Class of 2022

Adam Furman writes: “The Scientific Foresight Unit of the European Parliamentary Research Service is a wonderful organization that is making science heard in the EU government. I’m grateful for the opportunity to be a trainee here, conducting research and publishing articles. My time has reinforced what I learned at Brown: the importance of scientists and academics to step outside of their comfort zones to communicate, interact, and listen to what is going on in other parts of life. I have learned so much by listening, and also found my perspective is appreciated and valued! Science is for everyone.” 

Chuck Han writes: “On the summer solstice of this leap year, I exchanged vows with Mutsuko Adachi at our commitment ceremony at the beautiful Bernardus Lodge & Spa in Carmel Valley, California. In attendance were fellow ’86ers Wendy Chin, Domenic Di Meo, David Geffen, and John Mannato (my best man when I married my late wife Susan Kobayashi ’87 in 1988). Our children Mina Han, Dylan Han, and Lauren Adachi ’22 led the procession. Susan and I met Mutsuko in 1990 as she was a bridesmaid for her sister-in-law, Wendy. Though our paths crossed only occasionally over the decades, I like to jokingly take full credit for Lauren’s matriculation as I insisted that Lauren practice her alumni interview with me, and we all know how important those were! In all seriousness, I think the example and encouragement of Susan and Wendy, two women electrical engineering alums, influenced Lauren’s decision to attend Brown and concentrate in EE, where she excelled beyond all of us. In an unbelievable twist, Lauren’s West Quad Jameson room was across the hall from the room that Marco Garcia and I shared, the same one that David and Andrew Moran shared! At the end of Susan’s life, she encouraged Mutsuko, also widowed, to get together with a widower, and here we are. As my life has come full circle, I feel immense gratitude to Brown as it has shaped the most important parts of my life: my past, present, and future Brown family.”

Intus Care founders Robbie Felton ’22, Evan Jackson ’22, and Alex Rothberg ’22 were among those announced on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Intus Care builds healthcare analytics software to help identify risks and optimize healthcare for low-income seniors (see “Data-Driven Elder Care,” Jun.-Aug. ’22).

Henry Hollingsworth ’22 rowed with Team USA to earn bronze, while Emilie Bydwell ’08 became the first female rugby head coach to win an Olympic medal. As a member of the U.S. figure skating team, Vincent Zhou ’26 was presented with a gold medal more than two years after earning it in a team event upended by a Russian doping scandal.

Max Chung writes: “My multimedia installation, metroequilibrium, opened on Governor’s Island in New York City in September and ran through October 27. This audiovisual installation creates contrasting experiences from intense, urban sounds and sharp imagery to calming, human-based recordings. The still moments that capture sounds of respiration and vocalization create a reprieve within an architecture of chaos and disorientation. This immersive experience captures life in New York City with an overwhelming abundance of noise and light.”

Chuck Han writes: “On the summer solstice of this past leap year, I exchanged vows with Mutsuko Adachi at our commitment ceremony at the beautiful Bernardus Spa and Lodge in Carmel Valley, California. In attendance were fellow ’86ers Domenic Di Meo, John Mannato, David Geffen, and Wendy Chin, and leading the procession were our children Mina Han, Dylan Han, and Lauren Adachi ’22. We then ran into Amy Shimm-Noveshen ’88 and her husband Aaron the next day, who were celebrating their anniversary in Carmel Valley, returning to the place where they also said their vows.”

Deborah Archer  writes: “I am in a new phase of life and career. I’m still living in Colorado taking care of my parents, but changing paths in medicine. I have started a micro telehealth practice one day a week specializing in ADHD, autism, and youth mental health. As of this past January, I am also honored to be medical director for a start-up organization called Pediatric Direct Care, an in-home urgent care alternative for kids and families servicing the Denver metro area. However, most importantly, I am the proud mother of a Brown graduate who will start medical school in the fall of 2023 at Brown, Imani McGregor ’22, and her sister Nia McGregor ’24, who is a junior dual concentrator in education and computer science. Ever True runs through our veins, I could not be prouder! I would love to hear from you at [email protected].” 

Brian O’Neill writes: “I have been living in Telluride, Colorado, for 30 years and coaching my sons’ lacrosse teams. This past summer, due to the pandemic, we have had the pleasure of Brown lacrosse players mentoring our kids. What struck me as notable was how caring and selfless these men were in reaching out to the local community to offer their services. Phil Pierce ’14 was living here for the summer with his girlfriend Bridie Gahan ’17 while telecommuting. Phil was captain of Brown lacrosse and you could see why he was voted captain in the way he intently worked with kids ranging in ages from 8 to 18. Seven class of ’23 lacrosse players (Trevor Glavin, Matthew Gunty, Oscar Hertz, Griffin King, Devon McLane, Logan Paff, and Ben Palin) were here for a few weeks and regularly trained and mentored these same kids with an infectious energy that truly inspired our kids. It is amazing to have them in our little town climbing 14,000-foot peaks, rock climbing on via ferratas, mountain biking, hiking, and fly fishing—in some cases, with our local lacrosse players. As a member of the ’83 Brown football team that played Penn State and ran into Happy Valley in a raging blizzard with 84,000 people screaming ‘We Are...Penn State,’ I never thought the ‘Brown State’ spirit brought back to campus by our illustrious band and fans would last this long. I cannot tell you how happy I was to see and hear these lacrosse players talk about the pride in the culture of Brown State. It is so much more than sports. It is about rolling up your sleeves and making a difference. My 11 (’31?) and 13 (’30?) year old sons will tell you these days were the highlights of a very adventurous summer in the Rockies! Their cousins, Suzie O’Neill ’22 and Tommy Maloney ’23, have told them all about Brown and their passion for the school, but what struck me was the consistency of kindness, giving, and positivity in each Brown person. In a very short time, friendships were made and young boys were inspired to give back. Kudos to admissions, faculty, administration and all who make Brown what it is! Truly a national treasure!”