Steven Feldman, ESIA BA ’87, GSPM MS ’93, has been named executive director of The Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation. An experienced association executive and public policy advocate with more than 20 years in the field, Feldman has worked in many related areas including wildlife conservation, animal welfare, healthcare and education. Feldman replaces […]
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Alumnus Appointed to Illinois Bar Foundation Board of Directors
Timothy L. Bertschy, LAW JD ’77, a partner in Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, with offices in Peoria and Chicago, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Illinois Bar Foundation (IBF), the charitable arm of the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA). Bertschy concentrates his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation, […]
Alumna to Receive “Women in Manufacturing” Award
Rebecca (Racosky) Taylor, ESIA BA ’87, will receive a 2014 Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award from The Manufacturing Institute, the 501(c)(3) affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers. The award celebrates the outstanding science, technology, engineering, and production contributions of women in the manufacturing sector. Taylor, senior vice president at the National Center for […]
Alumna Named President-Elect, State Bar of NM Board of Commissioners
Martha Chicoski, CCAS BA ’97, was recently elected 2014 President-Elect of the State Bar of New Mexico Board of Bar Commissioners. The 22-member governing board of the State Bar develops policies, procedures and regulations; monitors financial performance, programs and services; and serves as advocates for the State Bar. Bar Commissioners attend approximately six BBC meetings […]
Alumna Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of State
Heather Higginbottom, CCAS MA ’99, has been confirmed as deputy secretary of state for management and resources. Higginbottom was the first woman to be nominated for the position. The U.S. senate confrimed Higginbottom on Dec. 13, 2013. In early 2013, Higginbottom was named counselor to Secretary of State John Kerry. Following the 2008 presidential election, […]
Alumnus Receives LEED Platinum Designation for DC Property
Evan Weisman, GWSB MBA ’07, director of development at First Potomac Realty Trust in Washington, DC, along with his team, recently received LEED Platinum Certification for 440 First Street, NW. 440 First Street, NW is a newly redeveloped office building located in the prominent Capitol Hill submarket. The project is only the ninth LEED CS […]
Alumnus Named to Leadership Positions at DynCorp International
Laurence Grayer, GWSB BBA ’92, has been named senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary of DynCorp International, a leading multi-billion dollar global aviation, logistics, training and supply chain company. In his new role, Grayer leads, manages and directs the legal affairs of the entire corporation. Grayer joined DynCorp International (DI) in 2006, most […]
Alumna Promoted to Director of Financial Aid at Simmons College
Heather Patenaude, CCAS BA ’95, was promoted to director of financial aid at Simmons College in Boston, MA on Nov. 1, 2013. Patenaude’s career in financial aid began at GW as a student employee. She continued working in financial aid after graduation, working both at the main campus and at the Mount Vernon campus. Patenaude […]
SPHHS Alumnus Named President, COO of Healthcare Org.
Manuel “Manny” Berman, SPHHS MS ’75, has been named president and chief operating officer of Tuality Healthcare, a two-hospital healthcare organization serving Hillsboro, Forest Grove, and the western suburbs of the Portland, OR area. Berman was appointed to his new positions by the Tuality Healthcare Board of Directors, effective Nov. 15. He previously served as […]
CCAS Alumna Joins Indianapolis Law Firm
Maureen (Molly) Moss, CCAS BA ’08, has joined Faegre Baker Daniels LLP (FaegreBD) in Indianapolis, IN. Moss is an associate with the construction and real estate litigation group in the downtown Indianapolis office. Prior to joining FaegreBD, Moss was an associate at Riley Bennett & Egloff in Indianapolis. While there, she advised clients in medical […]