Kellie Depuydt, daughter of Francis and Darlene Kolczak, graduated from Montana State University Bozeman on Friday May 13, 2022 with a Doctoral Degree in Nursing Practice.

Kellie's Scholarly Project for her doctoral degree was, "Improving Diabetic Nephropathy Screening in A Primary Care Clinic". Kellie was also awarded a $10,000 grant to continue her project. Kellie works for St. Vincent Healthcare at the Laurel Clinic. She and her husband Jerek live in Columbus with their two children Jaxson and Jordan.