Advancement & Alumni Engagement

Notable Alumni

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Do you know a Notable Alum?

You have the opportunity to submit information about an alum who is doing great things in their lives and careers.

Notable Alumni Recommendation Form

The St. Cloud State University notable alumni program is a program designed to recognize and spotlight SCSU alumni who have made notable advancements in their careers and/or in their communities. Here are some success stories of various alumni to share with prospective students and their families so they can envision getting to where they want to go through St. Cloud State, just as these alumni did.

In the remodeled Admissions Center in the Administrative Services building at St. Cloud State University, the inspiring stories of alumni enjoying noteworthy success is on display for prospective students and their families, thanks to a gift from Mike Roos ’80 and Cindy Goplen. The couple's gift enabled SCSU Advancement & Alumni Engagement to design and create a dynamic, multimedia interactive display that illuminates the wide breadth of career success enjoyed by SCSU alumni, and proudly proclaims “See the many places St. Cloud State can take you.”

 

Huskies On The Move!

Ubah Ali ’17

Ubah Ali ’17

  • Reporter, TMJ 4
  • B.S., Mass Communications, 2017

    Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota
    Current residence: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Brent Schoeb ’04

Brent Schoeb ’04

  • Chief Revenue Officer, San Francisco 49ers
  • B.S., Marketing, 2004; MBA, Sports Administration, Ohio University

    Hometown: Windom, Minnesota
    Current residence: San Jose, California

Tina Ciraulo '05

Tina Ciraulo '05

  • Head Coach, Metro Jets Hockey Club team
  • B.S., Recreations and Sports Management, 2005

    Hometown: Fraser, Michigan
    Current residence: Greenwood, Michigan

Bret Hedican ’20

Bret Hedican ’20

  • Analyst, San Jose Sharks and NBC Sports Network
  • B.E.S., Liberal Studies, 2020

    Hometown: North St. Paul, Minnesota
    Current residence: Alamo, California

Brent Lau ’03

Brent Lau ’03

  • Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Medina Electric
  • B.S., Accounting, 2003

    Hometown: Sartell, Minnesota
    Current residence: Independence, Minnesota

Peggy Kriha Dye '91

Peggy Kriha Dye '91

  • General Director and CEO, Virginia Opera
  • B.A., Music Education, 1991

    Hometown: Brainerd, Minnesota 
    Current residence: Norfolk, Virginia

George Ongoro ’21

George Ongoro ’21

  • Medical Corps Lieutenant, United States Army
  • B.S., Biomedical Sciences, 2021

    Hometown: Mogadishu, Somalia 
    Current residence: St. Cloud, Minnesota

Jared Krebs ’17

Jared Krebs ’17

  • Biologist; Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks eastern district fisheries management
  • B.S., Ecology and Field Biology, 2017

    Hometown: Sauk Rapids, Minnesota 
    Current residence: Glasgow, Montana

Farhiya Iman ’11, ’18

Farhiya Iman ’11, ’18

  • Social Worker, Stearns County
  • B.S., Social Work, 2011; M.S., Social Work, 2018

    Hometown: Mogadishu, Somalia
    Current residence: St. Cloud, Minnesota

Jason Meszaros ’17

Jason Meszaros ’17

  • Director of Technology Infrastructure and Information Security, Minnesota Twins
  • M.B.A., Business Administration and Management, 2017

    Hometown: St. Michael, Minnesota 
    Current residence: St. Michael, Minnesota

Jered Magsam ’12

Jered Magsam ’12

  • Vice President of Quantitative Model Validation, U.S. Bank
  • M.S., Applied Economics, 2012

    Hometown: St. Cloud, Minnesota 
    Current residence: Zimmerman, Minnesota

Talisha Barlow ’11 ’16

Talisha Barlow ’11 ’16

  • Special Agent, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
  • B.A., Psychology, 2011; M.S., Criminal Justice, 2016

    Hometown: Roseville, Minnesota
    Current residence: St. Paul, Minnesota

Connie Lahn '93

Connie Lahn '93

  • Managing Partner, Barnes & Thornburg Minneapolis office
  • B.A., English, 1993; J.D., William Mitchell College of Law

    Hometown: Waite Park, Minnesota
    Current residence: Golden Valley, Minnesota

Jonathan Wong ’16, ’20

Jonathan Wong ’16, ’20

  • Board Chair, Jugaad Leadership Program
  • B.S., Mass Communications, 2016; M.P.A., Public Administration, 2020

    Hometown: Malaysia 
    Current residence: Omaha, Nebraska

Jesse Groettum ’18

Jesse Groettum ’18

  • Public Health Information Officer, State of North Dakota
  • B.A., Mass Communications, 2018; B.A., Political Science, 2018

    Hometown: Alexandria, Minnesota 
    Current residence: Moorhead, Minnesota

Hani Jacobson ’19

Hani Jacobson ’19

  • Community Health Specialist, CentraCare's Feeling Good MN
  • B.S., Nursing, 2019

    Hometown: Mogadishu, Somalia 
    Current residence: St. Cloud, Minnesota

Michael Miller ’00

Michael Miller ’00

  • Freelance Camera/Robotic/Jib/Aerial Professional
  • B.S., Mass Communications, 2000

    Hometown: Hastings, Minnesota 
    Current residence: Oak Grove, Minnesota

Sarah Drake ’05, ’09

Sarah Drake ’05, ’09

  • Founder and CEO, herARTS in Action
  • B.E.S., Geography and Ethnic Studies, 2005; B.S., Social Responsibility, 2009

    Hometown: Long Prairie, Minnesota 
    Current residence: Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

Jason Holt ’04

Jason Holt ’04

  • Financial Adviser Vice President, Ameriprise Financial
  • B.A., Sociology and Information Media, 2004

    Hometown: Apple Valley, Minnesota 
    Current residence: Mound, Minnesota

Desiree Clark ’17

Desiree Clark ’17

  • Civil Rights, Title IX, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer; Minnesota State System Office
  • M.S., Social Responsibility, 2017

    Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
    Current residence: St. Cloud, Minnesota

Carrie Barth ’03, ’11

Carrie Barth ’03, ’11

  • Senior Director of Grants and Philanthropy, Community Health Programs, Berkshire County
  • B.A., English, 2003; M.S., College Counseling and Student Development, 2011

    Hometown: St. Cloud, Minnesota
    Current Residence: Pittsfield, Massachusetts
John Waletzko ’13

John Waletzko ’13

  • President, Bradbury Stamm Construction
  • B.S., Technology Management, 2013

    Hometown: St. Cloud, Minnesota
    Current residence: St. Cloud, Minnesota

Hodan Omar ’21

Hodan Omar ’21

  • Educational Equity Outreach Coordinator, St. Cloud School District 742
  • B.S., Community Psychology and Human Relations, 2021

    Hometown: Jowhar, Somalia
    Current residence: St. Cloud, Minnesota

Kaitlyn Corzine ’16

Kaitlyn Corzine ’16

  • Controller, IWCO Direct
  • B.S., Accounting and Finance, 2016

    Hometown: Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
    Current residence: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ryan Mont ’09

Ryan Mont ’09

  • Stock Associate, Paradies Lagardere, Palm Beach International Airport
  • B.A., Geography Travel and Tourism and Athletic Coaching, 2009

    Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
    Current residence: Wellington, Florida

Leah Neidecker ’13

Leah Neidecker ’13

  • Program Manager in Aortic Medical Science, Medtronic
  • B.S., Ecology, 2013

    Hometown: New Ulm, Minnesota
    Current residence: Chicago, Illinois

Jordan Onnen ’08, ’12

Jordan Onnen ’08, ’12

  • President, Nova Flex LED
  • B.S., Management, 2008; M.B.A, Business Administration, 2012

    Hometown: Raymond, Minnesota
    Current residence: Royalton, Minnesota

Sarah Lancaster ’13

Sarah Lancaster ’13

  • First-Grade Teacher, Onamia Elementary School
  • B.S., Elementary/K-6 Education, 2013

    Hometown: Onamia, Minnesota
    Current residence: Onamia, Minnesota

Ulises Ayala ’09

Ulises Ayala ’09

  • Personnel Security Section Chief, United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Chief of Joint Intelligence Support Element, Coalition Joint Task Force
  • B.A., Spanish and Military Science, 2009

    Hometown: Ixtapa De La Concepcion, Nayarit, Mexico 
    Current residence: St. Joseph, Minnesota

Paige Mallinger ’17, ’19

Paige Mallinger ’17, ’19

  • Clinical Research Coordinator, Children's MN
  • B.S., Biological Sciences and Human Relations, 2017; M.A., Biological Sciences, 2019

    Hometown: Duluth, Minnesota 
    Current residence: Blaine, Minnesota

Pratik Rijal ’18

Pratik Rijal ’18

  • Co-Founder and COO, Nepal Tea Collective
  • B.S., Finance, 2018

    Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal 
    Current residence: New York City, New York

Todd Jackson ’93

Todd Jackson ’93

  • Chief of Staff to the CTO, Seagate Technology
  • B.S., Electrical Engineering, 1993

    Hometown: Princeton, Minnesota 
    Current residence: Jordan, Minnesota

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