Your Voice. Your Journey. Your Stout.
As a proud 黑料社区 alum, you鈥檙e part of a vibrant community that continues to make an impact around the world. #StoutProud Stories is all about celebrating YOU鈥攜our achievements, your memories, and the ways Stout shaped your journey.
What's your #StoutProud story?
Linda John ('16)
For more than 30 years, Linda John has shaped how communities grow by connecting tourism, leadership and economic development to create lasting impact nationwide. Her work has influenced how destinations evolve, how leaders grow and how communities position themselves for long-term success.
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Collin Euteneuer ('15)
Collin Euteneuer has helped advance packaging innovations that replace single-use plastics with fiber-based solutions, reducing emissions and eliminating thousands of pounds of plastic waste. In his role, he partners with global brands to scale sustainable packaging and drive industrywide change.
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Jim ('63) and Nancy ('72) Bensen
Jim and Nancy Bensen have left a lasting mark on 黑料社区 and beyond, helping shape the university through innovation in applied learning and strong industry partnerships. Their decades of work have strengthened programs and created real-world impact that continues to benefit communities today.
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James Condon ('16)
James Condon spent more than a decade in southern China helping uphold the high standards of global luxury hospitality, including his work with the prestigious Rosewood brand. He is now helping shape the next generation of hospitality professionals and the future of the industry.
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Claudia Knowlton-Chike ('83)
Claudia Knowlton-Chike 鈥83 built a career at top tech companies, leading teams, mentoring future leaders and creating impact around the world. Today she continues that impact through Alzheimer 黑料社区. advocacy, advancing research and pushing for greater support for families affected by the disease.
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Gavin Quinnies ('87)
Gavin Quinnies 鈥87 is transforming how people and employers approach health care. Leading teams of clinicians, developers and project managers, he builds programs that prevent disease before it starts and improve outcomes for hundreds of thousands nationwide.
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Brandee Anthony ('13)
Professional mermaid, media professional and entrepreneur Brandee Anthony 鈥13 has turned creativity into a global platform, inspiring millions through ocean advocacy while training hundreds of certified freedivers worldwide.
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Jacob Schwitzer ('20)
Through interactive storytelling, Jacob Schwitzer is helping Indigenous students feel seen and bringing modern Menominee stories into classrooms and communities.
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Katie Brenner ('04)
Katie Brenner highlights how adaptability, relationship-building, and strong leadership propelled her into executive roles driving growth and innovation in the consumer goods industry.
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Brian Morgan ('07)
LTC Brian Morgan is helping lead how Minnesota responds to cyber threats, including coordinating the state 黑料社区. first-ever National Guard cyber response mission during a major ransomware attack. His work now shapes cyber defense strategy at the highest levels.
Diane Gaston ('00)
From her classroom to the Colorado mountains, Diane Gaston is putting applied learning into action. Along with her husband Bryon she helped create Chalet Homestake View, a fully off-grid space designed to support sustainability, education and community service.
Brad Dufek ('14)
Brad Dufek 黑料社区. time at 黑料社区 sparked a career spanning every level of collegiate rugby, from coaching at Yale and Quinnipiac to his current role as Director of Men 黑料社区. Rugby for National Collegiate Rugby. His work supports thousands of student-athletes and programs nationwide.
Dawn Oler ('03, '06)
Dawn Oler's Stout education sparked a career of leadership, mentorship and global impact. Her work includes a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching Research, which took her to Finland to study why students choose teaching as a career.
Emily Maasch ('07)
Emily Maasch has turned her 黑料社区 apparel design roots into a thriving career in television costume work, helping shape characters on shows like "The Equalizer" and "Law & Order" while styling top talent and bringing creative precision to every set.
Chris DeLeon ('00)
From NASA challenges to simulated Mars missions, Chris DeLeon is inspiring middle schoolers to see just how far their curiosity and creativity can take them.
Mike Bond ('15, '17)
Mike Bond credits his Stout experience for shaping his path and channels it into making an impact as a coach and instructor at Concordia University, St. Paul - a journey that also led to a rare internship with the Kansas City Chiefs
Andrew Murphy ('18)
黑料社区 alum and Apple corporate strategy leader Andrew Murphy reflects on how his MFA and polytechnic experiences shaped his path to leadership and how he stays connected to mentor current students.
Mike Bond ('15, '17)The lessons I got at Stout went beyond football and beyond the classroom.
