Class Notes April 2026

By Kelly Newton
Posted on 1 April 2026 | 3:55 pm

Class Notes

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April 2026

1974

James “Mike” Kennedy retired from his career in law enforcement. Mr. Kennedy earned his MS in counseling from Lubbock Christian University in 2003 and his law enforcement certification from New Mexico Southeastern Law Enforcement Academy in 2011. He and his wife, Tricia, reside in Oklahoma City, OK.

1982

Dr. Ron Cooper is a Senior Professor of Philosophy at the College of Central Florida. He is the author of five publications, and his most recent work, the poem “Metals,” will be published in Deep South Magazine soon. He and his wife, Sandra, reside in Ocala, Florida.

2000

Matthew “Matt” Conroy  is an M&A Integration Director at Maersk. Mr. Conroy earned his MBA from the University of Cape Town in 2009. He resides in South Holland, Netherlands, with his two children.

2001

William “Will” Lanahan, IV, recently launched his company, Offsite, a high-end luggage and gear company. He and his wife, Shannon, welcomed their second daughter in December 2025, and the family resides in Baltimore, MD.

2006

Lauren Barta Coppola is the Chief Product Officer at Vescent and recently launched the Vescent app to the Apple App Store and Google Play. Ms. Coppola earned her MBA from Wake Forest University School of Business in 2010. She and her husband, Nick, reside in Atlanta, GA, with their two children. Ms. Coppola recently made a gift to the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences Dean’s Excellence Fund.

Charlene Burton Green is the Owner of Dwell Legal, LLC. Ms. Green earned her JD from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2009. She resides in Charleston, SC, with her two children.

Amy “Suzanne” Lipscomb Patel is the Owner of Blooming Collabs. Ms. Patel resides in Charlotte, NC, with her two children.

2008

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

Russell Howard is the Senior UX Designer at Lenovo. Mr. Howard resides in Austin, TX.

Valerie “Val” Matyskiel Snow is the Owner of the Gymnastics Academy of Charleston. She and her husband, AJ, reside in Charleston, SC, with their three children.

2011

William “Will” Bayles is a Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA. Mr. Bayles resides in Charlotte, NC, and recently made a gift to the Alumni Association Fund.

Caitlin “Cait” Mason Graff recently founded Cait Mason Executive Coaching and Operations Consultancy. Ms. Graff earned her MBA from Guildhall School of Business and Law, London, UK, where she and her husband, Michael, reside.

Juliana Kruis recently accepted a faculty position in the English department at Trident Technical College. Ms. Kruis earned her MFA in creative nonfiction from Emerson College and resides in North Charleston, SC.

JoMonica “JoMo” Taylor is a Director at the South Carolina Department of Health. Ms. Taylor resides in Columbia, SC.

2012

Paul “Pauly” Appleton is a Legal Counsel at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Mr. Appleton earned his JD from the University of Illinois Chicago Law School in 2019. He resides in Springfield, IL, with his son.

Jacklyn Hammons is a Research Lab Manager at Emory University. Ms. Hammond recently published her first, first-author scientific manuscript in Hepatology in July 2025. She resides in Powder Springs, GA, with her three children.

Laura Jordan Harkins is a Learning Specialist at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School. She married Andrew Harkins on October 18, 2025. The couple resides in Atlanta, GA.

Brittany Quinn is a Sustainability Specialist for the State of North Carolina. She and her husband, Daniel, reside in Williamsburg, VA. Ms. Quinn recently made a gift to the Honors College’s Dean’s Excellence Fund.

Mallie Salerno Romanowski is a Communications Specialist at Coriell Institute for Medical Research. She and her husband, Zach, reside in Philadelphia, PA.

2013

Heather Henderson Peralta is an Operations Manager at Carolina Girls. She and her husband, Greg Peralta ’13, reside in North Charleston, SC.

2014

Tyler Boone is the CEO and Founder of “Homegrown” Boone’s Bourbon and Boone’s Beer and of Artist Formula. He also is a Recording Artist. His company, Boone’s Bourbon, was also named one of the top six bourbons in the world, according to Forbes. He resides in Nashville, TN.

Misha Eady-Harbold is the Director of Company Management and Touring at Ballet West. Ms. Eady-Harbold resides in Salt Lake City, UT.

Meredith Smylie is a Senior Data Analyst at Christian Alliance for Orphans. Ms. Smylie resides in Charleston, SC.

2015

Sian Cirpili is a Logistics Manager at Calzedonia USA. Ms. Cirpili resides in Brooklyn, NY.

Sarenna Nath is an Associate Attorney at Kitroser Lewis and Migdoll. Ms. Nath earned her JD from the University of South Carolina in 2020. She resides in Boynton Beach, FL, with her two children.

John “Jack” Wagstaff, Jr is a Police Sergeant for the City of Durham, NC. Mr. Wagstaff resides in Apex, NC.

2016

Savannah Cobb recently graduated with her PhD in evolutionary biology from Johns Hopkins University in December 2025 and is currently pursuing a postdoctoral research program in the same department. Ms. Cobb also earned her MS in paleontology from the University of Manchester (UK) in 2019. She resides in Baltimore, MD.

Amanda Gorman Peden is an Implementation Consultant at SeatGeek. She and her husband, James, reside in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

Andi Stiles is a Senior Marketing Manager at AKA Hotels and Hotel Residences. She and her husband, Nick, reside in Washington, D.C.

2017

Meagan Dunham is a Principal Consultant at M. Dunham Strategy and Solutions, LLC. Ms. Dunham earned her MA in clinical social work from Catholic University of America in 2022. She resides in New Orleans, LA. Ms. Dunham recently made a gift to the 1967 Legacy Program.

Rachel Canady is the Director of Marketing at Winkler Consulting Group. Ms. Canady resides in Florence, SC.

Maja Grzejdziak is a Physician at Texas Tech University, El Paso. Ms. Grzejdziak earned her MD from the University of South Carolina, Greenville Medical School. She resides in El Paso, TX.

2018

Holden Ammons is a Background Investigator at 1Force. He and his wife, Brittany, reside in Johns Island, SC.

Tracey Webster is the Director of Account Management at Prodege, LLC. Ms. Webster resides in New York, NY.

Nykia Ramsey Ware is the Owner and Clinical Director at Beloved Behaviors, LLC. Ms. Ware resides in Blythewood, SC.

2019

Emily Livingstone is the Northeast Area Manager at Chopin Sports. Ms. Livingstone resides in Cohasset, MA.

Jordan Gravelle is a Producer at NHK. Ms. Gravelle resides in Silver Spring, MD.

Grayson Stiglbauer is a Systems Engineer at Cisco Systems. He and his wife, Kacey Clayton ’19, reside in Carrboro, NC.

2020

Hannah Maddox Crosland is a Litigation Assistant at Miller & Martin PLLC. She and her husband, Anderson Cartter Crosland ’22, married on March 21, 2026. The couple resides in Chattanooga, TN. The Croslands recently made a gift to the CofC Fund.

Danielle “Dani” Dudas is a Memorial Associate at the Military Women’s Memorial. Ms. Dudas resides in Washington, D.C.

Hunter King is a Program Manager of physical environment, accreditation, and regulatory affairs at the Medical University of South Carolina. Ms. King resides in Charleston, SC.

2021

Keylin Lopez recently accepted a position as Manager, Federal Affairs at the Data Center Coalition. She and her husband, Jacob Roddam ’21, reside in Washington, D.C.

Joseph Sweatt is the Charleston Southern University Campus Director for East Cooper Baptist Church. He and his wife, Shannon Sweatt ’20, reside in Goose Creek, SC.

2022

Kathlene Dorking is a Legislative Assistant at the Georgia General Assembly. Ms. Dorking resides in Peachtree Corners, GA.

Frances “Grace” Barnett Hutchins married Thomas Hutchins ’21 on February 7, 2021. The couple resides in Raleigh, NC.

2023

Anna Clough is a Special Education Teacher at Cambridge Public Schools. Ms. Clough resides in Somerville, MA.

Adair Klapow was recently accepted into a PhD program in school psychology at Texas A&M University with plans to graduate in 2031. Ms. Klapow resides in Birmingham, AL.

Abby Satterwhite is a Hydrographic Surveyor at EGS Survey Pty Ltd. Ms. Satterwhite resides in Perth, Australia.

Ann DuBose Stalvey is a Hydrographic Surveyor and Data Processor at EGS Survey Pty Ltd. Ms. Stalvey resides in Perth, Australia.

2024

Victoria Rose is a Staff Accountant at Greystar. Ms. Rose resides in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Grace Squires is an Energy and Climate Analyst at Blue Strike Environmental. Ms. Squires resides in Denver, CO.

2025

Abigail Lute was recently promoted to Development Associate at the Baton Rouge Symphony. Ms. Lute resides in Baton Rouge, LA. Ms. Lute recently made a gift to the Arts Management Fund.

Hadley West is a Heart and Vascular Technician at the Medical University of South Carolina. Ms. West resides in Charleston, SC.