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Amy Sharfman ’15 ’17M is working at Medifast as an event planner for the company’s subsidiary, Take Shape For Life. The company’s annual convention was in the middle of July, and she flew to Dallas to assist with the logistics. Amy sends her thanks to Stevenson’s business communication professors for helping to prepare her for this career. 2016 scene evidence, and Malik presented his work on synthetic cathinones, a type of street drug similar to amphetamines. an adult undergraduate population, and Lexi is part of a team that is developing strategies to attract high school students. Jackie Siejack ’16M was recently named to the Board of Directors of the Harford County Public Library Foundation. Katie Madigan designed, built, and donated two Little Free Libraries to two Baltimore County elementary schools. A Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” free exchange. Katie first saw one of these at Lakeland Elementary/ Middle School on a visit with her Equity in Education class. She decided she wanted to give back to schools by building two free libraries. To raise money, she hosted a Panera fundraiser and collected donations from customers. The libraries were donated to Randallstown Elementary and Perry Hall Elementary, where Katie completed her senior internship. After building the libraries, she collected various children’s books from family and friends, delivered the libraries, and installed them at each school. 2017 Sara Bollinger is working as a contract administrator at Vectrus, a global government services company located in Reston, Va. Heather Drake is studying at the University of Maryland in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Program to complete a master’s degree in regulatory science. Since the summer of 2015, she has been working at Taylor Technologies where she completed her Senior Capstone Internship. Nia Logan Bourne is working as a registered nurse at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Nicole Heil ’16 ’17M and Malik Naanaa ’16 ’17M were both presenters at the Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists Meeting in May. Nicole presented her research on the persistence of explosive TNT on collected crime Kristen Brooks is working as an operations assistant with ADG Creative, a Columbia- based digital agency that works in design, strategy, and technology. Alexis “Lexi” Cohen is working as an admissions counselor at Keiser University in Sarasota, Fla. The school traditionally attracts Andrew “Drew” Wysocki is doing a graduate internship at Syracuse University in the field of strength and conditioning, and he is working with the football team in the weight room. IN MEMORIAM: Jean Bullen ’67 on Oct. 24, 2016 Helen Ward Carr ’55 on April 18, 2017 Annie McCoach ’16 has joined the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Company, a 100 percent volunteer organization serving North-Central Baltimore County. She writes, “I am so excited for this new journey and to continue to make a difference in the community.” Carolyn Mullowney Jenkins ’60 on April 18, 2017 Norma Smith Buchanan Meier ’80 on June 9, 2017 Barbara Lacey Morley ’68 on May 2, 2017 Mary Katherine O’Neill ’57 on May 31, 2017 Myrna Lynne Wallace ’80 on Feb. 17, 2017 You’re a student for a few years, but your Stevenson connection lasts a lifetime. VOLUNTEER FOR YOUR ALMA MATER Don’t have much time? Lasting opportunities to get involved: · Mustangs Make a Difference Day · Attend SU Alumni Association events · Celebrate graduates at Commencement · Become a social media ambassador · Service events and trips · Encourage fellow alumni to stay connected · New Student Move-In Day · Inquire about the Alumni Association Board · Alumni Appreciation Calling Nights · Participate in alumni focus groups · Make a gift · Provide career guidance to students · Support student events and programs 22 | VENTURES/FALL 2017 Need more information or want to volunteer? Visit stevenson.edu/alumni. MUSTANGS HELPING MUSTANGS ON MOVE-IN DAY