Meet Central Alumni
Paving the Road Ahead
Ryan Dusil ’14 is using his Central College degree for good as a research associate in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
A Strong Foundation
The foundation Kohle Helle ’18 built at Central College has been an invaluable asset in his journey to becoming an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the University of Iowa football team.
A Legacy of Love
Wilma Damhof Hoekstra ’45 and ’69 and her late husband Tony Hoekstra ’61 established a legacy of love for Central College that has persisted for over 80 years and multiple generations. As a mother of six, grandmother of 17, great-grandmother of 42 and a teacher of hundreds, Wilma’s lifelong passion for learning was cultivated while attending Central. This ultimately led to a career as one of Pella’s most beloved first-grade teachers at old Lincoln Elementary School.
Building Bonds
Central’s chemistry program allows students to dive into research and academics that prepare them for rewarding careers. Jay Wackerly, associate professor of chemistry, guides students into real-world chemistry problem-solving.
Poetry in Motion
Students at Central College are encouraged to explore new opportunities. For Curtis Bauer '92, the ability to explore helped him discover exactly who he was meant to be.
For the Kids
For Kinsley Parrott ’21, Central College sparked a dream to help vulnerable children — a spark that caught and is spreading like wildfire across the region.
Growing up the Central Way
Beatriz Mate-Kodjo ’11, civil rights attorney at BMK Law, advises others how to act as positive change agents in the workplace.
Go Unto All the World
Kat De Penning ’11 has made ministry her mission.
Relentless Pursuit for Equity
Polly Adam Brekke ’91 advocates for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing by breaking down communication barriers.
A Force for Good
Cheri Trout Doane ’98 has helped Central College students make a difference by fostering citizen involvement.