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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!
Campbell Hayes
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Campbell Hayes is a senior at Edwardsville high school. She has been a dedicated member of the varsity tennis team since her sophomore year. She was new to tennis as a freshman. She spends her free time on the courts, baby sitting & teaching tennis lessons. She is also a coach through the ETA program for the past 2 years. In her free time she is consistently creating, spending time with friends and family. Campbell will attending Illinois College in the Fall of 2026. She plans to study biology with a minor in business while continuing her tennis career as a collegiate athlete. Her 10 year goal is to become a pediatric dentist & possibly have ownership in a practice. Campbell is excited to be part ceo and looking forward to all the experiences and opportunities it will provide and to gaining knowledge that will benefit her future.
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!
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.
Kaiden Nelson
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Kaiden Nelson is a Senior at Edwardsville High School. Kaiden was selected as a member of the 2026 CEO program, and is very devoted to academic achievement. He is enrolled in multiple national honors societies as well as an AP course and is on High Honor Roll. Kaiden is community-oriented serving as an officer and editor for EHS Key club, a club designed to lead initiatives to support developmentally challenged students. His involvement in Unified sports, Care Closet, and FLS programs highlight his dedication to inclusivity and teamwork. Kaiden also spends much of his time both in and out of school enjoying creative arts such as photography, of which he is a head photographer in the EHS yearbook program, and painting and drawing as a member of the national art honors society. Kaiden is also an active member of Student Council, helping to organize student events and advocate for students' interests. Kaiden is very excited for the opportunities to grow as a leader and make a lasting impact on his community through the lessons learned in CEO.
Matthew Huddle
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Mathew Huddle is a Senior at Edwardsville High School. He enjoys playing basketball, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. At school, he is president of the Science National Honors Society, a member of National Honors Society (NHS), Key Club, and part of the Unified Basketball and Football team. Matthew spent his summer working as a tutor at Kumon and continues to work part time during the school year. In the future, Matthew looks forward to getting a degree in finance or data science at a university not known at this time. Matthew is excited for the opportunities that await him in the CEO program. He hopes to develop skills in CEO that will help him navigate through the world of business.