Fatoun Ali is the founder of the Somali Youth & Development Center in St. Paul. From Somalia, a country in east Africa that is home to over 18 million people, Fatoun’s upbringing was a stark contrast to those many in the West experience. From a young age, Fatoun was responsible for the well-being of her... Continue Reading →
Umut & Cosku Kaplan (Coccinella)
Umut and Cosku Kaplan, and their parents, are the owners of Coccinella, a family business which sells olive oil & textiles online, and at their storefront in Edina. From Turkey, Umut and Cosku grew up in the capital city of Ankara, which is home to nearly six million people. Despite being the capital, Ankara often... Continue Reading →
Kurt Chroust (St. Paul District Dental Society)
Kurt Chroust is a dentist and the president-elect of the St. Paul District Dental Society. Originally from suburban Chicago, at age sixteen Chroust and his family headed west, to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A sports participant in high school, Chroust often warmed the bench during varsity play. “They would put me in for the last couple... Continue Reading →