{"id":1894,"date":"2018-01-16T18:13:09","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T18:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/?page_id=1894"},"modified":"2024-07-25T15:28:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T20:28:14","slug":"alumni","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/alumni\/","title":{"rendered":"What our alumni are saying &#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-four-fifth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:80%;width:calc(80% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.8 ) );margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 10px 10px 10px 10px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><strong><img class=\"wp-image-2291 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/06\/Emily-Kempf-Zdjelar-e1719257043960.jpg\" alt=\"Emily Kempf Zdjelar Portrait\" width=\"94\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/06\/Emily-Kempf-Zdjelar-e1719257043960-200x236.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/06\/Emily-Kempf-Zdjelar-e1719257043960-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/06\/Emily-Kempf-Zdjelar-e1719257043960-400x471.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/06\/Emily-Kempf-Zdjelar-e1719257043960.jpg 426w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 94px) 100vw, 94px\" \/>Emily Kempf Zdjelar, &#8217;05<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8220;After graduating from Missouri Western, I earned a M. S. in College Student Personnel Administration. I have found ample opportunity to apply basic psychological principles of psychology to support students and colleagues. I particularly draw upon my research experience, social psych course, and stats courses at Missouri Western.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><strong><img class=\"wp-image-2310 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Justice-Harvey-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Justice Harvey\" width=\"94\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Justice-Harvey-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Justice-Harvey-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Justice-Harvey-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Justice-Harvey-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Justice-Harvey-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Justice-Harvey-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Justice-Harvey-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Justice-Harvey-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Justice-Harvey-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Justice-Harvey-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Justice-Harvey.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 94px) 100vw, 94px\" \/><strong>Justice Harvey, &#8217;24<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8220;I graduated with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. While working at a psychiatric rehabilitation center, I use my degree every day to help rehabilitate, encourage, and improve the lives of others. My involvement in the psychology department and community is what made my college experience so great! I&#8217;m so thankful for the professors and staff who helped me along the way.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><strong><img class=\"wp-image-2312 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/dom-1-scaled-e1721938618586-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Dominique\" width=\"94\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/dom-1-scaled-e1721938618586-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/dom-1-scaled-e1721938618586-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/dom-1-scaled-e1721938618586-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/dom-1-scaled-e1721938618586-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/dom-1-scaled-e1721938618586-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/dom-1-scaled-e1721938618586-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/dom-1-scaled-e1721938618586-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/dom-1-scaled-e1721938618586-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/dom-1-scaled-e1721938618586-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/dom-1-scaled-e1721938618586.jpg 998w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 94px) 100vw, 94px\" \/><strong>Dominique McClunie, &#8217;22<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8220;Between coursework and conversations with faculty advisors, I was able to launch my career. I started working as a Mental Health Technician at a residential facility that specializes in mood and anxiety disorders. My role now serves as a Mental Health Activity Therapist for individuals in the prison system, as well as in a hospital setting. I find great purpose in the work I do with clients. I plan to start a Master&#8217;s degree and pursue licensure in the near future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><strong><img class=\"wp-image-2313 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Wes-Smith-3-e1721938711197-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Wes Smith\" width=\"94\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Wes-Smith-3-e1721938711197-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Wes-Smith-3-e1721938711197-66x66.jpg 66w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Wes-Smith-3-e1721938711197-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Wes-Smith-3-e1721938711197-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Wes-Smith-3-e1721938711197-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Wes-Smith-3-e1721938711197-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Wes-Smith-3-e1721938711197.jpg 470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 94px) 100vw, 94px\" \/><strong>Wes Smith, &#8217;03<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8220;I spend my days as a facilitator, instructional designer, impact evaluator, coach, and leader. I get to build programs to train the next generation of leaders and professionals for an amazing company!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><strong><img class=\"wp-image-2311 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Foster-Sheerer-e1721938559575-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Foster Sheer\" width=\"94\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Foster-Sheerer-e1721938559575-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Foster-Sheerer-e1721938559575-66x66.jpeg 66w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Foster-Sheerer-e1721938559575-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Foster-Sheerer-e1721938559575-200x200.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Foster-Sheerer-e1721938559575-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Foster-Sheerer-e1721938559575-400x400.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Foster-Sheerer-e1721938559575-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/psychology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/07\/Foster-Sheerer-e1721938559575.jpeg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 94px) 100vw, 94px\" \/><strong>Foster Sheerer, \u201924<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8220;I am so thankful for my education and the people I&#8217;ve met along the way. My journey through college at Missouri Western has taught me a lot about who I am and what I want in life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.5);border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_5 1_5 fusion-one-fifth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:20%;width:calc(20% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.2 ) );margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left 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