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Alumni Testimonials
CEO Alumni bring a unique retrospective to the CEO journey. After experiencing CEO, alumni continue to utilize the skills learned to create an impact in the CEO community and beyond!
Dorothea Villhard
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Dorothea Villhard is a senior at Father McGivney Catholic High School. She has been a member of the volleyball team for four years and now serves as a varsity team captain. In addition to athletics, Dorothea is a House Leader, a student ambassador, a National Honor Society committee head, and an active member of the Recycling Club. She has also gained valuable leadership and responsibility through her work as a babysitter. Outside of school, Dorothea enjoys traveling, playing pickleball, and spending time with family and friends. After graduation, she plans to attend college and is exploring opportunities in fashion media and related fields of study. She is particularly excited about the CEO program because it will allow her to build skills in creativity, communication, and entrepreneurship that connect directly to her future career goals. Dorothea looks forward to using the program’s real-world experiences and professional connections as a foundation for success in fashion media.
Kennedy Womack
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Kennedy Womack is a Senior at Edwardsville High School. She is a member of the Edwardsville CEO program as well as National Honor Society. Outside of academics, Kennedy spends most of her time juggling two different competitive dance teams which include, Studio E Dance Company and EHS Varsity Dance Team. She also spends time volunteering at the Madison County Child Advocacy Center. She enjoys exercising her leadership skills while being a captain of the EHS dance team and teaching young dancers at her studio. She hopes to continue her passion for dance by minoring in dance in college and accomplish her long-term entrepreneurial goals by majoring in business. Kennedy is excited for the opportunity to be in the 2026 CEO program and looks forward to learning lifelong skills she can use to expand her future career in business.
Brooke Wade
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2023
Joining Edwardsville CEO is a decision I will never regret. It offers so many unique experiences and lessons which cannot be found anywhere else.
Luke Welser
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2024
CEO doesn't just teach you how to be a successful entrepreneur, it teaches you how to BE successful.
Antonella De Avila
Edwardsville CEO
Class of 2026
Antonella De Avila is a senior at Edwardsville High School. Antonella is involved in various clubs and activities. She is president of Spanish Club and is also a member of National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, and National English Honor Society. Antonella is also very involved with the community as she volunteers for Key Club, an organization that specializes in creating a fun and safe environment for kids with disabilities. While those are only some of her activities, one of her favorite activities to do in her free time is podcasting with the Tiger Talk Network. Antonella is also a dancer and she dances at Rena’s Dance Unlimited. After high school, Antonella is going to major in Architecture and hopes to one day have her own company.