Class Notes September 2026

By Kelly Newton
Posted on 2 September 2026 | 1:44 pm

Class Notes

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September 2026

1974

Fred Weickhardt recently published his first novel, SPYBRAT, A Fred Hardt Novel. Mr. Weickhardt resides in Summerville, SC.

1991

Lars Lund is a Professor of Cardiology at Karolinska University Hospital. He earned his MD from Duke University in 2000 and his PhD from Karolinska Institutet in 2005. He resides in Stockholm, Sweden, with his two sons.

1996

Emily Martin is the Attorney Recruiting and Professional Development Director at Cranfill Sumner, LLP. Ms. Martin resides in Charlotte, NC.

2004

Jim Tunnessen recently retired from the federal government following a distinguished career as a U.S. Marine and US Army Engineer Officer. He recently founded GOVERNBOX.ai, an AI governance software company. Jim earned his MBA from The George Washington University and is currently pursuing a DE in artificial intelligence and machine learning, with plans to graduate in 2027. He and his wife, Stacie, reside in Sterling, VA.

2006

Lindsey Earnhardt Dean is an Independent College Counselor at WisePoint Advising. She earned her MBA from Georgia State University in 2012. She and her husband, Darren Dean ’05, reside in Roswell, GA, with their three sons.

2007

Trista Johnson Maxwell is a Counselor at Greenville Technical College. She earned her MSW from the University of South Carolina in 2013. She and her husband, Kemper Maxwell ’03, reside in Greenville, SC, with their two children.

2008

Dr. Dana Truesdale is a military veteran. She recently earned her EdD in Adult Learning from Walden University. She resides in Cassatt, SC.

2009

Jeanmarie Tankersley Ethridge is a Special Counsel at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, PA. She and her husband, Trip, welcomed their second daughter on March 19, 2026. The family resides in Greenville, SC.

2011

Lani Huft is a Pilot for Delta Air Lines. Ms. Huft resides in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Meghan “Meg” Johnson is an Associate Partner at LogicSource, Inc. Ms. Johnson resides in Charleston, SC.

2012

Brittney “Jade” Dilley Geary is the Owner of Lumos Collective. She and her husband, Chris, reside in Alexandria, VA.

Gabriella Korba Koberg is the Director of Event Planning at Marriott International. She and her husband, Daniel, reside in Washington, D.C.

2013

Jordan Boyd is the Director of Choral Activities at the College of Charleston. Mr. Boyd earned his MS in Conducting from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music in 2015 and his DMA from the University of North Texas in 2023. He and his wife, Sara Grant Boyd ’14, reside in Hanahan, SC.

Alyssa Pirolla Fella is an Underwriting Quality and Controls Manager at PURE Insurance. Ms. Pirolla resides in North Charleston, SC.

2014

Misha Eady-Harbold is a Managing Director at Crossroads Live North America. She earned her MPA from the University of North Carolina in 2021. She and her husband, Andrew, reside in Silver Spring, MD. Ms. Eady-Harbold recently made a gift to the Elizabeth Anne Eady Memorial Scholarship.

Thomas Horton is a Film Professor at Trilith Institute. He and his wife, Emily, reside in Atlanta, GA.

Paige Kline Olsen is a Program Manager for Marketing Operations and Events at Thornburg Investment Management. She and her husband, Joshua, reside in Santa Fe, NM.

2015

Shane Alverson is an Associate Attorney at Clement Rivers, LLP. Mr. Alverson earned his JD from the University of South Carolina in 2018 and his LLM in Taxation from New York University in 2020. He and his wife, Chelsea Ruth Alverson ’12, reside in Charleston, SC.

Alyssa Finn Coons is a Physical Therapist. She and her husband, Charles Coons ’15, reside in Columbus, OH.

Erin Byrum Riley is a Certified Public Accountant for BNA CPAs & Advisors. Ms. Riley resides in Rock Hill, SC.

2016

Blair Haggett Cokeley is a VIP Export Reefer Services Assistant Manager at Mediterranean Shipping Company. She and her husband, Taylor, reside in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Kayleigh Remavich is a Management and Program Analyst at AmeriCorps. Ms. Remavich earned her MPA from George Mason University in 2025. She resides in Arlington, VA.

Rachel Taylor is a Justice Sector Advisor at the Hague Institute for Innovation of Law. Ms. Taylor resides in Beaufort, SC.

2017

Emily Torchiana is an Associate Therapist for private practice. Ms. Torchiana earned her MA in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University in 2025. She resides in Manhattan Beach, CA.

2018

Jayla Goodwin Anderson is a Talent Acquisition Manager at Shoe Carnival. She and her husband, Dylan, reside in Evansville, IN.

Maret Williamson is a Media Buying Supervisor at Motivated Marketing. She resides in Charleston, SC. Ms. Williamson recently made a gift to the Cougar Club.

2019

Ethan Davis recently earned his MBA from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management. Mr. Davis resides in Ithaca, NY.

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

Sean Killion is an Urban Planner III for the City of Alexandria. He and his wife, Beatriz Killion, reside in Falls Church, VA.

2020

Charlotte Hay is a Client Manager at Charleston Dental Studio. Ms. Hay resides in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Posy Olivetti is an Analytics and Insights Engineer at Deloitte. Ms. Olivetti earned her MBA from Georgetown University in 2025. She resides in Union City, NJ.

Sam Rosa is a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. Mr. Rosa resides in Jacksonville, FL.

Michael Simmons, Jr. is a Teacher at Richland County Schools. He and his wife, Maya Genwright Simmons ’20, reside in Columbia, SC.

2021

Burke Anvari is a Senior Consultant at Deloitte. Mr. Anvari earned his MS in accountancy from the College in 2022. He resides in Westport, CT.

Rosa “Rosy” Domínguez-Rojas is an Audit Senior at Elliott Davis, LLC. Ms. Dominguez-Rojas earned her MS in Accountancy from the College in 2023. She and her husband, Joshua Okerlund, were married on November 22, 2025. The couple resides in Charleston, SC.

Lily Marrone is the Deputy Director of Briefing Operations for the New York State Executive Chamber. Ms. Marrone resides in New York, NY.

Allyson Pace is an Intern Equine Veterinarian at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Saratoga Springs. Ms. Pace recently earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Royal Veterinary College. She resides in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Annabelle “Belle” Tolmich is a Research Professional at UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government. Ms. Tolmich resides in Atlanta, GA.

2022

Mazzy Weiland is a Lead Piercer at Mejuri. Ms. Weiland resides in Washington, D.C.

Hailey Yasinski is the Arts Industry Manager at the South Carolina Arts Commission. Ms. Yasinski earned her MPA from the College in 2023. She resides in Indian Land, SC.

2023

Jake Croland is a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones. Mr. Croland resides in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Victoria Edwards is a Primate Keeper at Lion Country Safari. Ms. Edwards resides in Boca Raton, FL.

Mikayla Jenkins is an Import Specialist at WCM Worldwide. Ms. Jenkins resides in Mount Pleasant, SC.

2024

Shelby Kingston is an Assurance Staff at Brown Hiers Kinder, LLC. Ms. Kingston resides in Crownsville, MD.

Zachary Kramer is a Capital Markets and Structured Finance Associate at Douglas Development Corporation. He resides in Washington, D.C. Mr. Kramer recently made a gift to the CofC Fund.

Chavala “Lala” Wilkerson is a Designer at Fresh & Blessed. Ms. Wilkerson resides in North Charleston, SC.

2025

Campbell Dickson is an Account Executive at Yelp. He resides in Alexandria, VA. Mr. Dickson recently made a gift to the CofC Fund.

Anna Holland is a Showroom Manager at Holland & Sherry Interiors. Ms. Holland resides in Mount Pleasant, SC.

Rainee White Kearney is a Project Manager for the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments. Ms. Kearney resides in North Charleston, SC.

Tyana Vongsay is a Teacher for the Charleston County School District. Ms. Vongsay resides in Charleston, SC.

2026

Michael McHam, Jr. is a Greeter at Langley Still Foss Justice for the Injured Law Firm. Mr. McHam resides in Spartanburg, SC.