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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Edward Andrada
Ted, B. A. ’88 and Jacquie Andrada celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary and the birth of their first grandchild.
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Donna Kuhn (Helm)
Donna (Helm), B.A. ’65 and Roger Kuhn, H.S. ’60 are celebrating 65 years of marriage on July 31 with their four children, twelve grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren (a fifth will be born this fall).
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Lucas Woodford
Lucas Woodford, B.A. ’98 has been elected to a third term as President of the Minnesota South District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. He serves as Associate Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Farmington, Minn.
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Connor Kern
Connor Kern, M.S. ’23 has been hired as the associate director for budget and compliance at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn.
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Eunice Loomans (Tuschy)
Eunice (Tuschy) Loomans, J.C. ’61 passed away on July 10, 2025.
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Stefanee Clontz (Escay)
Stefanee (Escay) Clontz, B.A. ’03 joined HydraPlus in September of 2022 to incorporate GLP-1s, testosterone replacement, peptide therapy, and aesthetics into their three med spa locations. She is excited that they are opening up a fourth location after less than three years!
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Karla Rendahl (Konrad)
Karla (Konrad), B.A. ’85, and her husband Craig Rendahl moved to Vernon, Texas, in July after Craig received a call to serve at St. Paul Lutheran Church, following his graduation from Concordia Seminary in Fort Wayne.
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Carl Clomon
Carl Clomon, B.A. ’23 is the Music Director of the Amazing Grace Chorus of Walker West Music Academy.
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Cara Elstad
Cara Elstad, B.A. ’25 passed the NCLEX-RN exam, and she has accepted a job in the RN New Grad Program with St. Charles Hospital in Prineville, Ore., which starts on August 18, 2025.
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Sumaiya Islam
Sumaiya Islam, M.S. ’24 is currently working in a role that directly aligns with her degree. She shares: “it’s been gratifying to apply what I learned at CSP in a meaningful, practical way. It’s fulfilling to see how my academic background has prepared me for real-world challenges and contributed to my professional growth. I’m grateful…
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Corey Collins
Corey, M.A. ’23 and Anna Collins are expecting their second child, a baby boy, on August 30.
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Leticia Snow
Leticia Snow, M.A. ’22 is starting a new job with Dakota County conducting family assessments on July 14. She is also starting an Master of Social Work program with Western New Mexico University in August.
