30 Under 30 recognizes outstanding young alumni who are making an impact in their professional and personal lives. Achievements are recognized in the areas of professional success, community involvement and/or university engagement. This is the seventh cohort of the program.

USD is proud to present the Class of 2025:

  • Ally Schubert ’25, ’18, 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Milbank School District
  • Alyssa Linneman ’21, Retirement Counselor at Touchmark at All Saints
  • Austin Felts ’22, ’17, Judge Advocate General at United States Air Force
  • Bradie Donelan ’17, High School English Teacher at Tea Area High School
  • Brett Ries ’20, Attorney at Williams & Connolly LLP
  • Brooke Jackson ’22, Coordinator of Native Student Services at University of South Dakota
  • Caleb Swanson ’24, Agricultural Land Equity Program Analyst at California Strategic Growth Council
  • Caleb Weiland ’24, Political Director at Dusty for Governor
  • Carly Sterhagen ’19, High School Teacher and Coach at Menno School District
  • Danielle Startz ’26, ’18, Elementary Special Education Teacher at Bon Homme School District
  • Hannah Helseth ’22, 7-12 School Counselor at Winnebago Public Schools
  • Hunter Burns ’19, ’18, Director of Special Programs - Affordable Housing at Sioux Falls Housing and Redevelopment Commission
  • Isaac Armstead ’19, Commercial Spares Account Manager at GE Aerospace
  • Jessilynn Bean ’19, Intermediate Teacher at American Horse School
  • Joshua Chase ’25, ’23, Economic Development at Sioux Metro Growth Alliance
  • Kanwar Singh ’24, Branch Manager at First Alliance Credit Union
  • Katie Haverly ’20, ’24, Physician Assistant at Avera
  • Kirsten Biersbach ’25, ’22, ’21, Assistant Professor of Special Education and Literacy Education at University of South Dakota
  • Meredith Jarchow-Olson ’24, Assistant Commission Administrative Officer at Minnehaha County
  • Michaela Goldammer ’19, Project Manager at Children’s Miracle Network
  • Mikaela Fischer ’18, Endoluminal Territory Associate at Smith and Nephew
  • Peter Freidel ’20, Financial Advisor at Bank of Colorado Investment Services
  • Phillip Millar ’19, Audit Manager at Eide Bailly
  • Roman Grewal ’24, ’21, Program Manager at National Science Foundation
  • Spencer Dundas ’24, ’21, Physical Therapist at Albuquerque VA Medical Center
  • Tanner Comp ’17, Senior Associate at Acclaro Valuation Advisors
  • Tristan Beck ’17, Director of University Housing at University of South Dakota
  • Venkatesh Kolluru ’24, Research Scientist at University of Alabama in Huntsville
  • Victoria Callegari ’22, EL School Home Liaison at Sioux Falls School District
  • Zbynek Surovec ’23, ’20, Multimedia Director at Sturgis Buffalo Chip and Entrepreneur/Freelancer at Eclectix Productions, LLC

The 30 Under 30 digital campaign will run throughout the month of December. Each week will feature a new category of recipients, posted on the USD Foundation & Alumni Association social media accounts:

  • Week One - Civil Trailblazers
  • Week Two - Change Igniters
  • Week Three - Health & Science Innovators
  • Week Four - Industry Standouts
  • Week Five - Commerce Catalysts

Learn more about the recipients on the USD Foundation & Alumni Association website.

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