October 2025

1983

Karen Federspiel is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at MetroHealth System. Ms. Federspiel earned her MS in Nursing in 2007 and her DNP in 2015 from the University of Akron. She resides in Akron, OH.

Sam Hawk was recently named Partner at Wyatt, Hamilton & Findlay Law Firm. He earned his JD from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1986. Mr. Hawk resides in Dallas, TX.

1985

Carol Maynard is a Sales Director at Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. Ms. Maynard resides in Manhattan, KS.

1992

Jane Doggett Evans is a Market Leader at Foundry Commercial. She was selected as an honoree for the 2025 GlobeSt. Women of Influence. Ms. Evans and her husband, David, reside in Raleigh, NC, with their two children.

1997

Lissa Hoeflich Blankinship is a Consultant and Advocate in education. She earned her MEd from Georgia State University in 2001. Ms. Blankinship and her husband, Christopher Blankinship ’97, reside in Moka, Mauritius.

2000

Kelly Clark was recently promoted to Vice President of Business Development at Allen Architectural Metals. Ms. Clark resides in Denver, CO.

Bobby Weisenberger is the Head Athletic Trainer for the Charleston Battery and is completing his 16th season this year. He is also the most tenured Athletic Trainer in the USL Championship. Mr. Weissenberger earned his MS in sport psychology from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2019. He and his wife, Kristen, reside in Charleston, SC.

2002

MaryJane Connor is the Marketing Director at SupraNet Communications, Inc. She earned her MA in art history from the University of Wisconsin. Ms. Connor resides in Madison, WI.

Bertrand “Ry” Hudnall is the founder and CEO of Hudnall Capital Advisors, a financial firm based in downtown Charleston. Mr. Hudnall resides in Charleston, SC.

2003

Sean Evans is a Director of Strategic Alliances at GSK. He earned his MS in biotechnology in 2008 and his PhD in molecular microbiology and immunology in 2014 from Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Evans resides in Cambridge, MA.

2005

Cynthia “McLaurin” Bruce is the Director of Business Development at FirstService Residential. Ms. Bruce resides in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

2009

Alexandra “Alex” Robinson Pierson and her husband J. welcomed their third child in September 2024. The family resides in Aliso Viejo, CA.

2010

Megan Davis is an Account Executive at Siemens Healthineers. She earned her MS in health care administration from the Medical University of South Carolina. Ms. Davis resides in Washington, D.C.

Whitnie Eisele Scoggins is a Sales Operations Analyst at Benefitfocus. Ms. Scoggins resides in Charleston, SC.

Jonathon “Jono” Watson is a Fisheries Biologist with NOAA Fisheries. He earned his MS in wildlife biology from the University of Maine and has published several articles on migratory fish and tidal wetland restoration. He and his wife, Megan, welcomed their first child in 2024 and reside in Annapolis, MD.

2011

Caitlin Mason is Head of People at Webster Hart. She earned her MBA from London Metropolitan University in 2018. Ms. Mason resides in London, England.

Nicole Trevisan is a Field Operations Manager at Randstad Digital and recently celebrated her 13th year with the company. She serves as membership chairwoman for the company’s women’s business resource group and is also a proud business owner of two small businesses: a consignment store and professional home organizing services. Ms. Trevisan resides in Roswell, GA.

2012

Tyler Canty is a Senior Consultant at Deloitte. Mr. Canty resides in Atlanta, GA.

Matthew Friedman is a Partner at Freight Flex. He and his wife, Laney Talbert Friedman ’12, reside in Charleston, SC, with their two children. The couple are frequent donors to the Alumni Fund and the CofC Fund.

Robert Marzullo is the Vice President of Guy Carpenter. Mr. Marzullo resides in Philadelphia, PA.

2013

Nicklaus “Nick” Walker married Nicole Walker in 2023, and the couple welcomed their first child in September. The family resides in Pearland, TX.

2014

Katherine “Kate” Healey Dewez and her husband, Theodore, welcomed their first child in June 2024. The family resides in Newburyport, MA.

Crystal Lamkin Driggers is a Project Manager at the Scientific Research Corporation and the owner of The Berkeley Bloom, a community lifestyle magazine. She and her husband, Ricky, live in Charleston, SC, with their three children.

Jenna Quinn Garza is a Senior Events Manager at Honeywell. Ms. Garza resides in Charlotte, NC.

Reynold “Mike” Maus is an Associate Experience Product Manager at Exact Sciences. Mr. Maus resides in Charleston, SC.

Christina O’Boyle is a Lead Brand Advocate at Lowe’s Companies, Inc. Ms. O’Boyle resides in Charlotte, NC.

Jeremiah “Jeremy” Rees, MPA, is the Director of the Compassionate Hope Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting victims of human trafficking. He and his wife, Brittanie, reside in Mindanao, Philippines, with their two children.

2015

Jacqueline “Jackie” Hazlett was recently promoted to Associate Principal Analyst at FINRA. She earned her MA in criminology from George Washington University in 2017 and also operates an animal outreach organization. Ms. Hazlett resides in Charleston, SC.

Rachel Spivey Valentine is a Manager of Strategy at RKD Group. She also owns The Pretty Petal Press, a flower preservation service. Ms. Valentine resides in Columbia, SC.

2016

Alyssa Burtis is a Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch. Ms. Burtis resides in Charlotte, NC.

Kaitlyn Hoehn is a Senior Catering and Sales Manager at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina. She married Colin Marcelli ’15 in February 2024, and the couple resides in Charleston, SC.

Shannon Summer is a Training Specialist at Mungo Homes. Ms. Summer resides in Columbia, SC.

2017

Elizabeth “Noel” Anderson is a Senior Associate at Malk Partners. Ms. Anderson resides in New York, NY.

Anne Cabot is a Marketing Director at Powell Fine Art Advisory. In August 2025, she married William Fernandez. The couple resides in Chestnut Hill, MA.

Meagan Dunham is Principal Consultant at M. Dunham Strategy & Solutions, LLC. She earned her MS in clinical social work from the Catholic University of America. Ms. Dunham resides in New Orleans, LA.

Ariel McShane is a Variant Assessment Scientist at Ambry Genetics. She earned her MS in bioinformatics and her PhD in cellular and molecular biology from the University of Michigan in 2024. Ms. McShane resides in Ann Arbor, MI.

Neha Penmetsa recently graduated with her PsyD in clinical psychology from William James College in June 2025. She is a Clinical Psychology Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital. Ms. Penmetsa resides in Somerville, MA.

Emily “Katie” Skelly is an Assistant Marketing Director at Film at Lincoln Center.  Ms. Skelly resides in New York, NY.

2018

Chris Bailey was recently promoted to Strategy Director at Matchbook. He earned his MA in communication and media studies from Ohio State University in 2024. Mr. Bailey resides in Indianapolis, IN.

Ian Schenkel is a Marketing Operations Manager at Case Status. He earned his MBA from the College of Charleston in 2020. Mr. Schenkel resides in Charleston, SC.

2019

Jonathan “Jon” Knox is a Senior Consultant at Deloitte. He earned his MS in Accountancy from the University of Georgia in 2021. Mr. Knox resides in Nashville, TN

2021

Jaymie Amodio is a Production Coordinator at Holst and Lee. Ms. Amodio resides in Charleston, SC.

Kirby Nassetta is a Business Development Account Manager at Destination South Meetings and Events. Ms. Nassetta resides in Charleston, SC.

Connor Olson is an Associate at ING. He earned his MS in mineral and energy economics from Colorado School of Mines in 2022. Mr. Olson resides in New York, NY.

Lily Russell is an Event Specialist at Nationwide Marketing Group. She earned her MS in hospitality administration from Boston University in 2022. Ms. Russell resides in Charleston, SC.

2022

Kalie Clark is a Sales Associate at Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty. Ms. Clark resides in Hilton Head, SC.

Olivia Daler is an Account Executive at LinkedIn. Ms. Daler resides in New York, NY.

Kirsten Sciartelli was recently promoted to Sales Manager at SB Expo and Events. Ms. Sciartelli resides in Charlotte, NC.

2023

Hunter Haines was recently promoted to Human Resources Generalist at Volvo Cars. Mr. Haines resides in Charleston, SC.

Elizabeth “EB” Hornak is an Account Executive at the Charlotte Hornets. Ms. Hornak resides in Charlotte, NC. She recently made a gift to the Campus Preservation Fund.

Ada Jenkins is a Marketing Coordinator at Mashburn Construction. Ms. Jenkins resides in Charleston, SC.

Caitlyn Pellegrini is an Associate Sales Representative at Stryker. Ms. Pellegrini resides in St. Petersburg, FL.

2024

Samantha Brown is a Sales Development Representative at Cvent. Ms. Brown resides in Washington, D.C.

James Dockery, Jr. is a Computational Science Graduate Fellow with the U.S. Department of Energy. He is pursuing his PhD in physics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with plans to graduate in 2030. Mr. Dockery resides in Chapel Hill, NC.

Marco Fontana is a Student Administrative Assistant and is currently pursuing an MPA at the College of Charleston. He resides in Charleston, SC.

Riley Haas is a Financial Analyst at Beemok Capital. She is pursuing her MS in financial mathematics at the University of Chicago. Ms. Haas resides in Charleston, SC.

2025

Kelli Carter is a Real Estate Agent at Collett. Ms. Carter resides in Greenville, SC.

Elizabeth Clarke is an Operations and Events Coordinator for the Department of Graduate and Executive Programs at the College of Charleston. Ms. Clarke resides in Charleston, SC.

Meghan Lord is a Donor Relations Coordinator at Lowcountry Land Trust. Ms. Lord resides in Charleston, SC.

Olivia “Liv” Lott is a Public Relations Assistant at Salt and Ruttner. Ms. Lott resides in New York, NY.