Chemistry Alumni Spotlights
![Students pursuing a chemistry major at Carthage College in the classroom.](/live/image/gid/79/width/1440/height/550/36247_22_Promo-SB-SciCenter-09.rev.1667577842.jpg)
![Shellene (Henkelmann) Rodriguez ?91](/live/image/gid/30/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,477,506/37259_Shellene-Henkelmann-Rodriguez-91.rev.1678740724.jpg)
Shellene (Henkelmann) Rodriguez
Class Year: ’91
Majors: Chemistry
Current Hometown: Arlington Heights, Illinois
Job:
Director of Quality at Regis Technologies, Inc.
“I’ve enjoyed learning and expanding my knowledge in the pharmaceutical industry. I always seem to be learning new things.”
![Yana Astter ?21](/live/image/gid/30/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,740,839/38371_Yana.rev.1693930444.jpg)
Yana Astter
Class Year: 2021
Majors: Chemistry and Biology
Current Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Job:
Medical Student at the University of Michigan Medical Scientist Training Program
“Carthage gave me a strong education, incredible research opportunities, and a strong, supportive network that made me a competitive applicant for post-baccalaureate fellowships and medical school.”
![Ayo Nelson Fury ?22](/live/image/gid/30/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2400,3200/34960_Ayo_Nelson_Fury_22.rev.1657306319.jpg)
Ayo Nelson Fury
Class Year: ’22
Majors: Chemistry
Current Hometown: Copenhagen, Denmark
Job:
Graduate Student at the Technical University of Denmark
“Both the chemistry and German programs have taught me how to think deeply about a topic and find its relevancy in the world around us, which is extremely useful and needed in an ever-globalizing society.”
![Brandon Helms ?04](/live/image/gid/30/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,318,336/37776_Brandon_Helms_04.rev.1684345944.jpg)
Brandon Helms
Class Year: ’04
Majors: Chemistry
Current Hometown: Detroit, Michigan
Job:
Partner at AddyHart P.C.
“My chemistry major was instrumental in me becoming a patent litigator and being able to understand various forms of technology, from pharmaceuticals to semiconductors to software.”
![David Kreutz ?88, M.Ed. ?95](/live/image/gid/30/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,420,420/34874_19839_32768.rev.1655993221.jpg)
Dr. David Kreutz
Class Year: ’88, M.Ed. ’95, Ed.D ’19
Majors: Biology and chemistry
Current Hometown: Libertyville, Ill.
Job:
Anatomy/Physiology Teacher at Libertyville High School
“I enjoyed the opportunity to show students how to learn by doing. I teach real, usable hands-on lessons since I believe involving students is the key to learning.”
![Jack Racanelli ?23](/live/image/gid/30/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2133,3200/35768_Jack_Racanelli_23.rev.1664388864.jpg)
Jack Racanelli
Class Year: ’23
Majors: Chemistry
Current Hometown: Alton, Illinois
Job:
Dental Student at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine
“All of the faculty in the Chemistry Department were essential in getting me to where I am today. They showed their care for me both in and out of the classroom and provided so much guidance when it came to getting prepared for dental school.”
![Michael Regotti ?19](/live/image/gid/99/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,500,500/34873_26244_39238_148889526515584.rev.1655992884.jpg)
Michael Regotti
Class Year: ’19
Majors: Chemistry and Physics
Current Hometown: Lockport, Illinois
Job:
Graduate Student at the University of Oregon
“The small class sizes and general education requirements really helped prepare my lab skills, learning skills, and, most importantly, my writing skills.”
![Alyssa Wall](/live/image/gid/74/width/300/height/300/crop/1/src_region/0,0,450,450/34299_27106_Alyssa_Wall_16.rev.1650477717.jpg)
Alyssa Wall
Class Year: ’16
Majors: Chemistry and Japanese
Current Hometown: Kenosha, Wis.
Job:
Chief Chemist at Racine Industries, Inc.
“The practical laboratory instruction I received from Carthage is top-notch. My employers have been impressed by my safety habits, proper documentation skills, and experiment design skills.”