Class Notes Category: Career

  • Kameelah L. Martin, M.A. ’03, Ph.D.

    Kameelah L. Martin, M.A. ’03, Ph.D.

    Kameelah L. Martin, M.A. ’03, Ph.D., is the editor of new book on Julie Dash, M.F.A. ’85. The latest installment in the “Conversations with Filmmakers Series,” the book is an…

  • Seth Serxner, M.P.H. ’81, Ph.D.

    Seth Serxner, M.P.H. ’81, Ph.D., has recently published a book, “The Wellbeing Effect: Bite-Sized Practices for Busy People to Lead Happier, Healthier Lives.” From the book’s press release: Do you…

  • Linda J. Ellis (née Bass) ’71

    Linda J. Ellis (née Bass) ’71

    “A Tiny White Light” by Linda Bass ’71, a candid memoir about the author’s own psychotic episode and its origins in guilt, lost purpose, conflict between mothering and career and…

  • Pamela Say, Cert. ’24

    Pamela Say, Cert. ’24

    “Marzia: A Judge’s Fight for Afghan Women’s Rights,” co-written by Western New York native Pamela Say, Cert. ’24, will be released on March 1, 2026. Co-authored by Marzia Babakarkhail, the…

  • Dale Atkins, Ph.D. ’82

    The latest book by Dale Atkins, Ph.D. ’82, former “Today Show” expert and psychologist best known for sharing guidance on how to navigate life’s complicated questions and uncomfortable feelings, is…

  • Gary Citron ’74

    Gary and Linda Citron Austin, Texas-based public charity “Shelter with Spirit,” co-founded by Gary Citron ’74, is celebrating its 20th anniversary of providing “green building” grants to non-profit community developers…

  • Leslie Johansen Nack ’92

    Leslie Johansen Nack ’92 is the author of two award-winning books: her debut memoir, “Fourteen,” and her historical novel, “The Blue Butterfly.” Her forthcoming sequel, “Nineteen: A Daughter’s Memoir of…

  • Debrina Collins ’23

    Debrina Collins ’23

    Poured n’ Powerful, a new business co-founded by Debrina Collins ’23, announced its inaugural event, HerSpace, taking place Aug. 10. After graduating, Collins and co-founder Michelle Davies found very few…

  • Fernando A. Vicente ’95

    Fernando A. Vicente ’95

    Fernando A. Vicente ’95 has joined the Los Angeles office of Ogletree Deakins as Of Counsel and a member of the firm’s Employment Law and Litigation practice groups. His practice…

  • Lisa Von Biela ’80

    Lisa Von Biela ’80

    The most recent novel by Lisa Von Biela ’80, “Ravenna’s Road,” was released this month. After a successful 25-year career in IT, Von Biela attended law school at the University…