From the November/December 2008 Issue

Nancy Davis and Ewan Macpherson ('87 Queens Univ.) announce the June 13, 2008, birth of Aaron William Macpherson, who joins big sister Jessie. Nancy writes that all are well, and that when Craig Bargher stopped by Michigan to visit with his family they all dipped their toes in the mighty Huron. Contact Nancy at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Ilene Hoffman Gannaway writes: "My husband, Bob, and I welcomed our twins, Hadley Paige and Brighton Everett, on July 21. I have Brown partly to thank for their names and even their birth. I actually named our daughter back in 1988 while taking Prof. George Monteiro's Hemingway seminar. During one class, Professor Monteiro wrote the names of Hemingway's four wives on the board. I inexplicably stared at the name of the first wife for the entire three hours of class and vowed that if I ever had a daughter, I would name her Hadley. Luckily, my husband also liked the name. So thanks, Professor Monteiro! Brighton was partly named after the English seaside town where I spent the second semester of my junior year—best four months of my premarried life. Lauren Hyman with whom I also attended preschool and high school, delivered the twins. We had way too much fun in the delivery room. In between diapering and feedings, I act as the copresident of the Brown Club of Southern California (www.brownsocal.org) and would love to hear from fellow classmates and L.A. Brunonians. I can usually be reached at four in the morning at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it "

Jonathan M. Steinberg writes: "It has been 11 years since I left the United States and seven since I arrived in the U.K., where I am now a subject of the queen. I am senior director of strategy business development at COLT Telecom Group, a multinational network and IT services company operating in Europe and Asia. On the home side, my wife, Elizabeth Barrekette (Washington Univ. '89), and I enjoy the antics of our two children: Erin Leora, 5, and Sam Haden Barrekette, 3. We continue to travel around the world as we did before having the kids, albeit with fewer late nights out on the town. When we are home in London we revel in getting together with new parents Appu Mundassery '91 and his wife, Seema, as well as in receiving occasional visits from assorted Phi Psis, including our recent, drenched pub session with Tige Silliman, his wife, Nancy, and their two fine boys." Contact Jonathan at Flat 1, Bellmoor East Heath Rd. London, NW3 1DY U.K.; 011-44-207-435-9666 or 011-44-7779-602-051; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

From the September/October 2008 Issue

Karen E. Kohfeld writes: "The last few years have been biggies: moved from Germany to New York City to be a professor at Queens College in 2004; married partner Klaus Rathe in 2006; moved across the continent to become a Canada Research Chair in Climate, Resources, and Global Change at Simon Fraser Univ. in Vancouver; and gave birth to Katherine Eleanor Kohfeld Rathe in January. We three are enjoying life and going easy on major life changes for awhile."

Neal Simon writes: "Mike Silver, Darin Vest, Dave Schrott, and I recently spent four days in Scottsdale, Ariz., on a golf weekend. Mike is a film actor and producer in Los Angeles, and lives with his wife, Katie, and their 5-year-old son, Charlie. On the course, when he wasn't being distracted by people asking if he was the guy from CSI Miami or NYPD Blue, he was a pretty good golfer. Darin's golf swing leaves something to be desired, but he seems to have mastered the real estate game as a developer and broker in the Hamptons. He lives on Long Island with his wife, Kelly Alpert Vest, their 8-year-old son, Chaz, and their twin newborn daughters. Kelly is director of community relations for the Suffolk Jewish Community Center. Dave, who was the weekend's most improved golfer, lives in Portland, Ore., with his wife, Sarah Preston Schrott, who is a social worker, and their two sons, Jack, 12, and Sam, 10. Dave and his family enjoy frequent hikes in the nearby mountains. Professionally, Dave partnered with his uncle a few years ago to start a real estate development firm that now owns about ten properties. I live in Bethesda, Md., with my wife, Jennifer, and our three children, Jake, 10, Ike, 7, and Sophie, 5. I spend most of my time with my kids, with various community service activities, and with my investment management business called Highline Wealth Management. I can also report that my sister, Jodie Simon Friedman '86, recently had her first child, a son named Samuel, and returned to work as the vice president and deputy general counsel of International Flavors and Fragrances. She lives with Samuel and her husband, Sandy Friedman, in Tenafly, N.J."

Navin K. Singh '93 MD and Anu Mehra Singh (Univ. of Virginia '95,'99 MD) welcomed daughter Simrin Arya Singh on March 8. Navin writes: "We pray she will have Anu's looks and Navin's luck. If Simrin's Apgar scores are any indicator, she will find a shorter proof of Fermat's last theorem, help enact legislation for a four-day work week, require restaurants to serve breakfast all day, and through a reworking of the general theory of relativity with eigenvectors prove conclusively that you can have your cake and eat it too."

From the July/August 2008 Issue

Adam Komisarof has finished his PhD in public administration (with a focus on intercultural communication in business) in Japan. Adam is tenured as an associate professor in the economics department at Reitaku Univ., which is located just outside of Tokyo, and supplements his academic work by helping corporations improve intercultural communication between Japanese and non-Japanese employees. Adam is glad to reconnect with any old friends either in Japan or back in the U.S. Contact Adam at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Nina Lewis Stryker writes: "In the last couple of years I have gotten married to Daniel Stryker, and on May 14, 2006 (Mother's Day!), I had another baby, Marcus, who joins big brother Sam, 11, and big sister Mia, 8." Contact Nina at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Robert Yacavone writes that he and Chantal Yacavone, and their children—Vincent, 11; Pascale, 9; Garrett, 7; and Tony, 5—relocated to Kalispell, Mont., in June 2005. Rob is a practicing gastroenterologist, and he and Chantal have started Terra Green Development, LLC, and are engaged in environmentally friendly remodels and affordable housing. They would love to hear from old friends. Contact Robert at 1463 Columbia Falls Stage, Columbia Falls, Mont. 59912; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

From the May/June 2008 Issue

Gary Grunau writes: "I have been involved in a startup company called Pandigital, joining as a partner and EVP in 2006. We have captured the world-leading market share of the digital photo frame market, privately held and doing more than 200 million in two years. It has been an exciting journey thus far. I am now living in San Francisco with my wife, Jackie, and three sons Alexander, Johnathon, and Grant." Contact Dan at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Bill Press (see Richard Press '60).

From the March/April 2008 Issue

Craig Bargher and his wife, Melissa Jerves, announce the December 7 birth of Eamon Alfred Bargher. Eamon joins Alec, 4, and Eva, 2. Craig is an attorney with Chittenden, Murday Novotny LLC in Chicago. Craig reports that Steven Meyers was recently selected as the 2007 Illinois Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The U.S. Professors of the Year program is the only national program to recognize excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring across all disciplines. Steve is professor of psychology and director of the initiative for child and family studies at Roosevelt Univ. in Chicago, where he conducts research and teaches courses in the area of clinical child psychology. Contact Craig at 706 70th St., Darien, Ill. 60561; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Robert Herzog (see Samuel A. Herzog '56).

Charol Morikawa writes: "I am living in the San Francisco Bay Area, still working in the corporate gift industry and raising two gorgeous children. My husband, Micha Berman (UVA '90), has just released his first book about working on a cruise ship called Permanent Passenger: My Life on a Cruise Ship. I'm so glad he is done! You can order the book at www.lulu.com/content/1082309 We are busy traveling, eating great food, and trying to keep our heads above the water. I would love to hear from old friends at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it "

Andrew A. Zashin lives in Shaker Heights, Ohio, with his wife, Lisa, and their four children. Andrew is a lawyer practicing family law and was recently named one of Worth magazine's 100 Top Attorneys in the United States. Andrew is also regularly included in the lawyer rating guide The Best Lawyers in America and is licensed to practice in Ohio, Florida, New York, and Washington, D.C. He is an adjunct professor of law at Case Western Reserve Law School, and a fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Contact Andrew at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or through www.zrlaw.com.

From the January / February 2008 Issue

Elizabeth Madden Mirabile (see Debbie Bradley Ruder ’80).

Robert M. Pollock writes: “I’m semi-retiring soon. I will spend half my time in New York City and the other half in Belize designing and developing vacation condos.” Contact Robert at 50 W 153rd. St., New York City 10031; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

From the November / December 2007 Issue

Garrett Fitzgerald writes: “Last November we finally decided that being 3000 miles away from our families was too hard on us, so we moved back to Maine. I found a job as a programmer at a growing, federally qualified health center, Penobscot Community Health Care, doing report and form design against Centricity. Donna has left full-time mommy-dom to take a teaching position at Little Angels Daycare. If you’d like to say hi, check out my blog at http://blog.donnael.com, see my photos at http://flickr.com/photos/sarekofvulcan, or drop me an email at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ”

Steve Harrison and his wife, Kristen, celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary during a New England vacation in August. In Maine, Steve earned a green ribbon by placing fifth in the USA Masters Outdoor Track Field Championships Age 40-44 Discus Throw. During the trip, they enjoyed visiting Brown and staying two nights at the Saunders Inn. Steve can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Cecilia Wong Kaiser and her husband, Hanno, announce the June 28 birth of Emma Claire, who, Cecilia writes, “is a delight!” Hanno is a partner at Latham & Watkins in New York City. Cecilia stepped down from the partnership of her law firm in anticipation of Emma’s birth and has returned to painting, which she studied at Brown. She recently sold several of her works, which can be seen at www.ceciliakaiser.com. Cecilia can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Cindy Moser married Matt Cedor (URI ’92) in September 2006. In attendance were parents Dewey ’64 and Peggy Cox Moser ’64, Ted McEnroe ’89, ’92 MAT, and uncle Robert Cox ’66. They make their home in Cumberland, R.I. Cindy can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Sylvia Stell writes: “I just graduated from an obstetrics and gynecology residency at the Univ. of Connecticut, and I am headed to Louisville, Ky., for practice. If there are any Brunonians in the area, feel free to contact me. I am in touch with Ainissa Ramirez, who is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Yale. I’ve also been in touch with Ljillauna Watson McCauley, John Morton (also an obstetrician/gynecologist), Sarah Marxer ’91, and Brian T. Robinson ’88, all of whom are doing well.” Sylvia can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Wendy Dohm White and husband Robert announce the April 16 birth of their fourth child, Jennifer Kate. In mid-May, the baby was welcomed home to Ipswich, Mass., by siblings Ryan, 10, Caroline, 7, and Tyler, 3.

From the September / October 2007 Issue

Kenneth David writes: "Randy Faigin and I had our fourth child on September 21, 2006. Joey joins Adam, Heidi, and Lila. After several years as a corporate lawyer, Randy has dedicated herself to motherhood and to her role as a certified fitness instructor teaching classes at YMCAs throughout Atlanta. On May 1, I opened a law firm, David Rosetti, with five other lawyers. We represent employers and insurers in workers' compensation cases throughout Georgia." Reach Kenneth and Randy at 2161 Ector Ct., Atlanta 30345; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Michael C. Ford was featured in an article on the front page of the Wall Street Journal for his legal work on behalf of a group of Franciscan friars trying to get a deserted mine in Arizona cleaned up. Michael is a partner at the international law firm Bryan Cave LLP.

Ramzi Hanna joined the Los Angeles based firm Reed Smith LLP, one of the fifteen largest law firms in the world, in April. Ramzi earlier worked at Alsculer Grossman.

Jonathan E. Levitsky was named partner in the New York City office of Debevoise & Plimpton. He had been a member of the firm's corporate department.

Kelly Witt Metsis and her husband, Sophocles Metsis (WPI '94,'96) announce the October 14, 2006, birth of their son, Ryan Haralabos Metsis. The couple lives in Stoneham, Mass. Reach Kelly at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

From the July / August 2007 Issue

Jennifer Wilcha Allyn is managing director of gender retention and advancement efforts at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This spring she won one of four national Catalyst Awards, which recognize initiatives that advance women and business.

Katie C. Wales (see George H. Wales, Jr. ’62).

Lauren C. Wales (see George H. Wales, Jr. ’62).

From the May / June 2007 Issue

Jill Barshay is moving to Manhattan in June 2007 to be a reporter and bureau chief for Marketplace, a business show on public radio. She would love to reconnect with old friends in the city and can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Louise Davidson-Schmich writes that Nathan Alan Davidson-Schmich was born January 28, 2007. He joins big sister Klara, who is 3½.

Jennifer Farber Dulos and her husband, Fotis Dulos ’89, announce the April 20, 2006, birth of their twin boys, Petros Achilleas and Theodore Andreas.

From the March / April 2007 Issue

Lynne M. Palmisciano ’94 MD (see Bill Palmisciano ’63).

From the January / February 2007 Issue

Maria Capece Azari writes: “I’m busy in Denver as a partner in an investment firm—Cambiar Investors. My two children, Cameron, 6, and Ariana, 3, keep me very occupied as well. Would love to hear from old classmates at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ”

Ruth Root and Nicholas Butterworth ’89 announce the July 21 birth of their son James Lewis Root Butterworth. Ruth can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it and Nicholas at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

From the September / October 2006 Issue

John “Jazz” Francis (see Adrienne Hunter Strothers ’97).

From the May / June 2006 Issue

Sean O’D. Bosack, a member of the litigation practice group of Godfrey & Kahn in the Milwaukee office, has just been announced as a new shareholder.

Fraser Brown writes: “I am married to the best woman in the entire world, Kate Barnett (Randolph-Macon ’92)—regrets to everybody else. I have a job (physician) and the perfect child (Samuel Hoffman, born Sept. 7). Nobody is more stunned than I.” Fraser can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

From the March / April 2005 Issue

It’s that time again! Plans for our 15th reunion are complete, so please save the dates May 27–29. As you know, reunion weekend 2005 will be three-day event only. We’ve put together a lot of great activities and hope you can come back to Providence, catch up with classmates, and celebrate! Our weekend will begin in style with a welcoming reception, dinner at the Brown Bear Buffet, and Campus Dance. Saturday will be packed with Commencement forums, a presidential address, field day, and class dinner. The highlight of the weekend will be the Commencement march on Sunday, May 29. Please check our class Web site at alumni.brown.edu/classes/1990 for information and details. We also want to hear what you’ve been up to, so send us some news and we’ll post it on the site. If you have questions or have not received your registration mailing, please contact reunion headquarters at (401) 863-1947; reunions@brown. edu. We look forward to seeing you in May.

Penny Perlman Blank and her husband, Martin, welcomed Frances Perl on Sept. 8. Frances shares her birthday with her 3-yearold cousin, Jared (son of Debbie Perlman Osofsky ’92 and Marc Osofsky ’92). Other loving alums include Grandpop Matthew Perlman ’57, Aunt Sarah Perlman ’94, and Uncle Jake Perlman ’98. Penny can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Katrina Smith Korfmacher is a community outreach coordinator at the Univ. of Rochester’s Environmental Health Sciences Center and has coauthored Collaborative Environmental Management: What Roles for Government? (RFF Press).

Sarah McFarland Taylor and John Blackwell Rountree were married in a private vineyard in the Tuscany countryside in August 2003. The couple hosted a reception at a nearby 12th-century medieval castle. Kimberly Jones Scott ’92 was an attendant and designed the floral arrangements. The Rountrees honeymooned in Tuscany, Rome, and Santorini, Greece, and then returned to their new home in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Sarah is a professor in the religion department at Northwestern, where she teaches courses in feminist studies in religion, ecology, and culture. John is senior director of strategy for the William Wrigley Jr. Company.

From the November / December 2004 Issue

Annie Miller Devoy writes: “I have a new baby boy, R. Joseph Devoy, born April 20. He joins his big brother, Will.”

Andrew Susman writes: “My class note is straight out of the New York Sun’s ‘Knickerbocker’ column from June 28, which covered a party for Jamie Metzl in honor of his new book, The Depths of the Sea: A Novel (St. Martin’s Press). The book is a thriller involving a C.I.A. operative in Cambodia during the Vietnam War. The agent assembles a spy unit of destitute children in Phnom Penh. It took Jamie seven years to complete. He has served on the National Security Council at the White House, in the State Department, and as a United Nations Human Rights Officer in Cambodia. The Sun reports: ‘In the crowd was … a group of Mr. Metzl’s friends from Brown, including Andrew Susman of Studio One Networks; legal journalist Nathan Koppel; Eli Ungar, who works in real estate; and David Menashy, who works in health-care finance. One in the group showed the Knickerbocker what was described as a special Brown handshake called the ‘Brown bear claw.’ ” Reach Andrew at 277 W. 10th St., 8B, New York City 10014; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Lars Tiffany is the new head coach for the Stony Brook men’s lacrosse program. Since leaving Brown, where he was two-time varsity lacrosse captain, he has coached at LeMoyne College, Washington & Lee Univ., and Penn State.

Joanne Wilkinson ’95 MD writes: “I am engaged to Duncan Vinson ’04 PhD. We will spend the next two years in the Boston area, where he has an adjunct teaching position at Suffolk Univ. and I have a fellowship in faculty development in the Boston Univ. department of family medicine. We would love to hear from old friends and classmates.” Reach Joanne at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Rebecca Yeldman is the executive producer of The Motorcycle Diaries, a film based on the journals of Che Guevara. In April 2003, Rebecca partnered with veteran producer Bill Hornberg at his Dreamworks-based Wonderland Films, where they are producing projects together.

From the September / October 2004 Issue

Cusi Cram was this year’s winner of the Herrick Theatre Foundation’s New Play Competition for her drama Fuente. Cusi will receive a $20,000 award and a workshop production of Fuente at the Barrington Stage Company in Sheffield, Mass.

Amelia Demopulos (see Emily J. Caplan ’97).

Tanuja Hidier has released When We Were Twins, a CD of original music based on her best-selling novel, Born Confused.

Charles Luband was made partner at Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy in Washington, D.C. Charles focuses on health care law and policy.

Cindy Moser writes: “I received my MBA from the Univ. of Virginia, Darden, and will be working at Blue Cross–Blue Shield R.I. as a project manager. My partner, Matt, and I live in Greenville, R.I., and would love to hear from classmates.” Cindy can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Ben Sheinkman and Laura Linney ’86 costarred in Sight Unseen at the Biltmore Theater on Broadway from May through July.

Khalil Sivjee writes: “I’m an uncle! My roommate Navin Singh ’90, ’93 MD and his wife, Anu, had a bouncing baby boy on May 16. Shyam Veer looks like Navin, but with twice the hair.” Khalil can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

From the July / August 2004 Issue

Brian Anderson (see Ann Chmielewski Anderson ’59).

Eric Michael Anton and Christina Norsig Anton announce the Nov. 14 birth of Olivia von Blue Anton.

Liz Bernbach and Nelson Hancock (Princeton ’90) announce the Feb. 1 birth of Lila Bernbach Hancock.

Michelle Williams Diffenderfer and her husband, Bob, are living in West Palm Beach, Fla. She writes: “We have a daughter, Hope Isabel, who is thirteen months old, and another baby is due in July. I would love to hear from classmates.” Michelle can be reached at 506 27th St., West Palm Beach 33407; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Jennifer Schonbrunn Hinkle writes: “My husband, Dave, and I welcomed identical twins, William Radcliffe and Peter Gardner, into the family on Jan. 4. They join big sister Katie (Brown class of 2022), and have kept us overjoyed and overtired. I am still working as a freelance writer. Curl Talk, the book I wrote for celebrity hairstylist Ouidad, is in its fourth printing. I’m hoping to publish another book—as soon as the boys sleep through the night!” Jennifer can be reached at 160 Larkspur Rd., Fairfield, Conn. 06824; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

A. J. Jacobs writes: “My wife, Julie Jacobs, and I are happy to announce the March 11 birth of our son, Jasper Jacobs. I am an editor at Esquire. My latest book, The Know-it-all: One Man’s Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World, will be born in October.”

After spending more than a year in a Hasidic community, Stephanie Wellen Levine has published Mystics, Mavericks, and Merrymakers: An Intimate Journey Among Hasidic Girls (foreword by Carol Gilligan). Stephanie has received considerable media attention for her book, including a starred review in Publishers Weekly, strong reviews and features in a wide range of publications, and various radio and television appearances. The book offers an inside look at Hasidic teenage girls’ lives. Stephanie writes about the surprising strength she found among many of the girls, and the deep, raw, pain true nonconformists endure in this culture. She also explores how the rest of us might learn from Hasidism as we help our own teenagers grow into confident, secure adults. Stephanie lives in Cambridge, Mass., teaches at Tufts, and works on new writing projects. She can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Charles Lubinsky Luband was made a partner at the law firm of Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy. His practice focuses on health-care law and policy.

Mark Popofsky and Suzanne Yelen (Yale ’90) announce the Dec. 17 arrival of Madeleine Yelen Popofsky. Mark and Suzanne are both attorneys in Washington, D.C. Mark can be reached at 2761 Brandywine Street NW, Washington 20008; mpopofsky@kaye scholer.com.

Ellen Psychas writes: “I’ve been working on a PhD in Southeast Asian studies and international affairs (heavy on economics) at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in D.C. This summer I plan to study Indonesian in Yogyakarta. I’d like to hear from members of the Brown community with ties to Indonesia and East Timor.” Ellen can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Todd Raker will join Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. as a director and equity research analyst responsible for infrastructure software sector coverage. Todd was a director and security software analyst in Credit Suisse First Boston’s equity research department.

Wendy Dohm White and her husband, Robert, announce the Jan. 28 birth of Tyler Robert, in Boston. The baby joins siblings Ryan, 7, and Caroline, 4, at home in Ipswich, Mass.

Gary Wing and Andrea C. Wing (Bowdoin ’93) announce the Aug. 5, 2003, birth of their first child, Chase William. They can be reached at 17 Squire Armour Rd., Windham, N.H. 03087; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

From the May / June 2004 Issue

Daniel Kraft writes: “After a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, I’m completing a fellowship in stem-cell transplantation at Stanford. I’ve kept up flying and continue to serve as a flight surgeon with an F-16 squadron in the California Air National Guard. I was interviewed at Johnson Space Center as one of 100 finalists for NASA astronaut selection.” Daniel can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Margot Lynn writes: “I am living in Chama, N.Mex., peacefully enjoying life in the mountains.” She can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Jamie Metzl is running for U.S. Congress from the Fifth District of Missouri. Classmates and other alumni who wish to learn more about Jamie’s election bid or contribute to his campaign can visit his Web site at jamiemetzl.com. Jamie can be reached at P.O. Box 30100, Kansas City, Mo. 64112; jamie@ jamiemetzl.com.

Bill Press (see Dick Press ’60).

Elizabeth Woodbury writes that she received an artist grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to compose and perform a suite of six new pieces for chamber ensemble. She writes: “The proposal involves a fieldwork component; I’ll investigate different urban and wild settings within upstate New York’s Saratoga County for my inspiration.” Elizabeth can be reached through her group’s Web site at jupitercircle.com.

From the March / April 2004 Issue

Joel Gantcher and his wife, Meredith Katz Gantcher, recently welcomed their first daughter, Danielle Blu. Joel invests in hedge funds in New York City and can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Lisa Loeb (see Brooke Hunt Mitchell ’59).

Nichelle Maynard-Elliott and G. Wayne Elliott Jr. ’91 announce the birth of Gavrie Wayne on Sept. 24, 2002—exactly two months after the birth of his godbrother, Caleb Thomas Reed, son of Shelley Simms-Reed. Nichelle writes: “Wayne and I still live in White Plains, N.Y. Wayne received his MBA from Columbia last spring and remains a loyal JP Morgan Chase employee. I am in-house counsel at Praxair Inc. in Danbury, Conn. Shelley and Cecil still live in Philadelphia, where Shelley is practicing law.” Nichelle and Wayne can be reached at 16 Wimbledon Court, White Plains 10607; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ; nmaynardelliott@hotmail. com. Shelley and Cecil can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Elizabeth Mitchell (see Brooke Hunt Mitchell ’59).

Darin Vest writes: “Kelly Alpert Vest ’91 and I live in Long Island, N.Y., with our four-year-old son, Chaz. I am a real estate attorney in Manhattan and Kelly is program director for a local nonprofit.” Darin can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

From the January / February 2004 Issue

Sangeeta N. Bhatia has received the Y.C. Fung Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Sangeeta is an associate professor of bioengineering and medicine at the University of California at San Diego. She was recognized for her innovative contributions to the field of bioengineering and for her versatility, creativity, and inspired leadership skills in science.

Liciana Cantalupo and her husband, Michael Kilfeather, welcomed Aidan Edward Kilfeather, born on March 13, 2003, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City. Liciana and Michael were married in July 2000 at St. Paul’s Chapel, Columbia University, Michael’s alma mater, with Sarah Cusick, Anjali Gupta, and Rachel Moresky ’91 in the bridal party.

Laura Gough and Henry Lamousin are living in Coppell, Tex., a suburb of Dallas. Their son, Peter Lamousin, was born Oct. 30, 2002. Laura is an assistant professor of biology at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Anthony Lioi writes: “In May I graduated from Rutgers University with a doctorate in English, and promptly moved back to Providence. I now work in the Program in Writing and Humanistic Studies at MIT.” He can be reached at 3 Fremont St., Providence 02906; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Nichelle Maynard-Elliott can be reached at nmaynardelliott@hotmail .com.

Paul Swanson has joined the Phoenixville (Pa.) Hospital medical staff, having previously practiced at Broker & Cramer Ear, Nose, and Throat.

From the November / December 2003 Issue

Bonnie Gordon writes: “On March 11, Manuel and I welcomed our twins, Rebecca and Jonathan, into the world. Their aunt Pam Gordon ’93 bought them tiny Brown T-shirts. I’m still an assistant professor of music at SUNY–Stony Brook.” Bonnie can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Julie Haywood writes: “I moved home to Minneapolis in 2001 after a fifteen-year stint on the East Coast. I have taken the reins of my uncle’s pizza business by serving as CEO for our three- soon-to-be-four-restaurant chain (pizzaluce.com). I also got married to Jonathan Palmer (Morehouse College ’94) and in January welcomed a daughter, Siobhan Isabella, into the world.” Julie can be reached at 4100 Sheridan Ave. N., Minneapolis 55412; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Jeremy Mayer has published Running on Race: Racial Politics in Presidential Campaigns, 1960–2000 (Random House).

Nichelle Maynard-Elliott and G. Wayne Elliott Jr. ’91 announce the birth of Gavrie Wayne Elliott on Sept. 24, 2002. Gavrie was born exactly two months to the day after the birth of his godbrother, Caleb Thomas Reed, son of Cecil and Shelley Simms Reed. Nichelle and Wayne live in White Plains, N.Y. Wayne received his M.B.A. from Columbia Business School this spring and remains a loyal JP Morgan Chase employee. Nichelle became in-house counsel at Praxair Inc. in Danbury, Conn. Shelley and Cecil still live in Philadelphia, where Shelley is practicing law. Wayne and Nichelle can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it Shelley and Cecil can be reached at shelley_ This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Jamie Metzl was awarded a Bosch Public Policy Fellowship by the American Academy in Berlin.

Jonathan M. Steinberg writes: “My wife, Elizabeth Barrekette, and I moved from Sydney, Australia, to London, in 2001. I continue to work at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Consulting Services, where I am now a principal. On Aug. 16, we welcomed our first child, Erin Leora Barrekette, to the family.” Jonathan can be reached at +44 207 435 9666; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

From the May / June 2003 Issue

Craig Bargher and Melissa Jerves announce the Jan. 20 birth of Alec Joseph Bargher. They can be reached at 4828 West Grace St., Chicago 60641; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Ruta Brickus and M. Quinn Moore ’92 announce the Oct. 28 birth of Kovas in New York City. They can be reached at ruta. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it and m.quinn. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Kate Begg Chope writes: “We have moved back to Massachusetts and have a new baby girl, Katerina Amelia Garcia-Chope, born Nov. 11. Our son, Jose Maria, 4, has been a wonderful big brother. I am doing large animal ultrasound at Tufts University Veterinary School, and my husband, Jose, is an assistant professor of large animal surgery at Tufts as well.” Kate can be reached at 4 Gibbon Rd., Hopkinton, Mass. 01748; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Gil Griffin married Arlene Buhain in San Diego, Calif., on Dec. 21. Arlene is a program coordinator for the nonprofit San Diego State University Foundation and a flourishing poet. The two met at a poetry reading while Gil was on a reporting assignment for the San Diego Union-Tribune, where he has worked since 1997. Myron Rodney Robinson and Laurelyn Douglas Faddis attended the wedding, which had a Pacific Islands theme—a homage to the couple’s living and working abroad in Fiji in 2000. Gil can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Patricia Fuss Reali writes: “My husband, Rob, and I just had our first son, Bryan Anthony Reali, on Oct. 19. He is growing like a weed!” Patricia can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Nancy Shutkin Portman and Larry Portman announce the Jan. 31 birth of their second son, Henry Charles, in London, England. He joins Jack, 2. Nancy and Larry have been living in London since September 2001. Larry is with Morgan Stanley.

From the March / April 2003 Issue

Thaddeus J. Barney writes: “Dani and I are proud to announce the birth of Ian Anthony. We are adjusting well to our new home and welcome visitors.” Thaddeus can be reached at 6 Warren Rd., Framingham, Mass. 01702; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Garrett Fitzgerald writes: “After a time away from Microsoft, I have returned, this time as a contractor. Instead of product support, I’m working as a tester for the Visual FoxPro development team. Ael and Erin are in a co-op preschool, where they love playing and learning with their friends.” Garrett can be reached at 10121 N.E. 187th St., Bothell, Wash. 98011; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Ainissa G. Ramirez joined the engineering faculty at Yale in January. Formerly a scientist at Bell Labs and Lucent Technologies, she works on developing novel materials. In addition, she continues her efforts to improve science education with her consulting firm, Scienceworks. She writes that her newest diversion is stand-up comedy. Ainissa can be reached at ramirez@ stanfordalumni.org.

Neal J.B. Simon and Jennifer Brown Simon announce the Aug. 20 birth of Sophie. She joins brothers Jake, 4, and Ike, 2. Neal is the president and COO of Meltzer Group, an investment advisory and insurance brokerage in Bethesda, Md. He can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

From the November / December 2002 Issue

Nancy B. Davis writes: "I finished my doctorate in clinical psychology at the Univ. of Wisconsin and had a wonderful time celebrating with Craig Bargher and Steven Meyers. I'm starting a postdoc at the Univ. of Michigan in Ann Arbor." Nancy can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

David Narita and his wife, Lara, will be moving with their sons, Benjamin and Jonathan, to Cambodia this fall to work in medical missions with OMF International. To learn more, visit geocities.com/dlnarita. David can be reached at 2329 Margo Dr., Modesto, Calif. 95355; dlnarita@alumni. brown.edu.

John Rountree writes: "I 'retired' from consulting at BCG and took a few months off to hike, mountain bike, and snowboard in Oregon. I'm now vice president of investment strategy for Citadel Investment Group." John can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Eli Ungar and Harley Ungar announce the May 13 birth of Maya Rose and Caleb Joshua Ungar. Eli writes that all are well. They can be reached at 46 Old Quarry Rd., Englewood, N.J. 07631; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

From the September / October 2002 Issue

Colin Gillis, of New York City, writes that he and his wife, Louise, were married on Cape Cod last summer. The wedding party included Malcolm Galvin, Phil Gagnon, James Garrett, Marshall Jensen, Carlton Neel, Ned Sherman, and Ron Phillips '89. Colin works in equity research for RBC Capital Markets. He can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Eric Golden and his family moved from New York City to the Washington, D.C., area, where Eric is general counsel to the Washington Redskins. Before the move, Eric was vice president and special counsel to the chairman of MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc. Eric can be reached at ewgolden@ yahoo.com.

Bonnie Gordon wrote: "On Sept. 2, 2001, I married Manuel Lerdau (Harvard '86). This year I was a Bunting fellow at Radcliffe, finishing my book, Monteverdi's Unruly Women, on gender sensuality and music at the end of the Italian Renaissance. Manuel held down the fort at SUNYÐStony Brook, where we are both on the faculty. We met at a faculty function at Stony Brook, though Manuel taught my sister Pam Gordon '93 to stuff dead birds in the early 1980s." Bonnie can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Jeff Klein writes: "My wife, Katherine, and I announce the April 10 birth of our twins, Jordan Evelyn Klein and Peyton Stephen Klein. I'm home a lot with Katherine and the babies but still work at Bank of America selling fixed income derivatives." Jeff can be reached at 1817 Asbury Hall Ct., Charlotte, N.C. 28209; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Jessica Ferrell Parker writes: "My husband, Reid, and I welcomed Hugh Hudson on Feb. 16. He joins big brother, Will Tucker, 3. I'm enjoying an extended leave from the practice of law to be at home with the boys, while Reid is a partner at TA Associates Realty in Boston." Jessica can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

David Raskin and Jodi Cressman announce the birth of their first child, Levi Yoder Raskin. David can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

From the July / August 2002 Issue

Sarah A. Feigon received a doctorate in psychology from Emory University in May. Her dissertation was entitled "Genetic and Environmental Influences on Five Childhood Internalizing Disorders: A Multivariate Behavior Genetic Study."

Laura Flores writes that she married Scott Mahler (Michigan '79) in Panama on Feb. 24. Lisa Buttner '96 A.M. was maid of honor. Alumni in attendance included Carlos Valencia '59, Pancho Aleman '88, Cristina Borde '91, Ana Mae Maduro '89, and Matt '91 and Becky Bleifeld Black. Laura and Scott live in Washington, D.C., and can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Maria Fratus Howard (see Peter B. Howard '58).

Jason Loewith was named artistic director of The Next Theatre Company, effective July 1. He has spent the past two seasons at Court Theatre serving as artistic administrator and casting director. Before switching jobs, Jason will be casting Court's 2002а03 season and directing benefit galas for both the Court and the League of Chicago Theatres.

Charlie Lubinsky Luband and Robin Luband joyfully announce the Jan. 31 birth of Max Robert Luband. Charlie is still practicing health law and policy at the law firm of Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy. He can be reached at 1744 Hobart St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Raymond Oge wrote in May: "My wife, Mia, and I, along with Max, 5, and Ana, 3, await the next addition to our family - due in August. We recently moved into our new home." Raymond can be reached at 9 Sycamore Ct., Monroe Township, N.J. 08831.

Kimberly Sewall Sachs, of Baltimore, and her husband, Steven Sachs, are proud to announce the March 20 birth of Ryan Alexander. Ryan joins Rachel, 6, Kevin, 4, and Sarah, 2. Ryan is the grandson of Steven H. Sewall '61 and the nephew of Derek Sewall '93. Kimberly is an at-home mom and Steven owns a real estate investment company.

Bradley Small and his wife, Lisa, announce the birth of their daughter, Sydney.

From the May / June 2002 Issue

Torri Connell Horovitz writes: "Alex and I are happy to announce the Dec. 3 birth of our third son, Jason Michael. He joins big brothers Daniel and Zachary. Other relatives include aunt Kristen Connell '93 and grandparents David '61 and JoAnne Rabold Connell '64." Torri can be reached at 23 John Swift Rd., Acton, Mass. 01720; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Tracy Goodman Gladstone writes: "Scott (Brandeis '90) and I are pleased to announce the Feb. 14 arrival of Joshua Aaron. He joins Benjamin, 5, and Sarah, 3. I continue to work part-time as a research psychologist at Harvard Medical School, and Scott is a lawyer with Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, in Boston." Tracy can be reached at 36 Risley Rd., Brookline, Mass. 02467; gladstone@jbcc. harvard.edu.

Dennis Karjala writes that he is managing Intex's European headquarters in Holland after five years heading Intex's Asian division in Hong Kong. He can be reached at dkarjala @intexcorp.nl.

Sarah C. Richardson writes: "My husband, Rick Hudson, and I are moving to Bloomington, Ind., for postdoc work at Indiana University." They can be reached at 2422 Skyline Dr., Bloomington 47404.

From the November / December 2000 Issue

Vince Broady has been promoted to vice president of site development at ZDNet in San Francisco. He was formerly general manager of its consumer division and a cofounder of its GameSpot Web site.

Philippe Gagnon writes that he married Keelin Curnuck on Aug. 18. Guests included best man Nick Smith ’87, bridesmaid Annik Gagnon Smith ’87, Colin Gillis ’90, and

Brett Lassen ’96. Philippe now works for an offshore company in the Bahamas. Keelin is a model and former Miss New York, USA. Philippe can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Laura Moye (see Margo Guernsey ’98).

Gregory Roth and his partner, Daniel Shapiro (Wharton ’96 M.B.A.), were joined in a marriage ceremony in May in Los Angeles. Guests included Susan Byrnes, Loren Miller, Carter Brown, Adam Slonim, and Rob Wolf ’03 M.D. Greg and Daniel can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Isobel White writes: “After moving ten times in the past ten years, I’ve bought a home. Also, I finally have a job I love: directing media/communications for the northern California Justice for Janitors campaign. In May, I was thrilled to attend the wedding of my sister, Joanna ’93, to Brent Curtis ’91. I brought along professional wedding-goer Moira McDonald.” Isobel can be reached at 1734 Francisco St., Berkeley, Calif. 94703; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ”

From the September / October 2000 Issue

Thaddeus Barney writes: "After finishing my M.B.A. at Emory University in 1998, I took a job as a management consultant in New York City. I made the plunge and married my longtime girlfriend, Danielle M. Green (Dartmouth ’88) on Martha’s Vineyard last November. My thanks to alumni who made the boat trip over to attend: Alfred Barney ’89, Justin Traxler, Michael Cantwell ’91, Jonathan Steinberg, Jon Nelson, Appu Mundassery ’91, Christopher Cratsley ’91, and Charles Callahan ’92. In addition, my regrets to Brunonians who could not attend. Danielle and I traded in our apples for beans and moved back to Boston this summer. We look forward to rekindling old relationships in the area." Thaddeus can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

Jon Birger and Laura Grossfield Birger, of New York City, announce the birth of twins Zachary and Alexander (Brown ’22) on Nov. 16, 1999. Jon writes for Money magazine and Laura is an assistant U.S. attorney in the southern district of New York. They can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

Andrew Kashyap (see Dovie Yoana King ’94).

Bruce R. Keeler is the new director of special gifts in the office of development and alumni affairs at the medical school of Case Western Reserve University. Bruce, who is a lawyer, joins the medical school from Pepple & Waggoner, a Cleveland law firm specializing in education and employment law. He and his wife, Cheryl, live in Westlake, Ohio, with their children, Matthew and Samuel.

Niels and Christine Kim Lyng-Olsen announce the birth of their first child, Helena Cecilie, on May 11. The couple writes: "Helena, only 2 weeks old, marched down the hill at the 10th reunion! After six months in Hong Kong and Indonesia, we are back in New York City and can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it ."

Kimberly Sewall Sachs and her husband, Steve (Johns Hopkins ’83), announce the birth of Sarah Michelle on March 2. Sarah joins sister Rachel Anne, 4, and brother Kevin William, 2. Sarah’s uncle is Derek Sewall ’93 and her grandfather is Steven Sewall ’61. The family lives near Baltimore. Kimberly is an at-home mom, and Steve owns a real-estate investment company.

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From the July / August 2000 Issue

Deborah D’Amico Bergner writes: "My husband, Chris (North Carolina State ’91), and I had our third child, Michael Richard, on April 4. He joins sisters Casey, 5, and Hailey, 3, in our new home in South County." Deborah would love to hear from old friends at 40 Spruce Ct., Peacedale, R.I. 02879; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Chris Coppola announces the publication of Surgery Clinical Companion (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins), which he authored and edited with a fellow doctor, Seth A. Spector. The book is a resource for medical students and residents providing surgical care.

Colin Gillis writes that he has moved to New York City, where he lives with his fiancée, Louise Kendziora. Before the 10th reunion he was busy trying to get friends and acquaintances to visit www.brown90.com. He can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Lisa Loeb and her brother, Benjamin, performed at the Jewish Community Center of Dallas on April 15 in their first stage collaboration.

Bill and Ashley Johnson Mason are the proud parents of Robby (born in September 1997) and Will (born in January). They live in Raleigh, N.C., and can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Jonathan Nelson writes: "Linda and I have a new addition to our family. Montana Paige arrived on Feb. 20 and looked forward to meeting everyone at our 10th reunion. She’s loud and sometimes smells funny, so I figure she’ll have no trouble fitting in with everyone late at night in the Phi Psi bar." Jonathan can be reached at 525 West End Ave., #3F, New York City 10024; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Evan Shubin writes that he has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing for the International CES, the largest trade show in the country. He can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

From the May / June 2000 Issue

Maja Beckstrom and Kermit Pattison, of St. Paul, Minn., announce the birth of their first child, Eli, on Sept. 9. Maja and Kermit are reporters at the St. Paul Pioneer Press. They can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Robert M. Behrendt is an associate at the law firm Cohan, Simpson, Cowlishaw & Wulff in Dallas, where he works with Robert M. Cohan ’68.

Elizabeth Mitchell married Daniel Littleton on Nov. 20 at the Angel Orensanz Foundation for the Arts in New York City. Attending were Elizabeth’s parents, Brooke Hunt Mitchell ’59 and Michael W. Mitchell ’59, and Elizabeth’s sister, Katherine Mitchell Constan ’88. Guests included Erin Courtney, Caleb Brown ’91, Lisa Loeb, Dan Casto, Ada Gorn, Cusi Cram, Marie Edesess, Tim Thomas ’88, Rose Thomson ’88, Hanna Davidson Fox ’87, Scooter Alpert ’87, Alison Stewart ’88, Dave Ramirez ’89, and Beth Wishnie ’89. Elizabeth’s mother writes that Elizabeth and Daniel were introduced by Caleb in 1990. They have made music together in the band Ida for the past eight years. Ida has made several national tours, and has independently released three albums and two EPs. Ida spent the last year recording an album for Capitol Records that will be released on an independent label this spring. Elizabeth and Daniel also made a children’s record, You Are My Flower, which the Boston Phoenix named children’s album of the year. For more information, or to reach Elizabeth, write to Ida, 532 Laguardia Pl. #324, New York City 10012; idaidaida.aol.com; www.idamusic.com.

John Rountree writes: "I have relocated from Bangkok to Chicago. And yes, I am still with BCG (one of the proud few who has not migrated to the West Coast for a dot-com)." John can be reached at 2113 N. Bissell #1, Chicago 60614; (773) 281-4914; This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Ned Sherman married Ai Wan (F.I.D.M. ’94) in April 1999. The wedding, which featured lion dancing, bead tossing, and Asian/Cajun cuisine, was held in New Orleans, with many Brown friends on hand. Guests included best man Paul Sherman ’92, as well as Randall Batinkoff, Brian Dennis, Colin Gillis, Mal Galvin, Rich Zimmerman, Matt Hauser ’89, John Tiedeman ’87, Steve Reback ’89, Andy Sack ’89, Alexa Albert Sack, and Mike Churgin ’70. Ned and Ai live in Los Angeles, where Ned practices Internet and new-media law and Ai acts and models. Friends can contact them at 8721 Hollywood Hills Rd., Los Angeles 90046;