Always a Raven
Rusty Welch Part 2
On this episode of Always a Raven, host Janelle Menz reconnects with Rusty Welch to share the deeply personal story behind his enduring love for Benedictine College. Rusty reflects on the loss of his parents and sister in a tragic 2018 car accident and how their memory remains intertwined with
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Welcome to Benedictine College’s Always A Raven podcast! Join us as we connect through conversations of alumni, parents, and friends of Benedictine College. With captivating stories and remarkable careers these conversations travel from “where are they now” to “what was it like when.” Join us as we reignite the intrinsic hearts of Ravens.
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Janelle Menz
Janelle (Schmidt) Menz, graduated from Benedictine College in 2006. Janelle’s career in the event and hospitality industry has resulted in a wide range of high-profile projects, including international and televised events, as well as events for notable politicians and hundreds of weddings. Throughout her career she has been challenged to stay above the fray and lean into her deep-rooted connection to Benedictine’s values and her Raven heart. Janelle joined Benedictine in January of 2024 as the Director of Donor Engagement & Stewardship. She and her husband, Jeff and two children live in Atchison, Kansas.
