Double alumnus and GW staff member Eric Gutierrez, GWSB BBA ’06 & MTA ’11 married his college sweetheart, Karol Espejo, on June 22, surrounded by the people they love most—including a spate of Colonials. Gutierrez and Espejo are both proud members of their respective Latino Greek lettered organizations—which is how they met, even though they […]
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Alumni Couples: Danielle Meister & Matthew Robert Cohen
Danielle Meister, SMPA BA ’10, and Matthew Robert Cohen, GWSB BA ’08 and MBA ’11, were recently married at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. The bride works in corporate communications for Edelman in New York, NY and the groom is an investment banker for Delancey Street Partners in Philadelphia, PA. The bride and groom […]
Double Alumnus Joins Private Equity Firm
Daniel N. Bernstein, CCAS BA ’09, GWSB MBA ’11, has joined Balance Point Capital Partners, a mezzanine debt and private equity firm focused on investing in middle market companies, as an associate. The firm is based in Westport, CT. Previously, Daniel was a senior analyst at TD Bank, N.A. in their Corporate Banking group based […]
“An Extraordinary Day”: Alumni React to DOMA Ruling
The Defense of Marriage Act ruling on June 26th was a historic day for the country—and many Colonials shared their feelings with us on Facebook and via email. Members of the GW LGBT Alumni Association, who work hard to celebrate and promote the GW LGBT community, also shared their reactions to this monumental day: Morgan […]
GSEHD Entrepreneur and Former CIO of Coca-Cola Shares Career Tips
Jack Bergstrand—entrepreneur, author, Brand Velocity founder and former CIO of Coca-Cola—shares some of his experiences and tips with us. Aspiring entrepreneurs, take note! Before founding his own company, Jack Bergstrand, GSEHD MA ’11, enjoyed a long career with Coca-Cola, eventually serving as chief information officer (CIO). This position provided a unique learning environment. “It helped […]
GWSB Senior: My Dinner with Alumni Experience
Katherine (Kate) Pena is a rising senior in GW’s School of Business and a member of the Colonial Ambassadors. Last semester, Pena attended an alumni-hosted dinner through the popular Dinner with Alumni Program: This past March, I was fortunate enough to take part in the Dinner with Alumni program. My dinner was hosted by Dan […]
Alumnus receives Next Generation Award from Metro Weekly
Washington, DC’s Metro Weekly recently named its 2013 Next Generation Award recipients–and a GW alumnus is among them. The annual award, now in its fifth year, honors “the achievements and potential of LGBT leaders under the age of 30.” Michael Komo, CPS BA ’11, GSPM MA ’12, who is a GW LGBT Alumni Association board […]
Dr. Katherine Hall-Hertel, GSEHD EdD ’11
Dr. Katherine Hall-Hertel, GSEHD EdD ’11, was appointed co-chair of the NASPA Administrators in Graduate and Professional Student Services (AGPSS) Knowledge Community. Dr. Hall-Hertel, who is currently at UNC Charlotte, oversees student affairs services for graduate students from a wide array of disciplines, and manages the new Center for Graduate Life.
Keith Shovlin, GWSB MBA ’11
Keith Shovlin, GWSB MBA ’11, published his second book, the novella Life’s Penance, on November 27, 2012. Life’s Penance is the first novella of the Millennial Row series, a collection of 10 stories about life in the 21st Century. The second novella, Andy 4 President, is slated for release this year.
Mike Humphreys, ESIA BA ’11
Mike Humphreys, ESIA BA ’11, has received his third teaching certification in early/middle childhood physical education. With childhood obesity and related health concerns recently moving to center stage in this country, he is determined to create and deliver meaningful health and physical education instruction that cultivates a generation of healthy young people committed to lifelong […]