies (2014), Minor in Applied Behavioral Science 

Why he’s a Hawk to Watch: