Featured Tigers is a 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?
Jason Boyd, May 2025
What is your hometown and high school?
Omaha Benson High School
What is your major or degree program?
Masters of Education in Educational Leadership
What do you hope to do after completing your degree?
Change my community for the better. Being asset wherever I am.
How is Doane preparing you to reach your goals?
I have some great instructors, the flexibility needed to complete the work, and the support to be authentic within this lane.
Who has been a major influence for you during your education at Doane? How have they helped you?
Dr. Teresa Perkins, encouraging me to stay the course!
What is something you're proud of accomplishing or achieving while at Doane?
I'm proud to be one of the few Black Americans who will graduate this May.
What advice would you give to an incoming student?
Challenge yourself, and remember we only bend we never break
What's something you like about yourself that other people may not know?
I love my culture, I love my authenticity
What is something you've really enjoyed about your time at Doane?
This is my second time around and I love the beauty of the process
