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?
Kwame Gyamfi, 2025
What is your hometown and high school?
Born in Virginia, grew up in North Omaha, Boys Town high school graduate
What is your major or degree program?
Human Relations with a minor in Psychology
What do you hope to do after completing your degree?
Continue doing the work that I am currently doing as well as more public speaking engagements.
How is Doane preparing you to reach your goals?
Doane has provided me with what I like to call the fit and finish. The house has already been built, it just needed the details added.
Who has been a major influence for you during your education at Doane? How have they helped you?
Dr. Jean Kilnoski has been the most influential teacher I have ever had. She has been an excellent role model. Dr. Kilnoski has shown me what measured responses looks like. I am grateful for all of her guidance.
What is something you're proud of accomplishing or achieving while at Doane?
Getting through that statistics class...
What advice would you give to an incoming student?
Its all about time management and being engaged.
What's something you like about yourself that other people may not know?
I am an autodidact.
What is something you've really enjoyed about your time at Doane?
Continuous learning. The staff is a wealth of knowledge.
