Graduate Success Stories

Hawthorn University graduate Laura Ehlers explains why Hawthorn was the right choice for her

Laura Ehlers decided to attend Hawthorn University for a number of reasons. Laura found that the information and coursework were more in-depth than other programs, and the timeframes were convenient. It was easy for her to fit online learning into her life and work at the same time. Laura also liked that the comprehensive program was holistic and evidence-based, allowing her to speak confidently to other health professionals and share wellness information with others.

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Congratulations to Hawthorn Graduates!

Our alumni make us proud. Read about their accomplishments below and be inspired; after all, that could be you featured one day.

Amy Panetta

Amy Panetta

Posted on July 23, 2019 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories
Amy Panetta, NC Graduate Congratulations to Amy Panetta for graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Nutrition Consultant certificate program. Amy has 14 years of experience as an educator in music and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from Lebanon Valley College. She also earned a Masters degree in Ethnomusicology from the University read more...

Victoria Goodman

Victoria Goodman

Posted on July 23, 2019 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories
Victoria Goodman, DSC Graduate Congratulations to Victoria Goodman for graduating from the Doctor of Science in Holistic Nutrition program. Victoria also holds a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Management from Syracuse University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Nutrition from Drexel University. She is a registered dietitian and has been in private practice for over 20 read more...

Tamara Hoerner

Tamara Hoerner

Posted on July 23, 2019 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories
Tamara Hoerner, MHNE Graduate Congratulations to Tamara Hoerner for graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Master of Science in Health and Nutrition Education program. She also holds a double major in Elementary and Special Education from Northern State University and is the founder of Purple Almond Wellnesswhich began as a blog called "The Purple Almond". The read more...

Catherine Fitzgerald

Catherine Fitzgerald

Posted on July 23, 2019 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories
Catherine Fitzgerald, MSHN Graduate Congratulations to Catherine Fitzgerald for graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition program. Catherine (Catie) also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UCLA and a certificate from the Primal Health Coach Institute. She completed the Digestive Intensive certificate program offered by the Functional Nutrition read more...

Anne Huebert

Anne Huebert

Posted on July 23, 2019 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories
Anne Huebert, NC Graduate Congratulations to Anne Huebert for graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Nutrition Consultant program. Anne was encouraged by her naturopathic doctor to enter Hawthorn to learn how to deal with her own health challenges and to help educate others to live a life of wellness. She has experience in education and read more...

Adelle Trogdon

Adelle Trogdon

Posted on April 2, 2019 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories
Adelle Trogdon, NC Graduate Congratulations to Adelle Trogdon for graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Nutrition Consultant Certificate program. She also holds a Master of Arts degree in counseling from the Dallas Baptist University. Her interests led her to Hawthorn where she learned the important role holistic nutrition plays in overcoming illnesses like depression, anxiety, read more...

Stacey Baganz

Stacey Baganz

Posted on March 19, 2019 - Posted in: Graduate Success Stories
Stacey Baganz, MSHN Graduate Congratulations to Stacey Baganz for graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition program and for becoming Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition (Cand.). She previously earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin.  A deep desire to help individuals achieve their maximum potential read more...