Alumni Notes
The history of Concordia St. Paul is written by the lives of our alumni, so big news or small, we want to hear it all! If you have landed a promotion, welcomed a new family member, or moved to a new city, let us know by submitting an alumni note. Help us fill our future publications with the incredible things our alumni are doing.
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Marion Pollatz (Ude)
Marion Pollatz, J.C. ’57 passed away on April 6, 2025.
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Chanda Smith Baker
Chanda Smith Baker, M.A. ’09 was selected as a 2025 Bush Fellow. The Bush Foundation website states, “Bush Fellows are leaders who are already doing amazing things in their communities — and they have big ideas for what more is possible.” www.bushfoundation.org/fellows/chanda-smith-baker/
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Madison Stutters
Madison Stutters, B.S.N. ’23 passed away on March 30, 2025.
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Anne Gonzalez (Podoll)
Anne (Podoll) Gonzalez, B.A. ’05 graduated from the University of San Diego with her Master’s Degree in Learning Design and Technology.
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Jessica Dame Carroll
Jessica Dame Carroll, B.S.N. ’24 recently completed her Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Concordia University, Saint Paul, after a career in medical research and teaching. Inspired by nursing students and her own health journey, she is now a registered nurse completing a residency in cardiovascular care at Kaiser Permanente. Her story was featured…
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Thomas Marcsisak
Tom Marcsisak, B.A. ’81 was named one of FOX 9’s Top Teachers for 2025. Tom is a teacher at Zion Lutheran School in Cologne, Minn.
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Mathilda Hemme (Hinkelman)
Mathilda (Hinkelman) Hemme, ’64 married David Hemme on July 16, 1966. He passed away in January 2024.
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Liam Boris
Liam Boris, B.A. ’22 is grateful for his faculty advisor, Professor Renata, who recognized his interest in the human side of business and service. With this in mind, Professor Renata suggested and approved his enrollment in MAN 420, Managing Volunteers and Fundraising, with Professor Christa Getchell. It was in this course that he fell in…
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Merle Kitzmann
Merle Kitzmann, H.S. ’56, J.C. ’58 passed away on May 9, 2025.
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James Hughes
Jamie Hughes, M.A. ’24 has published four books on managing mental health since graduating.
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Sarah Stock
Sarah Stock, B.A. ’12 became an auntie in November 2023 when her nephew Henry was born. In December 2024, his little sister, Stella arrived.
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Carole Ann James (Holm)
Carole Ann James, M.A. ’25 was recently hired as a Reading Interventionist at her district’s middle school. She shares, “I’m thrilled for the opportunity to apply my newly earned Master’s degree in Literacy. Although this role wasn’t what I originally envisioned when I began my graduate studies, the program reignited my passion for learning and…
