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Two-time Wright State grad Anna Monnett serves at Dayton VA and gives back to the College of Nursing and Health.

1996 Wright State graduate Brady Kress is raising Dayton History and Carillon Historical Park to new heights.

Recently, the Alumni Association caught up with Morgan O’Brien, ’07 who graduated from Wright State with a master’s degree in International and Comparative Politics. O’Brien has served his country in varying capacities, including his current position at the U.S. Department of State. O’Brien talks with us about his service, his current through the State Department facilitating the international growth of the NBA, and advice to current Wright State students.

Joshua Cummins, who has degrees in history and international and comparative politics from Wright State, received first-hand lessons on the Persian Gulf nation of Qatar during a fellowship.

Karri O’Reilly '94 graduated from Wright State with a degree in Motion Picture Production. O’Reilly has been involved with the production of more than 100 feature and short films, TV shows, and commercials, including her most recent film productions, "Goat," a film in competition at Sundance this year, and "Carol," a 2016 nominee for the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Wright State’s Hanna Gabriel '15 manages the new Microscopy Core Facility, housed in the university’s Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building.

Alumnus Justin Kilmer, a 2009 graduate of College of Liberal Arts, was recently appointed post-production supervisor on the CBS hit show “NCIS” and shares his story of how Wright State has contributed to his success. Kilmer talks about his journey in the entertainment industry and advice for current students with similar career aspirations.

Wright State alumna and teacher Trisha Baxter runs Snuggled Up, a nonprofit organization that provides beds for local children.

David Arquilla ’13, is a 24-year-old actor, model, and entrepreneur living in New York City. Arquilla is the Chief Operating Officer for BERWA LLC, a company that manufactures ties with unique textures and patterns.

James has extensive experience within biotech, pharmaceuticals and medical devices with small start-ups, mid-sized and large firms.