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Class Notes

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10s

Yasmin Nelson MBA ’18

Yasmin Nelson MBA ’18 joined Bracewell LLP’s policy resolution group as a senior principal in the Washington, D.C., office. Nelson most recently was senior policy adviser to then-Sen. Kamala D. Harris and previously served in the offices of Sens. Debbie…

80s

David Krell ’89’s

David Krell ’89’s latest book, “1962: Baseball and America in the Time of JFK” (University of Nebraska Press), was released on May 1. Besides such baseball history milestones as the Yankees, led by Mickey Mantle, winning their 20th title and the start of…

Passings

Carol A. Knepp ’66

Carol A. Knepp ’66, a teacher, athlete and seamstress, died of complications from COVID-19 on Jan. 18 at age 95. Born in South Bend, Ind., Knepp enjoyed ice skating, dancing in performances at the local German and Norwegian clubs and teaching Sunday…

Passings

Allan J. Suing ’79

Allan J. Suing ’79 of Sherwood Forest, Md., died on Jan. 29 after a year-long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 82. Born in South Dakota, he enlisted in the Navy out of high school and was selected to be in the Naval Security Group command, where he…

Passings

Louise C. Speicher ’61

Louise C. Speicher ’61 of Davidson, N.C., died on Jan. 5, at age 81. She was an avid quilter, and loved to mentor others in her craft. She enjoyed being part of the church’s Cuddle Quilt group. She volunteered and led many charitable groups including the…

90s

Alicia O'Brien ’97

Alicia O'Brien ’97 was appointed senior counsel and special assistant to the president in the White House Counsel’s Office. She served at the Department of Justice as an associate deputy attorney general and as a deputy assistant attorney general in the…

90s

Kiati Plooksawasdi ’98

Kiati Plooksawasdi ’98 was added to the Olney Theatre Center’s Board of Trustees.

90s

Brooke Greenwald ’91, M.A. ’95

Brooke Greenwald ’91, M.A. ’95 was hired as chief marketing officer at AngioSoma, a firm providing medical research, development and treatments. She has held leadership positions in multiple health care organizations, is an award-winning speaker and has…