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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
2016
DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE AWARD Erin Brennan Allan ’93 is the owner of Toto Knits, a line of organic cotton knitwear ethically made by a group of single mothers in Kenya.
”Erin is amazing! By the time I
ERIN BRENNAN ALLAN ’93
send her our first list of students
Each year, the Alumni Association recognizes the alumnus or alumna who has enhanced the School through outstanding service by honoring him or her with the Distinguished Service Award. This year’s honoree, Erin Brennan Allan ’93, was chosen for her dedicated work in Kenya on behalf of the Admission Office. Erin has worked tirelessly to expand opportunities for international students to attend Choate, particularly those from Kenya. Year after year, she has been a champion for the School and particularly the Gakio-Walton International Scholars Program. From interviewing candidates to hosting receptions for students and parents, and from meeting with heads of schools and guidance counselors to escorting new students from Nairobi to campus, Erin has demonstrated a deep commitment to her alma mater. For her exemplary service to Choate Rosemary Hall, we are honored and humbled to present her with this year’s Distinguished Service Award.
them. She makes sure students
to be interviewed in Nairobi, Erin has already met with many of
fully complete the application process. We couldn’t attract such terrific students from Africa if it weren’t for her enthusiastic work.” – JULIE ROGERS, CO O RDI NATO R, CHOATE’S V OLU NTE E R A DMI S S I O NS NETWORK