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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!
Addison Wierciak
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Addison Wierciak is a senior at Edwardsville High School. Within her four years of high school, Addison has been a dedicated member of the varsity lacrosse team. Additionally, She serves as the studio manager of the National Art Honors Society, where she has demonstrated great leadership and commitment. At EHS, Addison is also an active member of the National Honors Society, National English Honors Society, and Key club. Outside of school, Addison loves to paint, watch movies, and hang out with her friends. She also enjoys working at Park North Golf Club as well as volunteering at the Glen Ed food pantry in her free time. After graduation, she plans to attend college and pursue a degree in either business administration or advertising. Addison joined the CEO program to build her leadership skills, connect with her community, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. She is beyond grateful to be a part of the CEO program and cannot wait to see what the future has in store.
Malak Amer
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Malak Amer is a senior at Edwardsville High School. She enjoys participating in many extracurriculars and clubs including National Honor Society, Thespian Society, Drama Club, Ethics Bowl (philosophical discussion), The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board, Chess Club, and Peer to Peer Tutoring. She also co-founded the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and is the co-president of Unity Club and vice president of the Science National Honor Society. Malak is very honored to be part of the Edwardsville CEO Program and is excited to meet many new people and have new experiences as well as form her own business. While Malak enjoys and values academics, she also sees the importance of going into the “real world”, meeting people, and forming valuable connections. During her free time, Malak enjoys a good game of chess followed by a peaceful reading session with rain sounds in the background. Malak speaks Arabic fluently and can communicate in Spanish. She has traveled to 5 countries and has had the privilege to ride over 30 planes. Malak plans to pursue a degree in engineering (most likely in the mechanical field) and then hopes to one day become a businesswoman and have the power to help people.
Tanner Garner
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2023
The best thing about CEO is that you learn that failure can open the door to personal growth. The program offers a positive and open environment, where everyone provides help and feedback to define our goals and stretch to achieve them.
Nicholas Dawson
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Nicholas Dawson is a senior at Edwardsville High School. He enjoys playing for the varsity soccer team in the Fall. During the offseason, Nick spends a lot of his time working at Bagley Farms Meat Market. In his free time, Nick enjoys hanging out with friends, playing pickleball, golf, video games, and cooking. After graduating, Nick plans to study International Business or Entrepreneurship. He has not yet decided on a school but plans to stay in the Midwest. His goals for this year are to make it to the state finals in soccer for the second year in a row and to be accepted into his desired schools. Nick is excited to see what opportunities are made possible by CEO.
Luke Welser
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2024
CEO doesn't just teach you how to be a successful entrepreneur, it teaches you how to BE successful.