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Alumni on Campus

This week, we celebrate our No. 10 ranking for “Best Alumni Network” from the Princeton Review by highlighting just some of the alumni who returned to campus. Here, Dr. Chris Beyrer ’81, Sc.D ’22 is joined by President Mark D. Gearan and students at the President’s Home before delivering the keynote for the President’s Forum. Beyrer is director of the Duke Global Health Institute. Trustee Naz Vahid-Ahdieh ‘85 P’17, who served as Executive in Residence, provides feedback to students in the Business Management and Entrepreneurship capstone during their practice pitch presentations. Vahid-Ahdieh is the former Managing Director, Global Law Firm Group at Citi Private Bank. During “Social Innovation for the Entrepreneur” with Associate Professor of Business Management and Entrepreneurship Craig Talmage, HWS Entrepreneur in Residence Alan Worden ’87 speaks about his career path and new innovations he is bringing to Nantucket, Mass. At the Salisbury Center for Career Services, Dr. Joy H. Glaser ’62, P’89, P’97, GP’19 speaks with students about her career as a distinguished pediatrician, scientist and pioneer in vaccine care. At the Bozzuto Center, founder and CEO of Rescription Scott Martin ’90 speaks to master of science in management students during a Business Law class. Senior Vice President of Public Relations at L’Oréal Luxe Kelly McNamara-Thompson '89 speaks with students about her career with one of the world’s most iconic beauty brands. Faculty and staff who are also HWS alumni pose for a photo on the steps of Coxe Hall with Melanie Sage ’95, P’25, P’27 (center), the Executive Director of Alumni and Alumnae Relations. President Gearan, former Trustee James F. Anderton IV ’65 (center) and author Wendy Pearlman gather with members of Sigma Phi (Anderton’s fraternity) after the Anderton Forum for Global Engagement. Anderton is a real estate investment executive. Associate Professor of Dance and Movement Studies Kelly Johnson, Hannah Bixby ’23 and Rochester-based artist Caitlin Mahon perform Johnson’s work “Price of Eggs” during the Faculty Dance Concert. Director of the Martin Luther King Memorial Choir Patrisha Blue ’77, L.H.D.’25 performs The Battle Hymn of the Republic after receiving an Honorary Degree at Commencement. Former Trustee Michael Gantcher '92, P’27, joined by Professor Emeritus of Economics Patrick McGuire L.H.D.’12, talks to students in “Non-profit Organizations, Philanthropy and Impact” about the operation of the Gantcher Family Foundation. The course is taught by CCESL Director Katie Flowers and President Mark D. Gearan. Amil Shah '12 from 1PointFive speaks about direct air capture and carbon dioxide removal to students in Professor of Business Management and Entrepreneurship Tom Drennen’s class. In Houghton House, Associate Director at Pace Gallery Bailey Carter ’19 speaks to art and architecture students about navigating the dynamic art world post-graduation and the multifaceted roles within a contemporary gallery. Michael Tesoro P'27, Karla D'Alleva Valas P'27, Lowell Kronowitz '85 and Robin Herrick Tesoro '96, P'27 ask questions to Pitch finalists after their presentations. Founder of 10Square Mitchell Schear ’80 joins a “Leadership Theory” course to talk about his career path. Founder of Em’s Threads and winner of the 2024 Pitch Competition Emily Rourke ’24 sells clothing at the return of the Folk Fest. Heather Bonner ’88 and Sean Bonner ’88, founders of the non-profit Mission 34, gather with student-athletes following their discussion on mental illness. During a Peace Corps info session, Johanna Golden ’23 talks about her time volunteering in Morocco. Author Steve Kuusisto '78 discusses his book "Have Dog Will Travel." At Reunion 2025, the Class of 2000 poses for a photo before the start of the traditional Pulteney Street Parade.

 

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