January 20, 2026
Happy New Year! I hope you thoroughly enjoyed however you spent the holidays this year and had time to rest and recharge from a busy 2025.
Reflecting on my brief trip home to Minnesota, I realized that the few moments I had away from my family were spent reconnecting with MPA. Whether playing cards with school friends or catching up with teachers, coaches, and mentors, it amazes me how subconsciously I gravitate back to the people who inspired me at MPA. I can tell those people impacted my life tremendously just by virtue of how much I wanted to return and see what they were up to.
Over the past few months, the Class of 2026 has connected with alumni mentors to learn about life after MPA and the opportunities ahead. Spanning three classes of seminars, seniors have been immersed in the wonderful world of LinkedIn while learning from alumni about different career paths and educational opportunities. Culminating in an in-person meet and greet, students got to hear from professionals spanning game design, the arts, and finance to research and higher education, and many more. To the 75 mentors who served this year, thank you! I remember being a student and being absolutely in awe of my alumni mentors, opening my eyes to the potential we had after graduating with an MPA education. To those who might be interested in being a mentor next year, you can reach out to alumni@moundsparkacademy.org!
Joining the Alumni Association Board this year has highlighted just how unique our alumni network is. While not as expansive as many of our peer schools, our alumni still manage to cover every corner of the globe and every career you could imagine. We hope you will share any updates you may have as you continue to inspire your fellow alums. From all of us in the Alumni Association Board, have an awesome 2026!
Ryan Ghose ’18
Alumni Association Board Member
