Alumni in Action

Daniel Quackenbush's time at Elon University proved formative when working on production teams for major documentaries like Netflix's "Gaga: Five Foot Two" and HBO's "Believer."

The School of Communications graduate serves as an immigration reporter at PolitiFact, digging deep in topical subjects, translating complex issues into digestible stories, and making sure that facts are, indeed, facts.

Danielle Biggs ‘15 embodies the spirit of servant leadership through her diverse career paths and unwavering commitment to community service. Her story shows how an Elon education can shape one’s desire to give back and influence change in the world.

Sean Leavitt '93 spoke at his first TEDx talk on Aug. 23 where he spoke on the greater purpose of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workforce and beyond.

With the help of his business degree from Elon and a family tradition of craftsmanship, Kenny Straub ’15 and his father utilize their artisan skills to share their passion with others through their business, Cork & Candles, that has grown into a franchise.

For 16 years, Elon has offered academic programming and internship opportunities for students in domestic National Campus locations, starting with Elon University in LA.

Smith followed his Elon education with a 12-year career in the U.S. Army that prepared him for his current role at chief financial officer.

An unlikely journey to a successful real estate business

From the Elon bricks to leading a family business, producing a movie, and creating a seltzer company, Shaffer has achieved a broad range of career experiences.

Marissa Mastrocola’s ’13 shares about how her experiences at Elon prepared her for a career in medicine.