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Thanks again, ladies, for the lovely updates, as always! Evin Rosenberg Catlett is still living in and loving Salt Lake City. As she explains, “It’s hard to complain when you are within 30 minutes of seven amazing ski resorts. I’m nearing my two-year anniversary with Amer Sports where I lead digital marketing efforts in the Americas for Salomon, Suunto, Atomic and Mavic.” She loves the brands she represents and is inspired every day working in the outdoor industry. With brand global headquarters in France, Austria, and Finland, she travels abroad quite a bit and is able to tack on a few personal trips, as well. Outside of the office, Evin explains, “My husband and I recently purchased a 112-year-old Victorian and have been enjoying ALL the highs and lows of home renovation. If anyone is heading to Utah this winter, don’t hesitate to give me a shout—we love visitors!” Victoria Atkinson reports that life as a mother continues to be challenging and rewarding in ways she never knew possible. “Gone are the days when I could systematically work my way through a list of pressing todos. Now my list has only one item of the utmost importance: to keep George Magnus happy and healthy! So if I have brushed my hair by 5 p.m. then frankly I have over-achieved! He is a very sweet, fun, and friendly baby, whose mission it seems is to charm his way into the affections of anyone who should happen to meet his gaze. A valuable lesson to have learned so young, I feel. We took him home to Scotland in the late summer and he was in his element.” Victoria will resume her PhD in the New Year and is excited to finish. Liz Appel is
finishing up her first clinical rotation for the year at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases working with patients on a neurological rehabilitation floor. As she excitedly states, “I’m finally almost a doctor of physical therapy!” She is back in Manhattan and loving it and trying to see other Emma ladies including Shayna Silverman and Molly Warheit on occasion. “I saw Maggie Webster Piccirillo in Boston last weekend and it was wonderful to catch up! Just school and studying for me, but I finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.” Congrats, Apple! Liz Toohey Gardner sends word, “The biggest news for me is that I was married in August to an amazing guy, Chad Gardner. We had been dating for about five years and couldn’t be more excited to now be married. We got married on the top of Aspen Mountain and had a number of EWS gals in attendance including Durban Swartz, Jane Phelan, and Megan Toohey ’00 who all served as bridesmaids. Arica Crootof, Devon Swartz ’00, and Jennifer Kercull ’99 were also there to dance the night away. I am still living in Denver and joined Mile High United Way about two and a half years ago as their senior director of corporate and employee engagement. I absolutely love the organization and being able to work with such a variety of for-profit and non-profit organizations in the community. Outside of work, I love taking advantage of everything Colorado has to offer from the skiing to hiking and everything in between!” Speaking of Arica, she sends word from Tucson that she started a PhD program in geography at the University of Arizona to study water resources management. Lastly, I got a quick hello from Fabiana Alvear Gilbert. She did not have time to send much of an update since her wedding was the weekend submissions were due. We are sure the wedding was fabulous, Fabi, and hope for an update soon! It has been great seeing so many girls from our class getting hitched. You all are certainly giving me inspiration for my own wedding this coming August to Scott. We have been together since college and along the way he has had the opportunity to meet too many Emma girls to count! I am still enjoying my job
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Within. Congratulations, Manal. I can’t wait to pick up a copy! Last but not least it was delightful to hear from my junior-year roommate Tawnya Akins. She is currently living near Portland, Oregon, and happy in life and love with a wonderful husband, a one-year-old daughter named Piper, and expecting TWINS to arrive late spring 2015.
Abby Sussman Anderson’s wedding in Vermont, July 2014. L-R: Caitlin Jones ‘04, Abby Sussman Anderson ’05, Sophia Michelen ’05
in the media division at Vail Resorts. Winter is my big travel season so I’m excited to get on the road!
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Susanna Kellogg Evans, 2240 N. Sawyer, Apt. 3, Chicago, IL
60647, 802.373.1177, susanna.kellogg. evans@gmail.com
Daniella Keller was admitted to the New York State Bar. She was hired at a firm in Guilderland, New York, called LaFave, Wein & Frament, PLLC. Daniella is an active member of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Committee (social media chair), and she’s also working with the NENY affiliate’s executive director to start a young professionals group. She says, “I’m living in Albany and really love my late 20s! What? If there are any EW ’04 alumnae in the Capital District, I’d love to know! I’m eager to reconnect, especially since I missed reunion.” Karen Brifu says, “Reunion was awesome. It was great to see many of my Emma girls that I’ve missed so much.” Since reunion, Karen has graduated from business school and put more energy into purchasing her first home with her boyfriend, which they did in August. “I have been watching and reading HGTV shows and magazines to get all my decor ideas.” Karen also adds, “I really want to stay in touch with as many of you as possible. I had dinner with Evette Stair ’01 and Laura Reyes ’03. I also put together a mini gathering after reunion with Heidi Knoblauch, Annie McShiras, and Elizabeth Yalkut (Goldleaf ). I plan to see more of you so don’t be surprised when I call or message you!” Cherise Perrotti’s six and a half year run in Orlando has ended! Cherise and her
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