Harper College

2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Outstanding Recent Alumni

Jennifer AK Mepham, MSN, BS, RN, CHSE

Jennifer AK Mepham, MSN, BS, RN, CHSE

For Jennifer Mepham, Harper College was an integral part of her education before, during and after the preparation for her career in nursing, enriching her professionalism every step of the way. Mepham enrolled in summer courses at Harper College while earning her Bachelor of Science degree at Illinois State University (2011), and then completed her Associate Degree in Nursing at Harper (2014). Meet Jennifer Mepham


Honorees

Veronica Gott

Veronica Gott

Veronica Gott has used her education, compassion and multiple talents to succeed in a myriad of roles over her adult life. She credits her success in earning a college degree to a helpful Harper College advisor. Meet Veronica Gott

Doryce McCarthy

Doryce McCarthy

Doryce McCarthy’s interest in helping adolescents and her academic start at Harper College launched an impressive social work career spanning 38 years at OMNI, based in Buffalo Grove. Working at OMNI and with the people there “is something I care deeply about,” she said. Meet Doryce McCarthy

Kari-Ann Ryan

Kari-Ann Ryan

Kari-Ann Ryan’s drive to succeed in her marketing career and community service work is grounded in the important lessons she learned at Harper College: Never give up and hit your goals. Meet Kari-Ann Ryan

John Schippman

John Schippman

As a high school senior, John Schippman had no idea he was destined for a career in sports media, especially covering historical achievements like the Chicago Blackhawks winning three Stanley Cup Championships. Meet John Schippman


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Last Updated: 7/22/24