March 2026

1974

Teresa Owen Hinnant was recently elected to the Orangeburg County School Board in 2024. She and her husband, John, reside in Eutawville, SC.

1981

Cheryll Novak Woods-Flowers is a Residential Real Estate Specialist at Coldwell Banker Realty. Ms. Woods-Flowers earned her MS in Accountancy from the College of Charleston in 1999. She was recently recognized by the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society, ranking in the top 11% of agents worldwide. She and her husband, Harold, reside in Mount Pleasant, SC. Ms. Woods-Flowers recently made a gift to the Alumni Fund.

1983

Gerald Bresnihan is the Vice President at CH Powell Co. Mr. Bresnihan earned his MBA from Georgia Southern University in 1993. He and his wife, Wendy, reside in Charleston, SC. Mr. Bresnihan recently made a gift to the CofC Fund.

1986

Betsy Allen Fanning is Head of School at Trident Academy. Ms. Fanning earned her MAT in special education from the College in 1995 and her MEd in school administration from The Citadel in 2002. She and her husband, Jack, reside in Charleston, SC. Ms. Fanning recently made a gift to the School of Education’s Dean’s Excellence Fund.

1991

Sabrina Moore is a Paralegal at Tivity Health. Ms. Moore is also a registered arbitration neutral in the state of Georgia and recently founded a new business, Premier Arbitration Solutions. She resides in Lawrenceville, GA.

1993

Paul Gillam, Jr is the President and CEO at Security of Management of SC, LLC. He and his wife, Pamela Sparks Gillam ’95, reside in Columbia, SC, with their two children.

1994

Terri Donnahoo Basch recently earned her MS in sustainability from Harvard University Extension School. She and her husband, Douglas, reside in Portland, OR, with their two children.

1997

Beth Reines Gunter is the Owner of Spry Digital. Ms. Gunter has been recognized as a Titan 100 recipient, named one of the “Top 100 St. Louisans to Know”, received the GRIT Award, and was honored as a Top CRO in both St. Louis and Missouri. She and her husband, Timothy, reside in Olivette, MO, with their two children.

1999

Jennifer “Jen” Job was recently appointed to the Wake County Public Schools Board of Education in December 2025. Ms. Job earned her PhD in curriculum studies from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2013. She resides in Apex, NC, with her daughter.

Phillip “Kevin” Rhodes is an Internal Communications Lead at Spirax Sarco. Mr. Rhodes earned his MA in mass communications from the University of South Carolina in 2023. He and his wife, Rhonda, reside in Ridgeway, SC.

2002

Sean Milligan is the President of Gatlin Mill. Mr. Milligan was recently appointed by Governor DeSantis to the Valencia College Board of Trustees in Orlando, FL. He resides in Orlando, FL, with his three children.

2003

Whitney Allen Laurie is a High School Teacher at Glasgow Independent Schools. She and her husband, Dylan, reside in Glasgow, KY, with their three children.

2005

Jennifer “Jenny” Bannan Cooper is a Teacher at Dorchester District 2. Ms. Cooper was recently named Teacher of the Year at her elementary school. She and her husband, Luther “Luke” Cooper ’03, reside in Summerville, SC, with their three children.

Elizabeth “Lizzy” Eggers Plimpton is an actor, writer, and director. Ms. Plimpton recently produced, directed, and wrote the short film Grace and the Red Glow, which is currently on the festival circuit. She resides in Pleasantville, NY, with her son.

Charles “Chaz” Shanton II is a Sales and Business Development Executive at Charles A Wells Sales Company. Mr. Shanton resides in Denver, CO.

2006

Erin Gavin Yaden is a Teacher for the Charleston County School District. She and her husband, Ryan Yaden ’05, reside in Charleston, SC, with their two children.

2008

Mary Lee Hutson Briggs is an Attorney at Ramsdale Law Firm. Ms. Briggs was recently sworn in as the President of the Charleston County Bar Association. She earned her JD from Charleston School of Law in 2013. She and her husband, Robert Lee Briggs III ’11, reside in Charleston, SC, with their two children.

2009

Seaton Brown is the Executive Director of Graduate Admissions and Marketing at the College of Charleston. He resides in Charleston, SC. Mr. Brown recently made a gift to the Cougar Club.

Alexandra Robinson Pierson and her husband, Scott, welcomed their third child, Piper, on September 24, 2024. The family resides in Aliso Viejo, CA.

2011

Cristy Jamison Armstrong is the Owner and Marketing, Public Relations Director at Cristy J. Armstrong, LLC. She and her husband, Creighton Armstrong ’11, reside in Charleston, SC.

Sean Bear is an Assistant Director of Health Services and a Public Health Administrator at Georgia Southern University. Mr. Bear resides in Statesboro, GA.

Jessica Ledford Costanza is a Senior Digital Producer at HUMAN Security. She and her husband, Luke, reside in Morehead City, NC.

Nevan Phillips is a General Manager at Clover Wheel Estate, Inc. Mr. Phillips resides in Clover, SC.

2012

Courtney Gerstenmaier Felton is an Education Curator at the North Carolina Maritime Museum. She and her husband, Dodson Felton ’11, reside in Trent Woods, NC. The Feltons recently made gifts to the Marine Biology fund and the Honors College.

Brooke Hohman Harrison is the Co-Owner at Duo Creative Co. She and her husband, Andrew, reside in Alpharetta, GA, with their son.

Sierranicole Butler is a Multilingual Learner Program Specialist at Sumter School District. Ms. Butler resides in Sumter, SC.

Seth Kight is Chief of Staff at Inovalon. Mr. Kight resides in North Charleston, SC.

2013

Dyanne Vaught is the Senior Economist at the Council of Economic Advisors in the Executive Office of the President. Ms. Vaught resides in Washington, D.C. Ms. Vaught recently made a gift to the Honors College.

Nicolaus “Nic” Wegrzyn is a Supply Chain Manager at Nespresso US. In May 2025, he married his husband, Matthew. The couple resides in New York, NY.

2014

Samantha “Sam” Dahabi is a Photographer. Ms. Dahabi resides in Kihei, HI.

Jeff Sledden is the Vice President at StoneRiver Company. He married his wife, Ellie, in October 2024, and the couple welcomed their daughter in July 2025. The family resides in Charleston, SC.

2015

Kayla Bogad Esan is the Director of Donor Relations at Florida Atlantic University. She and her husband, Nadav, reside in Boca Raton, FL.

Valerie “Val” Keller is a Manager of Customer Success at Employ, Inc. Ms. Keller resides in Conshohocken, PA.

Caroline Kenny is a White House Producer at NBC News. Ms. Kenny earned her MA in journalism from Northwestern University in 2016. She resides in Washington, D.C.

2016

Angel Darrow is a Counselor at Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health. Ms. Darrow earned her MS in clinical mental health from George Washington University in 2023. She resides in Arlington, VA.

Emily Deal is a Digital Marketing Manager at HART. She and Tarek Kabbani ’14 recently became engaged. The couple resides in Charleston, SC.

Lindsay Wooles Gainey is the Owner of The Home Bridge, LLC. She and her husband, Joshua, reside in Clover, SC, with their son.

Hannah Martin is a Flight Instructor at Delta Airlines. Ms. Martin is pursuing her commercial pilot license from ATP Flight School. She resides in Port Jefferson, NY.

2017

Chelsea Anderson is a Marketing Manager at Lowcountry Food Bank. Ms. Anderson resides in North Charleston, SC.

Mara Argyriou is the Owner of Mara Sports Performance and Physical Therapy. She and her husband, Tom Jones, reside in Charlottesville, VA.

Macy Haley is a Registered Nurse at the Medical University of South Carolina. She and her husband, Luke Cavanaugh, reside in Charleston, SC.

Jasmine Saab is the Director of Patient Access Analytics. Ms. Jasmine resides in Charleston, SC.

2018

Jennifer Asouzu is the Director of Communications for the South Carolina Honors College at the University of South Carolina. Ms. Asouzu earned her MEd in higher education and student affairs from the University of South Carolina in 2021. She resides in Columbia, SC.

Chinescha “China” King is the Owner of Sweet But Not So Sweet. Ms. King launched her gourmet brownie business in 2024, and the brand is continuously growing. She resides in Goose Creek, SC.

Izabella “Bella” Nieves is a Registered Nurse at the University of Colorado: Anschutz Medical Campus. In October 2025, she married her husband, Jake Burton ’18, and the couple resides in Aurora, CO.

Alexander “Alex” Wray is an Assistant Manager at Top Flight Aviation. Mr. Wray resides in Charleston, SC.

2019

Jenna Fenney Hopcia is a Musician. In May 2025, she married Austin Hopcia ’18, and the couple resides in Nashville, TN.

2020

Cameron Alvar is an Assistant Interior Designer at Jenny Keenan Design. Ms. Alvar resides in Charleston, SC.

James McCrary is an Operations Coordinator at Joey’s Fireworks. Mr. McCrary resides in Charleston, SC.

Hannah Rose is the Vice President of Portfolio Development and Revenue Operations at Qi Venture Partners. In January 2026, she married her husband, Nicolas Sanchez, and the couple resides in Greensboro, NC.

Mary “Mary Rinne” Jackson Bird is an iTero Inside Sales Representative at Align Technology. She and her husband, Hilton, reside in Wake Forest, NC.

2021

Morgan Agolli is a Teacher Assistant at Dunwoody Baptist Church. Ms. Agolli resides in Roswell, GA.

Jordan Barck is a Financial Consultant at Wells Fargo Advisors. He resides in Richmond, VA. Mr. Barck recently made a gift to the School of Business.

2022

Graysen Burris Saverance is a School Counselor at GREEN Charter Schools. Ms. Saverance and her husband, John, reside in Greenville, SC.

Frances “Grace” Barnett Hutchins is a Digital Sales Associate at Future US. She and her husband, Thomas Hutchins ’21, reside in Raleigh, NC.

Zachary McMurrer welcomed his second child, Charles, on January 14, 2026. The family resides in Summerville, SC.

2023

Grayson M’Kenzee Holbrooks is a Teacher for Dorchester District 2 Schools. Ms. Holbrooks resides in Summerville, SC.

Tyler Martin is the Owner and Brewer at Island Time Kombucha. He and his wife, Kendall Martin ’20, reside in North Charleston, SC.

Joseph “Blake” Mitrick is an Application Programmer Analyst at the College of Charleston. Mr. Mitrick resides in Charleston, SC.

2024 

Mallory Burns is a Paralegal at Cipriani & Warner. Ms. Burns resides in Newport, PA.

Jillian “Jill” Bridges is a Paralegal at Charleston Legal Access. Ms. Bridges resides in Charleston, SC.

Katherine “Belle” Coffman is a Program Specialist at the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission. Ms. Coffman resides in Irmo, SC.

Connelly Grant is pursuing her MA in healthcare administration from the Medical University of South Carolina. Ms. Grant resides in Charleston, SC.

2025 

Savannah Lominac is a Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator at Harvest Hope Food Bank. Ms. Lominac resides in Hartsville, SC.

Charles Nealon is a Sales and Showroom Assistant at Maison de Carine. Mr. Nealon resides in Hopkinton, MA.

Claire Turner is a Paralegal at Midlothian Estate and Elder Law, LLC. Ms. Turner resides in Richmond, VA.

Charles “Charlie” Blankin is a Sales and Marketing Manager at Mankiewicz. Mr. Blankin resides in North Charleston, SC.