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A person wearing a white chef coat, tan pants and a gray cap sits on a black bench outside St. Croix Baking Company with both arms raised and pointing toward the bakery sign in the window behind them.

#StoutProud: Charles Froke ('97)

Through mentorship, creativity and community, Charles Froke ’97 is using his culinary talents to help people build careers and create lasting memories.
Professional headshot of a person with long light-colored hair wearing a dark blazer, seated indoors.

#StoutProud: Kate Westaby ('12)

Kate Westaby is helping reshape how Wisconsin supports young parents by combining research, community voices and partnerships to create solutions that last.
Noah uses a camera with a telephoto lens while riding in an open vehicle in a desert landscape.

#StoutProud: Noah Zastrow ('21)

Noah Zastrow uses engineering and creativity to solve workforce challenges, support young athletes and bring innovative drone shows to Wisconsin communities.
Portrait of Nikki Smith against a pink background as hands around her display necklaces and earrings from her jewelry collection.

#StoutProud: Nikki Smith ('10)

With 100,000+ orders, three stores and 35+ employees, Nikki Smith ’10 built a jewelry brand that creates opportunities and inspires confidence nationwide.