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1990s


Elizabeth Kahn Alexander,
CJ'90, and Mark Alexander, AS'90, welcomed their second son, Zachary Daniel, on September 18. He joins a brother, Benjamin.

Chuck Arnold, AS'90, of Los Angeles, writes, "My work at WRRB radio at NU led me to eight years in the music industry running my own record shop, label, and promotions business. I now write grants and coordinate projects for a nonprofit environmental organization that does watershed management, tree planting, and park building. I'd love to hear from any WRRB staff." His e-mail address is <chuck@northeasttrees.org>.

Beth Lerner, AS'90, married Richard Konig in New York City on September 17. Wedding guests included Lori Lotterman-Kushner, PAH'90, and Sarah Patrick, E'90, of California, and roommate Lisa Gans-Griswold, AS'90, and her husband, Tom Griswold, E'90, of Chicago. "It was a beautiful and memorable day enhanced by old Northeastern friends," Lerner writes.

Gwen (Miller) Meitchik, CJ'90, of San Jose, California, writes, "I earned a graduate degree from Rutgers University in 1995, married my best friend, Corey, in 1996, and gave birth to my beautiful daughter, Annie, in 1998. I am currently enjoying my role as stay-at-home mom while my husband is enjoying his role as a vice president for a large corporation. We are all loving sunny California (currently in Silicon Valley but possibly moving to La Jolla in June). I would love to hear from old NU friends. Please feel free to e-mail me at <GwenLauren@aol.com>."

Peter Moran, MBA'90, of Arlington, Virginia, says he's trying to contact members of the co-op MBA class who graduated in September 1990. "We are attempting to contact everyone in order to arrange a reunion in Boston during the spring or summer of 2001," he writes.

Joe Schab, BA'90, of Boston, has been named senior vice president and senior content strategist for FleetBoston's e-business unit. He was formerly vice president of content and business development for Bullet Point News.

Paul Bastia, BA'91, reports that he and his wife, Patricia, are now living in Cranston, Rhode Island, after six years in California and Pennsylvania. They have a daughter and were expecting another child in October. Bastia writes, "I am now working as a product manager with Pollenex, a line of massage and wellness products. Tom Olsen and I have been voted into the Consumer Hall of Fame. Would love to hear from other guys." His e-mail address is <pabastia@theholmesgroup.com>.

Daniel J. Hillis, BA'91, writes that he and his wife, Gabriela Caicedo-Hillis, celebrated the second birthday of their son, Raphael, in August. Hillis is a senior investment banker with Standard Bank London's Miami, Florida, office, and has completed a $30 million financing for the government of Guatemala. He is an active participant in Northeastern's alumni-assisted student recruiting and says he's "really having a lot of fun." He can be e-mailed at <danhillis@yahoo.com>.

Nicholas J. Iannone Jr., BA'91, married Denise Lynn Verrastro on May 13. They live in Watertown, Massachusetts. More than twenty Northeastern graduates attended the wedding, which took place in Connecticut.

Christopher J. Riley, BA'91, and his wife, Jackie, of Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, celebrated the birth of a daughter, Emma Caroline, on September 26. "Who knows if she will be a future Husky, but just thought I would alert the admissions office eighteen years ahead of time," Riley writes. "I would like to hear from any of the crew who covered Northeastern sports while I was at school." His e-mail address is <CRiley@jagfn.com>.

Tinamarie (Micacci) Blinn, BA'92, married Roger F. Blinn on September 23 at Notre Dame Church in Southbridge, Massachusetts. An outdoor reception took place at the home of Tinamarie's parents in Kensington, Connecticut.

Kerry A. Austin Smith, BA'93, and Eric J. Smith, BA'92, were readers at the wedding. Guests included Alka Patel and Jamie J. Riley, both BA'93. The bride and groom spent their honeymoon in Bermuda.

James Boivin, CS'92, and his wife, Karen, of Nashua, New Hampshire, celebrated the birth of a daughter, Holly Elizabeth, on February 29, 2000. She joins a brother, Theodore. Boivin works for Sanders in Nashua.

Samuel Palmer, E'92, is one of only twelve students chosen for Stanford University's joint program in design, a two-year program offered by Stanford's mechanical engineering department. Palmer is the son of Adelbert Palmer, E'51, and the brother of Amy Palmer, MBA'95.

Matt Curtin, BA'93, and Tricia Simpson, AS'93, were married in July in Hawley, Pennsylvania, and are living in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. Curtin is major accounts manager for the New Jersey­Pennsylvania region of the Art Technology Group. Simpson was outreach coordinator for the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless and is seeking a social work position in New Jersey. They can be e-mailed at <mattc@atg.com> and <trish_simpson@juno.com>.

Chris Foy, BA'93, of Denver, Colorado, is vice president of sales for the Bonham Group, a sports marketing agency in Denver. He and his wife, Justine, have a daughter, Taylor, and are expecting a second child in March. Foy says he'd like to hear from Northeastern friends by e-mail at <cfoy@bonham.com>.

Jason Hutchinson, CJ'93, of Medford, Massachusetts, is scheduled to receive a degree in computer engineering in the spring from Boston University. He is a technical coordinator for an Internet service provider in Burlington, Massachusetts. Hutchinson says he's planning to get engaged to his "soulmate," Abby, a native of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. His e-mail address is <hutchinson_jas@yahoo.com>.

Robert W. Jandreau II, BA'93, of Hartford, Connecticut, is a trader for Conning Asset Management in Hartford. He previously worked for five years as a trader/assistant portfolio manager for Knights of Columbus Investment Management in New Haven and one year at Lehman Brothers in Boston. He can be e-mailed at <rwjii@aol.com>.

Andrew M. Schimenti, CJ'93, of Silverdale, Washington, is a lieutenant junior grade in the Navy. As a surface warfare officer, he is finishing his first tour of duty aboard the USS Rainier in Bremerton, Washington. He says he's looking forward to returning to the East Coast in the spring.

Sue Winistorfer, BA'93, of San Francisco, is a human resources manager at Electronics for Imaging and is on a job-related assignment in Sydney, Australia, for the next year. She was married in Sonoma, California, last year. Friends can e-mail her at <suewini@yahoo.com>.

Sara (Hoss) Ark, AS'94, and Alan Ark, E'95, ME'97, recently celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary. They live in Ashland, Massachusetts, with their daughter, Caitlyn, and two dogs. Friends can e-mail them at <alanark@lynx.neu.edu> or <shoss@lynx.neu.edu>.

Patricia (Cordeiro) Allen, AS'95, GB'97, of Worcester, Massachusetts, writes, "Just wanted to drop a note that Lester and I have moved back into the state. I'm working at Holy Cross, and Les is still doing the commuting to D.C. Drop us a note if you want to reconnect." Her e-mail address is <pallen@holycross.edu>.

Michael Faraldi, AS'95, reports he was married in April 1999 and is now a fourth-year medical student.

Eric A. Howard, BA'95, of Somerville, Massachusetts, has joined the law firm Burns & Levinson in Boston as an associate in the tort and insurance group. He earned his law degree from Temple University in 1998.

Marygrace (Floyd) Labosky and Errol Labosky, both BA'95, celebrated the birth of a daughter, Olivia Dolores, on February 13, 2000. "We have been enjoying every minute with her," they write. Errol is a certified public accountant and is the audit manager in the real estate group of Deloitte & Touche in Parsippany, New Jersey. Marygrace is also a CPA, and most recently worked as project manager and accounting supervisor for Unilever United States. She's now a full-time mother and works part time for Unilever from her home.

Marc Theermann and Phyllis Lessner, both MBA'96, have created YellowPepper, an interactive agency in Boston. The company was founded in Germany more than a year and a half ago to meet a specific need: engaging market solutions. "We create unique user experiences that entertain, inspire, and engage today's multitasking consumer," writes Theermann. "Our campaigns help clients generate leads, acquire customers, and build brands."

Julie (McGuire) Brown, N'97, married Jeffrey Brown on September 23, 2000. They bought a new house in Overland Park, Kansas, where Julie is a surgical nurse.

Geri L. Haight, L'97, an attorney with Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, was awarded the first National Ally for Justice Award by the Human Rights Campaign for her pro bono contributions to the organization in support of equality for lesbians and gays. Before entering private practice, Haight served as a law clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second District.

Cassidy Parmley, AS'97, married Bethany Leach in August 1999. They live in Kennebunk, Maine. Parmley works in graphic design for Dietz Creative Communications, an advertising agency in Kennebunk. His wife is a speech teacher. He can be reached by e-mail at <cassidy@dietzassociates.com>.

Robert Antonellis, AS'99, married Julie Foster last May. They live in Stamford, Connecticut. Antonellis was recently promoted to Global Technology Network field operations manager, managing representatives in more than thirty countries.


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