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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!
Sebastian Noronha
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Sebastian Noronha is a Senior at Father McGivney Catholic High School. At school, he holds several leadership positions including House Leader, National Honor Society Committee Head, Co-Captain of the Announcement Team, Drama Department Head of Marketing & Media, Drama Club President, and Founder and President of International Cultures Club. Sebastian stays involved in several other extracurricular activities, as well, including Spanish Club, Yearbook Club, and his role as Student Lead of the Dance Planning Committee. Outside of school, Sebastian enjoys reading, learning languages, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. After high school, Sebastian plans to attend college to double major in Psychology and Spanish on a Pre-Med Track, with a possible minor in Global Studies or Neuroscience. He hopes to one day become an oncologist or work for the World Health Organization (WHO). Sebastian joined the CEO program to grow in his communication skills and for the real world experience gained from this program. He is excited to grow as a person and can’t wait to establish community connections and make new friends throughout this program. He is so grateful for this amazing opportunity and everyone who has made the Edwardsville CEO program possible!
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.
Jack Alexander
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Jack Alexander is a senior at Edwardsville high school and a proud member of the CEO program. He previously played football and wrestled for his school and currently works part-time as a lifeguard and swim instructor at the Edwardsville YMCA. Jack enjoys lifting weights and working on cars in his free time. For the past seven years, he has volunteered with his mother for the “I Support The Girls” charity, helping pack and transport donations to events, pantries, and storage facilities. He plans to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale to study Aviation with a minor in Finance, with the goal of becoming a commercial pilot. Jack is excited to be a part of the CEO program to build lifelong connections and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.
Alethea Ball
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Thea Ball is a senior at Metro East Lutheran High School. Thea is on the MELHS tennis, basketball, and softball teams. She also participates in National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Honor Choir. Outside of school, she participates in the Quercus Grove 4H Club, her church’s youth group, and she is employed at Hamel McDonald’s. Thea enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, watching movies, deer hunting, and being outside. After high school Thea plans to attend college and become a middle school teacher. Thea is grateful for the opportunity to be in CEO and is excited for all the things she will learn this year.