Alumni in Action

Join the Gender & LGBTQIA Center and the Elon LGBTQIA Alumni Network for an inspiring celebration of love, family, and storytelling as alumni authors Jeffrey and Corddarryl Williamson-Rose share their children’s book "We Love You ForAva." The book is a powerful reflection on LGBTQIA family-building and the beauty of inclusive stories.

Inspired by her sister’s recovery, Carmencita Rosales ’20 discovered her passion for storytelling at Elon and turned it into a thriving career as a bilingual journalist and TV host. From launching WSOE’s first Spanish-language show to creating Tu Cita con Carmencita, she brings energy, resilience and representation to every story she tells.

Guided by curiosity and a passion for storytelling, Lillian Engel ’19 turned her love of editing at Elon into a thriving Hollywood career. From campus projects to major films like "Extraction" and "Joker: Folie à Deux," she embodies the power of hands-on learning, persistence and community.

The EAB has selected five new members to serve three-year terms — Whitney Butcher ’09 L’12, Stephen Dahlem ’07, Kristyn Green ’95 P’29, Scott Rehnert ’12 and Peter Walpole ’15.

Bill Troutman’s journey to Elon University is a story of happenstance—starting with his military service and a chance encounter that led him to discover a passion for theater. At Elon, he found lifelong friends and a life-changing experience that shaped his future.

From a thriving advertising career to a mission-driven role in student ministry, the Elon graduate embraces her new calling in Europe.

Madeline Paige ’19 has made great strides in a career she adores, crediting Elon for the ambition that propels her forward.

Hampton Hite's adventure to a career in the U.S. Army and his role at the Pentagon is nothing short of inspiring. Fueled by a deep sense of duty, a family history steeped in military tradition and a top-notch education from Elon, he is a thrilling testament to what passion and purpose can achieve.

Elon-in-a-Box, a new Elon Alumni Board initiative spearheaded by Carol Brown ’68, makes reconnecting with campus easier than ever.

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."