NWU Honored Six Legends

NWU Honored Six Legends

The university will honor these outstanding alumni during Wesleyan Weekend.

Christena Bush Baker

Christena Bush Baker (’76)

Alumni Loyalty Award

In 17 years with Boys Town, Chris has expanded services to include girls and led national training curricula. She has mentored and served Nebraska Wesleyan’s BSW and MSW students seeking licensure. She also volunteers regularly with NWU’s Willard Sorority.

 

Kim (Roehrs) Moore

Kim (Roehrs) Moore (’90)

Alumni Medal of Honor

Kim has spent nearly 40 years in health care leadership as a critical care nurse and president and CEO of Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center. She has served on NWU’s Board of Governors and chaired NWU’s Presidential Search Committee. Her volunteerism and service on multiple boards have had a significant impact on NWU and Lincoln.

 

Brenda Maldonado

Brenda Maldonado (’16)

Young Humanitarian Award

Brenda used her education in French and political science to launch a career in international social justice. She’s an award manager with the International Youth Foundation who has studied and worked in Senegal, Switzerland and Spain. Her prior work with the American Bar Association focused on international human rights.

 

Ron Stock

Ron Stock (’78)

Alumni Achievement Award

Ron has enjoyed a long career in geriatrics and family medicine. He has dedicated his work to reforming care delivery for older adult, rural and vulnerable populations across Oregon. Some projects included helping practices become teams, expanding access to specialty care in rural communities through IT, and integrating mental health services into primary care.

 

Chase McGrath

Chase McGrath (’09)

Young Achievement Award

Chase triple majored in global studies, theatre and Spanish, then found a career in … agriculture. He’s a foreign service officer with the Department of Agriculture, collaborating with people in Afghanistan, Argentina, Canada and China on food issues. “NWU’s approach made me flexible, creative and always learning, which I have carried into my career.”

 

Ronold R. Tesch

Ronold R. Tesch, M.D. (’62)

John Rosentrater Act of Valor Award

Before launching an ophthalmology practice in Brookings, S.D., Ron served as a chemical warfare doctor in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He had a top secret security clearance and earned a Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal and U.S. and Vietnam service ribbons.