Congratulations to the Distinguished Class of 2025 – College of Health & Human Services!

The inductees from the College of Health & Human Services have made an extraordinary impact through advocacy, care, and leadership in improving lives and strengthening communities. Join us on Saturday, November 8, as we honor these outstanding health and human service professionals!

Category Leader

Dr. Marilyn Hirsch

DNP '10

Dr. Marilyn D. Hirsch, DNP, is a Governors State University alumna, Chicago Defender 2024 Women of Excellence Honoree, and retired U.S. Air Force Major with over 30 years in healthcare. She teaches at GovState and leads Hirsch Advanced Practice Providers, offering primary care and weight management services. Passionate about community wellness, she organizes health fairs, school drives, and free physicals for underserved children while advocating for better healthcare access through national organizations.

Inductee

Dr. Augustine Agho

MHA '85

Dr. Austin Agho is the Chief Integration Officer and Senior Advisor to the President at Old Dominion University and former Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. He previously served as Dean at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis and the University of Michigan–Flint.

A health sciences scholar and researcher, Dr. Agho has secured major grants and published widely. He holds degrees from Alaska Pacific University, Governors State University, and the University of Iowa.

Inductee

Raven Hill

MOT '19

Raven Hill, MOT, OTR/L is a board-certified senior occupational therapist with the Duke University Health System, specializing in the cardiothoracic surgery intensive care unit. She completed the AOTA Acute & Critical Care Fellowship at Duke University Hospital and holds board certification in physical rehabilitation.



Raven also teaches in the Duke School of Medicine, instructing physical and occupational therapy students. She is developing a private practice for patients recovering from prolonged critical illness and co-authoring a textbook on critical illness rehabilitation.

Inductee

Judy Platt

MHS '80

Judy Platt, MHS, CCC-SLP/L is the Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Communication Disorders at Governors State University and a proud Class of 1980 alumna. With decades of experience in speech-language pathology, she has dedicated her career to improving lives through clinical care, education, and mentorship. Since 2010, Judy has led innovative, community-based clinical programs that enhance student learning and serve the broader community.

Join us on November 8th as we celebrate and

honor our distinguished inductees!

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Check-In: 4:30 p.m.

Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University

You’re invited to an extraordinary evening for the 5th Annual Distinguished Alumni Reception!

Join us as we honor the remarkable accomplishments of our alumni and emeriti whose leadership, service, and impact continue to inspire the GovState community.

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