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Distinguished Alumna Angie Mascia Franks ’85

This story first appeared in Fall 2024 Vision.

Each year the Alumnae Association seeks nominations for its annual Distinguished Alumna. Angela Mascia Franks ’85 was named the 2024 Distinguished Alumna, exemplifying Visitation’s recognition of notable graduates who embody the school motto Non Scholae, Sed Vitae—Not for school, but for life. Throughout her time at Visitation, Angie thrived and fully embraced the ethos of a Vis student, forging lifelong friendships and cultivating a deep sense of purpose rooted in faith, family and community.

One nominator wrote this of Angie, “Every day she makes a conscious choice to be of value and service to others. Whether she is part of a team or in a lead role, Angie projects confidence, competence, fairness and positivity.”

In reflecting on her time at Visitation, Angie credits the all-girls environment for playing a pivotal role in shaping her into the leader she is today. “At Vis, you could find your voice, speak up, participate, and engage in debate,” she says. “It was a place where I learned to think critically, and those skills are fundamental to the Visitation mission.”

Rising to leadership roles in various industries, Angie has served as Chief Executive Officer at Central Logic, RetraceHealth and Kalderos. Her willingness to take risks and embrace challenges is a defining trait. “I’m most proud that when opportunities were in front of me, I had the courage to go for it,” Angie says. “I had to push down the doubts and worries and just take the risk.”

Angie brings her Salesian heart and integrity to every role she assumes. Another classmate wrote, “What sets Angie apart is the principled and personal fortitude she brings to her career. She’s always guided by a strong sense of moral and ethical purpose.”

Angie is deeply committed to her family and community. A lifelong member of St. Rose of Lima parish, she follows in her parent’s footsteps in serving the Minneapolis Visitation Sisters, maintaining
a strong bond with that community. Angie and her family regularly attend Mass with the Sisters, volunteer their time and host annual dinners. “Dining with the Mascia family is always a blessed event,” notes a former classmate, “with their Italian culinary skills and welcoming spirit.”

When asked what advice she has for current Visitation students, Angie encourages them to embrace their authentic selves, a lesson she holds dear from her own time at Visitation. “Be who you are and be that well. We are often tempted to fix things we don’t like about ourselves, but we should lean into who we are and focus on being the best at that.”

For Angie, Salesian Spirituality is not just a guiding principle—it is a way of life. Her connection to Visitation remains strong, as it has for the many formative women in her life. Beginning with her grandmother, then mom and aunts before her, through to her sister, cousins, daughter, and nieces, the legacy of a Visitation alumnae is strong and celebrated. “Vis cultivates sister-bonds,” Angie reflects. “My closest friends are still my seven girlfriends from Vis, and I stay close to the Sisters, too.”

Congratulations to Angie who exemplifies what it means to be a distinguished Visitation alumna—a woman of faith, vision and purpose. She continues to inspire others to embrace their strengths, take risks, and lead with both heart and mind. As she puts it, “Doing something you’re passionate about while having a positive impact has been incredibly important to me. I’ve been fortunate to be in that position many times.”

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