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FEATURED ALUMNI

Jay Young

Jason Young (’17) is redefining childhood education through creativity, vision, and a commitment to excellence. Today, he teaches music to kindergarten through fifth-grade students at Patel Elementary in Tampa, Florida.

Jessica Barr

For Jessica Barr (’02), education has never been confined to the classroom—it’s a way of life. From launching a career in banking through Florida College connections, to mentoring young professionals, to returning as a student herself, Barr’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to learning driven by purpose.

Drew Bassett

Now serving as Manager of eCommerce and Equipment Products at MobilityWorks, Drew Bassett (’21) leads product management, marketing, and business development initiatives across two business verticals and over 100 brick-and-mortar locations.

Forrest Crim

Forrest Crim (’13), co-founder of River City Printing, is making a lasting imprint on the Florida College community through his entrepreneurship and deep-rooted connection to the College.

Leah Rude

Leah (Gann) Rude (’15) is making an impact in the lives of women in Hillsborough County. The Texas native arrived at Florida College in 2011 —a last-minute decision that would prove life-changing.

Jackson Sneed

Jackson Sneed (’20) is using his Florida College experience to inspire others to love Christ. He has joined forces with FC alum Sam Peters, PhD, to launch InLight Media, a digital media organization offering people biblical answers to their biggest questions.

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Young Alumni

Faith Brown

Now Director at Life Centers in Indianapolis, Faith Brown (’22) finds herself right where God placed her: walking alongside women in moments that matter, offering help, hope, and truth with grace.

Truth Clevenger

Truth Clevenger (’24) recently launched his medical school journey at Baylor College of Medicine, already serving students as a full-time MCAT tutor, helping aspiring physicians understand not only science content but also how to approach high-stakes testing with strategy and confidence.

Katy Moran

Now working as a media manager for paid search at Marketwake in Atlanta, Georgia, Katy Moran (’21) is using her talents to make a meaningful impact in the world of digital marketing, grounded in the values she cultivated during her time at Florida College.

Rylee Everett

In the final stretch of PA school and set to graduate this July, Rylee Everett (’23) credits her time at Florida College in the liberal studies program with preparing her to meet the demands of healthcare with both confidence and conviction.

Gabe Sasser

Since graduating in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, Gabe has built a meaningful path as a business planning analyst at Tampa Electric (TECO), where he applies both technical skills and spiritual principles to his daily work.

Sheridan Bass

When Sheridan Bass (’23) graduated from Florida College with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Communication and a specialization in Mass Media, she never imagined her path would lead straight to the U.S. House of Representatives.

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