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AARON CYDRUS B.S. Business Administration 09 Master of Public Administration Aaron Cydrus is passionate about creating pathways out of poverty. He understands firsthand the struggles individuals face having personally experienced the realities of poverty. I understand that one is not forced to stay in a condition of poverty if there are appropriate resources made available to those desiring a better life Aaron shared. He applied himself in school using education and faith as a means to rise above his situation. Aaron was the first male in his immediate family to attend college and now works as a project manager for the Ohio Department of Medicaid helping others who want to change their circumstances. Outside of work Aaron gives back his time and financial resources to other Ohioans needing aid. A leadership position at his church allows him to oversee an underserved neighborhood outreach program which includes funding for food and clothing. Aaron also assists with foreign missions incarcerated youth programs family camps and ministries for shut-ins and nursing homes. He has a full load but Aarons willingness to serve is touching countless lives. LAURA DIGGLE B.S. Allied Healthcare Management 13 M.S. Instructional Design Performance Technology Laura Diggles drive and tenacity are just two of the many traits she shares with the Universitys namesake Benjamin Franklin. In addition to teaching at Ivy Tech Community College Laura has a passion for community service that she shares with her students. In 2013 she created Club Med a group for her medical assisting students that focuses on service and continuing education. Habitat for Humanity was the groups first service project. On the first day the team laid an entire foundation for a home inspiring a new-found passion for Laura. Habitat for Humanity became the heart of Lauras community service. The home foundation project led to even greater service as Laura began impacting future homeowners by spending time with them away from the construction site. She now assists with teaching classes on how to use tools how to make a budget and other essentials for first-time homeowners. It is an amazing feeling to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for a home. When neighbors in existing homes see the beautiful new Habitat home and landscaping they begin to take pride in their own homes again which becomes contagious said Laura. ALEXANDER DONTRE B.S. Financial Planning and Financial Management As an innovative entrepreneur Alex Dontres work and service have a unique edge. Alex is the drummer in an internationally touring heavy metal band. His experience as a professional musician combined with his studies now translates into a new line of work. Read more about Alexs story on page 12. ALIETHEA DICKSON B.S. Business Administration and Human Resources Management When approaching the world whether professionally or personally Aliethea Dickson strives to make a difference. She often asks herself How can this be improved and how can we be more effective. In 2013 Aliethea joined a retirement company where she worked in member services and discovered an opportunity for making a broader impact. As I observed the needs of the department I developed an effective tracking system to automatically generate data. The new process enabled me to complete tasks in half the time it normally took eliminating the manual process Aliethea explained. Her efforts addressed critical member needs and improved the services offered by her company. Prior to relocating to Columbus Aliethea was a member of the Rise-up And Walk RAW committee at her local church. The group offered financial assistance to the less fortunate in her community while also finding ways for individuals to help themselves. Since living in Columbus Aliethea is actively involved in various youth groups outreach programs and voluntary organizations. With my passion drive and tenacity I hope to positively impact my workplace my community and my world says Aliethea. TOSHIA KIMBLER B.S. Human Resources Management The teenage years were not easy for Toshia Kimbler who was a victim of the human- trafficking industry. Yet she chose a different path for herself. From heartache to heroism Toshia is now helping free others from the bondage she once faced. Read more about Toshias story on page 10. Ifyouwouldliketomakeacontributiontothe1902LeadershipCircleScholarshipvisitalumni.franklin.eduorcontacttheOfficeofAlumniEngagementandDevelopmentat614.947.6062. 1902 SCHOLARSHIP LEADERSHIP CIRCLE The 1902 Leadership Circle Scholarship established in 2009 is awarded annually to undergraduate and graduate students who make a positive contribution to the economic andor social good of their local communities. This competitive scholarship requires students to write an essay comparing their drive tenacity and entrepreneurial spirit to that of the Universitys namesake Benjamin Franklin. Donors to the Leadership Circle Scholarship make an annual contribution of 1902 in tribute to the year Franklin University was established. Since its inception the 1902 Leadership Circle Scholarship program has provided 116000 in awards. 1902LeadershipCircleScholarsandDonorsLtoRFrontRowBonnieQuistawardeeAlietheaDicksonChristiCabungcal BackRowawardeeAlexanderDontreRickSundermanawardeeAaronCydrusEvelynLevino. CLASS NOTESMAKING A DIFFERENECE 19.A magazine for alumni and friends of Franklin University