Alumni Connections
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- Caroline Bailey is a Resident Director of Minneapolis Business College in Roseville, MN.
- Sara Baumel is a Spanish student teacher at Hopkins Junior High School in Minnetonka, MN.
- Dustin Burgemeister has been accepted to the College of St. Scholastica's School of Exercise Physiology and will receive his MA in 2010.
- Kazoua Her is an Insurance Account Representative for State Farm Insurance.
- Amber Gilbertson is staying on at St. Olaf for 2 years as she is adding a nursing major and will be pursuing practice in maternal-fetal health and neonatology. She will graduate in 2011 with her BA in Nursing.
- Jay Xiong is an Educational Assistant and Substitute Teacher for the Community School of Excellence. In addition to this position, Jay is a board member of the MN DFL Asian and Pacific Islander American Caucus.
- Krista Beier is a Therapy Trainee with Fraser Child and Family Center. Krista works with children who have emotional and behavorial disabilities. Each case is carefully studied and a specific treatment plan is implemented in a therapeutic environment based on the diagnosis. Krista hopes to some day attend graduate school for Art Therapy.
- Amanda Bolland is a graduate student in the Library Science/Archives Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and will graduate in 2010 with her Masters and in 2011 with her Archives Certification.
- Tiffany Bratten is attending the College of Osteopathic Medicine Medical School at Des Moines University.
- Stephanie Hegman is a Tutor with Huntington Learning Center and a Substitute Teacher for the Eagan and Lakeville School Districts.
- Vanessa (Sandra) Iiams is a graduate student in the Chemistry Program at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign.
- George Jimenez is a teacher and head wrestling coach in the Los Angeles school district.
- Pao Lor is a Clinical Assistant at Minnesota Gastroenterology, P.A. Pao electronically charts patient's medical records, obtains patient's vital signs and medical history during the office visit, performs medication injections per provider's orders, and instructs patients on their care plan and discharge procedures.
- Heather Lynch is a 5th Grade Teacher at Littleton Elementary School which is a Title One school in the west suburbs of Phoenix. Heather is taking classes so she can receive her Arizona teaching license. Heather reports that things are very different in Arizona and has been working 12 hour days but all is going well and learning lots!
- Sally McClintock is a Paraprofessional for North St. Paul School District #622. Sally assists 18-20 year old students, who have disabilities, gain independent living and job skills.
- Katie Stenseth is a Registered Nursed at Gillette Children's Hospital. Katie works on the Medical Trauma Unit caring for children.
- Mai Nhia Thao is a Mental Health Counselor for South Metro Human Services working closely with residents on their treatment goals and follow-up care.
- Ying Thao is a Clinical Assistant at Minnesota Gastroenterology, P.A. Ying is responsible for electronically charting patient's medical records, obtaining patient's vital signs and medical history during the office visit, performs phlebotomy or medication injections per provider's orders, and instructs patients on their care plan and discharge procedures.
- Mariam Wahidi is a Research Technician II working in the Pharmacology & Cancer Biology Department at Duke University Medical Center where she is helping with the discovery of a potential pancreatic cancer drug, collecting tissue and genetic data from various mouse lines, maintaining mouse breeding pairs and ensuring the lab complies with guidelines for chemical and radiation safety.
- Alexander Walton is a Sculpture Intern at Anderson Ranch Art Center in Snowmass, CO (near Aspen). At the art center, professional artists work with students in week-long workshops catering to creative minds from around the country and world. Alex works with the artists and students preparing demos and helping with the workshops. Alex worked and studied as an Art Apprentice for St. Olaf's Art Department during 2008-2009.
- Ka Zoua Xiong is teaching Hmong Language and Culture to native and non-native Hmong speakers at the St. Catherine's University.
- Freida Bou is a Product Coordinator for Target Corporation. She is attending Brainco School of Advertising, Design, and Interactive Studies in the Art Direction program and plans to graduate with a masters degree in 2009.
- Jennifer Bynes is a Education Liaison for Get Ready! which is a college preparedness program through the Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Jen is researching graduate school programs that offer a degree in Developmental Political Economy.
- Colette Cave is currently an Analytical Chemist Researcher with Donaldson Company Inc. which involves the research of the company's filter products. Colette was married this past April.
- Latravis Henry is a Financial Service Representative for MetLife in Orlando, FL.
- Sophia McComb is a Group Living Counselor at Excelsior Youth Center. Sophia provides direct supervision for at-risk youth, while teaching living and socialization skills. She also provides counseling for groups and individuals.
- Mohamed Osman is a Behavioral Counselor/Lifestyle Coach at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
- Branden Moriarity is enrolled at the University of Minnesota in the Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics program.
- Norma Reynolds is attending graduate school at the University of Nebraska College of Law. She is a Law Clerk (Summer Associate) with Fraser Styker Law Firm where she conducts research and drafts documents concerning many topics, including, but not limited to, prospective operations and business ventures for companies, mergers and acquisitions, will contests, replacement properties, taxable subsidiaries of exempt organizations, gift acceptance policies, breach of contracts, premises liability and city code violations. Norma will graduate in May of 2010 (J.D. Candidate).
- Martha (Carolina) Rueda is a Customer Service Representative at Park National Bank in Chicago, IL.
- Justin Smith is a Patient Care Technician at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare (Mayo Health System). Combining experience as an emergency medical technician and nursing assistant, the patient care technician provides direct patient care to clients of the Emergency and Urgent Care Center. PCTs are an integral part of the trauma response team and assist with many procedures: starting IVs, drawing labs, suturing, casting, wound care, monitoring vital signs, charting, discharging, and transporting patients throughout the medical center for further procedures and treatments. Justin is enrolled at Western Technical College in the nursing program. He will receive his Associate of Applied Science in Nursing in 2010.
- Thown Va Thor (formerly La Da) is a Social Studies Teacher at Long Tieng Academy.
- Hoang Ton is a graduate student at the Humphrey Institute in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning program.
- Leigh Vang is a Case Manager at Resource, Inc. Leigh works in the Welfare to Work (WtW) division assisting Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) clients in finding employment and in achieving economic stability and self-sufficiency. Leigh celebrated her marriage to Jeff Xiong in August of 2008.
- Mike Vang is a Funeral Director for First Hmong Shamanism in California- counseling families with loss and directing final rites and services for affected families. Mike is currently negotiating leases to open his own funeral home in Sacramento, CA.
- Kham Vang is currently a Production Coordinator with Target Headquarters. In this position, Kham works on a Target international team from China, Taiwan and India to make decisions and changes to merchandise overseas before distributing to Target stores throughout the USA. As a team member, she travels to these countries to oversee their merchandise planning/production to better the quality of Target store merchandise.
- Lesly Gamez is a 5th grade Dual Language Immersion teacher with the St. Paul Public Schools and also working on her Masters in the Graduate School of Education Program at Hamline University.
- Wendy Gonzalez is a graduate student at Boston University.
- Mustafa Dualeh is a graduate student at Brandeis University studying Sustainable International Development and Conflict Resolution.
- Salah Mohamed is a Social Worker for Family Service of Rochester/Olmsted County. In January of 2007, Salah received his Masters of Business Administration in International Business. Salah is now working on a prevention research project through the Wilder Foundation to discover if poverty does lead to child abuse. He will be working with Somali families in Olmsted County to assist them in overcoming barriers, identifying community resources, and help them become better parents. Salah was married in March of 2007.
- Lily Moua is a part-time Human Resource Specialist for Target Corporation and attending the University of Minnesota: Humphrey Institute/Carlson School of Management in the Masters of Public Policy in Human Resource Management and Leadership program. Lily will receive her degree in the Spring of 2009.
- Youa Moua is a TRiO/Educational Talent Search Project Advisor for Century College. Youa works in the St. Paul Arlington and Johnson High Schools advising students about college and assisting them with ACT registration, financial aid and college application process. During the summer months, she works as a Youth Counselor for Youth Career Awareness Program (YCAP) at Dunwoody College of Technology. In this position, she assists students in their college summer courses and the application process for college.
- Kia Thao is an Academic Advisor in the Upward Bound Program at St. Olaf College.
- Jonathan Tischler is attending graduate school in Public Policy at the University of Minnesota.
- Pa Vang is a Career Counselor/Employment Specialist with Resource, Inc. within the dislocated worker's program.
- Trey Williams is an Admissions Counselor in the Admissions Office at St. Olaf College.
- Neenah Yang works in the Minneapolis Public School District as a Check and Connect Monitor/Associate Educator. Neenah provides intense monitoring, intervention, and support to students in the Minneapolis School District. She consults daily with teachers and parents regarding attendance, behavior and academic performance.
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Sandra Aldana is an Asset Leasing and Control Specialist at Ecolab Inc. Sandra received her Master of Arts in International Business from St. Mary's University this year.
- Melissa Audette is a Circulation Assistant at William Mitchell College of Law. She is preparing and applying for the Master of Library Science Program and looking forward to becoming a librarian.
- Patrick Bass is employed by the Northwest Suburban Integration School District. Patrick is working at the Osseo Area Learning Center as a Career Specialist for the Jobs for Americas Graduates Program (JAG-MN) which is a class geared to equip students with employability and life skills. Along with this position, Patrick is working at Brooklyn Center High School as a Hiphop Specialist training students in Audio Engineering as well as song writing. Patrick is enjoying the "real world" and his position at JAG-MN. With this position, Patrick has been able to fly around the nation and network with many educators. He continues to have a little free time to do music and is working on a new album entitled Pat Devon/Bad Habits which he hopes to release in the near future. Patrick is enrolled at St. Mary's working on his MA in Educational Leadership.
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Jared Cooper is the President of Aesthetic Appeal Lawn Treatments: a division of J.W. Cooper Ltd which specializes in non-toxic lawn and garden treatments. For more information visit his web site at www.notchemlawn.com.
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Griselda Orzoco is currently working as an Employment Counselor for Chicanos Latinos Unidos en Servicio CLUES in the Minneapolis. In her position, she works with diverse populations helping them meet their social and economic goals.
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Nguyen-Ngoc Pham is attending the University of South Dakota in the Physician Assistant program. Nguyen-Ngoc hopes to one day open her own naturopathic clinic and relaxation center.
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Devlin Shaughnessy is currently employed as a Store Manager for Rosetta Stone Ltd. in Eden Prairie. Rosetta Stone sells language learning software.
- Angelica Torralba-Olague is currently employed as a Youth Program Facilitator for Independent School District #622 in North St. Paul.
- Kristin Florek (formerly Brodhun) is currently working for Caribou Coffee in Duluth.
- Shawntel Carter is currently working for Medtronic as a Clinical Studies Coordinator.
- Lauretta Dawalo is working at Insight News, Inc./McFarlane Media Interests in Minneapolis, MN. She is the Producer Assistant for the KMOS/KFAI radio show. She also provides marketing and sales support for McFarlane Media Interests.
- Melissa Hinderscheit is an Advisor for the St. Olaf College TRiO McNair Scholars Program. Melissa is currently working on her MA in Education - Educational Leadership at Concordia University - St. Paul. She will graduate with her MA in 2010.
- Martin Olague is an Upward Bound Academic Advisor at Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) in Rosemount, MN.
- Lisa Passus is working in downtown Minneapolis with Wells Fargo Bank Corporation. She works in the Trust Operations, within the CD/Savings Bonds Department.
- Lindsay Schafer is currently attending Yonsei University's Korean Language Institute while working as an English teacher for Chungdahm Institute in Seoul, South Korea.
- Mee Yang is working at Jane Adams School for Democracy and the Youth Farm Market Project with Americorps VISTA. She is enjoying working with children and youth, but most importantly she loves the opportunity to work in a very unique environment.
- John Chapman is an After School Specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. In addition to his job with the Fairfax County Public Schools, John is the campaign manager for Justin Wilson, candidate for the Alexandria City Council. In April of 2007, John was awarded the Virginia Democrat of the Year Award.
- Tung Do is currently working for Sun Country Airlines as a sales representative. He was recently reunited with his wife Diem Thi Le, who just immigrated to the U.S from Vietnam.
- Saroeun Earm is a student at John Hopkins University School of Advance International Studies in the International Relations and Economics program with her focus on Southeast Asia.
- Sandra Forsyth is currently the Assistant Director of Admissions, Full-time UST MBA Programs at University of St. Thomas. Sandra received her M.A. Management, M.A. Non-Profit Management degree from Hamline University in the Spring of 2006.
- Reggie Fuller is currently pursuing a Doctorate in chiropractic at Northwestern Health Science University.
- Linda Her is a Hmong Interpreter/Case Manager for Kaukauna Area School District and the Hmong American Partnership.
- Pajnhiag Nengchu completed her Pharmacy Doctorate in May 2008 and is currently living on her own in St. Paul. She will be completing her 1-year of residency training in June 2009 and hopes to move out of state by the end of 2009.
- William Palmieri teaches History and an African Studies class at Kildonan School in Amenia, NY. Will just recently returned from a 3 week trip to Tanzania where he lead a group of 20 students.
- Marcelino Pena is an Assistant Logistics Director in the International Logistics Department of Morgan Fabrics. Marcelino has been with Morgan Fabrics for over 2 years and has been studying independently on various subjects including accounting, statistics, business model development, USA International Policy, USA Imperialism and auto maintenance. He was married in October 2004 and welcomed their first child in October 2006. Marcelino plans to continue his formal education by pursuing a MA in Political Economics with a concentration in Sustainable Development.
- Jade Soik is a School Social Worker at HOPE Community Academy. In this position, Jade teaches Character Education/Book of the Month to students in grades K-8, meets with students individually or in small groups for social skills work, anger management, grief & loss, and divorce, monitors student attendance, meets with parents/families when necessary and leads the Student Support Team and Child Study Team for student assessment services. Jade completed her Masters of Clinical Social Work in 2007 from the University of St. Thomas/College of St. Catherine.
- Yesenia Velazquez is currently working on completing her practicum at Hennepin County Medical Center's Family Medical Center in South Minneapolis where she does therapy and initial assessments for the clinic's patients. Yesenia is a full-time student at the College of St. Catherine's/University of St. Thomas in the Clinical Social Work program and will graduate with her masters in 2009.
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- Adam Bad Wound is currently a student at Stanford University in the Department of Social Sciences, Policy and Educational Practice (SSPEP) and in the Policy, Organization and Leadership Studies (POLS) Program. He will graduate with his PH.D in 2009. As a research assistant in the Behavior Research Cluster of Stanford University's Precourt Institute for Energy Efficiency, Adam Bad Wound '02 developed a searchable bibliographic database of relevant literature on behavior, energy and climate change. Adam's research was recently cited in congressional testimony. <Read More>.
- Stacy Ellefson is a Campaign Coordinator and Regional Field Director for the House DFL Caucus. In this position, Stacy coordinates campaigns for candidates running for the Minnesota House of Representatives. She continues to work on her media studies master thesis through Syracuse University's S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications program.
- Lupita Forsyth is working full-time at the College of St. Catherine as a Learning Center Assistant / ESL Specialist and attending Hamline University part-time in the Master of Arts Teaching Program (K-12ESL). Lupita hopes to complete her degree in the Summer of 2009, student teach in the fall and then hopes to be promoted at her current job. Between her job and attending classes, Lupita finds time to spend with her 4-year old son.
- Dennika Maly (formerly Masters) is living in St. Michael, and has been working as field service coordinator for CRS/Lawrence Service. She will be promoted to Operations Management at the end of this year. In her position, she manages over 300 employees (service representatives/merchandisers) in the states of CA, NY, MA, CT, RI, NH, VT, and ME, and is in charge of making a 98% completion rate or higher on 15-20 accounts.
- John Thomas is currently working for US Airways as a First Officer Airline Pilot. John graduated in 2004 with his B.S. from the University of North Dakota Aeronautical Science Program.
- Nick Wallace currently holds the title of Associate Director of Admissions at the University of Minnesota Law School. Nick graduated in 2005 from the University of Minnesota Law School with his law degree and graduated in 2006 from Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs with a Public Policy degree.
- Tong Xiong is a Registered Nurse at Highline Medical Center providing post-operation nursing care. Tong was married in Setpember 2008 and excited for the birth of their first child mid-summer 2009. Tong completed the Teaching English as a Foreign Language program from Hamline University in 2005.
- Joy Yang is currently a Physician Assistant at MinuteClinic in the Twin Cities area. Joy graduated with her Masters in the Physician Assistant program in 2005 from Augsburg College.
- Mario Paez is currently employed as a Business Development Officer for Wells Fargo Insurance Services. Mario received his MA in Politics, Economics and Business in 2004 from Claremont Graduate University.
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Mee Vang is Assistant Director of Admissions at the College of St. Catherine. Mee and her husband returned from California where she worked as a legal advocate. Mee is currently working on her Masters of Arts and Leadership at Augsburg College but would like to return to mediation someday in the future.
- Brennan Gau is currently employed as a Regional Sales Consultant for Ameriprise Financial Corporation. Brennan and his wife, Jenny, have one daughter (Hailey).
- Gabriel Mungia is an Artist & Fashion Entrepreneur for R&G International Trading Co. ltd in Shanghai. Gabriel has been living in Shanghai for 8 years. After being away from art exhibition the last couple years, Gabriel is making a come back with an exciting series of paintings and drawings ~"Urban Dreams".
- Hua Yang (May Thao Yang) is a Program Coordinator for Hmong Youth Education Services. Hua graduated in 2008 with a Master's in Acupuncture from MN College of Acupuncture.
- Genevieve Fabiola Genis is currently working in the field of social work with the Minneapolis Public Schools in the Check & Connect Program.
- Sarah Knox-Nguyen is a Food Service Assistant Instructor for Intermediate District 287. Her job focuses on teaching high school and transition age special needs students cooking skills along with the interpersonal and job skills needed for the food service industry. Sarah and her husband, Hoa (see below), have 3 children: John, Kenna and Henry.
- Hoa Nguyen is currently employed as a high school math teacher for the Minneapolis Public school system. He teaches different levels of math classes for high school students in grades 9-12.
- Xuan Hue Quach is the Director of the Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Summer Institute at the University of California Berkeley. In this position, Xuan directs the UC PPIA Summer Institute at UC Berkeley which is designed to prepare undergraduate juniors for graduate studies in public policy and international affairs. In 2000, Xuan received a MA of Education from the University of Minnesota, University of Melbourne, Australia in the Comparative and International Development Education Policy and Administrative Program.
