interior design firm in Los Angeles. Dan and Galina are active in their church and are parents to a Pomeranian dog, Louie. Jenna (Migliuri ’09) and Jonathon Hudlow ’08 were married October 10 in Washington D.C. Jonathan is pursuing an MA in global security at John Hopkins University and works in the finance office at the Art Institute. Jenna is completing an internship at the International Justice Mission.
Silent no more Sin By Silence, a film by Olivia Klaus ’99, began with a personal quest to help a friend in an abusive relationship. It grew into a documentary film that has won awards and been featured in People magazine and on CNN. Nine years ago Klaus began volunteering with domestic violence expert and recently retired VU professor Elizabeth Leonard in a federal women’s prison. They participated in a support group for imprisoned battered women — women who had killed their abusers and were now serving long sentences. “Friendships grew with these women, and they asked me to tell their stories as a film maker,” says Klaus. “How could I say no?” Five years ago she began documenting the stories of abused women behind bars and the work of Convicted Women Against Abuse, an advocacy group created by inmate Brenda Clubine. The group’s work has helped change laws for battered women and led to the release of nearly 30 women in California. Sin By Silence, which debuted in March 2009, continues to gain momentum. In 2010 Klaus screened it in forty locations around the country, as well as twenty-five film festivals. It’s also been shown in South Korea, Paris and Milan.
Galina (Tramposh ’05) and Dan Holecheck ’03 were married October 23 in Santa
“When the lights come on after a screening, people ask, ‘What can I do to help?’” she says. “We’re always giving people ways of being involved — signing petitions, writing letters to their representatives and to the imprisoned women. We’re doing online initiatives so people can host their own showings, continuing to screen it around the country and working with state legislators to implement change.” Interviewed in the film are Leonard, Sheriff Baca from Los Angeles, the chief of Anaheim police — and the inmates themselves, whose stories are gripping, tragic and ultimately uplifting.
Future Alumni Carly (McCoach ’06) and Jeremy Bautista ’03 have a new addition to their growing family: Kennedy Grace, born March 20, 2010. She was welcomed by sister Jaydn, 5, and brother Kingston, 2. Jeremy works from home; Carly is a stay-at-home mother and homeschool teacher. The Bautistas live in Huntington Beach. Andrew Freeman ’05 is a special assets loan administrator for Union Bank. He and wife Ashley are proud parents to son Regan,
Klaus says the film wouldn’t have happened had she not attended VU. “Transferring to Vanguard was the best decision I ever made,” she says. “The mentorship, the professors — I got the best hands-on training, the best professional, spiritual and personal teaching. It’s a great community for growth. Without it, I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing now.” Communications professor Ann-Caryn Cleveland is Klaus’ film partner, and Klaus is now an adjunct professor at VU. For more information, visit SinBySilence.com.
Barbara and honeymooned in Paris. Dan edits TV broadcasts for major networks and has started a production company with twin brother Dave ’03. Galina works for a respected high-end
born August 20. Amy (Barnhart ’97) Gill and husband Robert welcomed first daughter Kelley Grace, born October 20. The Gills live in New York City. Rebecca (Cantrell ’00) and Craig Greenwood ’98 had a baby boy, Thatcher Craig, born September 8. Laura (Lee ’03) Kenny and husband Tait are excited to announce their newest addition, Asher Rayd, born November 22. He joins Darius, 2 . The Lee family lives in Palmer, Alaska.
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