Seven USD Graduates Among SiouxFalls.Business's Top 30 Under 30: Local Success Stories

Seven University of South Dakota (USD) alumni have been included in the SiouxFalls.Business 30 Under 30 list. This initiative by MarketBeat recognizes young professionals in Sioux Falls for their early career success, leadership potential, community involvement, and innovative projects. The USD alumni are seen as emerging leaders in their fields.

Clara MacIlravie Cañas, a 2022 Master of Arts graduate from USD, is one of the recognized alumni. She works as a grant writer II at the Avera Rural Health Institute, a role she took on two weeks post-graduation. Cañas is responsible for designing proposals, collaborating with various stakeholders, and managing awards. She is also part of the Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network and volunteers in the community.

Cañas believes her work helps sustain healthcare programs by securing funding. She credits her education at USD, particularly her master's degree in English literature, for her ability to write clearly and concisely.

Rachel Ehlers, another USD alumni on the 30 Under 30 list, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 2020 and a Master of Arts in 2021. She is the marketing communications coordinator at The Bancorp, managing internal communications and corporate sponsorships in Sioux Falls. Ehlers attributes much of her professional success to her education at USD.

Both Cañas and Ehlers exemplify the impact of a USD education and the potential of its alumni to contribute to their communities and fields.

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