Gustavus Blogs

Author: Gustavus Alumni

  • Sean OBrien ’01

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    Recently, Sean OBrien ’01 became the Chief Financial Officer at Alliant Engineering in Minneapolis, MN. Formerly a Civil engineering consultant, Sean accepted an offer for the position.

  • Heather McClelland ’98

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    Heather McClelland ’98 is a Behavior Intervention Teacher at Vancouver Public Schools in Vancouver, WA. Recently, she has had the opportunity to co-publish a children’s book, Colorful Place: Mindful Story and Art for Kids (March 1st, 2021). Additionally, Heather has started a new business called BreatheArtCalm LLC, which was created as a new way to…

  • David Wold ’60

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    David Wold ’60 shares that “Life goes on in Säffle, Sweden despite the pandemic, although I never thought it would come to a screeching halt. We’ve had mild winters. For example, this past January the average temperature while I cycled was only -3.4 degrees C or about 26 degrees F. But then February came along…

  • Jamin Johnson ’88

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    Jamin Johnson ’88 is a Corporate Marketing Consultant for Ebenezer in Edina, MN. Ebenezer serves Minnesota and Iowa with over 100 Senior Living and Cooperate communities. Jamin provides creative marketing support and guidance for six different senior living communities, two large campuses, and three child care centers. She is also focused on developing and implementing…

  • Cheryl Burley ’75

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    Cheryl Burley ’75 shares that she recently retired on April 3rd of 2020, after spending 21 years as a Systems Analyst at the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, Lansing, MI.

  • Shawna Weaver ’05

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    Shawna Weaver ’05 is the Director of Education at Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans in San Diego, CA. The Walter Munk Foundation for the Oceans preserves the legacy of the world renowned oceanographer Walter Munk, and supports research and education for ocean conservation. Shawna is active in building a k-12 curriculum and community programming…

  • Noel Whited ’64

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    Noel Ostrom Whited ’64 shares that he recently learned about the death of his friend, Joy Parkinson Scofield ’64 who died on November 30, 2020, in Dallas, Texas. Noel encourages others to contact him for additional information.

  • Dana Menard ’01

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    Dana Menard ’01 is a Founder & CEO at Twin Cities Wealth Strategies, Inc. in Maple Grove, MN. Twin Cities Wealth Strategies, Inc. is a Fee-Only, Fiduciary Financial Planning firm that guides busy professionals, entrepreneurs, & small business owners through a proven process to help uncover their most meaningful aspirations and allowing them to lead…

  • Laura Tait ’08

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    Laura Rahm Tait ’08 is an Education Product Manager at Mimecast, a cybersecurity software company. The education product team is a new part of Mimecast and is an integral and exciting part of the company’s growth. As for the image, Laura explains, “I just took a visit to Gustavus and am always so proud to…

  • Britta Reierson ’95

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    Britta Ramseth Reierson ’95 has recently become the Medical Director of Well Onsite Solutions at Optum in Eden Prairie, MN. As Medical Director, Jennifer serves UHG/Optum corporate employees and their dependents throughout the country.