Välkommen
The Rev. Jon V. Anderson (ex officio), Bishop, Southwestern Minnesota Synod, ELCA Scott P. Anderson ’89, MBA (chair), Senior Advisor, TPG Capital
Wow! The Gustie women in this issue truly inspire me. They
Grayce Belvedere-Young, MBA, Founder and CEO, Lily Pad Consulting
Gustavus liberal arts, such as excellence, perseverance, and the value of community. They also remind me of the enormous impact of Title IX on educational institutions and the associated educational opportunities for women and girls. Title IX is civil rights law. It protects—among others—women and girls from discrimination, exclusion, and sexual harassment as they learn. As I entered Princeton in 1974, Title IX had just been codified into law. While I was never a varsity athlete, I was one of very few women at that time studying chemical engineering. It was exciting to be a part of this important time of change. As a small group of women in engineering, we felt like trailblazers. I
Catherine Asta ’75, JD, Attorney at Law Rebecca M. Bergman (ex officio), President, Gustavus Adolphus College Suzanne F. Boda ’82, Former Senior Vice President, Los Angeles, American Airlines Robert D. Brown, Jr. ’83, MA, MD, Staff Neurologist, Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, and John T. and Lillian Matthews Professor of Neuroscience, Mayo Clinic Kara K. Buckner ’97, President/Chief Strategy Officer, Fallon Worldwide Janette F. Concepcion, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Concepcion Psychological Services Edward J. Drenttel ’81, JD, Attorney/Partner, Winthrop & Weinstine Bruce A. Edwards ’77, Retired CEO, DHL Global Supply Chain
developed an internal fortitude and a determination to succeed. At Medtronic, I again
John O. Hallberg ’79, MBA, Retired CEO, Children’s Cancer Research Fund
found myself in the distinct minority as a female engineering manager. I felt driven
John M. Harris ’92, PhD, Associate Director, Protiviti
to excel and to help forge a path for the next generation of technical women coming
Mary Dee J. Hicks ’75, PhD, Retired Senior Vice President, Personnel Decisions International
after me. I wanted to serve as a positive role model for younger women who were aspiring to careers in science and engineering, and I began actively mentoring them—
The Rev. Alicia A. Hilding ’09, Co-Pastor, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, New Prague, MN; President, Gustavus Adolphus College Association of Congregations
supporting and encouraging their professional development.
Keith N. Jackson ’89, JD, Assistant General Counsel, Aon
I went on to have a 26-year career as an engineer and became the first female vice president for research and development at a global biomedical company, and later, of course, became the first woman president of Gustavus Adolphus College. Along the way I had incredible mentors—men who encouraged me to grow and helped me succeed. I’ve tried to emulate their mentorship. I was frequently invited
The Rev. Peter C. Johnson ’92, Executive Pastor, St. Andrew Lutheran Church Paul R. Koch ’87, Managing Director–Private Wealth Advisor, Senior Portfolio Manager, Koch Wealth Solutions, RBC Wealth Management Dennis A. Lind ’72, Chairman, Midwest Bank Group, Inc.
to speak to women at colleges and universities all over the country. My goal was to
Jan Lindman, MBA, Treasurer to the King, The Royal Court of Sweden
inspire them to be leaders, to trust their own capabilities.
The Rev. Dr. David J. Lose, Senior Pastor, Mount Olivet Lutheran Church
During the next 50 years, I want Gustavus alumni to provide such mentorship and support to our students and recent graduates, particularly those who have been traditionally underserved by higher education and certain fields of study. Let’s lead with courage like pioneering coaches Nancy Baker ’56, Mary Dahl Williams ’63, Gretchen Koehler, and Sally Hokanson ’69, who launched Gustavus women’s sports before Title IX existed. Let’s make space. For everyone. GUSTAVUS QUARTERLY | FALL 2020 2021
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Yours in community,
Gordon D. Mansergh ’84, MA, MEd, PhD, Senior Behavioral Scientist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (serving in a personal capacity) and Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association Mikka S. McCracken ’09, Executive Director for Innovation/Director, ELCA Leader Lab, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Jan Ledin Michaletz ’74, Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association Thomas J. Mielke ’80, JD, Retired Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Kimberly-Clark Corporation Bradley S. Nuss ’97, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Nuss Truck & Equipment Marcia L. Page ’82, MBA, Founding Partner, Värde Partners The Rev. Dr. Dan. S. Poffenberger ’82, Senior Pastor, Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church
Rebecca M. Bergman President, Gustavus Adolphus College
Karl D. Self ’81, MBA, DDS, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Kent V. Stone ’80, Retired Vice Chairman, U.S. Bancorp The Rev. Heather Teune Wigdahl ’95, Senior Pastor, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
