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Check out our November edition of Class Notes! Please submit your own Class Note via our online form. We’ll feature you in the next email edition, online, in College of Charleston Magazine, and possibly even on our social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
November 2025
1984
Suzette Jeffries Timme recently accepted the role of Executive Managing Director of Property Management at TSCG following the company’s merger with Indigo Asset Services, which she founded in 2017. Ms. Timme currently serves as Vice President of the College of Charleston Alumni Board of Directors and established the Suzette J. Timme Endowed/Annual Scholarship to support students facing unexpected financial hardships. She and her husband, Rear Admiral William G. Timme (USN, Ret.), reside in Arlington, VA.
1993
Madelyn Cocke Caraway is an Analyst at the Department of Defense. Ms. Caraway earned her master’s degree in communications from the University of Memphis in 2000. She and her husband, Kirk, reside in Memphis, TN, with their two children. Ms. Caraway recently made a gift to the Alumni Fund.
Heather Nidiffer White is the Director of Children’s Ministry at Dauphin Way United Methodist Church. Ms. White earned her M.Ed. in elementary education from the University of Tennessee in 1997. She and her husband, Bradley, reside in Mobile, AL, with their two children. Ms. White recently made a gift to the Alumni Greek Life Scholarships.
1994
Emily McDaniel Barrett is an Attorney at Palmetto Adoption Law Group, LLC. Ms. Barrett earned her JD from Cumberland School of Law in 1998 and her LLM in ocean and coastal law from the University of Miami School of Law in 1999. She was recently nominated by Senator Tim Scott for a 2025 Congressional Coalition on Adoption’s Angels in Adoption Award. She and her husband, Andrew, reside in Charleston, SC, with their son. Ms. Barrett recently made a gift to the Alumni Greek Life Scholarships.
1995
Christine McNeil is a Principal in the Fort Mill School District. Ms. McNeil earned her master’s degree in health promotion, education, and behavior from the University of South Carolina in 2002 and her M.Ed. in educational leadership in 2007. She resides in Fort Mill, SC, with her son, and her daughter is a student at the College.
1997
Manelik Pou is a Clerk at the International Longshoremen’s Association. Mr. Pou earned his MBA from The Citadel in 2006. He resides in New Orleans, LA.
1998
Berri Heinz is the Director of Capital Procurement at Prisma Health. Ms. Heinz resides in Greenville, SC.
1999
Candy Acanfora is a Development Coordinator at King & Society Real Estate. Ms. Acanfora resides in Charleston, SC.
2001
Cate Goff is the Director of Communication and Marketing at Sandhills Medical. Ms. Goff resides in Elgin, SC.
Maria Milonas Rakes is the Owner of Blutide Marine Construction. She and her husband, Karl, reside in Wadmalaw Island, SC, with their two children.
2005
Hope Bergquist was promoted to Lead Sr. Commercial Counsel at Zscaler. Ms. Bergquist earned her JD from Charleston School of Law in 2011. She resides in Charleston, SC.
Chris O’Neal, MS, is a Managing Partner at Moody & O’Neal CPAs, LLC. Mr. O’ Neal resides in Charleston, SC.
2007
Lisa Hergatt Sizelove is a Project Manager for Science and Engineering at the Oklahoma Department of Education. Ms. Sizelove earned her M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She and her husband, Robert, reside in Earlsboro, OK, with their two children.
2008
Jessica “Jess” Levkoff is a Restaurant Manager at Wild Common. She and her spouse, Brittany Crump, reside in Hanahan, SC.
2009
Brittany “Britt” Foster is the Head of Product at BusinessLoans.com. She and her husband, Randy Buchanan ’10, reside in Charleston, SC, with their daughter. Ms. Foster recently made a gift to the CofC Fund.
2010
Kyle Rees is a Senior Product Manager at Amazon. Mr. Rees earned his MBA from The George Washington University School of Business in 2015. He resides in Silver Spring, MD. Mr. Rees recently made a gift to the Communication Department Fund.
2011
Holly Colsher is a Senior Coordinator Meetings at American Bankers Association. Ms. Colsher resides in Centreville, VA.
Maeve McKenna Gallivan is the Founder/CEO of Emyvale Golf. Ms. Gallivan earned her master’s degree in public relations and corporate communications from Georgetown University in 2016. She and her husband, Matt, reside in Charleston, SC, with their daughter.
Christine Levi was recently promoted to Assistant United States Attorney and Deputy Appellate Chief for the United States Attorney’s Office. Ms. Levi earned her JD from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, in 2018. She resides in Montgomery, AL.
2012
Elyse Chubb Welch recently launched Carolina Retail Experts, a majority female-owned commercial real estate company. In 2024, she was named the Charleston Regional Business Journal’s Woman of the Year. Ms. Welch also serves as Secretary of the College of Charleston Athletic Fund. She and her husband, Justin, live in Charleston, SC, with their two children. Ms. Welch recently made a gift to the Cougar Club.
2013
Richard Duncan is an Associate Director of Residence Life at the University of Utah. Mr. Duncan earned his M.Ed. in counselor education from Clemson University in 2015. He resides in Salt Lake City, UT.
Kenneth Felder is an Advanced Physical Therapist at Prisma Health’s Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital. Mr. Felder earned his PhD in physical therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. He resides in Greenville, SC.
Dakota Flynn is the Clinical Fieldworker Director and Assistant Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation for the U.S. Army. Mr. Flynn earned his M.Ed. in higher education and student affairs from the University of South Carolina in 2015 and his OTD from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2022. He resides in San Antonio, TX.
2014
Fred Quick is the Director of Recruitment and Admissions at MUSC’s College of Graduate Studies. Mr. Quick earned his master’s degree in leadership from The Citadel in 2021 and his master’s degree in project management in 2023. He resides in Charleston, SC.
2015
Ross Drummond is a Project Manager for corporate events and experiences at KKR at FIRST. Mr. Drummond earned his master’s degree in event management from New York University. He resides in Mountain View, CA.
Drew Hendricks recently competed in the Special Olympics North America Golf Championship, where he won a silver medal. Mr. Hendricks resides in Metter, GA.
Emily Knopf King has been promoted to Senior GTM Recruiter at SentinelOne. She and her husband, Graham, reside in Savannah, GA.
Dael Szuch is a Membership Director at Piedmont Driving Club. Ms. Szuch resides in Atlanta, GA.
2016
Erin Dempsey is pursuing her master’s degree in international public policy from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), with plans to graduate in 2026. Ms. Dempsey also serves as a member of the College’s National Advisory Council within the communications department. She resides in Washington, D.C.
Emily Kerr is the Founder and Executive Director of Charleston Hope and the Founder of Catalyst Nonprofit Coaching. She resides in Charleston, SC.
Jessie Woodroof married Chris Yenney on October 3, 2025. The couple reside in Boise, ID.
2017
Hannah Dominy is a Local Coordinator at CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange. Ms. Dominy resides in Kansas City, MO.
Paige Landfried Gervais, MA, is a Senior Tax Associate at Moody & O’Neal CPAs, LLC. Ms. Gervais resides in Charleston, SC.
Michael “Mike” Gelber is the Chief Product Officer from Impiricus. Mr. Gelber resides in New York, NY.
Posy Olivetti is a Senior Consultant at Deloitte. Ms. Olivetti is pursuing her master’s degree in business analytics from Georgetown University, with plans to graduate in December 2025. She resides in Jersey City, NJ.
Kha-Lil Pearson is a Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting Senior at MITRE. Mr. Pearson earned his master’s in accounting from American University in 2019. He resides in Washington, D.C.
Isabel “Izzy” Sandoval is a Project Design Coordinator at Abbot Diabetes Care. Ms. Sandoval resides in San Francisco, CA.
2018
Schuyler Keating has been promoted to Manager of MP & A at Greenhouse Software. Ms. Keating resides in New York, NY.
Harrison “Mac” Kindel is a Business Relationship Manager at JPMorgan Chase. Mr. Kindel earned his master’s degree in finance from the College of William and Mary in 2024 and is currently pursuing his PhD in finance and economics from the College. He and his wife, Ciara, reside in Charleston, SC.
Melanie Ropp has been promoted to Senior Client Director at The Goat Agency. Ms. Ropp resides in Charleston, SC.
Latisha Robinson Stevenson is the Co-Owner of Twin Innovations. She and her husband, Royel, reside in Hayward, CA.
2019
Morgan Graham is a Digital Commerce Manager at BabyBjorn Inc. Ms. Graham resides in New York, NY.
Dupree Hart is a Field Coordinator at Rodgers Builders, Inc. Mr. Hart resides in Charlotte, NC.
Kelly Rosenblatt is a Development Coordinator for the Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University. Ms. Rosenblatt resides in Washington, D.C.
Elizabeth Palmiter is an Art Teacher at UDALL School District. Ms. Palmiter earned her M.Ed. from the College in 2022. She resides in Derby, KS.
2020
Elizabeth “Beth” Alexander is a Fundraising Officer at The Welcome Organization. Ms. Alexander earned her master’s degree in arts management and cultural policy from Queen’s University Belfast in 2024. She resides in Belfast, United Kingdom.
Rachael Lolar Sox is a Publishing and Distribution Specialist at Palmetto Publishing. Ms. Sox earned her master’s degree in English literature from East Carolina University in 2024. She resides in Charleston, SC.
Isabelle Renzi is a Senior Administrative Assistant at PSG. Ms. Renzi earned her MBA from The Citadel in 2023. She resides in Boston, MA.
Sofia Troya is a Manager, Community-Led Solutions Partnership at Conservation International. Ms. Troya earned her master’s degree in environmental and sustainability studies from the College. She resides in Charleston, SC.
2021
Jordan Barck is a Financial Consultant at Wells Fargo Advisors. Mr. Barck resides in Richmond, VA.
Elizabeth “Liz” Boedeker is a Digital Marketing Sales Representative at American Marketing and Publishing, LLC. Ms. Boedeker resides Daufuskie Island, SC.
Elizabeth Quarles is an Academic Advisor at the College of Charleston. Ms. Quarles earned her master’s degree in English language and literature from The Citadel in 2023 and is currently pursuing her Ed.D. from the College, with plans to graduate in 2028. She resides in Charleston, SC.
2022
Morgan Walker is pursuing her MD from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, with plans to graduate in 2029. Ms. Walker earned her master’s degree in biological and biomedical sciences from Duke University School of Medicine. She resides in Columbia, SC.
2023
Noah Futch is an Account Manager at Dentsply Sirona. Mr. Futch resides in Charlotte, NC.
Aliece Hurley is a Teacher at Achievement First. Ms. Hurley resides in Brooklyn, NY.
2024
Olivia Blankenship is a Realtor at Keller Williams Charleston. Ms. Blankenship resides in Charleston, SC.
Brittany Morgan is a Sales Advisor at Warby Parker. She resides in Charleston, SC.
Jackson Reid is Chief of Staff at Saltgrass Advisory. Mr. Reid earned his MBA from the College in May 2025. He resides in Charleston, SC.
Michael Stein is a staff writer and Social Media Chair at the Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice. Mr. Stein is pursuing his JD from Washington and Lee University School of Law. He resides in Lexington, VA.
Grace Squires is a Business Development Support at Blue Strike Environmental. Ms. Squires resides in Denver, CO.
James Tomberg is a Business Operations Analyst at Purpose Financial. Ms. Tomberg earned his MBA from the College in 2025. He resides in Simpsonville, SC.
Emma Whitman is an Associate, Client Operations at SCS Financial. Ms. Whitman is pursuing her MBA from Northeastern University with plans to graduate in 2027. She resides in Boston, MA.
2025
Will Garstka is a Tax Accounting Associate at Moody & O’Neal CPA, LLC. Mr. Garstka resides in Charleston, SC.
Ryley Murphy is a Congressional Caseworker at the US House of Representatives. Ms. Murphy resides in Charleston, SC.
Birdie Stewart is a Financial Advisor Trainee at UBS. Ms. Steward resides in Charleston, SC.
Mary Weinstein is a Sales Coordinator at Charleston Shoe Company. Ms. Weinstein resides in Charleston, SC.
Rhiannon Wilkinson is a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant at Fulbright Germany. Ms. Wilkinson was recently selected as a 2025–26 award recipient through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. She resides in Leipzig, Germany. Ms. Wilkinson recently made a gift to the Honors College.
Summer Wolcott is an Interior Design Consultant at Arhaus. Ms. Wolcott resides in Marblehead, MA.
Featured Class Notes
- Suzzette Jefferies Timme ’84 recently accepted the role of Executive Managing Director of Property Management at TSCG following the company’s merger with Indigo Asset Services, which she founded in 2017. Ms. Timme currently serves as Vice President of the College of Charleston Alumni Board of Directors and established the Suzette J. Timme Endowed/Annual Scholarship to support students facing unexpected financial hardships. She and her husband, Rear Admiral William G. Timme (USN, Ret.), reside in Arlington, VA.
- Heather Nidiffer White ’93 is the Director of Children’s Ministry at Dauphin Way United Methodist Church. Ms. White earned her M.Ed. in elementary education from the University of Tennessee in 1997. She and her husband, Bradley, reside in Mobile, AL, with their two children. Ms. White recently made a gift to the Alumni Greek Life Scholarships.
- Christine McNeil ’95 is a Principal in the Fort Mill School District. Ms. McNeil earned her master’s degree in health promotion, education, and behavior from the University of South Carolina in 2002 and her M.Ed. in educational leadership in 2007. She resides in Fort Mill, SC, with her son, and her daughter is a student at the College.
- Lisa Hergatt Sizeglove ’07 is a Project Manager for Science and Engineering at the Oklahoma Department of Education. Ms. Sizelove earned her M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. She and her husband, Robert, reside in Earlsboro, OK, with their two children.
- Kyle Rees ’10 is a Senior Product Manager at Amazon. Mr. Rees earned his MBA from The George Washington University School of Business in 2015. He resides in Silver Spring, MD. Mr. Rees recently made a gift to the Communication Department Fund.
- Elyse Welch ’12 recently launched Carolina Retail Experts, a majority female-owned commercial real estate company. In 2024, she was named the Charleston Regional Business Journal’s Woman of the Year. Ms. Welch also serves as Secretary of the College of Charleston Athletic Fund. She and her husband, Justin, live in Charleston, SC, with their two children. Ms. Welch recently made a gift to the Cougar Club.
- Erin Dempsey ’16 is pursuing her master’s degree in international public policy from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), with plans to graduate in 2026. Ms. Dempsey also serves as a member of the College’s National Advisory Council within the communications department. She resides in Washington, D.C.
- Elizabeth “Beth” Alexander ’20 is a Fundraising Officer at The Welcome Organization. Ms. Alexander earned her master’s degree in arts management and cultural policy from Queen’s University Belfast in 2024. She resides in Belfast, United Kingdom.
- Michael Stein ’24 is a staff writer and Social Media Chair at the Washington and Lee Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice. Mr. Stein is pursuing his JD from Washington and Lee University School of Law. He resides in Lexington, VA.
- Rhiannon Wilkinson ’25 is a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant at Fulbright Germany. Ms. Wilkinson was recently selected as a 2025–26 award recipient through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. She resides in Leipzig, Germany. Ms. Wilkinson recently made a gift to the Honors College.
