Staff Members

Deborah Cane
Training Program Manager
i.c.stars
Deborah Cane’s main passion in life is education.
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Brandies Dunagan
Social Media Specialist
i.c.stars
Brandies is currently managing the social media presence of clients in the i.c.stars Bridges Social Media Enterprise.
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Erik Hernandez
Technology Fellow
i.c.stars
Erik Hernandez is currently the Technology Fellow at i.c.stars|* and a recent graduate of the internship for cycle 27.
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Amanda Hogan
Development Associate
i.c. stars
Amanda Hogan is excited to join i.c. stars as Development Associate.
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Jerry Johnson
Recruitment Manager
I.C.Stars

Sandee Kastrul
President
i.c.stars
Sandee Kastrul is president and co-founder of i.c.stars, an innovative nonprofit leadership and technology training program founded in 1999...
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Carey Kogol
Development Director
i.c.stars
Carey Kogol is passionate about workforce development and social enterprise programs and comes to i.c.stars with 7 years of experience in no...
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Eric Lannert
VP, Operations and Technology
i.c.stars
Eric Lannert is a social entrepreneur with over 19 years of experience in business operations, sales, and non-profit leadership, specializin...
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Tiffany Mikell
Owner/CEO
MikellSolutions, Inc.
Tiffany Mikell has an extensive background in technology management and business leadership and spent 5 years at Accenture Technology Soluti...
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Cristhian Romero
Social Media Specialist
i.c.stars
Cristhian is currently a Social Media Specialist and former Recruitment Manager, serving i.c.stars |* since April of 2008. Before taking thi...
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Sparkle Sapp
Social Media Associate
i.c.stars
Recently graduate from Western Illinois University in Digital media. Graphic design and web development has been my greatest passion in m...
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Changing the Paradigm: What Will I Get vs. What Will I Give
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June 4, 2013
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We are taught from a very young age to take advantage of opportunities. Our parents tell us, “Seize the day! Carpe diem!” A great part of our leadership transformation curriculum is about shifting the paradigm from taking...

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What Is Your Marketing DNA?
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May 29, 2013
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For our Social Enterprise clients, we use data to drive learning. With google analytics, we have the ability to learn what content actually attracts blog visitors who also ‘convert’ into prospective clients. With AB subject testing, we can see what...

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A Measurable Impact

Initial placement rate:
95%
Industry retention rate:
81%
College attendance rate:
44%
Alumni actively engaged in their communities:
70%
Average 12-month earnings before program:
$9,000
Average 12-month earnings after program:
$31,000