Featured Tigers is a monthly series wherein the spotlight shines on a few students, alumni, faculty and staff from our Crete, Lincoln and Omaha campus locations. These individuals stand out in the best way — as talented and driven leaders.
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What is your name and graduation year?
Tami Brinkhoff - 2024
What was your major or degree program?
Human relations
Tell us a little about what you've done since graduating. What is your current role? Where are you working?
I am taking some time off to figure out what I want to do next.
How do you feel Doane prepared you for your career?
I feel my courses provided me with growth and understanding, enabling me to look at a few different career paths.
What do you consider the best part of your Doane experience?
The best part of my Doane experience is the knowledge I have gained, my personal growth, and relationships with instructors and other students.
What is something you're proud of accomplishing or achieving while at Doane? What are you proud of accomplishing or achieving in your career?
As a first generation graduate, I am proud of my accomplishment of graduating. I was pleasantly surprised with the additional honors at graduation. With this accomplishment, it has given me the confidence to pursue other positions with more responsibility.
Who has been/is a major influence or role model for you from Doane? How have they helped you?
Jean Klinoski has, and is, a major influence. Her encouragement and insights are most apppreciated!
What advice would you give to current students?
Do not give up! Keep going until you reach the finish line!
What's something you like about yourself that other people may not know?
How much I enjoy and crave learning.
