Welcome to Our New Trustees Divya Singh, M.D. ’83
Domenick Calabrese (P’14)
Divya, an orthopedic and hand surgeon with The Polyclinic in Seattle, Washington, values the educational opportunities available to her and her sister, Devika Singh ’90, at Westover. “I have always been passionate about education, especially for those who may lack the access or the means,” Divya said. “Westover opened many doors for me, and I hope to help continue that valuable educational opportunity for a new generation of women.” A West, Divya was a Proctor, Co-Editor of the Coagess yearbook, and a dancer while at the School. After Westover, she attended Columbia, where she received a B.A. in English and an M.A. in English and Comparative Literature. She then attended the University of Rochester School of Medicine for her medical degree. Divya is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and Divya has been recognized as the recipient of a number of professional awards. She has had a number of articles and research published in professional journals and made presentations at medical conferences. As a volunteer, Divya has been active in both the Seattle community, where she resides, and has participated in medical missions in Rwanda, South Africa, and Myanmar.
William Donovan (P’11,’16) Marketing & Communications Office Publications Staff Kristin Martinkovic White ’91 Director of Marketing & Communications Elizabeth McErlean Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications Richard J. Beebe (P’10) Director of Publications Staff Writer & Editor The Westover Magazine is a publication of the Marketing & Communications Office in conjunction with the Alumnae & Development Office.
Magazine Design & Layout: Mia Ferrara Pelosi ’95, miapelosi.com Additional photography by Caleb Portfolio Please direct comments, corrections, and suggestions to Kristin White, Director of Marketing and Communications, at kwhite@westoverschool.org
We extend our sincere apologies to the following donors whose gifts were received by Westover but whose names did not appear correctly in the 2013 Annual Report. Gifts in Honor of Louisa Jones Palmer ’54: Cynthia Burdick Patterson ’60 Nancy Aordkian Pelaez ’86 Susan L. DeSimone ’80 (P’11, ’12, ’16) Catherine Baird Smith ’58 Elizabeth Gilbert ’77 Richard and Lisa Fitts (P’11) Sara Belcher Wardell ’60 Gifts to the Annual Fund: Gretchen Rogers Colby ’65 Elizabeth and Peter Barhydt (P’17) Stephen and Lisa Scott (P’13)
Westover School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national or ethnic origin in administrations of its admissions, financial assistance, educational or other school policies. Every Westover student is admitted to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally 24 accorded or made available to students at the School.
Bill brings to the Board of Trustees both extensive experience and expertise in the investment field combined with a knowledge of the School that comes with years of being a Westover parent. “As a parent of a recent Westover graduate and a current sophomore,” Bill said, “I appreciate the quality and lasting value of a Westover education. By serving as a Trustee, I look forward to helping the School prosper and continue fulfilling its worthy mission.” Bill and his wife, Lisa, are the parents of Anne Donovan ’11, now a junior at Tufts University, and Claire, a member of the Class of 2016. The family resides in Brewster, New York. Since 2011, Bill has served as President of the United States Steel and Carnegie Pension Fund. In 1994, he joined United States Steel and Carnegie Pension Fund as an investment analyst. Before being named President, he served as Vice President – Investments since 2000. A member of the New York Society of Security Analysts and the American Bar Association, Bill also serves as an advisor for the Investment Management Program at Duquesne University and as a Trustee of the Steelworkers Pension Trust. He chairs the Adelphikos 100 Year Reunion Committee for Grove City College. Bill holds a B.A. in Accounting from Grove City College and a law degree from Duquesne University School of Law.
As the Co-President of the Westover Parents’ Council, Dom will serve as its representative on the Board of Trustees for the 2013-2014 year. Dom and his wife, Dawn, are the parents of two daughters, Paige – a member of the Class of 2014 – and Ava. The family resides in Watertown, Connecticut. Dom serves as Vice President and General Counsel for Gemini Healthcare, LLC, and as a Judge of Probate for Connecticut’s Region 22 Probate District. He holds a B.S. in Allied Health and Medical Technology from the University of Connecticut, an M.B.A. in Marketing from the University of New Haven, and a law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law. In addition to his volunteer work for Westover, Dom is a member of the Board of Directors of Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, a member of the Pastoral Council of the Church of Our Lady of Loreto in Waterbury, and is a Past President of the Rotary Club of MiddleburySouthbury-Woodbury.
Susan Clark ’71 Susan brings to the Board of Trustees decades of executive experience with a diverse range of businesses on an international level. “Westover admits girls from all around the world and, just a few years later, graduates outstanding young women,” Susan said. “This is an impressive accomplishment, happening as it does year after year after year. I am pleased to become more involved with Westover to help make sure the School’s good work will continue.” As Managing Director, The Economist Digital, Susan is responsible for the global digital business of The Economist, including readership and advertising across all digital platforms. Her responsibilities encompass marketing, sales, technology, design, and product development. Susan also serves as Group Marketing Director, with global responsibility for The Economist brand, including advertising and public relations. Prior to taking on these responsibilities in 2012, Susan was Managing Director, Continental Europe, Middle East, and Africa for more than four years. In this role, Susan was responsible for the regional business results of The Economist, Economist Conferences and Intelligent Life as well as the company’s global treasury and risk management business Eurofinance, and European Voice, the group’s newspaper in Brussels. Susan has an M.A. in East Asian Studies – Anthropology and a B.A. in East Asian Studies – Art History from Yale University. Susan and her husband, Richard Rosenbloom, reside in Redding, Connecticut. She is a board member of Highstead Arboretum in Redding.
Thank You from Francene Young ’71, to Our Retiring Trustees As Westover welcomes new members to the Board of Trustees, we wish to acknowledge the contributions of time, talent, and treasure to the benefit of the Westover community offered by two members of the Board of Trustees – Laura Wallace Houghton ’89 and Matthew Meehan (P’11) – during their years of service before stepping down last fall. Matt will continue to serve as a member of the Board’s Investment Committee. In addition we want to thank Lee Dierdorff (P’13) who, as co-president of the Parents’ Council, offered valuable service as a Trustee during the past year. Francene Young ’71, President of the Board of Trustees
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