Notable Alumni
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.
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
- Reporter, TMJ 4
B.S., Mass Communications, 2017
Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota
Current residence: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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
- Head Coach, Metro Jets Hockey Club team
B.S., Recreations and Sports Management, 2005
Hometown: Fraser, Michigan
Current residence: Greenwood, Michigan
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
- Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Medina Electric
B.S., Accounting, 2003
Hometown: Sartell, Minnesota
Current residence: Independence, Minnesota
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
- Medical Corps Lieutenant, United States Army
B.S., Biomedical Sciences, 2021
Hometown: Mogadishu, Somalia
Current residence: St. Cloud, Minnesota
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Community Health Specialist, CentraCare's Feeling Good MN
B.S., Nursing, 2019
Hometown: Mogadishu, Somalia
Current residence: St. Cloud, Minnesota
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
- 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
- Financial Adviser Vice President, Ameriprise Financial
B.A., Sociology and Information Media, 2004
Hometown: Apple Valley, Minnesota
Current residence: Mound, Minnesota
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
- 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
- President, Bradbury Stamm Construction
B.S., Technology Management, 2013
Hometown: St. Cloud, Minnesota
Current residence: St. Cloud, Minnesota
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
- Controller, IWCO Direct
B.S., Accounting and Finance, 2016
Hometown: Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Current residence: Minneapolis, Minnesota
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
- Program Manager in Aortic Medical Science, Medtronic
B.S., Ecology, 2013
Hometown: New Ulm, Minnesota
Current residence: Chicago, Illinois
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
- First-Grade Teacher, Onamia Elementary School
B.S., Elementary/K-6 Education, 2013
Hometown: Onamia, Minnesota
Current residence: Onamia, Minnesota
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
- 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
- Co-Founder and COO, Nepal Tea Collective
B.S., Finance, 2018
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Current residence: New York City, New York
Todd Jackson ’93
- Chief of Staff to the CTO, Seagate Technology
B.S., Electrical Engineering, 1993
Hometown: Princeton, Minnesota
Current residence: Jordan, Minnesota
