Glenbard South High School recognizes the following individuals who have distinguished themselves through making a significant contribution to their profession or to greater society on the regional, national, or international level since graduation. 

Glenbard South is accepting nominations for South’s Distinguished Alumni Award. The award recognizes South alumni who have made a significant contribution to their profession or to greater society since graduating from Glenbard South. Use South’s Distinguished Alumni Award nomination form to nominate an individual. 

Distinguished Alumni Inductees

	Dave Bunning Glenbard South Graduate, Class of 1984 Inducted 2023 Dave Bunning is an investor, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and leader. He earned a B.A. from Harvard College, where he played football and wrestled, and an MBA from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. He had a successful career at Citadel Investments, starting in 1991 as a trader when Citadel had $20 million in assets under management. Mr. Bunning left Citadel in 2004 as a Principal, Head of Global Credit Trading, and a member of the management committee with assets under management in excess of $10 billion. Among other investments, Mr. Bunning has incubated a number of early-stage healthcare-related companies, working closely with physicians in an effort to improve healthcare outcomes. He has met with members of Congress and policymakers at the National Institutes of Health in an effort to increase awareness and federal funding for research and treatments for life-threatening food allergies. Mr. Bunning has served on many philanthropic boards of directors, both currently and in the past, including Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Wetlands America Trust, Ducks Unlimited, and the National Wrestling Coaches Association, as well as on numerous corporate boards of directors. His philanthropy has been broadly recognized, including receiving a Distinguished Layperson Award from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, and he has several named endowed chairs. Mr. Bunning is the Chairman of Sunshine Charitable Foundation and the Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Investment Officer of TLP Investment Partners LLC, a multi-asset class investment firm.
	Ken Dwyer Glenbard South Graduate: Class of 1983 Inducted 2023 Ken Dwyer is a NASA aerospace engineer, working there since 1990. He earned his BA in Aerospace Engineering at Washington University and Iowa State University and then earned a Masters in Industrial Engineering from University of Houston. During the first decade of his career, he was a NASA Mission Control Flight Controller where he was responsible for monitoring proper system performance of the Space Shuttle Main Engines, Main Propulsion System, External Tank and Solid Rocket Boosters during the ascent to orbit of the Space Shuttles. In the second decade of his career, Mr. Dwyer moved into Program Management in the Space Shuttle Program Office. His first assignment was to interface with the astronaut office to ensure crew displays were properly designed and software requirements properly match the prototype displays. Additionally, he led a team of software designers to check and fix any display issues found during testing. In 2003, Mr. Dwyer became the Vehicle Manager of the Space Shuttle Discovery.  He performed this role for seven missions.  In this position Mr. Dwyer was responsible for leading a team in delivering all engineering and hardware to the Kennedy Space Center processing team.  The last decade of his career has been dedicated to returning humans to the moon. For five years, he was part of the Orion team in the Avionics, Power and Software Office. This office is responsible for the overall design, development and testing of the computers and software used on the spacecraft. His work in this role was validated with a successful launch of the Artemis 1 mission in November of 2022. Mr. Dwyer was awarded The Astronaut Personal Achievement Award, the Silver Snoopy award in April 2015 by NASA for his part in getting the Space Shuttle Discovery ready for the Return to Flight mission, STS-114.
	Amanda Fortini Glenbard South Graduate: Class of 1994 Inducted 2025 Amanda Fortini, a distinguished writer and journalist, is a regular contributor to The New York Times Style Magazine and a columnist for County Highway. In the course of her 25-year career, she has written for numerous magazines, among them The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Believer, The Paris Review, California Sunday, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, Elle, Slate, and The Los Angeles Review of Books. Her essays and pieces have been widely anthologized, including in Best American Political Writing and Best American Travel Writing. She has been nominated for a James Beard Journalism Award and is a 2020 recipient of the Rabkin Prize for Arts Journalism, which is awarded each year to nine American arts journalists. Ms. Fortini’s writing skills were honed first at Glenbard South, and then at Harvard University, where she studied English and American literature, wrote an award-winning thesis about shellshock and hysteria, and graduated summa cum laude. She began her career as an editor at Mirabella, then worked at The New York Review of Books, and finally at Slate, before starting to publish as a writer. She has also taught as a visiting professor at The University of Montana, New York University, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where has been a literary fellow at the prestigious Black Mountain Institute. In recent years, she has become known for her writing about Las Vegas. Her pieces about the 2017 shooting there—published in The New Yorker and California Sunday—and her Believer essay, “The People of Las Vegas,” have garnered national attention. She is currently at work on a book about Las Vegas, Flamingo Road.
	Amishi Jha Glenbard South Graduate: Class of 1983 Inducted 2024 Dr. Amishi Jha is a distinguished neuroscientist, esteemed professor, and Director of Contemplative Neuroscience at the University of Miami. With a rich academic background spanning from the University of Michigan to the University of California–Davis and Duke University, Dr. Jha’s journey is marked by relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovation. Her groundbreaking research, generously supported by grants from esteemed institutions including the Department of Defense, has centered on unraveling the mysteries of attention and the transformative power of mindfulness-based training programs. Through cutting-edge methodologies such as functional MRI and electrophysiological recordings, she has illuminated the neural substrates of attention and demonstrated the efficacy of mindfulness in fortifying focus and resilience. Dr. Jha’s impact transcends the confines of academia, as her work has reverberated across prestigious platforms worldwide, from TED talks, NPR, to the Pentagon, and garnered widespread acclaim in features in the The New York Times, TIME magazine, NATO, and the World Economic Forum. She has been interviewed by notable figures such as Joe Rogan, Brené Brown, Russell Brand, Deepak Chopra and others. Her national bestseller, Peak Mind, serves as a beacon of enlightenment, distilling her research into actionable insights for enhancing performance and well-being.
	Lamorne Morris Glenbard South Graduate: Class of 2001 Inducted 2024 From his early beginnings at Glenbard South, Lamorne’s journey exemplifies dedication, talent, and perseverance. His theatrical studies at the College of DuPage, coupled with the prestigious Chris Farley Memorial Acting Scholarship, laid the foundation for a remarkable career. At Second City in Chicago, Lamorne honed his craft, showcasing exceptional skill and versatility. As Winston in Fox’s beloved comedy New Girl, he captivated audiences with his charisma and comedic brilliance. His stellar performances in movies such as Barbershop 3: The Next Cut, Game Night, and the Netflix hit Sandy Wexler have solidified his place as a cinematic icon. His portrayal of the titular lead in Hulu’s groundbreaking series Woke garnered critical acclaim, showcasing his ability to inspire and provoke thought. His multi-episode guest hosting on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and his role as BMO’s spokesperson have further showcased his range and influence. Currently, as Lamorne embarks on the fifth season of Fargo for FX and lends his voice to Jimmy John’s, his impact on the industry continues to soar. His dedication to his craft and his commitment to excellence serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists everywhere. With deep admiration and respect, Lamorne Morris is saluted for his exceptional talent, unwavering dedication, and unparalleled contributions to the world of entertainment.
	Joe Nicosia Glenbard South Graduate: Class of 1977 Inducted 2025 Joe Nicosia is the Global Trading Operations Officer for Louis Dreyfus Company as well as the Head of the Cotton Platform. Joe is also Executive Vice President of Louis Dreyfus Company LLC and Chief Executive Officer of Allenberg Cotton Co. Joe graduated from Dartmouth College in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and the same year joined Louis Dreyfus Company as a grain trader in Minneapolis.  In 1982 he transferred to Allenberg Cotton Co. and in 1985 assumed responsibility for cotton trading worldwide.  Joe is active in several cotton industry associations and is a past Chairman and serves on the board of directors of the American Cotton Shippers Association (“ACSA”).  Joe is also the long-time chairman of the Futures Committee of ACSA. Joe has been a member of the board of directors of the National Cotton Council (“NCC”) since 2011, was a vice president from 2014 to 2020, and currently serves as the Vice Chairman. He has served on multiple NCC committees including current membership on the NCC Farm Policy Task Force and the Performance and Standards Task Force.
	Eboo Patel Glenbard South Graduate: Class of 1993  Inducted 2023 Dr. Eboo Patel is a civic leader who believes that religious diversity is an essential and inspiring dimension of American democracy. He has been named “one of America’s best leaders” by U.S. News and World Report. Dr. Patel is Founder and President of Interfaith America, the leading interfaith organization in the United States. Under his leadership, Interfaith America has worked with governments, universities, private companies, and civic organizations to make faith a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division. Dr. Patel served on President Obama’s Inaugural Faith Council, has given hundreds of keynote addresses, and has written five books, including We Need to Build: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy. He attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for his undergraduate studies and earned a degree in Sociology.  He is an Ashoka Fellow and has a doctorate in the sociology of religion from Oxford University, where he studied on a Rhodes Scholarship.
	Huma Rashid Glenbard South Graduate: Class of 2004  Inducted 2024 Huma Rashid’s journey from student to esteemed legal professional is marked by unparalleled dedication and a steadfast commitment to excellence and humanitarian justice. After graduating from North Central College, she pursued her passion for law at John Marshall Law School in Chicago, now part of UIC. As a criminal defense attorney, Huma’s impact reverberated throughout Illinois and the Midwest. Her expertise in crafting sentencing memorandums and her fearless advocacy in federal courts earned her widespread recognition and respect. Notably, she secured a published opinion from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, overturning a lower court decision and ensuring justice for her indigent client. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Huma demonstrated her resilience and compassion by redirecting her efforts towards humanitarian causes. She dedicated herself to pro bono asylum work at the Mexico-California border and tirelessly campaigned for the clemency of incarcerated individuals, successfully securing freedom for many. Following the crisis in Kabul, Huma once again showcased her leadership and humanitarian spirit. Her instrumental role in evacuating and resettling Afghan women exemplifies her unwavering commitment to serving those in need. Specifically, she helped to evacuate 250 Afghan female judges. Additionally, other groups were vulnerable and needed help leaving either secretly or through established U.S. pathways. This included the Afghan women’s soccer team, the Afghan women’s judo team, human rights activists, defense attorneys, governors and parliamentarians, journalists, women’s rights activists, disability rights activists, identified child bride targets, and victims of the Kaaj school suicide bombing. Huma continues to inspire as she divides her time between Illinois and Washington D.C., actively engaged in international diplomacy and criminal justice reform efforts.
	Ginny Rometti Glenbard South Graduate: Class of 1975  Inducted 2024 Ginni Rometty stands as a beacon of transformative leadership, embodying the belief that the manner in which we work and lead is as consequential as the outcomes we achieve. Serving as the ninth Chairman, President, and CEO of IBM, she orchestrated the monumental evolution of the century-old institution, revolutionizing half of its portfolio and spearheading the establishment of a $25 billion hybrid cloud business, while solidifying IBM’s pioneering stance in the realms of AI and quantum computing. Beyond her corporate duties, Ginni’s indelible impact reverberates through her advocacy for diversity and inclusion, exemplified by record-breaking advancements in IBM’s workforce diversity and her unwavering support for the globally expansive P-TECH initiative that shaped the future workforce in over twenty-eight nations. In 2020, Ginni co-founded OneTen, a visionary coalition dedicated to empowering one million Black Americans without traditional four-year degrees with sustainable employment opportunities. Her dedication to Skills First learning and advancement underscores her commitment to equitable access to fulfilling careers transcending conventional barriers. An esteemed author, Ginni penned the acclaimed book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World, a poignant amalgamation of personal narrative, leadership sagacity, and visionary ideals. Through her narrative, she champions the concept of “good power,” advocating for the harnessing of influence to foster inclusive progress for all. Ginni serves on several esteemed boards, including JPMorgan Chase and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Ginni has been named Fortune Magazine’s #1 Most Powerful Woman three years in a row, is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and has been honored with the designation of Officier in the French Légion d’Honneur.
	Barbara Scavone Glenbard South Graduate: Class of 1978 Inducted 2025 After graduating from Glenbard South, Dr. Scavone received undergraduate degrees from the University of Illinois in Urbana and a medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where she completed residency training in anesthesiology. She held faculty positions at Washington University and Northwestern University and became a Professor in the Departments of both Anesthesia & Critical Care and Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Chicago, where she was Vice Chair for Academic Development, Section Chief of Obstetric Anesthesiology, and Clinical Director of Labor and Delivery. She authored several impactful original research and review articles in the peer-reviewed literature and contributed chapters to major anesthesia texts. During her career, Dr. Scavone strove to improve maternal morbidity and mortality on the south side of Chicago where she practiced and mentored medical students, residents, fellows, and junior faculty. She also had a more far-reaching impact: She sat on the Illinois Maternal Mortality Review Committee and the Illinois Severe Maternal Morbidity Review Committee, which serve advisory roles to the Illinois Department of Public Health. She held several posts related to obstetric anesthesia for the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology. Most importantly, she served on the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Healthcare and its National Partnership for Maternal Safety. In that role she was contributing author on several Patient Safety Bundles, used throughout the US as standards of care to ensure maternal safety and well-being.
	John Snyder Glenbard South Graduate: Class of 1976  Inducted 2024 John Snyder embarked on his journey in the field of aerospace engineering upon graduating from Glenbard South, which began with pursuing a two-year stint at the College of DuPage. His thirst for knowledge led him to the prestigious halls of the University of Illinois, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering before furthering his academic pursuits with a Master of Science in the same discipline from Stanford University. In the summer of 1980, John Snyder set his sights on California, where he began his illustrious career as a missile systems engineer at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space Co. Over the course of 41 years, he dedicated himself tirelessly to the noble cause of equipping warfighters to deter, defend against, and defeat threats to our nation, allies, and cherished way of life. John’s tenure at Lockheed Martin was marked by a series of leadership roles on cutting-edge technology programs, ranging from providing equipment for deterrence missions to ballistic missile defense and, more recently, hypersonic strike missions. His contributions spanned crucial projects including Trident nuclear deterrent missile systems for the US Navy and the UK Royal Navy, missile defense systems for the US Missile Defense Agency, and the development of conventional hypersonic missile systems for the US Army and Navy. In recognition of his exceptional leadership and engineering prowess, John was honored with Lockheed Martin’s prestigious NOVA award. Presented to him by the CEO of Lockheed Martin, this accolade was in acknowledgment of his oversight of a consecutive string of 10 successful intercept tests as Chief Engineer on the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program in 2010.
	Jessica Tuan Glenbard South Graduate: Class of 2006 Inducted 2025 Dr. Jessica Jyying Tuan graduated as Glenbard South High School Valedictorian, then completed Biomedical Engineering Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees at Johns Hopkins and Yale University, respectively. After Chicago Medical School, she completed Internal Medicine Residency at University of Connecticut & Infectious Diseases Fellowship at Yale. She was a Yale School of Medicine Assistant Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases), Attending Physician, and Donaldson Firm Core Faculty, caring for people with HIV, infectious diseases, and medical conditions; and Yale Antivirals & Vaccines Research Program Associate Director, conducting research to prevent/treat infectious diseases, particularly HIV and COVID-19. She was Principal/Sub-Investigator for multiple Yale Clinical Trials to prevent/treat HIV (e.g., long-acting, biannual injectable HIV medications) & infectious diseases. As a Yale mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial Sub-Investigator, she helped enroll over 500 people amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. For over a decade, she treated patients with HIV and other diseases globally and taught trainees including as a Yale/Johnson & Johnson Global Health Scholar in limited-resource settings, at Yale, Rwanda, South Africa, Liberia. She received the Yale/World Bank Leadership in Global Health and Yale Public Voices Fellowships. She was a Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières Infectious Diseases Physician in rural Kenya—treating HIV, tuberculosis & opportunistic infections, malaria, critical illnesses—and taught trainees. She will be an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) at Columbia University. She wrote over 30 manuscripts (CID, HIV Medicine, EID, AJTMH, JAIDS, Rwanda Medical Journal, BMJ) and was a featured media expert (Washington Post, Newsweek, National Geographic, LBC News, Yale Daily News, NBC CT & WTNH News). She plays piano and was a Yale Medical Symphony Orchestra violinist. With her vision to care for patients regardless of geography or circumstance, she hopes to redefine patient care globally through the lens of education & healthcare infrastructure development and through demands for social justice.