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Alumni Testimonials
CEO Alumni bring a unique retrospective to the CEO journey. After experiencing CEO, alumni continue to utilize the skills learned to create an impact in the CEO community and beyond!
Sanaa Johnson
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2024
l joined CEO because I wanted an inside scoop on how the business world works. Little did I know that I would also gain an invaluable amount of lessons and great experiences!
Kennedy Womack
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Kennedy Womack is a Senior at Edwardsville High School. She is a member of the Edwardsville CEO program as well as National Honor Society. Outside of academics, Kennedy spends most of her time juggling two different competitive dance teams which include, Studio E Dance Company and EHS Varsity Dance Team. She also spends time volunteering at the Madison County Child Advocacy Center. She enjoys exercising her leadership skills while being a captain of the EHS dance team and teaching young dancers at her studio. She hopes to continue her passion for dance by minoring in dance in college and accomplish her long-term entrepreneurial goals by majoring in business. Kennedy is excited for the opportunity to be in the 2026 CEO program and looks forward to learning lifelong skills she can use to expand her future career in business.
Brooke Wade
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2023
Joining Edwardsville CEO is a decision I will never regret. It offers so many unique experiences and lessons which cannot be found anywhere else.
Zane Maxwell
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Zane Maxwell is a Senior at Edwardsville High School. In the Fall, he plays for and is one of the captains of the Edwardsville soccer team. In the Spring, he plays baseball for the Edwardsville baseball team. In his free time, Zane enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, and pickleball. Outside of sports, Zane is in the National Honors Society, runs his own business, and works multiple different manual-labor related jobs. He also spends a lot of time with his friends doing all things outdoors. In the future, he plans to attend the University of Arkansas to get a masters in business administration. After college, he hopes to run a large-scale business most likely in a retail setting. Being a CEO student has inspired him to grow his network of connections and learn valuable business experiences.
Grace Nesbit
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Grace Nesbit is a senior at Father McGivney Catholic High School. She is a dedicated member of the varsity volleyball team, and now serves as co-captain. She is currently a house leader, National Honors Society Committee Head, the National Honors Society Secretary, a student ambassador, a member of the hair department for the drama club, and a member of the knitting club. Outside of school, she loves to read, spend time with her loved ones, and do group exercise classes like yoga. She also runs a social media account where she shares her daily experiences, inspiring girls to be themselves. Grace has been an employee at The YMCA as a childcare worker for over two years, and babysits whenever her schedule allows. In college, she plans to major in nursing with a minor in Spanish on the path to become a nurse practitioner and possibly own her own clinic. Grace is excited for the opportunity to be a part of the CEO program, meet new people, and gain knowledge that will last a lifetime!