Class Notes Archive

Daniel Alcorn, ’08, B.G.S. ’09, M.P.A., Rutland, VT, recently passed his dissertation to earn a Doctor of Education. Alcorn is currently a mathematics teacher in Rutland City Public Schools and a program manager for Norwich University, both of which are located in Vermont. 

Hakam Alomari, Ph.D, '12, Oxford, OH, is the recipient of the E. Phillips Knox Distinguished Teaching Award at Miami University of Ohio. 

Brandy (Ricketson) Anderson, '08, Palm Coast, FL, was named as one of the Top 5 State Finalists for Teacher of the Year for Florida in May. She was named Teacher of the Year for her school, Indian Trails Middle School, in October 2024 and for Flagler County in January 2025. 

Scott Armstrong, Ph.D. ’92, Reynoldsburg, OH, recently published a novel, entitled “The Dubious Professor.” It is available on Amazon.com.

Karen Axelrad, '03, Miamisburg, OH, started a new job as a web content strategist at the University of Dayton (Dayton, OH) in October 2024. As a part of the University Marketing and Communications team, she creates and manages web content, assists in executing the university's overall digital marketing strategy and serves as a member of the Web Management Advisory Team.

Angela Baldree, ’99, Columbus, OH, published her first novel, “Your Brother.” Based on her own family, the novel tells the story of her great-uncles during World War II.

Jack Bernhardt, '71, Hillsborough, NC, is a retired professor of anthropology and archaeology. He is also a journalist specializing in the culture and music of the American South. His ethnography, "Blue Grass: The Music Ministry of Jerry and Tammy Sullivan," is available from University Press of Mississippi.

Gerald Canton, '79, M.Ed. '98, Chagrin Falls, OH, has retired after 30 years as a classroom teacher and baseball coach at Howland and Berkshire local schools and as adjunct faculty member at Kent State University. He is presently serving as Village of South Russell, OH, councilman and substitute teaching faculty member at Chagrin Falls Local Schools.

Betty Miley Chavis, '58, Craig, CO, and her Alpha Xi Delta sorority sister, Ruth Bruglar Griffing, Mount Vernon, OH, have remained good friends since 1956. This year, the pair will both celebrate their 90th birthdays! Kent State gave them this forever friendship.  

Daniel Cogan, ’11, Bedford, TX, became the city’s youngest mayor in October 2023. Initially elected to Bedford’s City Council in 2018, Cogan won re-election in 2021 as the council member for Place 2 and stepped in as mayor pro tem in September 2023.

After earning a bachelor's and master's degree from Kent State, Beverly Coles-Roby, Randolph, MA, taught English in Cleveland Public Schools. In 1982, she moved to Boston to attend law school, passing the bar exam in 1985. Beverly practiced law in Massachusettes for almost 40 years. Upon retiring in July 2023, she decided to make the move to local politics.

Taylor Corpening, '17, Wilmington, NC, is a creative director, writer and designer. As the founder of The Tayllure Company, she explores “The Art of Living Beautifully” through artistry, community and self-expression. With a background in fashion merchandising and journalism, her work lives at the intersection of fashion, storytelling and culture.

Hallie (DelVillan) Crouch, ’08, M.Arch. ’09, Associate AIA, Cleveland, OH, was recently named a partner of Bialosky, a design firm known for design excellence and community-centered projects. She is the first female, first millennial and first nontraditional practitioner to hold ownership of the architecture and engineering practice.

Radhika Cruz, MA '15, Edmond, OK, announces the release of "Made for More: Overcoming Challenges and Disappointments to Live Confidently and with Purpose", now available on Amazon. This empowering guide provides readers with strategies to navigate life’s setbacks, embrace their strengths and build lasting self-confidence.

Lisa Dael, '90, MLS '91, Athens, OH, serves as the director for the Center for Technology and Online Programs in the Pattplon College of Education at Ohio University. Lisa was also recently elected vice chair of Administrative Senate.

Donald Decker, ’94, Weston, FL, was the recipient of the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Florida Recreation and Park Association. The award recognizes "professional attainments, ethical practices and countless contributions to the parks and recreation field and devotion to his associates."

Gabriel Delgado, BFA '98, Boca Raton, FL, recently published his second book, "Sidewalk Scars: The Misadventures of a Working-Class Rebel", which is available on Amazon. This marks the second publication in his academic career. His first book, "ART Unveiled: Gabriel Delgado’s Contemporary Chronicles – Perspectives on Art, Culture and Beyond," is also available on Amazon.

"Thomas Dietz, '72, Grand Isle, VT, had ""Decisions for Sustainability"" published by Cambridge University Press, which won the Gerald R. Young Book Award from the Society for Human Ecology.Thomas was also inducted into the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in 2024.

Thomas Dietz, '72, Grand Isle, VT, was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, Class of 2024. https://sociology.msu.edu/news/dietz-nas.html

Andrea Dixon, BBA, BBF, '83, Ph.D., Waco, TX, was named the Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the American Marketing Association’s Sales Special Interest Group in 2024.

Cecilia Donohue, MA '89, Ph.D. '96, Crossville, TN, contributed articles to two anthologies of literary critical essays published in 2025. "Inspiring Travels with Charley: John Steinbeck and the Millennial Multitiered Quest" appeared in "Steinbeck's Uneasy America: Rereading Travels with Charley" published by the University of Alabama Press.

Michael Duniec, ’15, Brunswick, OH, authored "Crypto and Bitcoin: A Millionaire Mindset for Opportunity." The book encapsulates Duniec’s journey with Bitcoin mining since its early days in 2011, when it was valued at just $0.70, to its current valuation exceeding $76,000.

Theodore Ferringer, Jr., ’06, M.Arch. ’08, M.U.D. ’08, AIA, Cleveland, OH, has been promoted to associate principal at Bialosky in recognition of his achievements as a licensed architect, senior project manager and recognized community leader.

"Linda Fifer, Hamilton, MT, '74, M.A. '75, recently released her newest book "Winter's Turn," about a woman who is stalked and negotiates her life through the legal system.  This novel received the 2025 Readers' Favorite Silver 5-Star Book Award.

Another one of Linda's novels, "Finding the Grain," is a Literary Titan Gold Book Award winner from 2024.

Linda Fifer, '74, MA '75, Hamilton, MT, recently released her third novel, "Winter's Turn", which focuses on a woman who is stalked. She has already completed her first two novels "The Road Between Two Skies" and Literary Titan Gold Book award winner "Finding the Grain", and Linda is currently working on her fourth book!

After retiring from a 44-year career in geriatric speech pathology, Linda Fifer, Hamilton, MT, '74, M.A. '75, turned her creativity to writing novels: "The Road Between Two Skies," Literary Titan Gold Book winner "Finding the Grain," and the soon-to-be-released "Winter's Turn." Visit her website to sample chapters. Lsfiferauthor.com.

Under his pen name, Harry Ernest Fitch, he has published his third novel, “Desk Pilot,” through Amazon Publishing. Although it deals primarily with events while its protagonist serves in the Air Force during the ’60s, Kent State plays a prominent role in the narrative of its first person narrator.

Dee Flower, Nashville, TN, is a Kent State graduate with a Bachelor of Science in education. Her career as a park ranger sparked her love of adventure. She began traveling around the world trekking in the Himalayas to celebrate the Millennium. A safari to Kenya and a one-year stay initiated her love affair with Africa.

On Oct. 17-18, 2024, the Architecture Class of 1979 celebrated our 45th Reunion with a gathering at Ray's Place, a walking tour of campus, a reception at the CAED Building and a dinner Bistro on Main. More than 30 classmates from all over the country met once again in Kent to celebrate our graduation class in 1979.

John F. Garofalo, '87, M.Ed. '93, Akron, OH, was recently named president and CEO of Akron Community Foundation. In this role, he provides strategic leadership to a team of 22 staff members and works in close partnership with a 24-member board of directors to advance the foundation's mission and deepen its impact across the Greater Akron region.

Sophia Gillespie, ’23, Kent, OH, joined PBS Western Reserve as an associate producer where she works with the station’s art clients to create their underwriting spots that air on broadcast. She was the producer for the second season of the “City Centric” series, coordinating and conducting interviews with 36 individuals.

"Michael Gunter, Ph.D. '72, Cookeville, TN, has been a professor of political science at Tennessee Tech University for more than 50 years. He has published more than 24 peer-reviewed books and 200+ peer-reviewed scholarly book chapters or journal articles on subjects including Kurds, Armenians, Turkey, Syria, the United Nations and terrorism, among others.

Sara Harper, '12, M.S. '14, Ph.D. '16,  Huntsville, AL, is a tenure-track assistant professor in kinesiology at The University of Alabama in Huntsville. 

Scott Haws, '99, Canton, OH, was recently sworn in for a new term as Plain Township (Stark County, OH) Trustee. The ceremony featured Stark County Family Court Judge Matt Kreitzer administering the oath, with Haws' brother, Jason Haws, participating in the tradition.

Jennifer Hemphill, MFA '18, Columbia, MO, is excited to be returning to Northeast Ohio as the new director of music theatre at Baldwin Wallace University beginning August 2025.

Laura Henton, '11, Martinsburg, WV, graduated from Shepherd University with a Doctor of Nursing Practice in the family nurse practitioner track (2023) and, most recently, a post-doctoral PMHNP (psych/mental health nurse practitioner) certificate (2025).

Daniel Herstine, '99, North Canton, OH, has been named president of Hasenstab Architects. With more than 33 years in the profession and 26 years at Hasenstab Architects, Herstine has been an integral part of the firm’s growth and success, and he will lead the firm as it embarks on this new chapter.

After a happy 40-year career as a librarian, Stella Herzig, '85, of Davenport, IA, will be retiring in January 2026 from St. Ambrose University, where she was a reference and instruction librarian. She recently gained a new officemate who is a recent MLIS grad from Kent State, and Stella is thrilled come full circle as she spends her last semester with a fellow Kent Stater!

Kathleen Hohl, MA '91, Franklin, WI, was named manager of presidential communication at Marquette University in Milwaukee in September 2023. She prepares and reviews a wide variety of communications materials and staffs the university president at internal and external events. Hohl previously served as Marquette's sports information director from 1991-2000.

Kathleen Hohl, MA '91, Franklin, WI, was named manager of presidential communication at Marquette University in Milwaukee in September 2023. Kathleen prepares and reviews a wide variety of communications materials and staffs the university president at internal and external events. She previously served as Marquette's sports information director from 1991-2000.

Benjamin I. Holbert III, '84, Beachwood, OH, recently concluded eight years of service as mayor of the Village of Woodmere in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He was first elected to Village Council in 2012 and elected mayor in 2018. Due to charter-imposed term limits, he is no longer eligible to serve. He continues his commitment to public service and community leadership.

Mae Hutchinson, '23, Massillon, OH, has spent the last two years since graduating working on an Assertive Community Treatment team for Coleman Health Services. While working with clients who have been diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illnesses has not been the easiest job, Mae finds it very fulfilling and telling of issues facing the psychology field.

Nidal Ibourk, '08, Laval, Quebec, Canada, graduated from Kent State University, the School of Communications, with a bachelor’s degree in organizational communications.

Allison (Pritchard) Jack, ’07, Avon, OH, was recently nominated for the Cleveland Scene's Best of Cleveland "Best Local Instagram" award for her account Cleveland.Westside.Eats on Instagram (and other platforms). She was voted as one of the top five Instagram accounts in Cleveland by the same magazine in 2023 and 2022.

Peter Jedick, '71, Rocky River, OH, is a best-selling author and historian. His latest book, "THE WESTPORT JETS MEET THE BEATLES, A Baby Boomer Adventure," received a great review in the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

"Peter Jedick, '71, Rocky River, OH, has written his third novel, "The Westport Jets Meet the Beatles, A Baby Boomer Adventure." His most recent book is an adventure in the style of Tom Sawyer in which four members of a Pony League baseball team are on a mission to meet the Beatles when they come to Cleveland, Ohio, for a concert in 1964.

Former Kent Stater editors Barbara Grubb Jiannetti, '77, St. Petersburg, FL, and Jeannine Guttman, '77, Rutland, VT, recently reunited 48 years after graduation. The pair reconnected in St. Petersburg this past November and have been lifelong friends since meeting in Kubasaki High School in Okinawa, Japan. Both had successful journalism careers at newspapers around the country.

Christopher Johnson, ’96, Fredericksburg, VA, joined the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) as an adjunct research staff member in the System Evaluation Division of IDA’s Systems and Analyses Center.

"Barbara Johnstone, '66, Grove City, OH, has recently published her debut novel ""Cemetery Ridge"" through Proving Press, an imprint of The Columbus Publishing Lab. The novel is a realistic fiction mystery targeted to upper middle grades but enjoyable for all ages. Centered around an old, eerie graveyard, the novel pulls the reader into the intrigue of a twisted thriller.

Brett Juarez, '14, Troy, MT, proposed to Carmen Arriaga (Fresno State, '16) at the Fresno State vs. Kent State football game Sept. 23, 2023. They are set to be married in the summer of 2025.

Kathy Kudravi, '87, Phoenix, AZ, was named the 2024 Ann Miller Service Award winner by the Association for Women in Sports Media (AWSM). The award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the organization.

Myron Kukla, '70, Holland, MI, has released his fourth book, "Murder at Tulip Time," where a body is found buried among the blossoms during the city’s May Tulip Festival. The book is available in paperback and ebook through Amazon and barnesandnoble.com. Kukla was a reporter for the Grand Rapids Press in Holland, MI, and used his experiences to write the book.

Lillian Kuri, BS ’93, BArc ’94, Cleveland, OH, was elected the 10th president and CEO of The Cleveland Foundation Board of Directors, effective Aug. 1, 2023. Kuri was promoted to the newly created position of executive vice president and chief operation officer at the foundation in March 2021.

Michelle Park Lazette, '05, Lakewood, OH, published "The Descended", her debut apocalyptic fantasy, in September 2025. "The Descended" takes place in Ohio and appeals to those who enjoy imagining how they would survive "The Walking Dead" and "I Am Legend," as well as fans of Penn Cole’s "Spark of the Everflame." Rated 4.5 stars on Amazon, it's available in eBook, paperback and audiobook.

Sue Leimgruber, '61, M.Ed '68, Mentor, OH, is enjoying the good life after having taught school for 30 years and played golf for more.

Tim Lloyd, '60, Northfield, MN, had a retrospective exhibit "WORK....so far" of silver and gold jewelry and hollowware vessels dating from 1957-present, several from student work done at Kent State, at the Northfield Arts Guild Gallery in Northfield, MN. Tim taught metalsmithing at Carleton College, Northfield, MN from1964-2004.

Wayne Lynch, '71, Seattle, WA, recently self-published his first fiction novel "Blood Stained Papers." The novel is a vampire horror story about three newspaper reporters bitten by a centuries-old Master and the attempt by a rival TV newsman to rescue them from their fate with the help of a secret society unknown to police.

Walker MacMurdo, M.Arch. ’23, Associate AIA, Cleveland Heights, OH, has joined Bialosky, a design firm known for design excellence and community-centered projects. As a new architecture graduate, MacMurdo enters the design profession as a pivot from a successful career as a journalist and editor in Portland and Cleveland.

Paul Marnecheck, ’03, M.A. ’10, North Royalton, OH, was re-elected as president of North Royalton City Council. He began his second four-year term as the citywide elected council member, representing more than 32,000 residents. He remains the Commissioner of Economic Development for the City of Brooke Park.

Megan A. Mason, MPH '21, Conneaut Lake, PA, completed the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Lighthouse Leadership Program as part of the 2023-2024 cohort.

Brian Meng, B.S. ’00, B.Arch. ’01, RA, LEED AP, Cleveland, OH, was named a partner of Bialosky, the AIA Ohio Gold Medal firm known for design excellence in architecture, engineering and interior design. Meng joined the firm in 2001 as a new graduate and rose to become a well-respected architect leading mixed-use developments and multi-family projects that earn regional and national awards.

Joseph Milczewski, '83, Spartanburg, SC, was hired as an assistant professor of Supply Chain Management at New Mexico Highlands University. He is responsible for developing concentration, certificate, bachelor's degree and master's degree programs in Supply Chain Management.

Brian Miner, '99, North Canton, OH, has been named vice president of Hasenstab Architects. Serving as a principal at Hasenstab Architects for the past nine years, he leads both the higher education and laboratory design studios. With more than 26 years of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to his new role.

Steve Needham, '98, Chicago, IL, founded the Tin Drum Theatre in 2024 and is currently producing its first full season.

Jerry O'Ryan, MPH 17, Dayton, OH, uses the degree he earned at Kent State to teach Public Health at Sinclair College. He also chairs the Safety and Health Committee for the inner-city Dayton urbanization project and serves on Sinclair’s Foundation Board as a Trustee. Jerry occassionally contributes as a writer for Dayton Daily News, covering public health issues.

Brenna Parker, '17, Washington, D.C., left the White House where she was serving as digital director to Vice President Harris. Parker is now the digital director for the U.S. Department of Transportation and Secretary Pete Buttigieg. 

Brenna Parker, CCI ’17, Washington, DC, completed her tenure as digital director to Secretary Pete Buttigieg at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Brenna organized the Secretary Buttigieg's June 2024 trip to Kent State's May 4th Memorial and College of Aeronautics and Engineering, the first Cabinet visit by a federal official in the university’s history.

Brenna Parker ’17, left the White House where she was serving as digital director to Vice President Harris. Parker is now the digital director for the U.S. Department of Transportation and Secretary Pete Buttigieg. 

Adam Parton, '96, Greenville, OH, lives with his wife, Shannon, and their five teenagers: Kent, Sam, Parker, Addy, and Cate. Adam is the president/CEO at Friends Fellowship Community, where he serves more than 300 seniors in independent living homes, assisted living apartments, skilled nursing suites, and memory care suites.

Kellie (Brookhart) Pendley, '08, MA '10, Bluffton, SC, has dedicated her career to K-12 education for the past 14 years, working in both public and private sectors as an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) director, teacher and district administrator overseeing assessment.

Emily Burnell Petrou, '82, Erding, Germany, has lived in Bavaria since 1990 and is a singer and publicist with the English-Speaking Music Ensembles (ESME) in Munich, Germany, an organization of 160 musicians from more than 30 countries, comprised of an orchestra, singers and big band.

Dionne (Redmond) Hill, M.Ed. '01, Ed.D., Houston, TX, is proud to announce the successful completion of a Doctorate of Education, Counselor Education.

Matt Riehl, '06, Stow, OH, was inducted into the Association of Ohio Commodores by the governor and the Board of Trustees. It is Ohio's most distinguished honor. The organization was founded by Governor Rhodes in 1966, and it exists to assist the governor and lieutenant governor in promoting economic development and job creation in Ohio.

N. Scott Robinson, M.A. '02, Ph.D. '13, Parkville, MD, is a tenured professor of music and chair of the Department of Music at San Diego Mesa College, where he is also coordinator of applied music.

Diana Rogers-Adkinson, M.Ed. ’91, Ph.D. ’91,  Bloomsburg, PA, was recently appointed by Chancellor Dan Greenstein as the vice chancellor and chief academic officer for the Pennsylvania System of Higher Education. Rogers-Adkinson currently serves as provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.

Paul Rossetti, ’09, M.Arch. ’11, M.B.A. ’11, Kent, OH, has been promoted to senior associate at Bialosky, in recognition of his contributions to architectural projects and pioneering technological and operational advances of the firm. Rossetti is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force Reserve and brings that same discipline and work ethic to his career in architecture.

Brianne Rush, '07, Westlake, OH, began her career putting her magazine journalism degree to use in New York City, working in editorial roles that shaped her love for storytelling. She later transitioned into marketing and operations, rising to VP of Operations at Kuno Creative, where she’s spent more than a decade leading business development, sales and marketing.

Christine (Scaglione) Schalmo, B.A. ’12, B.S. ’14, M.Arch. ’15. RA, NCIDQ, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, has been promoted to senior associate at Bialosky in recognition for her distinct value as a licensed architect, a credentialed interior designer and a driver of the firm’s culture.

Jeri Scheel, '88, MBA '91, Mableton, GA, has recently been promoted to vice president with Fiserv, Inc., the largest payment processor in the world. Jeri has spent 10 years with Fiserv, starting as a director, promoted to senior director in 2022 and now, vice president as of December 2024.

Jaime L. Schmitt-Shuster, '08, MPH '12, Ph.D. '18, Twinsburg, OH, has recently accepted a promotion to research program manager in Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. She continues to teach psychology and public health courses for Kent State and Cleveland State Universities as an adjunct faculty member.

Elizabeth Seliga, ’95, M.B.A. ’00, Charlottesville, VA, is an established photographer whose work has been published in the luxury lifestyle books, Virginia Wine & Country Wedding Planner and Virginia Wine & Country Life. You can enjoy the beautifully written and illustrated volumes here.

Sarah Shendy, '06, Cleveland, OH, lieutenant of training and professional standards at Case Western Reserve University Division of Public Safety, was inducted into the Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes. Inducted individuals are selected based on their notable accomplishments and contribution to their profession and society.

Sarah Shendy, ’06, Cleveland, OH, was featured in the spring 2021 edition of the Kent State Magazine for being appointed by Governor DeWine as the inaugural director of the Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment. Shendy received the 40 Under 40 Award in 2022 from the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Globally, she was the only Arab-American female on the list.

Colleen G. Sherman, M.B.A. ’07, Painesville, OH, was recently named chief executive officer of Cleveland's NoteWorthy Federal Credit Union, which specializes in musical instrument loans. Sherman brings more than two decades of management and accounting experience with performing arts organizations in Greater Cleveland.  

Jared Shoup, ’18, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, a high school social studies teacher at Ohio Virtual Academy (OHVA), was recently named a recipient of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission Excellence in Teaching Diversity Award. Shoup was recognized at the Ohio Civil Rights Commission’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

After graduating from Kent, Bill Shutt, MA '72, DuBois, PA, worked 30+ years as a mechanical engineer. Toward the end of that career, he turned toward music. Over the last 15 years, Bill has composed more than 50 choral anthems for churches - though none are published yet - and would love to share them for free with others who would like to try them.

Danielle Smeach, '06, and Brian Letzelter, '05, of Cleveland, Ohio, are pleased to announce their engagement.

After a national search, Kendra Smith, '22, AICP, Toledo, OH, has been named Enterprise Vice President, Community Health & Impact with Advocate Health's National Center for Clinical & Community Impact. In this role, Kendra will oversee the comprehensive community health strategy and associated initiatives across six states.

Carter E. Strang received the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Living Legacy Award given for “extraordinary leadership, innovation, and professional excellence.” He is a Leader-in-Residence at Cleveland State University College of Law, a retired founding Tucker Ellis LLP partner, and past president of the CMBA, the CMBA Foundation, and the Federal Bar Association Northern District of Ohio Chapter. 

Gerald Tinker, Sherman Oaks, CA, was recently honored by having The City of Miami officially name a street after the Kent State legend and Varsity K Hall of Famer, co-designating a portion of Charles Terrace in Coconut Grove as Gerald Tinker Way.

"Lafayette (Lafe) Tolliver, '71, Toledo, OH, has recently published his first book ""Interviews from Hell.""

This debut novel allowed Barbara to combine her interest in creative writing with experiences she had gleaned from years as an educator.

""Cemetery Ridge"" is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kindle and local bookstores. "

Emily Williams, ’16, M.Arch. '18, M.U.D. ’18, AIA, Strongsville, OH, has been promoted to associate at Bialosky, citing her distinct value as a dual-disciplined practitioner and engaged leader in our design community. As a licensed architect and planner, Williams contributes to buildings and master plans that uplift neighborhoods, campuses and communities.

Mitzi Wilson, North Olmsted OH, started the Sharon Sigel Memorial Scholarship in memory of a sorority sister with an initial gift of $10,000 more than 20 years ago in 2003. Today, it has more than $50,000 in it dedicated to benefiting Kent State University students who are active members of the Alpha Phi sorority.

Pat Quinn Winter, ’83, CFRE, Monroeville, PA, has joined the consulting team of Advancement Advisors.  A seasoned fundraising executive, Winter specializes in developing strategy and implementation plans for capital, endowment and special campaigns. The breadth of her experience includes major and planned giving, annual giving, donor relations and stewardship programs.

Lauren B. Worley, ’01, Cincinnati, OH, has been appointed as communications director of Tampax, Feminine Care. Worley, a veteran public relations leader, joined P&G as the global newsroom leader in January 2020. Her family has a long history with P&G, which began when her great-grandmother worked as a cook for the Procter family.

Chloe Zebrak, '22, South Euclid, OH, recently got engaged to her soulmate, Dominic, in the beautiful mountains of Colorado. The couple is planning to be married in June 2026. For Chloe, life since graduation has been full of growth, learning and wonderful memories, and this milestone makes it even more special.