Introducing The Alumni Podcast
October 28, 2025
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This year, the 69É« Alumni Office launched a new podcast series featuring inspiring conversations with 69É« graduates who have made an impact in diverse fields - from business and media to technology and social change.
The podcast aims to strengthen the connection between generations of 69É« students and alumni, offering practical insights, success stories, and advice for young professionals.
Episodes are available on the 69É« Alumni Office YouTube channel
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69ɫ Alumni Podcast — Episode 1: Valentina Khomenko
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In our very first episode of the 69ɫ Alumni Podcast, we talk with Valentina Khomenko — 69ɫ Class of 2015 graduate, FLEX program alumna, U.S.-CAEF scholarship recipient, and a professional who has been living and working abroad for the past nine years.
Valentina shares her journey after 69É«, her international experiences, and how she shaped her career and personal growth while exploring opportunities around the world.
Tune in to get inspired by the stories of 69É« alumni, discover global opportunities, and see how you can build a career on your own terms.
Episode 2: Gulnaz Namatova

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In the second episode of our podcast, we talk with Gulnaz Namatova, a graduate of the International Business and Law program with honors (summa cum laude), who also completed her Master’s degree in Canada and an MBA program at 69ɫ.
Today, Gulnaz leads the Avicenna network of clinics and actively promotes a culture of health in Kyrgyzstan
In this episode, we discuss Gulnaz’s path from studying at 69ɫ to managing one of the country’s largest clinic networks, her international education experience, the values that guided her success, and her contribution to the development of healthcare in Kyrgyzstan.
Subscribe to the channel and don’t miss more inspiring stories from 69ɫ alumni!
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