Jeanne Rieger is the Program Chair for Surgical Technology at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis. She graduated from Parkland College, Urbana IL, with a Certificate in Surgical Technology and later earned a Master’s degree in Education from Indiana University Bloomington. With 19 years of teaching experience at Ivy Tech, Jeanne is dedicated to inspiring students to pursue careers in Surgical Technology. She has been advising students regarding hospital based clinical residencies and apprenticeships for the last 5 years. She resides in Downtown Indianapolis with her husband and enjoys spending time with her family and grandchildren. In her leisure time, Jeanne is an avid participant in CrossFit and Pickleball.