- Chad Mitchell ’96 recently opened a new 2,000-square-foot photography studio in Forsyth, Ill., featuring expansive sets and a large cyclorama wall designed for group, portrait, and commercial photography. The Chad Mitchell Photography LLC studio expands its long-standing Central Illinois photography business, established in 2003, specializing in senior, sports, family, and commercial photography.
Leilani Saum Mullis ’96 is a Board Certified Anesthesiologist and Fellow of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. Dr. Mullins was recently promoted to Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesia and Vice Chair of Faculty Development for the Department of Anesthesia at Indiana University School of Medicine. She currently serves as a Board Member of the Indiana Society of Anesthesiologists and also serves as a Delegate to the American Society of Anesthesiologists House of Delegates. She serves as a Professional Learning Community Physician Mentor for the IU School of Medicine. Earning a medical degree from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 2003, Dr. Mullins is serving a three-year term on the University of North Carolina Medical Alumni Council.
- Deidra Dame ’99, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is the founder and owner of Moonlight Trauma & Counseling Center in Champaign, Ill., where she provides trauma-informed therapy for individuals navigating PTSD, complex trauma, coercive control, anxiety, and major life transitions. In addition to clinical practice, she is involved in community leadership and advocacy efforts focused on mental health, domestic violence awareness, and strengthening support systems for individuals and families in the community.