Class Notes, Spring 2026

1951

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 11–14, 2026

1952

Frank Lawrence BS, age 97, suited up for a ride in a Boeing Stearman biplane as part of Dream Flights, a program that allows vets to ride in World War II planes and share their stories. Frank is married to Donna Lawrence BA.

1953

Rob Hawkins MS retired as professor emeritus of psychology from West Virginia University in 1996. Rob is 94 and is still playing golf, bowling, raising bonsai, keeping up a house and yard, and enjoying the company of his wife of 56 years.

1956

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 11–14, 2026

Jim Petersen BA and Sally, who are in their 90s, moved back to Portland about 10 years ago. They still maintain their book business (see PetersenPublications.com). Jim is working on a book about what he learned from fishing, and Sally is writing a short volume about facing down cancer in your 90s. After L&C, Jim earned a masters of divinity and later a doctorate of ministry. It was the genesis of his best-selling book, Why Don’t We Listen Better? Communicating and Connecting in Relationships.

1958

Carol O’Connor BS now lives in a senior retirement community in Peoria, Arizona. “I moved to Arizona after I retired from Kaiser to be near my daughter and her family, which includes my two wonderful young adult grandchildren.

I taught for about eight years at a local community college as an adjunct in their nursing programs. I retired a second time in 2021 after 63 years in nursing practice and nursing education.”

1960

Dick Kite BA and Carole, after serving 10 years as coordinators of the Saturday Afternoon Live monthly program at Silver Glen [retirement co-op], have “passed that baton on to others.” The program featured many friends and high-profile professionals in the music business. Dick says it was “a labor of love to arrange for our residents to experience music of this caliber.”

1961

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 11–14, 2026

1962

Bob Bergstrom BS writes: “Recently, I saw a post about L&C’s high ranking in the number of alumni who have served in the Peace Corps. I suspect that I was probably the first grad to serve, as I started my service in Colombia in October 1962, shortly after the Peace Corps was started. My partner and I helped set up a physical education program at the Universidad Industrial de Santander. I was also a member of the first swim team at Lewis & Clark, and I continue to compete in the U.S. Masters Swimming program.”

Iris Karow BA writes: “I could not have imagined when I graduated in ’62 that I would find myself marching in -18° weather in downtown Minneapolis to protest the unbelievable, invasive behavior by ICE agents. As I write this, we haven’t been able to oust these individuals, who arrest innocent children and legal citizens and act outside the laws of our country. But this is Minnesota, and we know how to deal with ice. It is my hope and prayer that as you read this, our country and government representatives have come to their senses so we can all live in harmony with all of our beautiful citizens.”

Paul Wilson BS, after graduation, spent three years in U.S. Army Intelligence Special Investigations, stationed in the Pentagon. Thereafter, his career spanned teaching and technical consulting in the field of computers and computer networking, after which he switched to teaching business management courses. Along the way, he earned an MBA from Pepperdine University. Paul married Rhea Finlay, and they raised three wonderful children.

1964

David Shipley BS has now served on four different historic preservation commissions in Thurston County, Washington. He was recently appointed to the Lacey Historical Commission and continues to be chair of the Tumwater Historic Preservation Commission. The other two commissions were the Thurston County Historic Commission and the Olympia Heritage Commission.

1966

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 11–14, 2026

Carla Shafer BS reports that last fall, she and friends released Edgework: Ekphrastic Encounters, a small collection of poems and haiku from encounters with paintings by Chinese artist He Gong. Carla also spent four days in Portland with her three young grandkids. She “tried to clear up confusion for the little out-of-towners about ‘Bridge City’ and whether they were crossing the Willamette or the Columbia.”

John Venator BS, owner of Casa de los Venados Museum in Valladolid, Yucatán, Mexico, recently met with Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena, the honorary president of DIF Yucatán, and his wife to send more than 3,000 works of Mexican folk art to the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. For 25 years, John has been an enthusiastic art collector as well as an ambassador for Valladolid.

1967

Ron Parrish BA writes: “I am 86 going on 87, and I live in Brookdale Assisted Living in Newberg, Oregon, where I now spearhead a bimonthly Shakespeare Readers’ Theatre. I am involved with the First Presbyterian Church and have done Living Nativity and the Upper Room theatre productions with them. I am so proud to be a part of L&C’s 100th Anniversary Class of 1967! A thank-you for Professor Leon Pike, my ’67 theatre advisor!” Contact Ron at ronaldwparrish202@gmail.com.

Harold Weight BA says: “After a long career in financial planning, I am mostly retired. My time is split between the Portland area and Imnaha, an off-the-grid area in far northeast Oregon, where I occasionally try to catch a steelhead (not as many as I would like, though).” Harold serves on three boards and belongs to two small local organizations, Flyfishers’ Club of Oregon and Restore College Wrestling Oregon. He’s also active on the board of the national Legacies of War (legaciesofwar.org), a nonprofit working to address the legacy of unexploded bombs from the Vietnam War. He spent three weeks in fall 2025 on the ground in Laos and Vietnam as part of this work.

1968

Erwin Bollinger BA writes: “After a career as a school psychologist and director of special education in Napa County, I went back to school at the San Francisco Art Institute. After 30 years, my overseas study in France was very much alive and inspired me to become an artist. To date, I’ve completed roughly 200 works, mostly oil paintings and drawings and some sculptures. Several years ago, I did a painting for a favorite L&C classmate, Roger Ferland BA. I would love to hear from classmates, especially those on the ’67 trip to France!” Contact him at erwinbollinger2022@gmail.com.

1969

David Grube BA reports: “Retirement is sweet. Lynn and I have been married 53 years. I drive Dial-a-Bus twice a week and sing in three choirs. Our L&C overseas study group (Austria 1968–69) still meets via Zoom about once a month!”

Michael Homan BA retired in December 2014 after 20-plus years as the director of the research and education libraries and historical archives of the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. In 2015, he relocated to his hometown of Enterprise, Oregon, for the summer and Rancho Mirage, California, for the winter. He writes: “I’m a classical music and opera lover, and my winter location regularly affords me the opportunity to attend the Los Angeles Opera, the San Diego Opera, and occasionally the San Francisco Opera. A few years ago, it was my privilege to establish a small endowment for Watzek Library in honor of my parents and in support of staff continuing education and library programs.”

1971

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 11–14, 2026

Nancy Church BA reports: “I still call Portland home, where I sing every week with Linda Farnsworth McCann BS, Victoria Crutcher Meier BA ’70, MAT ’93, and a few other friends. I still consult with nonprofits as a contract CFO a few hours a week, but fit in a fair amount of travel as well. Summers bring gardening cooperatively with my neighbors as well as the annual Portland to Coast race with my team. We place in the top three in our division every year. I look forward to our reunion!”

Dawn Alberti McNannay BS earned an MSW from Fordham University and spent her career in social welfare and higher education, including the last 15 years as a community college director. She and her husband, Steve, raised two daughters in Salem, Oregon, and are now grandparents to a boy and a girl. Retired for over a decade, she enjoys international travel, volunteers at her grandchildren’s schools, runs a small literacy grants program, and enjoys time at their Sunriver home.

Bob Smith BS, after earning a BS in biology from L&C in 1971 and an MD from Oregon Health & Science University in 1975, completed an orthopedic residency at UC San Diego. He practiced with Kaiser Permanente in San Diego and later in Portland, specializing in total joint reconstruction, before retiring in 2017. He now enjoys time with his grandchildren, playing music, and golfing—and shares life with partner Debbie Sue Grossen.

1972

Scott Erdbacher BA, who is beginning his 50th year of practicing law, is chief of the Alternate Defender’s Office in Monterey County, California. “My time at L&C was the best.”

Tessa Hopman Machle BA and Doug Machle have lived in Shoreline, Washington, for more than 30 years. “We both happily retired at the end of 2019. A highlight of our week is teaching an ESL conversation class at the nearby Shoreline Senior Center. It is so gratifying and delightful to interact with people from various parts of our world.”

1973

John Arnott BA has begun his second year as board president of the San Francisco Civic Music Association (sfcivicmusic.org), a volunteer-run organization with three orchestras, a chamber music series, a summer musician’s workshop, and free public concerts. He plays viola in one of the orchestras, Mozart to Mendelssohn; helps coordinate concerts and rehearsal venues; and enjoys time with his 11-year-old granddaughter.

Michael Meneely BA, age 75, is retiring a second time from teaching over 40 years in the San Francisco Unified School District. “I would love to know how my old friends are doing.” Contact him at mmeneely@aol.com.

1974

Cindy Buhl BA retired in June 2025 after more than 47 years in Washington, D.C., in the areas of foreign policy, human rights, and defense. She spent the last 28½ years working as legislative director for Congressman Jim McGovern (Massachusetts). She looks forward to spending more time with family and friends and bringing more attention and discipline to her writing.

Maria Hein BS reports that 2025 was a busy year. “In the space of four months, we had to replace our car after being T-boned only about a mile from home; our oldest finally married her boyfriend of 10 years; and Kermit McCarthy BS ’71 and I took off for a month in New Zealand. Retirement for both of us has been anything but quiet. We built a cabin in the upper Hood River Valley on McCarthy family farm property, celebrated 50 years of marriage that started in the L&C chapel in 1974, and traveled throughout Europe and Scandinavia. But most of all, we enjoy family time at the cabin and watching the deer, elk, and other wildlife in the meadow.”

Steve Shown BA is enjoying retirement from contracting and real estate investing. “My happy place is my studio, where I play, make paintings, and sculpt. Sometimes my wife of 36 years, Jobina. and I travel, go sightseeing, and visit grandchildren. Check out my art at undertheoaksstudio.me.”

1975

Scott Cramer BS, LLM ’24, after graduating from L&C, spent the next 42 years working in the Department of the Navy in communications, legal, and acquisition as a Marine Corps officer and a federal civilian. He’s married and has three children and seven grandchildren. Last year, Scott traveled to Italy, France, and Austria, visiting his daughter and grandchildren. He’s currently practicing criminal appellate law, enjoying Southern California, and playing golf and squash.

Cathy Kirkland BA is a retired administrative law judge. She lives in the Willamette View retirement community across the Sellwood Bridge from campus. Cathy enjoys alumni events.

Deb Schallert BA is happily traveling, being creative, nurturing friendships, and serving on the board of the Oregon Cultural Trust. She still lives within a couple of miles of campus!

1976

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 11–14, 2026

Peggy MacHugh Albertine BA retired in 2015 after working as a kindergarten teacher in Portland’s Centennial School District for 39 years. “I am now focused on enjoying life with my husband, Dave Albertine BA ’73, traveling, pursuing charitable efforts, volunteering with the Assistance League of Greater Portland, loving three beautiful grandchildren, and doing all I can to read every good book in the Multnomah County Library!” She looks forward to her 50th reunion in June and has fond memories of her “wonderful overseas adventure to Australia.”

David Eugene Andrews BA reports that the first two books in the Empires and Kingdoms historical fiction series are available. “Pioneering research allowed me to identify the Turkish noblewoman who received Captain John Smith as her slave in late 1602. Five years before he helped to establish Jamestown in Virginia, Smith was sorely wounded in Wallachia and sold into slavery at Axiopolis on the lower Danube. The second book, Rebellion and Deceit, continues Smith’s story at the Velvet Siege in Amiens, France, amidst ongoing turmoil and rebellion inside the Ottoman Empire.”

David Borofka BA (dborofka@davidborofka.com) continues to write and publish. His third collection of stories, The Bliss of Your Attention, was published in 2025; his novel, The End of Good Intentions, was published in 2023; and his second collection of short stories, A Longing for Impossible Things, was released in 2022. These followed his first novel, The Island and the Iowa Short Fiction Award–winning collection, Hints of His Mortality. Although he retired in 2019 from Reedley College in California after 36 years as an English instructor, he still teaches online fiction workshops for the Writers’ Program at UCLA Extension. He and his wife, Deb Everson Gardner Borofka BS ’79, continue to make their home in Clovis, California. They have two daughters, Katherine and Kristian, and one grandson, Everson Philip.

Barbara Gaston BA is looking forward to the 50th reunion of her class. After more than 25 years in various Hewlett-Packard spinoffs, she joined a tiny medical device startup in Eugene in 2019. “I’m planning to retire after we get the device through the FDA!”

Ken Goe BA hopes to see some old college friends at his 50th reunion in June.

Kathi Huber BS is pleased to announce that the sequel to her historical novel, set in sixth-century Peru, will be released in August 2026. Dance of the Owl Woman: Patya’s Journey has received a five-star advance review from Readers’ Favorite, calling it a “powerful spiritual odyssey of a young woman on the quest for her life path … a tale of love, loss, healing, and purpose.” Midwest Book Review says it is a “cleverly constructed coming-of-age story of magical realism, action/adventure … a fun and fascinating read from start to finish.” Kathi says, “I hope others will agree!”

Mike Kasperzak BA writes: “Our 1973–74 Greece trip had a 50th reunion in Portland last summer, and those that made it had a great time. In the silly category, I have set a goal of attaining 4 million lifetime miles on United, which bestows lifetime Global Service status. As the time of this writing, I’m on track to reach my goal on February 9 after returning from Honolulu. I flew over 300,000 miles in 2025, visiting places like Seoul, Hong Kong, Melbourne, and Taipei. It’s a good thing I like flying!”

Doug Leary BA is still happily retired with his wife, Kay Kole BA. “I’m enjoying electronics, programming, 3D printing, woodworking, and Dungeons & Dragons games around the table with friends. Kay and her sister recently published a book about their mom’s adventurous life, with generous help and coaching from Sharon Holbrook BA ’75, a NYC publishing agent. In recent years, Kay and longtime friend Kit Chapple BA have globe-trotted to Iceland, Scandinavia, Central America, and, most recently, Scotland. Regrettably we will have to miss the 50th reunion in June—but it’s because we expect to become grandparents that week! We’ll miss seeing you all, but you know…priorities. Have fun!”

Tom Morawski BA retired in 2013 after seven years with the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., and 27 years with the State of Oregon in Salem. “I worked for the State of Oregon as a programmer and systems analyst, most recently with the Oregon Youth Authority. Since then, I’ve indulged my passions in hiking, birding, and classical studies. For the last eight years, I’ve audited classes in Latin and ancient Greek from the classical studies department at Willamette University, a convenient 35-minute walk from my house.”

Drew Pauly BA writes: “After 45+ years, I am winding up my full-time practice as a litigator and am joining ADR Services in Los Angeles as a member of their top-notch mediator/arbitrator roster. I’m very excited for a new direction and continued learning.”

Ron Starker BS released his book Singapore On Track: Exploring an Island Nation by Metro in March 2026. He is part of the Alumni Weekend Class of 1976 planning committee and looks forward to seeing his classmates at the event!

Phil Thwaits BA reports that he has been retired for 12 years following a 32-year career in the plastic injection molding industry (“think roll-out garbage and recycling carts, plastic pallets, milk crates, etc.”), where he held roles in sales, marketing, operations, and general management. Based in Atlanta for the past 26 years, he and his wife, Lori, have four adult children and four grandchildren under age 3. He stays active golfing (“my primary hobby”), skiing, fishing, playing poker and basketball, and traveling—especially to visit the grandkids.

Tabitha Whitefoot (Hart, Hart-Schulz) BA, MAT ’89 has been retired for the past three years from the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission. Tabitha currently serves as the Native American elder at Portland State University.

Bob Yanofsky BS has three daughters and five grandchildren. In 2019, he moved back to Oregon (Beaverton) with his wife of 45 years, Debi.

Stephanie Zito BA has pursued an extensive career as a professional cellist. She earned an MA in music from Columbia University in 1983, attended Juilliard in the evening division, and performed widely as a freelance and solo cellist in New York, Oregon, and Italy. In addition to performing and teaching, she composed music, recorded two solo CDs, and created a large body of visual art inspired by historic churches in the Catskills. She later studied law and shifted her focus to solo performance and composition. In 2025, she published her autobiography, Legend of the Unforeseen, which reflects on her musical journey, personal resilience, and the lasting impact of her brother’s tragic murder during her college years.

1977

Kirk Soulé BA, MA ’83 still lives in Southwest Portland. Kirk says he “finally retired after 47 years of teaching high school science” and is “now on to the next big adventure.”

Fred Vernon BA wants to connect. You can reach him at 515-238-6509 or at vernoncompany.com.

Leslie Watson BA retired in 2009 from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Kodiak, Alaska, after nearly 30 years as a marine research and commercial fishery biologist. Her work took her from the far reaches of the Bering Sea to the Aleutian Islands and the Gulf of Alaska. In 2010, she coauthored the Field Guide to Common Marine Fishes and Invertebrates of Alaska. Since then, her periodic focus has been on community archaeological work and archival cataloging, as well as traveling the world. Husband Roger Smith passed in 2021, and, joyfully, a grandson arrived in 2024. Leslie urges friends to make the journey to Kodiak for “unparalleled hiking, fishing, berry picking, and awesome scenery.”

1978

Doug Freeman BA, for the fourth consecutive year, served as a student team mentor during L&C’s Winterim, the Bates Center’s weeklong entrepreneurship program. He and his wife, Holly MacKenzie BA ’80, have served for many years as community friends for international students and faculty at L&C. They both volunteer part time with the nonprofit Mobility for Kids, which supports kids with special needs and mobility challenges through schools across the nation. Doug continues to play competitive-level tennis and enjoys honing his skills as a chocolatier.

Jan Lovell BA published Our Better Selves: A Journey of Love Amid Life’s Storms in 2023. She currently serves as president of CL Tel, an internet service provider in Clear Lake, Iowa. She’s also worked as a newspaper journalist in Gresham, Oregon; St. Paul and Red Wing, Minnesota; and Mason City, Iowa.

Ronald Marks BS has been appointed to the IEEE-USA Space Policy Committee, a new initiative to guide and influence U.S. space policy. The IEEE, whose roots go back to 1884, is a global professional organization that advances technology and innovation by developing technical standards (like Wi-Fi), publishing a third of the world’s technical literature, sponsoring global conferences, and offering professional development through education and certifications.

Toby Padgett BS, also known as DJ Toby Chicago, suffered a bad fall (breaking both wrists and her left knee) in January 2025 and has been in and out of medical facilities ever since. Toby is grateful for many things, including staying in touch with one of her L&C professors, Richard Hoyt. On a lighter note, Toby has written the lyrics to a humorous song called “Mudd Butt,” recorded by indie artist Stevan Brasel for his 8-year-old granddaughter. (The backstory involves a Cape Cod crabbing adventure.) They hope to donate the song and an accompanying video to PBS’s Sesame Street.

Mark Pinder BA writes: “This past December, my wife, Karen, and I both reached the start of our eighth decade and celebrated 47 years of marriage. Next summer, we will celebrate these milestones with family and friends in Tuscany for a couple months. Hope to see you in 2028 for our 50th reunion!”

Wendy Tayler BA has lived in Costa Rica for the last 35 years, “after falling in love with the country during the overseas program to Central America in 1975–76.”

1979

Debbie Stroschein Clark BA retired after 21 years with Sedgwick Claims Management—part of a 29-year career as an insurance liability claim adjuster. “Now I have time to sit around and marvel that I first set foot on a college campus 50 years ago. My husband, Bradley Clark, who attended L&C from 1975 to 1977, passed away in 2019. However, I have three grown daughters that make my retirement full of fun.”

Greg Friedlander BS was granted a patent for an early version of applications of his single-parameter model defining the origin of space, force, dimension, time, and matter. The model creates a mathematical bridge between physics and chemistry. Greg’s company, Deep Ventures, is focusing on licensing this technology across multiple disciplines.

Pieter Reeves Loring BA says: “Hello from Santa Monica, currently from Pacific Palisades, where all photos, work, letters, and L&C memorabilia went up in an inglorious blaze. Oh well…it’s in my head. In the 47 years since L&C, I’ve spent a couple of decades in advertising, a couple more teaching art and writing, and had two hilarious, conscientious kids. I’m currently navigating semiretirement. I’m writing a third book and painting…also tutoring and taking long walks. My daughter and I work with the unhoused population in LA, which keeps our heads on straight. I think about my years at L&C often. Good memories.”

Mary Louise McClintock BA (entering class of ’78) retired in June 2023 after working for the State of Oregon as an employee and as an independent consultant. She spent the last 20 years overseeing education and early childhood grant making at the Oregon Community Foundation. In retirement, she remains active in early childhood advocacy and nonprofit board service, and enjoys traveling with her husband of 41 years and spending time with their two children and three young grandchildren. She also attended the 50th anniversary celebration of the 1975–76 Year of Study in Munich program in Germany along with nine other participants. “The weekend was a meaningful reminder of that program’s excellence and life-changing impact!”

Michael Southworth BS enjoyed a reunion of 1970s alums in August/September 2025, which took place at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology in Charleston, Oregon. Attendees included Geoff Geupel BS ’78, Janet Kjelmyr BA, Michael Southworth BS, Susan Tank BA ’76, Kirk Soule BS ’77, MAT ’83, Marcus Webster BS ’76, Kathryn Pringle BA ’73, Amy Emmett BA ’78, Ginny Stern, Michael Bonoff BS, Michael Wellman BS, Dawn Robbins BA ’76, Dan Taylor BA ’76, Nolan Shishido BS ’76, JD ’84, Sarah Armitage JD ’85, George Mayfield BS, and Molly Mayfield BA ’78. Michael says these friendships were forged at OIMB and Malheur National Wildlife Refuge during L&C’s off-campus programs.

Matt Wuerker BA, a Pulitzer Prize–winning political cartoonist and founding staff member of Politico, has won the 2025 Clifford K. and James T. Berryman Award. Matt was celebrated at the National Press Foundation’s Journalism Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C., in February 2026.

1980

Harry Carson BA, JD ’03 returned to L&C at age 40 to attend law school to realize his dream of becoming a public defender. He’s retiring on May 1 after 22 very fulfilling years as a criminal defense attorney at the Metropolitan Public Defender in Portland. “I look forward to many enjoyable days of hiking the trails of Oregon and Washington, spending more time with my family, and exploring the history of the Northwest.”

Denise Rollin BA, after 25 years at the University of Washington, retired from her position as human resources director at the Bothell campus. As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, she will continue (part time) to offer CliftonStrengths development sessions and coaching for those inside and outside the university. Denise went on a wonderful trip to Italy (Rome, Florence, Volterra, Cinque Terre) in October and hopes to enjoy more travel in the future. She is also social committee chair at her condo complex near Seattle and has plans to participate in other volunteer activities. Denise would love to connect on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/drollin.

1981

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 11–14, 2026

Chuck Blanchard BS is transitioning into retirement after nearly 12 years as a partner at Arnold & Porter in Washington, D.C. He plans to work part time for a few more years. “My practice has been focused on assisting companies that need to negotiate unique deals with the federal government. I helped several pharmaceutical companies negotiate deals with Operation Warp Speed (including two of the vaccine providers) and advised several semiconductor companies, including Intel, on the CHIPS Act deals. I am now having fun writing a Substack newsletter that you can find at notesfortheperplexed.substack.com. My wife, Allison, and I will soon be moving to San Diego. Our son, Ted, is still trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life, but we are hopeful he will move to Arizona, where we have family and would be close by.”

Jed Emerson BA reports stepping back from his full-time role as chief impact officer for a global multifamily office to focus on reading, writing, and hiking. He’s also launching a Substack series, titled Antidote to Autocracy, which explores questions of how we are called to show up in this moment of rising American autocracy, the power of impact investing, and capital innovations to address some of the underlying forces that have brought us here. He and Mia also plan to spend more time in Norway with her family. His website is blendedvalue.org. “Reach out if you like!”

Suz Larrance BA retired in September after 25 years as an immigration attorney, including the past 10 years as an international scholar advisor at the University of Washington. Suz’s husband, Rob Alvarez BS, also retired in September 2025 from AgWest Farm Credit, where he helped arrange financing for clients in the fishing and seafood industries throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Rob and Suz plan to travel internationally and enjoy their home in Seattle.

Gaby Altschul Whitfield BA reports that she happily retired in 2024 after 35 years in the government. “My love of foreign languages continues, and I would like to travel to Germany later in the year. I’m enjoying having more time during the day and not being in a cubicle!”

1982

Karl Anuta BA, JD ’86 practices conservation on behalf of environmental groups as well as plaintiff’’s personal injury law in Oregon and Washington. He writes: “The oh-so-creatively-named Law Office of Karl G. Anuta is located in downtown Portland, walking distance from the state and federal courthouses. Both kids are launched, though one is still trying to decide what to do with her political science degree. I’m still happily married to Karen Russell JD ’90. We sold our 100-year-old house, so we are no longer doing regular house repair and yardwork. In my spare time, I enjoy camping, running rivers, fly-fishing, and (when there is snow) telemarking. I’m still a good ways off from retirement, both due to poor financial planning and the fact that I love practicing law.”

Eric Hinson BA has been named chief executive officer of FlightSafety International.

Adita Inglis BM reports that her flute/harp duo, Chaski, celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025 with concerts and special performances, including her flute/harp concerto Metamorphosis with the Central Texas Philharmonic, where she serves as principal flutist. Adita continues to compose and perform widely. Recent commissions include works for chorus, piano, and solo flute and orchestra. She also enjoys time with family, travel, and birding. “I’ve gone to No Kings and other rallies and called my members of Congress many, many times to protect the environment, the Constitution, and democracy itself. May we all have the courage to bring peace and healing to the world because together we can do it.”

1983

Stephen Ingram BA recently finished Thirty-Six Views of Mount Tom: Discovering a Sense of Place in California’s Eastern Sierra, a 24-year “labor of love.” Stephen lives within view of Mount Tom and recently retired as a botanical consultant and writer but still stays busy as a photographer. His new book is available at ingramphoto.com.

Hillary Sloss BA moved to the countryside of southern France six years ago to create a 2.5-acre biodynamic garden overlooking the Alpilles mountains. Her love of the farming life took root while she was picking olives in a village on Crete during L&C’s overseas program to Greece in 1981. Previously, Hillary thrived in her photojournalism career (“I knew working in an office would kill my soul”), then taught photography at the San Francisco Waldorf High School and started Firefly Institute Photo Camp for Women. Acting on her lifelong fascination with psychology, Hillary has been studying with Martha Beck toward certification as a Wayfinder Life Coach. She hopes you’ll come say “salut” next time you’re in France!

1984

Leslie Atiyeh BA has announced her retirement from the area rug import and wholesale business that she and her husband established in 1985. “We successfully sold assets and turned over production of our Happy Camel Collection to a Bellevue, Washington, client.

I will continue reporting on our beloved rug industry in trade journals and plan to lead a ‘Tigers and Textiles’ tour in India in 2027. I am still playing soccer in the Portland metro area and participate in master’s division tournaments throughout the West. Living in Yamhill County for over 30 years has allowed me to parlay various wine industry experiences into a Wine Country Concierge driving service. Looking forward to meeting classmates at Alumni Weekend and beyond!”

Amy Hales-Boyd BA says “I retired! Yay!”

Andrew Miller BA will be running the Berlin Marathon on September 27, 2026, in honor and memory of longtime friend John Wright BS ’83. Andrew writes: “John lost his battle with multiple myeloma in 2024. He was the godfather to my kids; he was my best man; and he was like a brother to me in many ways. Among his many wonderful qualities, John was an immensely generous human being—to people around the world and to the L&C community. To that end, I couldn’t be more excited and proud to be running in John’s name and as part of the multiple myeloma research team!” For more information, visit endurance.themmrf.org/participants/Andrew-Miller.

1985

Kate Ashbey BA teaches early childhood education at Shasta College in Redding, California. She received the 2025 Excellent Educator Award.

Charles Bingham BS has retired and moved to Port Angeles, Washington, after 55-plus years in Alaska, with the last 20 in Sitka. “I was able to scrape enough together to pay cash for a small house, so no more rent.”

Thomas Crowder BA was consecrated a bishop in the Anglican Church on December 21, 2024, on the Feast of Saint Thomas. He has served 27 years in Holy Orders in a variety of parishes and positions.

Sheila Gallagher BA reports that she’s “pioneering” in the BWCA (Boundary Waters Canoe Area) for a week.

Gretchen Shinoda BA retired in March 2024 after nearly 30 years at the International University of Japan (IUJ), where she supported graduate students from over 70 countries. “I’m still in the countryside of Japan, and my retirement life is great and busy. I get to the pool often, do some volunteer work in the rural community, and help Japanese high school kids with their applications to non-Japan universities. I’ve been married to Tomohito Shinoda (professor at IUJ) for 40-plus years. Our daughter, Erika (UC-Santa Barbara Class of 2021), is doing great in alternative education fields and on stage singing!”

1986

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 11–14, 2026

Amy Smith Beltaine BA writes: “I’ve been living in the south of Portugal with my husband since 2020. I offer spirit tending (spiritual direction) to individuals, supervise spiritual companions, and serve as the lead instructor for the Spiritual Direction Certification Program at Cherry Hill Seminary, based in North Carolina. Occasionally, I still preach at Unitarian Universalist congregations. I’m an indulgent mom to two cats and visit with my three grandchildren (ages 15, 10, and 4) as often as possible. My fondest wish is to help stretched and stressed activists find heart-centered and sustainable ways to create more peace, justice, love, and democracy. I’m so grateful for learning with Kathleen McLaughlin in the religious studies department! My website is AmyBeltaine.info.”

Bobby Brewer-Wallin BA will retire after 26 years teaching at Willamette University at the end of May. “As professor of theatre, I’ve had the good fortune to teach students and design main stage productions with a focus on costume design, global fashion history, clothing and memory, protest clothing, and the material culture of resistance. Gay Brewer-Wallin BA ’85, MAT ’94 and I will relocate to Massachusetts, where we plan to support local art and literary culture, explore the East Coast, and spend time with Noah, who lives and works in Boston.”

Robyn Davis-Krentz BA has retired after spending her career working with Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and the Ontario Provincial Government in Ottawa, Canada. Robyn recently spent three weeks in a Spanish immersion program at Na’atik, an amazing nonprofit language school in Felipe Carrillo Puerto (FCP), Mexico. Coincidentally, she learned that the director’s daughter, who was born and raised in FPC, is currently a student at Lewis & Clark. It truly is a small world!

Corinne Matsumoto BS is a licensed clinical social worker in Hawai‘i. She recently retired from Kamehameha Schools, where she served as a behavioral health specialist. Corinne is currently in private practice in Aiea, Hawai‘i.

Anne-Seymour St. John BA writes that she stays in close touch with fellow participants from the 1984 Greece program and enjoys reconnecting with classmates around New England, including Lisa Aweida Ross BA ’85, MA ’89, and Nat Ross BS ’85. She and her husband have lived for 30 years in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Their three daughters are now in London, Argentina, and Boston. A longtime docent and board member at the Cape Ann Museum, she also volunteers with her county land trust and hopes to return this summer to teach at Hurricane Island Outward Bound School (following a 25-year hiatus). She rounds out life playing bridge weekly with her 97-year-old mother-in-law.

1987

Charles Chamberlain III BA says: “I wanted to send a shout-out of thanks to the history department as I have recently published the book New Orleans: A Concise History of an Exceptional City. I really owe a debt of gratitude to all my history professors at L&C: Steve Beckham, Jeff Barlow, Nosratollah Rassekh, Henry Bair, David Savage, Doug Lee, and others who gave me the skills to research and write.”

Chrissy Curran BA recently retired from the State of Oregon after 25 years at the State Historic Preservation Office. For the last 10 years, she served as Oregon’s deputy state historic preservation officer and director of Oregon Heritage, a division of Oregon State Parks. Restore Oregon, a statewide preservation nonprofit, recently selected her as its 2025 DeMuro Impact Award winner.

1988

John Aney BA, Mary Dakin BA, and Emaline Aney BA ’29 are part of a team starting Rose City Stage Company, a professional theatre company in Portland. In December 2025, the company held its first public performance, a staged reading of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The performance served as a fundraiser for the theatre company as well as a benefit for Central City Concern.

Todd Beaird BA, JD ’91 and his wife, Jenny, recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. They are moving from Dallas back up to Chicago, where they have spent the majority of their lives. The couple plans to travel extensively, thanks to Jenny’s flight benefits as an airline employee, and will likely make several forays to the Pacific Northwest.

Sarah Gregory BA, JD ’97 retired from Intel as a principal engineer for systems and solutions methodologies in late 2024. “Approximately 10 minutes later,” she returned to work as the co-owner of Backyard Blueprint, a Portland and Hillsboro–based ADU construction and home remodeling company. She’s also a certified aging-in-place specialist. In her spare time, under the name Crary Labs, Sarah consults with tech companies in requirements engineering. “I may not be understanding this ‘retirement’ thing all that well.”

1989

Seyona Belai BA recently founded Toolbox, a gallery and community space in Milwaukie, Oregon, that celebrates craft trade professionals through art, storytelling, and education. In summer 2025, Toolbox was recognized by DJC’s Skilled Magazine and exhibited the work of five Lewis & Clark graduates in a show titled Little Things, curated by Mithila Tambe BA ’25.

Matt Casciani BA writes: “I played for Coach Gatto, and we so enjoyed an alumni homecoming two years ago where we got to delight in the new field. We also connected here in LA with our alumni group and heard the new president speak. We love L&C and our new mascot too!”

Tony Flores BA writes: “I’ve been married, have two adopted kids, and have worked as a contractor at BPA for 34 years. Miss Jerry Gatto. I have a Sib Husk [Siberian husky] and cattle dog and am living the dream (thattonyguy@comcast.net).”

Dr. Sam Whiting BS is now chief medical officer of Vividion Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, a subsidiary of Bayer AG.

1990

Kam DeYoung BS, MA ’95 recorded two songs in 2025 under the name Kam D. “This is the first time I’ve ever recorded music or done anything music related! My first song, ‘No Suicide,’ encourages people to take a critical look at the consequences of committing suicide and reconsider. My second song, ‘You Can Overcome,’ is an inspirational tale of my life’s trials and tribulations. If you’d like, follow me on Spotify under Kam D.”

Joseph “Joe” Durham JD was recently recognized by his peers as the 2026 Lawyer of the Year in Environmental Litigation in Columbus, Ohio. Joe works at Eastman & Smith.

John Pearce BS recently retired from the U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Science Center after more than 30 years of federal service as a biologist and program manager with the Ecosystems Program. John continues to live in Anchorage with his wife, Elizabeth, and is an active volunteer with the Anchorage Parks Foundation and the Municipality of Anchorage Parks and Recreation Department.

Laura Whittemore BA left the great Pacific Northwest in 2023 to make her new home in Madison, Wisconsin. She now lives the life of “cheese curds and brandy old-fashioneds!”

1991

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 11–14, 2026

Jennifer Huenink BA is the sole member of the 35th Reunion Committee for the Class of 1991 and is working with her daughter, Sophie Abbassian BA ’25, on planning a fantastic event in the restored Historic Rose Garden. If anyone else wants to help plan Class of 1991 activities for this year’s Alumni Weekend, please contact alumni@lclark.edu.

Robert “Bob” Miller JD received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native American Bar Association of Arizona for his contributions to Indian law and Native communities. An enrolled citizen of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, he is a former professor at Lewis & Clark Law School and Arizona State University and currently serves as interim chief justice for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Court of Appeals and as a tribal judge. In December, he published his sixth book, Reservation Capitalism: Economic Development in Indian Country (2nd ed., 2025).

Charles Sanderson BA traveled to India with Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms in summer 2025. He will travel to South Africa on a NEA Foundation Global Teaching Fellowship in summer 2026.

Jennifer Seavey BS has been named the new executive director of the Wells Reserve at Laudholm, which is a National Estuarine Research Reserve in Maine.

1992

Ruthe Farmer BA is the founder and CEO of the Last Mile Education Fund, the only national safety net fund supporting tech and engineering undergrads from low-income backgrounds. Last Mile students graduate at an unprecedented rate of 80 percent, double the rate of similarly resourced peers. Ruthe lives in Colorado with her two kitties, but considers the United Airlines Club her second home. Her career was the subject of a recent Change Maker documentary (available on YouTube). She will be sharing her work on the TEDx Miami stage in May 2026.

1994

Shelli Backus BA has retired from the State of Wisconsin after a 30-year career in marketing and public relations. “While I plan to do a fair amount of traveling while retired, my main job now is caregiver to my husband, Tom, who was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease over six years ago at the age of 54. He has taught me to cherish every day and live life to the fullest. Nothing is guaranteed.”

Kiera Berggren BS spent years working in the lab after earning her chemistry degree but switched fields to speech-language pathology in 2008 and has worked clinically for years. She completed her dissertation at James Madison University in 2025, studying swallowing and speech changes in adults and children with myotonic dystrophy. Kiera continues to work in research as well as in the clinical setting with individuals of all ages with neuromuscular diseases.

Pamela Strong BA is currently based in Zagreb, Croatia, after 15 years of service with the Peace Corps and USAID. Her son is relatively close by in Madrid, Spain. She can be reached at WhatsApp 12022803467 and pamelakhon@hotmail.com.

1993

Kimberly LeRiche BA and her spouse are entering their 16th year as owners of NW Nations Baseball, a premier youth travel baseball tournament organization in the Pacific Northwest, attracting teams from as far away as Hawai‘i and Alaska. Kimberly oversees marketing, operations, and administrative leadership for the organization. She is also an artist who participates in community art shows and sells her work through her Etsy shop.

1994

Jennifer Salazar BA reports: “After a lengthy career serving vulnerable children and families in the child welfare and intellectual/developmental disability spheres, I went back to school and earned my MPH at Portland State University and, more recently, a JD from Willamette University College of Law.”

William Salka BS was appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at Westfield State University in Massachusetts.

Jenn Berry Sinclair BS, her husband, David, and their cat, Paladin, are in the middle of their fifth year of full-time RV living. So far, they’ve visited all 48 contiguous states, 52 U.S. national parks, and 16 Major League Baseball stadiums. When not exploring the natural beauty of the United States, or sampling the local ballpark cuisine, Jenn works remotely full time as a senior technical writer for Cencora. You can follow along with their RV adventures at sinclairtrails.com.

Bridey Heidel Thelen BA reports that her memoir, Bright Eyes: Surviving Our Monsters and Learning to Live Without Them, is now available on all audiobook platforms. “I’m excited to share the book’s success with L&C friends. My years at L&C changed my life (as I’ve shared in the memoir) and are a huge reason I was able to become a teacher, author, and TEDx speaker. I’m forever grateful to the L&C community and the scholarship I received that made attending possible.”

1995

Oryx Cohen BS received the Coach of the Year Award for the 2024–25 season from the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association. After going 5-14 in his inaugural season as the Natick girls varsity head coach, Cohen turned the team around, leading Natick to a 17-6 record, a division championship, and a Top 5 ranking in the state.

1996

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 11–14, 2026

Robin Kundis Craig JD has been appointed the Robert A. Schroeder Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas. Robin specializes in all things water, including the relationships between climate change and water, the water-energy-food nexus, the Clean Water Act, and related areas.

Shelby Pierson BA has been named to the Geopolitical Intelligence Group of Academy Securities, the nation’s first post-9/11 veteran-owned and -operated investment bank. Shelby has more than 25 years’ experience working in the national security community, including with the Central Intelligence Agency, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Jenny Turner BA is super excited for her 30-year reunion and is serving on the planning committee. Jenny lives in Northwest Portland with her husband, Charles Turner BA. Together, they own and operate Lovejoy Real Estate, a boutique residential real estate brokerage with offices in Portland, Vancouver, Salem, and Eugene. Jenny has worked in the housing industry since graduation, and Charles worked for Bon Appetit at Stanford University, Willamette University, and L&C before becoming a realtor in 2003. The couple married in 2002 (rehearsal dinner on campus) and now have a son at Boston University and guardianship of a junior at Lincoln High School. In their free time, they love to travel and are currently planning a trip to Scotland this summer. Jenny can be reached at jenny@lovejoyrealestate.com.

1997

Brenna Bell BA, JD ’01 reports: “After a few years working as an advocate and organizer for forest and climate justice with 350PDX, I dusted off my legal skills this past summer and joined the crew at the Crag Law Center as a senior staff attorney, focused on public interest environmental law. I balance out all that time on the screen by tending the garden, orchard, and goats on our small community farm, tucked into Tryon Creek State Park, and a good long bike commute. The farm is located right by L&C, so if you’re coming back to visit campus drop in and say hi!”

Jennie Bricker JD recently published her debut novel, Thirsty Creek, a combined murder mystery and ecological mystery that focuses on human arrogance, greed, and unintended consequences. Fifty percent of the book’s proceeds support the Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland, a place-based nonprofit in Wallowa, Oregon. Jennie practices natural resources law in Portland.

Anne Bunn BA and Sam Thompson BA, who live in Cambridge, Massachusetts, are now empty nesters with both kids away at school. Anne says: “I spend my time making and selling Urban Pharm shrub. In April 2025, I ran the Boston Marathon to raise money for the amazing organization the Children’s Room. And in May 2025, I spent a few days in Mexico with my amazing L&C girlfriends.”

Amy Cole BA writes: “With a degree in religious studies, there wasn’t much I could or couldn’t do, so I became a tattoo artist and have worked in Portland tattoo shops for the last 28 years.”

Ben Cornett BA lives in Southwest Portland with his wife and two teenagers. “I spent the last 20 years working in various public schools as a special educator. I just completed a four-year stint as an adjunct professor with the L&C grad school, helping the next generation of teachers. I also took up sailing this past decade—you might see me out on the Columbia or the Willamette River on race nights!”

Theo Curran BA writes: “I’m still basically the same person with perhaps a more sensible fashion sense. Despite extensive world travels and adventures, I’ve been consistently visiting the Lewis & Clark campus since I was an undergrad. I unironically like the grounds, the woods, and my beloved Watzek Library. Shoot me an email—I love connecting with people from the past.”

Jess Kreutter BA writes: “For the last 12 or so years, I have lived in Houston, where I’m a full-time professor at Houston Community College, teaching ceramics, sculpture, and 3D design. I continue to be a practicing artist while trying to care for all creatures great and small and immerse myself into the natural world as much as possible. Lately, my favorite thing is visiting remote areas where complex cave art from 6,000 years ago has been preserved due to the dry air of the desert. It’s amazing and a good way to put life and time in perspective.”

Rachel Pusey BA recently celebrated her 25th year anniversary living in San Francisco. She says: “After practicing employment law for 22 years, I left private practice and became a mediator. As someone who is a natural peacemaker, I am thriving in helping others move from conflict to closure. On the personal side, I continue to feed the wanderlust that began at Lewis & Clark. My husband, Aaron, and I traveled with our 12-year-old son Dylan to Colombia and Peru in 2025 and are debating where to go this year.”

Mark Thompson BA, who lives in Durango, Colorado, is the founder of Phoenix Recycling, a waste collection and recycling company that serves southwest Colorado. He is married to Elizabeth Kinahan, a fine art oil painter, and enjoys living out of town in a ponderosa pine forest. Outside of work, he keeps busy by rafting, hiking, camping, gardening, doing woodworking, and exploring the Four Corners region.

Matt Wojcik JD has joined the Seattle office of the law firm Schwabe and is part of its Health Care and Life Sciences industry group.

1998

Ciel Downing BA, MA ’00 says: “I had great fortune this last year in publishing. Five journals and anthologies are featuring my writing. I’m still waiting to hear back from Cloudbank about a poetry chapbook prize named after Vern Rutsala, who was a mentor and inspiration. But win or lose, I’m very honored to have entered a contest bearing his name as it stands for integrity and gifted writing ability.” Visit cldowningbooks.com to sign up for Ciel’s monthly newsletter or to browse the photo gallery.

Justin Henderson BA, now retired from the Navy, moved from Gig Harbor, Washington, to Tacoma, where he is a public defender with the Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel. He also serves as athletics liaison on the L&C Board of Alumni. As interim president of the Washington Alumni Chapter, he is always eager to hear from fellow alums who are veterans, who live in the Puget Sound area, or who can help raise his teenagers.

Tanya King BA, after 22 years of practicing law and working in philanthropy, is charting a new path. “I’m now advising nonprofits and foundations on strategy, grants, and impact investing through my own small business consultancy.”

Manik Perera BA writes: “After a rough end to L&C ’98, two accidental career pivots, and making it through COVID-19 with difficult losses, I’m doing something that actually excites me every day. I started Musée de New Normal in 2023 during another pivot after my master of design (digital futures) at OCAD University in Toronto. (I now live in the city part of the year.) It’s a roving creative lab exploring building new cultural infrastructure for the new normals. We are currently exploring ’90s Pacific Northwest music culture (grunge, riot grrrl, all of it), including how it shaped us and how it’s now heavily influencing Gen Z’s entire creative vibe. Let’s connect (otherwrlds.com).”

Carl Schreck BA is an investigative journalist who spent nearly a decade with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. He continues to cover Russia and the former Soviet Union, now with the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. He lives in Prague with his wife and two children.

1999

Kelly Brown BA is excited to announce that she’s running for City Council in Costa Mesa, California. Having been involved in city government for the past five years (as a commissioner and now chair of the Parks and Community Services Commission), she was compelled by the inhumane ICE raids of the past year to run for city council. Kelly’s day job is communications director for UC-Irvine’s School of Humanities. Kelly, who holds a PhD in literature from UC-Santa Cruz, lives in Costa Mesa with her husband, daughter, and two dogs. Want to connect around politics? Reach out on LinkedIn!

Christine Moehl BA, JD ’04 has joined Schwabe’s Bend office as part of the Health Care and Life Sciences industry groups.

Jesse Nakanishi BA is in his third year as the head men’s basketball coach at Hawai‘i-Pacific University, an NCAA Division II program that earned national attention last fall for its monumental upset of heavily favored Boise State in Idaho.

2000

Charlton “Chuck” Bonham JD has been named executive director of the Nature Conservancy’s California business unit. Chuck previously served as director of California’s Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Sean O’Day JD has been named director of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services after serving as interim director since June 2025 and deputy director since 2023. He brings more than two decades of public service in Oregon, including roles with the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the League of Oregon Cities, the City of Salem, and the Office of the Governor. He also serves as a reserve judge advocate in the U.S. Army Reserve and has deployed to the Middle East and assisted with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

Dave Parker MAT has been named the permanent superintendent of the Newberg-Dundee (Oregon) School District after serving as interim since fall 2024.

Dr. Peter Pressman BA is an associate professor of neurology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). His research lab focuses on innovative techniques for diagnosing and managing Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, particularly those affecting socioemotional behavior and communication.

2001

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 11–14, 2026

Jules Bailey BA sold CLYNK, a recycling technology company, in 2025. He is now consulting on recycling and deposit-return programs nationally as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom. He also volunteers his time on the boards of the Mittleman Jewish Community Center and Portland Jewish Academy, as well as other nonprofit boards. He and his wife, Jessica, and their two children live in Southwest Portland.

Bethany Dengler-Germain BA writes: “My husband, Shaen Germain BA ’00, and I are enjoy living in Corvallis, Oregon, with our two kids and are actively involved in environmental and human rights protesting and advocacy. I love my job as a wildlife biologist, and Shaen enjoys being a surf instructor and working at a great surf shop in Newport as well as a substitute teacher. He still surfs as much as he can, and I love dancing and performing each spring in a community performance with our 10-year-old daughter. Our son is 18 and going off to college in the fall, but luckily, he’s staying in state.”

Solomon Enos BA had a momentous 2025, graduating from Vanderbilt University with his EdD in higher education leadership and policy; starting a new role as director of recruitment and selection at the Morehead-Cain Foundation; and joining the L&C Board of Alumni. He is excited to reconnect with many of his classmates at their 25th class reunion this summer.

Rebecca Holt BA continues to work in advancement and now helps alumni plan gifts to Lewis & Clark that are tax wise and can provide life income. She would love to talk with you about making a transformative gift! Her husband, Evan Holt BA, continues to work as an artist and also a race car mechanic for a local race car driver. Their son, Forrest Holt BA ’29, is completing his first year at L&C and is a sprinter on the track and field team.

Julia Swanson BA changed positions from cardiac surgeon at Providence St. Vincent in Portland to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical in Vancouver, Washington.

2002

Andrew Caballero-Reynolds BA writes: “I am a staff photographer with Agence France-Presse (AFP), based in Washington, D.C., where I cover the White House and breaking news around the country. In summer 2026, I will be moving to Tokyo to be the new chief photographer for AFP for Japan and a regional Asia breaking news photographer. I can be reached at my email (andrewcr1@gmail.com) or Andrewcr1 on Instagram.”

2003

Rebecca Birenbaum JD has been elected to the board of directors of Identity Clark County (Washington), a nonprofit of private-sector leaders working to strengthen the community. An experienced health care executive, she is chief operating officer of Vancouver Clinic and previously held leadership roles with Central City Concern and Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette.

Jill Karmy JD has been appointed a superior court judge in Cowlitz County, Washington. A career public servant with more than two decades of legal experience, she previously served as a superior court commissioner, civil attorney, and prosecutor. She has also supported Afghan refugees through community volunteer efforts and helped immigrant women and children prepare for asylum hearings.

Justin Leonard JD, senior assistant attorney general at the Oregon Department of Justice, has received the 2025 Karen Cordry Bankruptcy Award from the National Association of Attorneys General. Justin was recognized for assisting states in various bankruptcy matters—most notably for his work in the 23andMe case, where a multistate coalition successfully challenged the proposed sale of 15 million people’s genetic data to a pharmaceutical company.

Vicky Pettersen Lantz BA, associate professor of theatre at Sam Houston State University, coedited the new collection Animal Fashions: Colonialism, Collecting, and Gender as part of Palgrave Studies in Fashion and the Body. This book examines material artifacts that inhabit the intersection between fashion, colonialism, and biological specimen collection.

2004

Megan Burns JD was recently nominated by the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association for the prestigious Trial Lawyer of the Year Award for a recent trial victory in the case of Jimenez v. New Haven Unified School District, Alameda County. The Jimenez verdict of more than $9 million was the largest personal injury verdict in Alameda County in 2024.

Yi-Kang Hu JD has been selected as the City of Tigard’s next mayor, filling the remainder of a vacant term through the end of 2026. Yi-Kang, who immigrated to the United States from Taiwan as a child, has lived in Tigard for over 20 years with his husband, Abram. Professionally, Yi-Kang is a food and drug lawyer specializing in FDA law and regulation. He also serves on the Tigard Chamber of Commerce’s Diversity and Community Engagement Committee. He holds a PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).

Al Lave JD has been appointed as general counsel and vice president of human resources for Vulcan Metals Corporation, a manufacturer of steel castings for the rail, transit, military, and heavy equipment industries.

Chelsea Schuyler BA continues to visit countries in Africa for volunteer conservation work. She lives in Vancouver, Washington, with her partner and works in urban habitat restoration. She reports she’s still best friends with fellow alum Betsy Lattig BA.

Deva Temple BA is the founder of Noeix, a company focused on ethical AI development, and the cofounder of the Alignment Ethics Institute, which works to ensure that AI remains compatible with life as intelligence scales toward artificial general intelligence (AGI) and artificial superintelligence (ASI). Her work can be found on Substack, Medium, and ArXiv.

Lisa Williams BA is an associate professor in the School of Psychology and associate dean of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Faculty of Science, University of New South Wales. A social psychologist, she researches the positive emotions that arise in the context of social interactions—namely pride, gratitude, compassion, and admiration.

2005

Chris Anders JD practices Canadian and U.S. immigration law at MKS Immigration in Vancouver, B.C. He can be reached at chris@vancouverlaw or via LinkedIn.

Deana Bell BA says: “In 2025, I celebrated 20 years since graduating from Lewis & Clark and 20 years with the same firm, Milliman, where I work as a health care actuary consulting to health plans, providers, government agencies, and health care start-ups. This year also marked my promotion to equity principal and co-owner of Milliman’s Seattle Health practice. On the personal side, my husband and I celebrated 15 years of marriage, and our two daughters turned 10 and 12. You can find me on LinkedIn if you’d like to reconnect.”

Steve Koper JD has been hired by the City of West Linn as its community development director.

2006

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 11–14, 2026

James Atkin BA and Shannon Brady BA celebrated 10 years of marriage in 2025 with a trip to Acadia National Park in Maine. Shannon has been promoted to associate professor of psychology with tenure at Wake Forest University. She also won the early career teaching award for tenure-track faculty at the university this past spring.

Nicki Kennedy-Reid BA reports: “My family and I moved to Nebraska two years ago. I continue to enjoy teaching at the high school level. My family and I enjoy supporting the farmers markets, the local zoo, libraries, and museums. I am excited to visit L&C in June to celebrate our 20th reunion. I have volunteered to help organize it with a few classmates. Please think about volunteering as well or send us ideas of what you would like to see or do!”

2007

Tracy “TJ” Mertens BA is the founder of True Nature Kids, an organization providing outdoor and nature-based learning experiences designed to empower the spirit of every child.

Starlight Rainbow BA facilitated her first weeklong mindfulness retreat with Peace in Schools this January. Peace in Schools is dedicated to bringing transformative mindfulness education to teens and beyond. Starlight has worked at the organization for over three years.

Claire Smallwood BA is cofounder and executive director of SheJumps, a national nonprofit that encourages women and girls to participate in outdoor activities through educational programs and partnerships with schools, community groups, and outdoor brands. Alumni and others can get involved in several ways: join a fundraising climb, attend a local program, or volunteer. Claire served as president of the Lewis & Clark Ski and Snowboard Club from 2005 to 2007.

2008

Knhik Haefner BA relocated to Sydney, Australia, to work with Flying Bark Animation Studio.

Namik Paul BA is a well-known Indian television actor and former journalist.

2009

Mike Jacobs JD, Erik Wilson JD, and Joshua Callahan JD ’10 have formed the Portland-based law firm Jacobs Wilson Callahan.

Leslie Lopez JD has been appointed a district court judge in Clark County, Washington.

Tim Wood BA is a senior architectural historian at AECOM, a multinational infrastructure consulting firm. He leads a group of historians in documenting cultural resources, including historical buildings, structures, sites, landscapes, and archaeological sites. Tim advises local, state, and federal government agencies on how best to manage their cultural resources and navigate relevant regulations to complete planned projects.

2010

Marley Badolati BA teaches in the English department at Willamette University. She also teaches poetry courses at the University of Oregon and technical writing at Linn-Benton Community College. Marley served as an assistant poetry editor for the Northwest Review, and her work has been supported by the Oregon Arts Commission.

Delfina Homen JD has been named a partner at Miller Nash. An intellectual property litigator, she represents clients in cases involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and related disputes, and advises on the legal implications of AI-generated works, data use, and emerging technologies.

2011

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 11–14, 2026

Liz Baldwin BA is serving on the Class of 2011 Reunion Committee and is looking forward to seeing friendly faces this summer. Last August, Liz celebrated 15 years with L-E Baldwin BA. For most of those years, Liz and L-E lived in Salt Lake City, but they moved back to Portland a few years ago. Since returning, Liz has started coaching high school track and field each spring, mentoring young throwers and passing on her experience as an L&C athlete.

Ivy Newman Fredrickson JD has joined the Silverman Law Office, where she leads the Butte, Montana, office. Ivy has over 15 years of legal experience in Washington, D.C., and Portland, most recently as senior staff attorney with the Ocean Conservancy. A fifth-generation Butte resident, Fredrickson is actively involved in her community and serves on several local boards.

Krista Cushman MAT has spent over a decade exploring and sharing the world of mushrooms and fungi through community science and education. She teaches fifth grade in Hood River, Oregon, where she lives with her husband, their two daughters, and their dog, Sal.

Marie Steinrücke BA has served as the deputy head of mission at the Royal Danish Embassy in Berlin, Germany, since 2024. She will be posted in Berlin, where she lives with her partner and two sons, until 2028.

2013

Robin Boedecker Corradino BA writes: “After a nearly 10-year career as a floral designer, I left the floral industry to become a full-time ceramic artist under the business name ROB Ceramics, based in Richmond, Virginia. I have boutique stock lists in 25 states and in Canada, including several in the Pacific Northwest. In Portland, my work can be found at Porch Light on N.W. 11th, and will soon be at Citizen Ruth on N.E. Alberta. It’s also online at robceramics.com.”

Julia Yeckes Hoffmeier BA has been appointed corporate counsel and corporate secretary of Energy Fuels after nearly nine years with the company’s legal team. Energy Fuels is the largest U.S. producer of uranium and also produces rare earth oxides used in advanced technologies.

Kat McGinley BA reports: “In 2024, I received my PhD in social psychology from Claremont Graduate University, where I was a member of four honor societies. Additionally, I have just launched a sex ed podcast (Sex Chats With Doctress Kat) based on my dissertation.”

2014

Andrew Henning JD recently left the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Buffalo, New York, and is now senior counsel at Metra Commuter Rail in Chicago. Andrew recently got engaged to his partner, Chris, who is also an attorney in Chicago. They plan to adopt a puppy.

Raúl Millán BA ’14 is the new principal at Colton (Oregon) Middle School.

2016

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 11–14, 2026

Adrian Austin-King BA will graduate with a master’s degree in homeland security from the Naval Postgraduate School in September.

Kevin Castillo BA writes: “My Lewis & Clark study abroad program in France was exciting, but I never thought it would change my life completely! I moved to Strasbourg 10 years ago and began working freelance. I even returned to help out with the L&C program there! As a professional translator, I now bounce back and forth between my home in France with my five dogs, my family home in Mexico, and my parents’ place in western New York. I loved completing my degree, and I am so grateful to L&C for opening all these doors for me.”

Emma Hoch-Schneider BA recently completed her PhD in bioengineering at Denmark Technical University in Copenhagen and has been working there as a postdoc. She will be headed to UC-Davis on a fellowship in the spring.

Cam Jimmo JD is now senior assistant attorney general with the Alaska Department of Law’s Environmental Section in Anchorage.

Kevin Wright MA has been named a Class of 2026 Diamond Honoree by the ACPA–College Student Educators International.

2017

CJ Appleton BA is an assistant professor at Duke’s Sanford School of Public Policy, where he seeks to bridge the gap between criminology, scholarship, and U.S. policy.

Dr. Drew Groshong BA has joined his mother’s medical practice, KidsDocs, in Roseburg, Oregon.

Laura Koistinen JD was recently a guest speaker on the Strangers on the Internet podcast in an episode devoted to the topic of “suing the bad guys.” Laura works as an employment attorney with the Law Office of Kevin Mintzer, which has taken on Harvey Weinstein, Andrew Cuomo, and Fox News, among others.

Torrey McConnell JD has been named the 2025 Juvenile Prosecutor of the Year by the Oregon District Attorneys Association.

Parker Nichols BA has been named a Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Fellow, an honor reserved for the nation’s most promising young scientists in cancer research. Parker is a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Utah School of Medicine.

Emily O’Sullivan BA reports: “After six years of teaching math in colleges (including at L&C) and earning an MA in math, I started teaching high schoolers at the Catlin Gabel School in 2024. I’m in my second year here, serving as cochair of the department and loving it!”

Nzioki wa Makau LLM has been nominated to the United Nations Dispute Tribunal, marking the first time a Kenyan has been recommended for a judicial role within the U.N.’s internal justice system.

2018

Ally McLain JD has joined the Miller Nash employment law and labor relations team in Portland.

2019

Noah Foster-Koth BA writes: “In 2024, I moved to Germany to pursue a career in technical writing. I’ve only been here 18 months, but both the job and the country are a great fit for me so far. The education I received at Lewis & Clark has been incredibly valuable in my new role.”

Pete Lahti BA operates Equity Dental Clinics Brookings (Oregon), which focuses on underserved populations. Prior to becoming a dentist, Pete played four years of football at L&C.

Sydney Owada Welk BA earned a PhD in English, focusing on medieval literature, from the University of Michigan in May 2025. She now works in higher education as an academic advisor in the greater Seattle area.

Cary Riker MAT has joined the English department at Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School in Livingston, New Jersey. A working writer, she is pursuing NYU’s low-residency MFA in nonfiction.

2020

Bianka Atlas LLM is a legal researcher, advisor, and advocate with expertise in human rights and animal law in New Zealand.

Sarah Howard BA, Skylar Golleher BA ’21, Etta Moen BA ’21, Chloe Safar BA ’21, and Emily Tash BA ’21 took a girls’ trip to Portland, Maine, last fall in celebration of their eight-plus years of friendship. They had lots of fun on their mini L&C reunion, reminiscing about college, eating lots of lobster rolls, and gabbing. Since college, they’ve all scattered across the country, started new jobs, and moved to new cities, “but it is so special that L&C brought us together and keeps us connected.”

Keldy Mason BA has joined Exponent as a polymer scientist.

Sophia von Bergen JD has been selected as the 2025 Oregon State Bar Pro Bono Challenge winner in the “Individual at a Firm” and “Oregon New Lawyers Division Member” categories.

2021

Arts & Sciences Reunion
June 11–14, 2026

Violet Keathley BA remained in Portland after graduating and works as a laboratory technician (promoted to Tech III this year!) in Forest Grove. Outside of the lab, Violet purchased a harp and performed at her mother’s wedding last spring.

Erin Khong BA, MA ’23 says: “We are approaching our five-year reunion and what better place to celebrate than back on Palatine Hill! We’ve got some awesome folks on the Class of 2021 committee who are planning some fun and nostalgic events. See you soon!”

2022

Jen Bennett BA graduated from Central Washington University with a master’s degree in English.

Jackson Gilbert BA teaches U.S. history, government/economics, and AP human geography at Grant High School in Northeast Portland. He holds an MEd from Stanford University.

Kess Moulton BA and Abby Prager BA got engaged in July 2025.

2023

Jordan Lee JD has joined Stites & Harbison in Nashville as an attorney in its Environmental, Energy, and Sustainability Service Group.

George Somers MAT is a math teacher at Sonoma Valley (California) High School.

2024

Matea Carlin BA is an aspiring audio journalist and currently works as a legal assistant at Equal Justice Law in Portland. Matea was inspired to work there by Associate Professor Molly Robinson’s Inside-Out prison exchange class and Assistant Professor Nancy Gallman’s thesis seminar, where Matea researched the role of evangelical Christianity in late 20th-century American prisons.

Corrina Chan BA recently graduated from Queen Mary University of London with a master’s degree in creative writing.

Halli Nguyen BA writes that before graduating as a history major, she joined the Disney College Program and spent a year at Walt Disney World in Orlando working as a concierge at a Disney Deluxe Resort. The experience taught her the value of world-class service, taking risks, and building lifelong connections. “And, of course, being able to visit Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom every week certainly didn’t hurt.”

Owen Smith BA currently works in microgreens and vegetable farming, as well as cannabis cultivation and genetics, in the Portland area. Please reach out with any opportunities for work or community building at owenkevinsmith@gmail.com.

Paul Wallace JD has joined the bankruptcy and creditors’ rights team at Miller Nash in Portland.

2025

Daniela Rivas BA writes: “I moved to Baltimore in September to start a predoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins, and I’ll be here for two years. I love it here, but I do miss the nature in Portland.”