Department of Biology

1950s

• Isabel Fulton Ahlgren, PhD’50. While a DePauw undergrad, she worked in IU botanist Ralph Cleland’s Oenothera (evening primrose) patch and made pollen slides. After receiving her degree, Isabel spent several years teaching at Wheaton and Wellesley Colleges and in 1954 married her husband, Clifford Ahlgren. She was employed as a research associate at the Quetico-Superior Wilderness Research Center, now part of the Univ. of Minnesota, and also taught during the winter months at the Univ. of Minnesota. In 1987 she and her husband, Clifford, retired to half-time research, and from part-time summer research in 1992. Over their careers they have authored 1 book, co-authored another, and published 70 research papers. Since retiring she has become interested in basketry, teaching workshops on basket making, and some of her basket designs were published. Isabel lives in Sun City, AZ. The Ahlgrens have two children: their daughter, now deceased, was a professor of marine biology, and their son recently retired after a career in administrative law enforcement.
• James K. Langhammer, BA’58, MA’61. James retired from his job as a zoologist with the Detroit Zoological Park and Aquarium in 1985. He lives in Michigan with his spouse, Lewis Fraleigh. In his free time he enjoys gardening and husbanding tropical fish and herptiles.

1960s

• John R. Aguilar, M.D., BA’67. After earning his degree and attending medical school, John toured the world with the US Navy as a Medical Director and Department Head. He was stationed in places such as Italy, Florida, Panama, Guam, Philippines, Texas, Spain, and Hawaii. After 30 years with the Navy, he retired as a Captain in the Medical Corps. Since retirement he enjoys traveling the world and reading. He lives in Palmyra, Virginia, with his wife Sue (Clayton), BA’67. His interests include art, world history, cultural anthropology, languages, and psychology.
• Judith A. Dilts, BA’68, MA’75, PhD’76. Judith spent 29 years at William Jewell College, most recently as a Professor and Chair of the Biology Department. Currently she’s Associate Dean of James Madison University’s College of Science and Mathematics. She’s a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, secretary for the AAAS Education Section, and co-chair for Project Kaleidoscope. In her spare time she enjoys playing guitar and reading mysteries.
• Don Gordon, MA’64, PhD’66. Don earned both his Master’s and PhD from IU Bloomington. He retired from his position as Professor of Botany, Horticulture, and Environment at Minnesota State University and was also a syndicated newspaper columnist for 36 years. He lives in Florida with his wife, Kathryn (Tidd), MAT’66. In his free time he’s an author and also writes for the University of Minnesota Press.
• Ronald Hall, BA’64, MD’68. Ronald received his MD from the IU School of Medicine and practiced pediatrics until he retired, most recently in Fort Wayne for 25 years. He and his wife, Susan, live in Fort Wayne, IN. He enjoys time with his grandchildren, and is interested in genealogy and IU sports.
• Sheila (Kimbrough) Henry, BA’68, MAT’74. After graduating from IU, Sheila spent one year teaching 9th grade Biology in Scottsburg, IN, and then moved to California to substitute teach for a year. She returned to IU to start her Masters coursework. In 1971 she was hired to teach 7th grade science in Bloomington where she remained for 30 years. After retiring, she traveled across 46 states with her husband, Bo, in their motorhome. She enjoys scuba diving in the Caribbean and attending classes around Bloomington, including IU’s Mini University and its Lifelong Learning Program.
• Richard A. Hirschenbein, BA’68. After graduating from IU, Richard earned his J.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1971. Currently he’s a self-employed Attorney at Law, concentrating on real estate, estate planning, and estate administration. He lives in Illinois with his wife, Sheila. He’s on the Economic Development Committee for the City of Rolling Meadows, and his interests include traveling, reading, golf, and fine dining.
• R. Stephen Irwin, BA’68, MD’71. Steve earned his MD from the IU School of Medicine in 1971. He works as a Family Practice Doctor at the Saint Joseph Medical Center in Polson, MT. He and his wife, Jan, live on Flathead Lake in Montana by Glacier National Park. In his free time he enjoys traveling, big game hunting, IU Basketball, and collecting prehistoric art.
• Daniel E. James, BS’66, MAT’69. After receiving his Master's, Daniel’s first job was with IU as curator of the Culture Collection of Algae. He then was employed by the Carolina Biological Supply Company, where he worked his way up to his current position of Vice President of Business Development. He lives in Burlington, NC, with his wife, Paula, and is semi-retired.
• Donald Kritsch, BA’67, MA’71, retired in 2003 after 22 years as Dean of the Health Technologies Department at Durham Technical Community College. He lives in Durham, NC with his wife, Barbara Baker. In his free time he enjoys hiking and fishing, reading, and fine scale wooden ship modeling.
• Edwin Marshall, BA’68, BS’70, DO’71, MS’79, also has an M.P.H. and is Professor Emeritus of Optometry in the Indiana University School of Optometry and Professor Emeritus of Public Health in the Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health and the Indiana University School of Public Health Bloomington. Prior to his retirement in 2013, Dr. Marshall was the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs. Prior to that, he was the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Administration at the Indiana University School of Optometry.
• Ruth Merz, MA’68. Ruth retired in 2009 after spending 20+ years as the Director of the Hawaii Birth Defects Program in Honolulu, HI. She’s a member of the Honolulu Symphony Chorus and the Hawaii Ovarian Cancer Support group. She visits nursing homes with her 2 Italian Greyhounds, that are certified Therapy Dogs, and participates in numerous church activities.
• Mark Smedley, BA’68, MD’72. Mark earned his MD from the IU School of Medicine, and has since retired from the clinical practice of emergency medicine. He’s the Assistant Medical Director at Western Health Advantage in Sacramento. Mark lives with his wife, Sharon, in Loomis, CA. In his free time he enjoys vintage motorsports, restoration, and judging.
• Charles Thompson, BA’67, MA’70, PhD’71, works as a Research Professor of Ecology in the School of Biological Sciences at Illinois State University, after retiring from his regular faculty position in 2007. Although retired, he continues to maintain his research laboratory and train graduate students. Charles and his wife, Karen (Miller) Thompson, BS’68, live in Bloomington, IL.
• Paul Uslan, BA’69, BS’71, DO’73. Paul owns his own optometry practice. He lives in Ann Arbor, MI with his wife, Georgia. The Uslans have 2 daughters at IU, one at Law School and the other an undergrad. His brother, Michael, producer of the “Batman” movies is also an IU alum. In his free time he enjoys golfing and helping to improve his community.
• Dan Walker, BA’68, earned a PhD in Botany from the University of California at Berkeley in 1974. He’s been a professor of Botany/Biology at the University of Georgia, UCLA, and San Jose State University. At SJSU, he was also an Associate Dean of the College of Science. Now retired, he lives with his wife, Joan, on the central coast of California. He enjoys nature and spending time in the American West. Dan thanks IU Professor Paul Mahlberg for launching him on a promising career.
• Wu-Kuang Yeh, MA’69, earned a PhD in Microbiology from The University of Texas, and completed an NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship at Yale University. He worked at Eli Lilly, 1982-2004, most recently as a Principal Research Scientist, then from 2004-2010 at PreClinOmics as Director of Research and Principal Investigator. Since 2010, he has been an Adjunct Professor of Biotechnology at IUPUI. Wu-Kuang lives in Greenwood, IN with his wife, Yen-Yu. His interests include enzyme biotechnology teaching and publishing, with 3 books published and 3 more on the way. In his free time he enjoys running mini-marathons, playing table tennis, and traveling.

1970s

• Dennis Bertram, BA’70, earned his MD from the Washington University School of Medicine, and a Master of Public Health and Doctor of Science from Johns Hopkins University. He is a self-employed artist who lives with his wife, Peggy, in Buffalo, NY.
• Byron Braun, BA’77, is president of Braun Wealth Management Group, LLC, and the president and co-founder of Ft. Wayne Children’s Foundation. He is a USTA team tennis captain, and a founding member of the Ft. Wayne Chapter of Legatus. Byron and his wife, Linn, live in Ft. Wayne, IN.
• Charles Bricker, BA’76, MD’79, is an internist at the Wenatchee Valley Medical Center. Charles and his wife, Christy, live in Wenatchee, WA. He enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and other outdoor activities.
• James Brogan, BA’74, earned his JD from the Villanova University School of Law. He’s a managing partner and co-chair for US Litigation at the law firm DLA Piper. He’s a member of the Victors for Michigan Leaders Committee and on the Pro-Bono Honor Roll at the Philadelphia Bar Association. James lives with his wife, Doris, in Saint Davids, PA. He enjoys skiing, biking, and hiking.
• Steve Cassady, BA’72, MS’77. For 27 years, Steve was a Life Sciences teacher for Danville Community High School and an active member of The Hoosier Association of Science Teachers. Now he is an adjunct professor in the Biology Department at IUPUI.
• James Clack, BA’74, received his PhD in Neurobiology from Purdue University. He was an NIH Postdoctoral Trainee in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at the Yale University School of Medicine. He lives in Columbus, IN, and is a Professor of Biology at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus.
• Thomas Crisman, BA’70, MA’72, PhD’77, is a professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Environmental and Occupational Health at the University of South Florida. Thomas lives with his wife, Ulrike, in Tampa, FL. He enjoys traveling, cooking, and bird watching.
• John Crum, BS’73, MD’78, is a self-employed physician consultant after serving as the Chief Medical Officer for Humana Military Services. His interests include historic preservation and restoration. He is board president of The St. James Ct. Historic Foundation. John lives with his wife, Kimberly, in Louisville, KY.
• Helen Foster, BA’73, earned her MS in Occupational and Environmental Health from Wayne State Univ. She is now retired from Chrysler Corp., where she was a Corporate Industrial Hygienist. Helen and her husband, Wallace, live in New Mexico. She enjoys volunteering and hiking.
• Gary French, BA’75, earned his pharmacy degree from Butler University. He works as a pharmacist. Gary, his wife, Marjorie, and their 4 children live in Danville, IL. He enjoys traveling.
• William Goldman, BS’76, earned his PhD at the Univ. of North Carolina. He was on the faculty of Washington University in St. Louis for 25 years. In 2008 he became a professor and the Chair of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on infectious respiratory diseases. William has published over 100 articles and given more than 200 lectures in the US and 16 other countries.
• Nancy (Wenning) Griffith, BA’74, MD’77. After graduating from IU and earning her MD from the IU School of Medicine, Nancy completed her Residency in Family Practice at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. She retired from her solo private practice and is now part-time staff at Ball Memorial Hospital’s Family Medicine Residency Program. Nancy and her husband, James Griffith, BA’74, DDS’77, live in Mooreland, IN. She enjoys sewing, gardening, traveling, and being a part of her grandchildren’s lives.
• Vincent Guido, BA’78, DDS’82, works at Guido Family Dentistry in Lafayette, IN. Vincent lives with his wife, Sherri (Keehn), BA’79, AS’81, in West Lafayette, IN.
• Cynthia Haq, BA’79, MD’83, works as a Professor of Family Medicine and Population Health Sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She enjoys biking, yoga, and gardening.
• Wayne Hart, BA’73, earned his MS in Bacteriology from the University of Wisconsin. He works as a Policy Strategist for the Idaho Public Utilities Commission. He says that while a Biology degree may not seem related to utility regulation, he became interested in energy after studying methane-producing microorganisms in grad school. Wayne and his wife, Theresa, live in Boise, ID.
• James Heubi, BA’70, MD’73, completed a Residency in Pediatrics at the IU School of Medicine. He’s a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Assoc. Dean there for Clinical and Translational Research. His wife, Marge, is also an alum.
• Marquis Hodes, BA’73, MS’77, MD’91, completed his Residency in Pediatrics in 1994 at the IU School of Medicine. He also has a PhD in Immunobiology from Cornell. Marquis works as a Staff Physician and Vice Chairman of the Biomedical IRB at the Purdue University Student Health Center. He and his wife, Jennifer, live in Indianapolis. He enjoys gardening, growing orchids, and supporting the music programs of North Central High School in Indianapolis.
• Pat Hoffman, BA’76, works as a BioOncology Field Reimbursement Manager for Genentech USA. She lives in Dyer, IN, and enjoys travel and golf.
• Michelle Howenstine, BA’78, MD’82, completed her Residency in Pediatrics in 1985 at the IU School of Medicine. She is Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education at the IU School of Medicine, and also a Pediatric Pulmonologist at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.
• Joel Ivers, MA’75, works as a Vice President and Venture Fund Manager for the Dayton Development Coalition. He and his wife, Susan (Brechlin), MAT’75, live in Cincinnati, OH. He enjoys volunteering.
• Cheryl Cox Kinney, BA’77, MD’81, completed her Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the IU School of Medicine. She has been named by the Consumer’s Research Council as one of America’s Top Obstetricians and Gynecologists annually since 2002 and has been named a Texas Super Doctor by her peers for the past 10 years. Cheryl lives with her husband, Craig, in Dallas. She serves on the Executive Dean’s Advisory Board for the IU College of Arts and Sciences.
• Alex Kordis, BA’74, DDS’78, earned a Certificate of Specialization for Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Nebraska. In 2009 he retired from 23 years in the US Navy as a Pediatric Dentist and now works as a Staff Pediatric Dentist in Onancock, VA. He enjoys cycling for charities, sailing, and the BMW Car Club.
• Larry Lehrner, BS’71, PhD’74, MD’76, is the President of the Kidney Specialists of Southern Nevada, and President of Medical Staff at Kindred Hospital, and he also owns yogurt stores in Reno and Albuquerque. He lives with his wife, Shelley, in Las Vegas.
• John Levon, BA’75, DDS’78, served in the US Air Force for 22 years. Earned his MS from the University of Texas at San Antonio and completed training in prosthodontics and maxillofacial prosthetics. Retired from the Air Force as a Colonel, and began his present position of Director of Advanced Education in Prosthodontics and Maxillofacial Prosthetics at the IU School of Dentistry.
• Deborah Lorton, BA’74, earned a degree in Medical Technology, specializing in chemistry. She was a Medical Technologist Instructor at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Loyola Hospital in Chicago, and Columbus State Community College in Columbus, OH. Now retired, she lives in Bloomington and enjoys gardening, boating, and reading.
• Kermit Lovelace, BA’77, earned his MBA from the University of Cincinnati. He works as Director of Network Operations and Network Transformation at Cincinnati Bell Telephone. Kermit lives with his wife, Lisa, in Ohio. He’s a private pilot and enjoys skiing, scuba diving, and traveling.
• Jay Lozier, BS’79, PhD’83, MD’85, works as a Senior Staff Clinician at the NIH Clinical Center, Department of Laboratory Medicine, in Bethesda, MD. Jay and his wife, Mary, live in Maryland. He enjoys scouting, karate, woodworking, and music.
• Cathy Meyer, BS’76, MA’79, MS’81, works as a Naturalist for Monroe County Parks and Recreation in Bloomington, IN. She enjoys activities with various environmental groups as well as dancing, gardening, contra dancing, and kayaking.
• Emily Allyn Moore, BA’71, PhD’76, MS’85, is retired. She serves as a mentor for the Starfish Initiative, aiding and preparing economically disadvantaged students for college and career success. She and her husband, Robert, live in Indianapolis. She enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, traveling, family history, music, reading, and art.
• Ron Pearson, BA’72, retired after 38 years of being an Environmental Biologist at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. In 2012 he began working part-time in both Mike Lynch’s lab culturing rotifers, and Rudy Raff’s lab studying biofilms in marine bacteria. He lives in Gosport, IN and enjoys keeping connected with microbiology and the IU Biology Department.
• Karen (Blair) Rosen, BA’77, earned her O.D. from the University of Missouri, St. Louis College of Optometry. She practices Optometry in St. Louis with her husband, who is a graduate of the IU College of Optometry, Steven Rosen, BS’77, DO’79. They have been on 19 international missions to deliver vision care and glasses to 3rd world countries. They enjoy traveling and playing golf.
• Janet Rucker, BA’78, DDS’82, practices dentistry in Crawfordsville, IN. She is a member of the Montgomery County Community Foundation board, and is former president of the Montgomery County Free Clinic board. She married Leslie Robertson, BA’76, and they live in Crawfordsville, IN.
• Jack Rush, BS’76, earned his MD from the University of Chicago, and completed a residency in Family Practice at the University of Iowa. He is a Physician in Family Medicine and is the current President of medical staff at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY. Jack lives with his wife, Laurie (Watson) Rush, BA’76, in Clayton, NY. His interests include evidence-based medicine and policy directions for a rational health care system.
• Judith (Auer) Shaw, BA’73, earned her MA from the University of Michigan and PhD from Rutgers University. She’s a Senior Research Associate at the E.J Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy at Rutgers. Judith lives with her husband, Roger, in New Jersey. She enjoys gardening, is a member of the Burlington County Agricultural Development Board. Her book, The Raritan River: Our Landscape, Our Legacy, was published in Jan. 2015.
• Alan Snell, BA’72, MD’76, went on to a 27-year medical career as a Family Physician and educator of Family Medicine Residents in South Bend. He’s also been the Chief Medical Informatics Officer at St. Vincent Health and Ascension Health in St. Louis. Alan is enjoying ‘semi-retirement,’ lecturing to medical students and Master's students in Informatics at IUPUI, and working as a global healthcare IT consultant for his own business, RISE Healthcare, LLC.
• Nancy Spear, MA’79, is retired from her work science cataloging at Morris Library at Southern Illinois University. She lives in Murphysboro, IL, enjoys hiking and spending time with her dogs and horses.
• Rob Steele, BS’74, earned his PhD from Yale University. He lives in California where he is a Professor at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine.
• Anne Janay Dick Stump, BA’72, MD’76, completed a Pediatric Internship and Residency at Methodist Hospital. She is co-owner and pediatrician at Step by Step Pediatrics in Indianapolis. Anne lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Norman Stump, MSEd’72, DDS’79. She enjoys Butler basketball, Mickey Mouse, Disney, and scrapbooking.
• Larry Tavel, BA’72, MD’77, is the President of the Dr Tavel Optical Group and the Dr Tavel Realty Group. Larry lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Sandra (Jones) Tavel, BA’86.
• Paul Vogelgesang, BA’77, earned a Master’s in Management from Webster University in St. Louis. He is a Chief Risk Officer for the Anaheim Ducks & Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Paul lives in Laguna Hills, CA with his wife, Dr. Brooke Harms, and enjoys playing tennis and golf.
• Michael Watkins, BA’79, JD’86, earned a JD from the IU School of Law in Indianapolis. He is a Partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Mike lives in Cassopolis, MI, with his wife Claudia. Their daughter attends IU.
• Linda Werling, BS’76, earned a PhD in Pharmacology from Duke University. She is a Professor of Pharmacology and Physiology at the George Washington University School of Medicine. Linda lives in Rockville, MD, with her husband, Michael Newton.
• Kenneth Wiesert, BA’72, MD’75, completed a Residency in Psychiatry at the IU School of Medicine. He is a self-employed physician, board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Disorders Medicine. Kenneth lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Loy. He enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, photography, and music.
• Edward Wills, BA’73, MD’76, completed a Residency in Pathology at the IU School of Medicine, and is a Pathologist for AmeriPath in Indianapolis. He’s the former president of the Danville Junior Basketball League and Little League Boards of Directors. Ed lives in Danville, IN with his wife, Cynthia Wills, MD’84. He enjoys bicycling and describes himself as a ‘suburban triathlete’ (gardening, tree trimming, and lawn care.)
• James Wygant, BS’77, retired from his position of Research Lab Coordinator at the University of Texas after 30 years. He then spent 3 years working as a Staff Scientist at Bioo Scientific Corp in Austin. James lives in Dale, TX with his wife, Carmella. He enjoys tending to his pecan orchard and vegetable gardens, working on old cars, and working election campaigns for the Democratic Party.

1980s

• Joseph Bailey, BA’83, DDS’86, has been a dentist for 28 years. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Barbara. His interests include IU sports, the Colts, Pacers, and Reds. He enjoys his church service work, watching his children’s high school sports, running, and biking.
• Sherri (Pearson) Bass, BA’83, is a Senior Environmental Manager at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, where she started as an Environmental Scientist in 1985. She lives with her husband, Anthony, in Indianapolis. She is active in her church, serving as a deaconess and coordinator for their junior Bible study.
• Larry Best, BA’81, earned a BS and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. He is a Podiatrist at the Elkhart Clinic in Elkhart, IN. Larry lives with his wife, Lori, in Goshen, IN. He enjoys exercising, traveling, reading, and classic cars.
• David Beversdorf, BS’87, MD’92, is an Associate Professor of Radiology, Neurology, and Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri. He lives with his wife, Shelley, in Rocheport, MO. He enjoys fine dining, playing piano, and competitive powerlifting.
• Catherine (Robb) Bevier, BS’89, earned her PhD from the University of Connecticut in 1995. She is an Associate Professor of Biology at Colby College, and enjoys telling undergraduate students how she found her way into research with the help of her academic advisor, Craig Nelson, and her research mentor, Bill Rowland. She’s also a state chair of the American Association of University Women. Catherine lives in Maine with her husband, Louis, and enjoys running, hiking, swimming, and reading.
• Anne (Anderson) Broderick, BA’83, earned her medical technology certification in 1984 and a hematology specialty in 1989. She has worked for IU Health for nearly 30 years and is currently a Senior Medical Technologist at the IU Health Pathology Lab in Hematology in Indianapolis. She lives with her husband, Tom, in Indianapolis and has 5 sons. She enjoys reading, working out at the Y, volunteering at church, and watching IU Basketball.
• Kevin Brown, BA’86, MBA’07, works as a Chemist Supervisor for the Gary Sanitary District in Gary, IN. He’s a former Boy Scout leader and public school mentor, and is a Deacon at his church. He hopes to start his own business in the near future.
• Karen Campbell, PhD’89, is a professor and The P. Kenneth Nase Chair of Biology at Albright College. She resides in Reading, PA.
• Andrea Cawein, BS’81, earned a M.S in Pharmaceutical and Health Care Administration. She is the Senior Director for Global Vaccine Clinical Science at Pfizer, Inc. She’s a volunteer for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and a Science Fair Judge. Andrea lives in Mamaroneck, NY with her husband, Carlo Reca, and their 3 sons. She enjoys taking care of her children, music, gardening, traveling, and is pursuing a Master’s in Public Health.
• Sandra Cottingham, BS’81, earned her MD and PhD from the Rockefeller Institute in New York. She is an Anatomic Pathologist, Neuropathologist at Michigan Pathology Specialists, PC, in Grand Rapids, MI. Sandra and her husband, Steven Cline, live in Ada, MI. Recently her daughter Katharine Cline, BS’14, graduated with a degree in Exercise Science from IU. She enjoys knitting, crocheting, and political activities.
• Christopher Dalton, BA’81. After graduating from IU, Christopher went on to earn a DDS. He practices dentistry in Amherst, OH. His daughter, Meredith Dalton, BA’10, also graduated from IU and now works as a PA. He lives Amherst with his wife, Wendy.
• Carol (Cox) Eisenhut, BS’81, MD’85, MBA’90, practices cytopathology and is president of her partnership, DCL Pathology LLC. She’s married to Timothy Eisenhut, BS’80, MD’84, and enjoys gardening, hiking, and church.
• Donald French, PhD’85, works as a Professor at Oklahoma State University in the Department of Zoology. He lives in Stillwater, OK, with his wife, Janice (Rushton), MS’73, PhD’86.
• Lisa Lanham-Friesner, BA’86. After graduating from IU, Lisa went on to earn a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. She works as a Podiatrist for Southern Indiana Orthopedics. She married her husband, Rick, and they live in Columbus, IN. She enjoys parenting, church, cross stitching, and IU Basketball.
• David Gilmore, BA’84, earned his PhD from the University of Connecticut. He works as an Associate Professor for Arkansas State University in the Department of Biological Sciences. David and his wife, Diane (Holloran), DO’84, live in Arkansas. He enjoys playing music for his church, gardening, and brewing.
• Scott Hackett, BA’82, MD’86, earned his MD from the IU School of Medicine. He works as Physician, President, and Owner of Northside ENT in Carmel. Scott and his wife, Patricia (Reis), BS’82, MS’88, live in Carmel, IN.
• Jeffrey Hatcher, BS’89, earned his MD and completed a fellowship with the American College of Physicians. He works as the Medical Director at the Regional Center for Infectious Disease in Greensboro, NC. He’s also on the board of directors for the Triad Health Project and Central Carolina Health Network. Jeffrey and his wife, Toddie Peters, live in North Carolina. He enjoys cycling and whitewater kayaking.
• G. Thomas Hayman, MA’83, earned his PhD in Microbiology from Loyola University of Chicago in 1990. He’s a Research Scientist working on the rat genome database at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He enjoys science fiction, curling, and sailing.
• Catherine Hult, BA’88, earned her JD from Loyola University. She works as an Attorney in Largo, FL. She and her husband, Jim, live in Florida. She’s the host of “Legal Talk,” a local radio show, and enjoys running, gourmet cooking, and antiques.
• John Lawlor, BA’81, DDS’85, earned his DDS from the IU School of Dentistry in 1985. He’s a self-employed dentist, and lives with his wife, Sandra, in Princeton, IN. He enjoys cycling with his wife.
• Douglas Lawson, BS’89, MD’93, earned his MD from the IU School of Medicine. He works as a staff OB/GYN for North Shore Health in Portage, IN. He’s been a staff physician for training residents in the past, and still will take on medical and nurse practitioner students. He enjoys spending time with his son, making sure he has the same opportunities as he did to go to college.
• Lisa Lear, BA’83, DDS’87, MSD’90, earned her DDS from the IU School of Dentistry. She continued training in the specialty of Periodontics to complete the Certificate Program in Periodontics and earn her Master of Science in Dentistry. In 1992 she opened her own periodontal practice, and is currently the President of the Arizona Dental Association. Lisa lives in Arizona with her husband, James. She enjoys traveling, skiing, dancing, and hosting a dinner club.
• Lloyd Lewis, Jr, BS’80, MD’84, works as an OB/GYN in Shelbyville, IN. One of his daughters, Morgan, recently graduated from the IU School of Nursing. He enjoys the community of Shelbyville, hiking, sailing, and reading.
• Clair Lombardo, BS’88, earned her M.Ed from Lesley University. She works as a High School Biology and Environmental Science Teacher in Kingston, MA. Before going into teaching she was a research scientist, growing new sheets of skin to aid burn patients. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, John. She enjoys her church groups, being a hockey mom, and playing tennis.
• Lisa R. Lowe Wright, BS’86, MS’92. Lisa earned an M.S. in Medical Genetics from IU. She is a Quality Control and Regulatory Specialist in the Division of Diagnostic Genomics and a Laboratory Manager for the Cytogenetics Laboratory, Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, at the IU School of Medicine. Lisa lives in Arlington, Ind., with her husband Scott. She enjoys reading, watching and attending sporting events (especially IU basketball and the Indianapolis Colts), and attending her daughter’s volleyball games.
• Noel Masters, BA’82, BS’83, works as a Senior Analyst for Indiana University Health in Indianapolis. He lives in Danville, IN, with his wife, Helena (Green) Masters, MS’91. Noel is also an Elder at Danville Christian Church.
• Tim McDaniel, MA’85, MS’85, works as a Health and Safety Manager for Navistar, Inc. Environmental. He lives with his wife, Susan (Shawver) McDaniel, BA’88, in New Carlisle, OH. He enjoys volunteering with his church’s youth group and United Way. He’s also interested in nature photography, hunting, traveling, and history.
• Stephen Meier, BA’81, earned his Doctor of Optometry from the University of Missouri at St. Louis School of Optometry in 1985. Currently he lives in Lititz, PA and is a Partner at Meier & Moser Associates.
• Susan (Firth) Meyer, BS’81, MD’85, completed her Diagnostic Radiology Residency at Methodist Hospital, and her Musculoskeletal Fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She works as a Musculoskeletal Radiologist in the Indianapolis area. She enjoys traveling, art, and following her local sports teams.
• Cynthia Moore, BS’78, MAT’85, works as an Academic Advisor at IU’s School of Public Health, Department of Kinesiology. Cynthia is involved with the work of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. She enjoys following IU Soccer and Basketball, as well as soccer in general.
• Kathy Osborn, BS’87, BA’87, JD’99, earned her JD from the IU School of Law in Bloomington. She’s now a partner at Faegre Baker Daniels LLP in Indianapolis. Since 2002, Kathy has been a member of the Indiana Protection and Advocacy Commission, created to protect and advocate the rights of people with disabilities in Indiana. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Steven. She enjoys traveling, painting, and snorkeling.
• Bill Padgett, BA’84, earned his MD from the University of Chicago in 1988. He works as a Staff OB/GYN at the Weber Medical Clinic in Olney, IL. He married his wife, Amy (Donahue), BA’86, and they live in Illinois. He enjoys Community Theater, exercise walking, and wine.
• Karen Padgett, BS’86, earned an MBA from the University of Chicago. She founded the company Novus Biologicals and currently lives in Englewood, CO.
• Lisa Patterson, BS’83, MD’87, earned her MD from the IU School of Medicine in 1987. She now works as Trauma Director for the Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, Associate Professor of Surgery at the Tufts School of Medicine, and also is a State Chair for the MA Committee on Trauma.
• Shawn Pearcy, BS’89, earned his PhD from Washington State University. He lives in Wayne, NE and works as a Professor in the Life Sciences Department at Wayne State College. Shawn is a certified firefighter and EMT, and is president of the Wayne Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department. He enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, and scuba diving.
• Victoria Pratt, BS’88, PhD’94, earned her PhD in Medical and Molecular Genetics from the IU School of Medicine. She works as the Director for the Pharmacogenomics Laboratory at IUSM. She enjoys water skiing, traveling, and gardening.
• Fred Quinn, MA’82, PhD’85, completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University’s School of Medicine. He works as an Athletic Association Professor of Infectious Diseases as well as the head of the Department of Infectious Diseases at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He lives in Athens, GA, with his wife, Joanne. He enjoys playing his saxophone.
• Barbara (Moorman) Schroeder, BA’83, MD’87, works as an Ophthalmologist in Fort Wayne. She’s a delegate for the Fort Wayne Medical Society, and also teaches at the IU School of Medicine with students and residents. Barbara lives with her husband Walt Schroeder Jr, BA’74, MS Education’77, MBA’85, in Fort Wayne, IN. She enjoys bird watching and gardening.
• Tom Spradling, BS’87, MS’08, has worked at Merck & Co., Inc. for 27 years. He’s currently an Integrated Health Systems Account Executive. He returned to school and in 2008 earned his Master’s in Strategic Management from the Kelley School of Business at IUPUI.
• Amy Sonneborn-Turnock, BS’86, DDS’90, is a self-employed General Dentist in Mishawaka, IN. She lives with her husband, Joseph Turnock, Jr, BS’86, in Granger, IN. Amy has 2 sons, one of whom is a student at IU Bloomington. She’s a member of the North Central Dental Society, Indiana Dental Society, and American Dental Society. She enjoys sports, reading, yoga, and gardening.
• Alastair Warr, BS’87, BA’88, JD’91, earned a JD from the IU School of Law in Indianapolis. He works as a Partner at Krieg DeVault LLP. Alastair lives with his wife, Teresa (Miltner), BS’87, in Zionsville, IN. He enjoys golf, reading, and cars.
• Timothy Wiley, BA’81, has spent most of his career in healthcare sales and distribution, the last 24 years as Co-owner and President of Zimmer Midwest, a distributor for Zimmer orthopedic products. He lives in Zionsville with his wife, Jana (Loudenback), BS’81. While his children were growing up, he was involved with their mentoring and sports coaching. Now he’s actively involved with the undergraduate fraternity Phi Gamma Delta, and enjoys water sports and lake activities.
• David Wininger, BA’85, BS’85, MD’89, works as an Associate Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases. He’s a member of the Christian Medical & Dental Association. David lives in Columbus, OH with his wife, Becky.

1990s

• Shelby Allen-Benitz, BA’97, earned her master’s degree in nursing. She now works as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Becky lives in Mason City, IA with her husband, Stephen Benitz, BS’94. She enjoys cycling, traveling, and spending time with her family.
• Jay Bolden, BS’97, is an Associate Senior Consultant Biologist at Eli Lilly & Co. in Indianapolis, IN. He resides in Indianapolis with this wife, Laura. He enjoys birding, playing volleyball, and being a member of the Indiana Audubon Society.
• Chrissy (Birzer) Buckingham, BS’95, works as a Global E&T Engagement Leader at GE in Cincinnati, OH. She married Paul Buckingham, BS’95, and has 2 sons. In 2014 she earned a top 10 ranking in the United States Tennis Association for the Senior Father / Daughter team category.
• Matt Buffington, BS’93, earned his MS in Wildlife Biology at the University of Georgia. He works for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources as an Environmental Supervisor. Matt lives with his wife, Miriam (Emmons), BS’93, in Indianapolis.
• Ana (Day) Burns, BS’96, MS’99, is the coordinator of Ecological Services for Davey Resource Group and Vice President of Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners. She lives in Kent, OH with her husband, Shawn Burns, BA’02, and their 3 children.
• Chris Burns, PhD’96, works as an Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Central Michigan University. He resides in Mount Pleasant, MI.
• Christopher Byczko, BS’97, earned an MBA from Depaul University. He works as a Marketing Manager in Orthopedics for AlloSource. He resides in Denver, CO and is involved in the Colorado alumni groups for IU and Depaul.
• Kristie (Krodel) Carr, BS’92, is a Veterinarian Assistant at Community Pet Healthcare, and also as a yoga and DOGA (yoga with your dog) instructor. Kristie lives with her husband, Robert, in Zionsville, IN. She enjoys running with her dogs and friends, teaching and practicing yoga, and teaching DOGA, where all proceeds go to her local humane society.
• Brian Catt, BS’99, is a Senior Project Manager for Williams Creek Consulting in Indianapolis. He lives with his wife, Angela, in Brownsburg, IN.
• Amy Cerwinske, BS’91, is a Water Quality Assurance Coordinator for the City of Mesa Compliance Laboratory. She lives in Mesa, AZ with her husband, Tommy, and enjoys camping, hiking, crossfit, and traveling.
• Julian Jiunn-Liang Chen, PhD’97, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Arizona State University. He currently resides in Chandler, AZ.
• Patricia Clune, BS’99, earned her Master’s in Biology. She is an Environmental Specialist for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. She resides in Fort Myers, FL.
• Kristin Coffey, BS’97, earned an MS in physical therapy. She is a Physical Therapist at St. Vincent Hospital. Kristin lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Matt.
• Viva Combs Thorsen, BS’94, BA’95, MPH’97, earned a Master’s of Philosophy and PhD. She is a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Oslo in Norway and a board member for the Gonja Development Foundation. Viva lives in Oslo with her husband, Anders. She enjoys going to concerts, singing, and rollerskating.
• Jennifer (Kwasny) Costanza, BS’99, earned a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University, and a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Research Associate in the Department of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University. She lives in Chapel Hill with her husband, Adam.
• Danyele (Green) Cottrell, BS’96, works at IU as Assistant to the Executive Vice President and Administrative Coordinator in the Office of the Executive Vice President for University Academic Affairs. She enjoys caving, reading, volunteering for Search and Rescue, and working with dogs.
• Richard Day, BS’94, has been working for the IU School of Medicine since 1995, currently as a Laboratory Manager/Research Coordinator. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife and children. He enjoys woodworking and supporting his children in football, wrestling, soccer, and scouts.
• Michael DeMotte, BS’95, MS’96, MD’00, works at the IU School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and an Associate Psychiatry Residency Training Director. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Jennifer (Hamburger) DeMotte, BS’95.
• Rick Dietz, BS’94, BA’94, MS’02, works for the City of Bloomington as their IT director. He’s a Council Member for Monroe County District 4, and founder/partner for Stranger’s Hill Organics and Cardinal Spirits in Bloomington. He enjoys being involved in politics, listening to music, and gardening.
• Brian Dimitri, BA’97, is a High School Science Teacher. He lives in Auburn, ME, with his wife, Liza (Marczak) Dimitri, BS’96.
• Joshua Dowell, BS’99, PhD’04, MD’06, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at Ohio State University. He’s married to Shannon (Ambler) Dowell, BSN’01, MSN’05, and they live in Powell, OH.
• Marissa Ehringer, BS’95, BA’95, earned her PhD in Human Medical Genetics. She is an Associate Professor in the Institute for Behavioral Genetics and Department of Integrative Physiology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She has 2 sons with her husband, Donald Evans. She enjoys teaching Jazzercise, skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities in Colorado.
• David Elkins, BS’94, received Physician Assistant Training at the City Colleges of Chicago. Since 1995, he’s been a Physician Assistant at Summit Urology in Bloomington. He’s married to Margaret (Geraghty) Elkins, BGS’09, and enjoys aquariums, reef keeping, and cycling.
• Stephanie Ems-McClung, BS’91, PhD’98, is an Assistant Research Professor for the Medical Sciences program at IU Bloomington. Stephanie is married to Brian McClung, BS’86, and enjoys running, gardening, cooking, and traveling with friends and family.
• Cheryl (Mengelt) Ervin, BS’91, O.D’95, is the Director of Externship and Residency Programs at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. She enjoys running half-marathons, strength training, reading, and taking care of her daughter.
• Richard Holdeman, PhD'97. After earning his degree, Rich worked as a postdoctoral researcher in Marc Muskavitch's lab for two years. He has been a lecturer in the IUB Department of Biology since 1997. Rich coached IU's hockey club team for 13 seasons and was inducted in the American Collegiate Hockey Association's Hall of Fame in 2013. He was the sixth non-player to be inducted and the first non-player from Division II to receive the honor. Rich resides in Bloomington with his wife, Amy, and their four daughters, the oldest of whom is a freshman at IU this year.
• Todd Freeberg, PhD’97, is an Associate Professor and Director of the Experimental Psychology Graduate Program at the University of Tennessee.
• Rebecca Gilliam, BS’96, earned her Masters of Education from the University of Minnesota. She is the Vice President for Visitor Experience at the Minnetrista Cultural Center in Muncie, IN. Rebecca lives in Muncie with her husband, Chad. She enjoys spending time with her family, raising her daughter, and being involved in her church.
• Shane Grathwohl, BS’95, works as a Financial Advisor in Boca Raton, FL.
• Grant Greenberg, MA’93, earned his MD and Masters of Health Services Administration. He’s an Associate Medical Director of Quality for the University of Michigan Health System. Grant lives in Michigan with his wife, Liza Green.
• Sally Heaven, BS’95, earned her Master’s in Biology from the University of Michigan. She’s the Senior Client Success Lead for Blackbaud in Washington DC. Sally lives in Maryland with her spouse, Laura. She’s a parent to 3 children and enjoys running, music, and reading.
• Jordan Irvin, BS’98, earned his PhD in Biochemistry at Penn State in 2005. He’s a Research Fellow for the FDA in White Oak, MD. He is married to Summer (Myers) Irvin, BA’98, and they live in Maryland. He enjoys volunteering, woodworking, and running.
• Julie (Laidman) Kalniz, BS’95, earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She is a Veterinarian in Toledo, OH. Julie lives in Sylvania, OH with her husband, Scott.
• Jennifer Kennedy, BS’93, DDS’97, owns her own dental practice in Mattoon, IL. She is married to Paul Kennedy, BS’96, and they live in Charleston, IL.
• Scott Kight, PhD’96, is an Associate Professor at Montclair State University in the Biology Department. He lives in Wayne, NJ, with his wife, Michelle Clark Kight.
• Dawn Kleindorfer, BS’92, earned her MD. She is a Neurologist and Physician Scientist at the University of Cincinnati. She lives in Cincinnati, OH with her husband, Chris.
• Kristin Klueg Heeter, PhD’95, works at the Drosophila Genomics Resource Center at IU. She lives in Bloomington with her husband, Brian Heeter.
• Kristen Kopel, BS’97, MBA’02, is a Group Marketing Manager for Roche Diagnostics in Indianapolis. Kristen lives in Carmel, IN with her husband, Aaron Kopel, MBA’02.
• Deborah Marr, PhD’97, did her postdoctoral work at Vanderbilt University. She is an Associate Professor of Biology at IU South Bend. Deborah lives in South Bend with her husband, James McLister. She enjoys promoting Field Science opportunities for K-12 students and the Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society.
• Aimee Martin, BS’99, earned her Master’s in Genetic Counseling from the University of Maryland. She is a Genetic Counselor at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. Aimee lives in Arlington, VA, with her husband, Peter. She enjoys boating, hiking with her rescue dog, and cheering on the Washington DC sports teams.
• Jennifer Morris, BA’94, JD’98, is the Social Media Director for LexisNexis. She is married to Bret Neylon, MS.Ed’97, and they live in Brownsburg, IN. Jennifer and her husband are involved with the running community in Brownsburg, and Bret is the boys’ cross country coach for the high school. They run a charitable foundation, the Bret Neylon Paralysis Foundation, to raise money for individuals in central Indiana impacted by spinal cord injury.
• Brett Nelson, BS’92, JD’99, is a Partner at Plews Shadley Racher & Braun law firm and is on the board of directors for Paws & Think, a non-profit organization that helps at-risk youths and dogs in Central Indiana. Brett lives in Bloomington with his wife, Lori. He enjoys skydiving, bicycling with the Bloomington Bicycle Club, and reptiles.
• Rick Phillips, BS’91, earned an MBA. Since graduating in 1991, Rick has worked as a Peace Corp Volunteer, a US Naval Officer, and most recently as Chief in the Office of Acquisitions at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in Bethesda, MD. He lives in Maryland with his wife, Erin. In his free time he’s a youth basketball coach and enjoys watching his kids and the IU Hoosiers play sports.
• Scott Plummer, BS’92, is a Senior Environmental Scientist for ARCADIS US in Lansing, MI. He lives with his wife, Lisa Paul Plummer, in Grand Rapids. He enjoys fishing, hunting, golf, and hockey.
• Justin Rand, BS’97, earned his JD from Boston University. He’s a Partner at McDermott Will & Emery in Chicago. He lives in Elmhurst, IL, with his wife, Diane.
• Rebecca Rastetter, BS’95, earned her MD from the Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, OH. She is a pediatrician in Connecticut, President of the Connecticut IU Alumni Association, and leader of her daughter’s Girl Scout troop. She enjoys singing in the community choir and serving in her church.
• Jill Roberts, BS’96, earned an MS from the University of Texas, and a PhD and MPH from the University of South Florida. She is an Assistant Professor for the University of South Florida in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health. Jill lives in Tampa, FL with her husband, William Giove.
• Joel Schaley, BS’90, earned his PhD in Microbiology from the State University of NY. He worked for the US Department of Agriculture as an Administrative Postdoctoral Researcher, and now works as an independent contractor in carpentry. His interests include renovation, repair, and restoration and in his free time he enjoys music and outdoor recreation.
• Lisa Seitz, BS’91, MA’97. Lisa earned her Master’s in 1997 while working in Yves Brun’s lab. Since then she has relocated to California with her husband, Michael Conner, and is a Scientist for Flexus Biosciences.
• Jake Sellon, BS’99, MD’03, is an Assistant Professor in the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He lives with his wife Roshani (Patel) Sellon, BS’99, DO’02, in Rochester, MN.
• Omar Shariff, BS’99, MPH’01, DDS’06, is a private practice general dentist. He owns a practice in Louisville, KY, and works as a general dentist in Atlanta. He lives with his
• wife Erin (Davis) Shariff, BS’06, in Atlanta, GA. They had their first child in May 2014, and enjoy following Hoosier sports, dining out, and traveling.
• Randalyn Shepherd, BS’99, earned a Doctors of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University. She is a Clinical Veterinarian at Laboratory Animal Resources at IU. Randalyn married Brian Shepherd, BS’99, and they live in Bloomington. When not busy taking care of her 2 children, she enjoys swimming, doing yoga, and volunteering at the Community Kitchen.
• Joy Steele-Morris, PhD’93, completed a Residency and Fellowship in Pediatrics at the IU School of Medicine. She’s been teaching the 1st year students at the Lafayette IU School of Medicine for 6 years, and is currently the course director of Introduction to Clinical Medicine 1. Joy lives with her husband, Daniel Morris, and their 3 children in West Lafayette, IN.
• Will Stephens, BA’99, earned a Master of European Studies from the University of Bonn in Germany, and a JD from Harvard Law School. He is living in Washington, DC, working as an attorney for Native American tribes and playing jazz drums. He also serves as an elected representative in the Dupont Circle neighborhood.
• P. Roger Sweets, PhD’96, is an Associate Professor and Chair of Biology at the University of Indianapolis.
• Keith Uridel, BS’92, earned a Master’s in Botany and Plant Ecology from the University of Florida, Gainesville. He and his wife, Aimee Dewar, BA’92, own Backyard Berry Plants, an organic farm and nursery for blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry plants. They are involved with many organizations including Doctors without Borders, the Center for Biological Diversity, and Mercy Corps. Keith and his wife live in Nashville, TN. His interests include new cultivars of berry plants and managing nutrient flow for increased pest resistance in crops.
• Juliet (Schmalz) Voss, BS’96, MD’00, completed a fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. She intends to open an Integrative Medicine practice in Indianapolis, focusing on the optimization of health through nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management. She enjoys running and cycling.
• Lara Weeks, BA’97, MS’02, MD’05, completed Residencies in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. She is a Pediatrician at Froberg Pediatrics in Lafayette, IN. She enjoys participating in church activities, running, and competing in triathlons.
• Christopher Wilson, BS’96, MD’00, is a Neurologist for American Health Network in Avon, IN. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Cassandra Curtis. He enjoys running.
• Jonathan Yates, BS’97, JD’01, works as an Of Counsel Patent Attorney at Krieg DeVault LLP in Indianapolis. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington. Jonathan lives in Bloomington with his wife, Mandy Jo (Renschler), BA’00, MLS’08. He enjoys hiking, gardening, and mountain biking.
• George Yatskievych, PhD’90, has earned a BS and MS from the University of Arizona. He is a curator for the Flora of Missouri Project located at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St Louis. He lives in St Louis, MO with his wife, Kay Yatskievych, BA’86.
• Eric Yazel, BS’98, earned an MD from the University of Louisville, and an MA in Clinical Physiology from Ball State University. He works attending the Emergency Department at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, IN and also is a Tactical Physician on the Jeffersonville Police Department SWAT team. Eric lives in Henryville, IN with his wife, Vicki, and their 2 children. He enjoys boating and spending time with his children.

2000s

• Matthew Baker, BS’02, DDS’06, earned an MS in Orthodontics from St. Louis University. He lives in Florida with his wife, Brooke (Dixon), BS’02, and practices Dentistry. He enjoys serving with his church, playing golf, and the beaches and beauty of Sarasota, FL.
• Wesley T. Beaulieu, M.S.’09, PhD’09, is a Biostatistician II with the Jaeb Center for Health Research in Tampa, FL.
• Nicholas Berry, BS’01, PhD’08, is an Oncology Medical Science Liaison at Exelixis, Inc. He lives in Georgia and enjoys sailing, SCUBA diving, and being a part of the IU Alumni Association.
• Chris Bobay, BS’02, MS’06, MPA’06, is a Scientist in Water Quality and Research for the Louisville Water Company. He lives with his wife, Kristin (Prechtel), BS’03, in Southern Indiana near Louisville, KY, and enjoys serving in his local church ministry, IU sports, and photography.
• David Bower, BS’07, MBA’09, is a Consultant on the Latin American Team for Simon-Kucher & Partners in Cambridge, MA. He is the founder and acting President of Virtu, Inc, a non-profit focused on providing educational opportunities to children, primarily in Honduras.
• Kathleen (Kaczmarski) Bradley, BS’02, DDS’06, practiced as a general dentist for 7 years. Currently she is working on a pediatric dentistry residency at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, set to finish in 2015. She lives with her husband, Scott Bradley, BS’02, MPA’06 and their 2 daughters. She enjoys outdoor activities and taekwondo.
• Kristin (Totten) Brethova, BA’08, BS’08, earned an MS in Environmental Science and Policy from the University of Chicago. She is the Assistant Director of Sustainability at IU Bloomington.
• Jeremy Brown, BS’02, completed his PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior at The University of Texas at Austin. He lives with his wife, Erin (Grip), BA’03, in Baton Rouge, where he is an Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University. They enjoy raising their 2 year old son, Gabriel.
• Stephanie (Hallett) Burgess, BS’05, earned her BSN from Marian University and her Doctor of Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a Nurse Practitioner at Seymour Pediatrics. Stephanie lives in Seymour, IN with her husband, Kyle, and enjoys kayaking and volunteering in her local community.
• Thomas Burke, BS’09, BA’09, is now pursuing his PhD in Molecular and Cell Biology at UC Berkeley. He enjoys playing softball, camping, and attending Oakland A’s baseball games.
• Laura (Garman) Caprino, BS’09. After graduation, Laura married Nicholas Caprino and started working at P&G in August 2009 in Research and Development on Bounty paper towels. In August 2013 she switched roles and now works on Head & Shoulders shampoo. She received her MBA from Xavier University in May 2013. She works in the R&D Products Research function with responsibilities to develop a breakthrough product that delivers against consumer needs to provide both anti-dandruff shampoo efficacy AND a delightful usage experience. Recruiting at IU is one of the “bonus” parts of her job that she has the opportunity to do every fall along with her everyday R&D work.
• Derek Chastain, BS’00, MS.Ed’02, teaches AP Biology at Columbus East High School in Columbus, IN. His wife, Jennifer, is also a teacher. He’s an active member of his church and is a member of the choir. He enjoys fishing, gardening, aviation, and music.
• Allyson Claybourn, BS’05, earned her J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School. She is part of the Associate General Counsel at Berry Plastics Corporation in Evansville, IN. She is married to Joshua Claybourn, BS’03, JD’06, and they reside in Newburgh, IN. Allyson is the Publications Committee Chair for the Indiana State Bar Association Young Lawyers Council, on the University of Evansville Theatre Society Board of Directors, Vice President of the Evansville Civic Theatre Board of Directors, and in the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus.
• Heather Cloum, BS’07, earned her Master’s in Public Health from the University of South California and her MD from the Ross University School of Medicine. She’s interested in travel.
• Daniel Davis, BS’01, earned his Doctor of Osteopathy from AT Still University of Health Sciences. He was a staff pathologist in the US Navy, and is now doing a cytopathology fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas. Daniel lives in Houston, TX, with his wife, Julie, and their son.
• Katie (Schaefer) Dodd, BS’02, earned her MBA in marketing and healthcare from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University. She is a Group Marketing Manager at Devicor Medical Products. She’s married to Robert Dodd, BS’02, and they live in Cincinnati, OH.
• Adam Evertts, BS’06, earned his PhD in Molecular Biology at Princeton University. He’s a Research Analyst at LifeSci Advisors in New York City. Adam is married to Tina Dass, BA’06.
• Shanna (Farnsworth) Geller, BS’02, earned her MD. After having her first child, she decided to become a teacher so she could spend more time with her family. She’s married to Brian Geller, BS’00, and enjoys serving in her church, reading, and scrapbooking.
• Jennifer Fehrenbach Taylor, BA’01, earned her J.D. She’s an attorney and owner of Fehrenbach Taylor Law Office in Lafayette, IN.
• Adam Firestone, BS’01, DDS’06, is a dentist. He married Kristin Wiseman, BS’01, DDS’05, and enjoys golfing, working on his house, and traveling.
• Elissa (Stransky) Flaumenhaft, BS’06, BA’06, MS’07, works as a scientist for AlloSource in Centennial, CO. She married Josh Flaumenhaft, BS’06, and they live in Colorado. She enjoys taking care of her family, staying healthy, running, and reading.
• Peni (Duncan) Floyd, BA’01, earned her Pharm D from the Medical University of South Carolina and her MBA from The Citadel. She is a Pharmacist and lives in Charleston, SC with her husband, Gary.
• Mark Foster, BA’08, MS’09, MD’13, lives in New York and is a Resident Physician of Emergency Medicine. He enjoys being a part of the IU Alumni Association of New York City, triathlons, and riding his bike.
• Kaci Gogel, BS’07, MD’11, is an Emergency Medicine Physician in Savannah, GA. She enjoys traveling and reading.
• Tim Greives, BA’03, PhD’09, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at North Dakota State University. Tim is married to Jill (Lodde), BS’04, AuD’07, and they live in North Dakota. He enjoys running and hiking.
• Jennifer Grindstaff, PhD’04, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology at Oklahoma State University.
• Ryan Harrison, BS’04, MD’09, is an Orthopedic Trauma Fellow in Columbus, OH. He enjoys officiating basketball.
• Stephen Helms, BS’05, BA’05, earned his PhD in Cell Signaling from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the FOM Institute AMOLF in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. In his free time he sings in various ensembles and also enjoys cooking, traveling, and learning languages.
• Rachel Becker Herbst, BA’07, earned her Masters of Psychology and PhD in Counseling Psychology. She is a Psychologist at the Children’s Hospital of Colorado. She enjoys cooking, speaking Spanish, yoga, and hiking.
• Mark Hursh, BS’05, MS’07, works for PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Travel & Logistics Director. He lives in Indianapolis with his Spouse, Omer Al-Buoshkor. Although not directly involved in Biology, Mark claims that his time in IU Biology helped him develop problem solving skills that help in any field of work.
• Tyler Keena, BS’09, BA’09, MD’13, is a Resident Physician in Anesthesiology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is married to Katherine (Johnston), BA’09, MA’11, and they live on Johns Island in South Carolina. He enjoys the food of Charleston, exercising, and watching IU sports.
• Lynae (Granzow) Kibiger, BS’01, MPH’07, is an Epidemiologist for Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis. She is married to Paul Kibiger, BS’02, MBA’09, and they live in Brownsburg, IN. She enjoys family activities, hiking, and volleyball.
• Stephanie (Farnsworth) Klemencic, BS’01, DO’05, is an Associate Professor and Coordinator for the Primary Eye Care and Ocular Disease Residency Program at the Illinois College of Optometry. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Dan. She enjoys spending time with her daughter, volunteering, golfing, and traveling.
• Angelus Kocoshis, BS’01, BA’02, JD’12, earned an MA from King’s College London. He lives in Muncie, IN.
• Peter Koltz, BS’04, earned an MD. He’s a Resident Physician in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Peter lives with his wife, Brooke, in Fairport, New York. He enjoys spending time with his 3 children and watching college and professional lacrosse.
• Britt Koskella, PhD’08, is a Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer at the Centre for Ecology and Conservation at the University of Exeter, Penryn Campus in the United Kingdom. She lives with her husband, Mike Boots, in Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. She enjoys being a STEM ambassador and running science modules in local schools.
• Jennifer Koslow, PhD’06, is an Assistant Professor at the Eastern Kentucky University Department of Biological Sciences.
• Jenna Liechty, BS’08, DO’12, completed a fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry. Her career interests are Pediatric eye care and vision-related learning problems. She enjoys volunteering for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, running, and going to IU football and basketball games.
• Alexander Many, PhD’06, completed his postdoctoral work at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. Since completing his fellowship, he now hopes to work identifying, evaluating, and developing anti-cancer therapeutics. While in New York City he’s enjoying the museums, music, nightlife, and food.
• Torrie McClain, BS’05, BS’07, earned an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. She is a Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Columbus Regional Hospital.
• Rachel McIntosh-Kastrinsky, BA’07, BS’07, earned her MS in Public Health, Environmental Sciences and Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is an Environmental Health Fellow for the Environmental Protection Agency in Research Triangle Park, NC. She married Josh Kastrinsky, BA’05, and they live in Durham, NC.
• Rebecca Young, BS’07, earned her PhD from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She currently resides in Nashville, IN.
• Craig Ness, BS’06, earned an MS for teachers from Pace University and an MPH and MD from the State University of New York – Downstate. He is a Resident Physician in Emergency Medicine at the University of Southern California Medical Center. He lives with his wife, Erica Torres, in Los Angeles, CA. Craig is the director of Mexican Operations for One Small House, a non-profit organization that organizes volunteer built homes in Mexico, Haiti, and the USA.
• Jeremy Nix, BS’00, earned his JD. He works as an attorney and is on the board of directors for the United Way of Huntington County, President of the Huntington County Bar Association, and Chair of the Indiana Area Council of Boys and Girls Clubs. He married Mindy (Thorne), BS’00, and they live in Huntington, IN.
• Matthew Nykiel, BS’03, MD’07, completed his Residency in Plastic Surgery at Saint Louis University, and in 2013 he completed a Microsurgery Fellowship at Stanford University. He lives in Ontario, CA, with his wife, Nicole Hrabosky, and is a plastic surgeon. He enjoys painting, hiking, biking, and surfing.
• Stefanie (Frommeyer) O’Neal, BA’06, BS’06, worked as a surgical technician and group leader at Harlan Laboratories in Indianapolis for 5 years. Currently she’s a graduate student at Purdue University in the department of toxicology. Stefanie lives in Brazil, IN, with her husband, Alec. She is actively involved in leadership roles in the Society of Toxicology and enjoys cooking, SCUBA diving, and taking care of her dog.
• Stephanie Rexing, BS’02, earned an MS in Marine Biology from the College of Charleston and a JD in Environmental Law from the Golden Gate School of Law. She works for the California Coastal Commission as a Coastal Program Analyst in San Francisco. She enjoys cleaning up beaches, experiencing the natural areas of northern California, and Pilates.
• Josh Robinson, BS’09, earned a Doctor of Optometry. He is a Staff Optometrist at the Spectrios Institute for Low Vision in Illinois. He married Sarah Williams, Bach Music’09, Performer Diploma’10, and they live in Wheaton, IL.
• Amanda (Thompson) Rohr, BA’08, is a regional manager for Cook Medical in the Critical Care Division. She married Brian Rohr, BS’08, and they live in Illinois. They stay busy taking care of their first child, who arrived in April 2014.
• Elizabeth M. Schultz, BS’09, is a PhD candidate at the University of California Davis, where she is an NSF Graduate Research Fellow studying the annual variation in the immune function of Red Crossbills. Tom Hahn is her research advisor. Beth enjoys running, hiking, cooking and taking her dog to the dog park.
• Jacqueline Schwarz, BS’05, MS’06, earned her DO at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She is a Community Pediatrician in Arlington Heights, IL. She enjoys hiking and traveling.
• Phillip Shelton, BS’06, attended the University of Maryland, Baltimore to earn his MS and PhD. He is a Postdoctoral Associate at the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute in La Jolla, CA.
• Brittany Shepherd, BS’08, BA’08, earned a Masters of Research from Oxford and an MD from Northwestern University. She’s interested in Infectious Diseases, Biomedical Research, and Epidemiology and she enjoys art, traveling, and powerlifting.
• Chris Sikich, BS’02, BA’04, earned his MS in Education and is now a High School Biology Teacher, concert photographer, and music/film writer on the side. He and his wife, M.J. Fine, live in Philadelphia, PA. He describes himself as a cicada enthusiast and cat lover.
• Rachel (Ellies) Silva, BA’06, is an Associate Biologist at Ecology and Environment, Inc., in Lancaster, NY. She lives in Williamsville, NY with her husband, Diego. She enjoys playing tennis, gardening, and traveling.
• Joe Sisley, BS’04, DO’08, is an optometrist at C Michael Wood LLC, in Rockport, IN. He’s an avid IU sports fan, and loves to put his biology degree to use by volunteering as a naturalist at Lincoln State Park.
• Geary Smith, BS’01, earned an MS in Biological Sciences from Purdue University, an MS in Neurobiology and Behavior from Georgia State University, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The University of Georgia. He is a Primate Medicine Fellow at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center. Geary lives in Atlanta with his wife, Laura Harvey. He spends his free time volunteering his services at a local animal shelter, SCUBA diving, travelling, and hiking.
• Nicole Weddell Tancredi, BA’02, BS’02, MS’03, DDS’08, MSD’10, works as a Dentist at Weddell Pediatric Dentistry in Indianapolis. She lives with her husband, Samuel Tancredi, DDS’04, in Carmel, IN. She enjoys waterskiing, traveling, and spending time with her family. Nicole had her first child in April 2014, and loves being a mom to her daughter as well as her golden retriever and yellow lab. She and her husband also love to go to IU football and basketball games, Colts games, and Pacers games.
• Darren Transue, BS’03, MD’10, is in the fourth and final year of his Radiology residency at the IU School of Medicine, and plans to begin an Interventional Radiology Fellowship at the School of Medicine in 2015. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Megan (James) Transue, BSN’06. They have 2 children, a son and a daughter. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing intramural sports, and coaching his son’s soccer team.
• Kris Troy, BS’04, is a Quality Manager for AIG. He’s working on an MS in Quality Assurance from California State University. Kris lives in Overland Park, KS, with his wife, Kate. He enjoys running, outdoor activities, and brewing beer.
• Meggan Ways, BS’02, BA’02, earned a JD and now works as a Supervising Attorney for the Legal Aid Society in New York. She lives in Woodside, New York with her husband, Jonathan Scharf. She enjoys cooking.
• Lindsay (Richardson) Yoder, BS’08, earned a Masters of Physicians Assistant Studies from Butler University. She is a Physician’s Assistant at the Center for Ear, Nose, Throat, and Allergy in Indianapolis. Lindsay lives in Indianapolis with her husband, James Yoder, BA’14.
• Derrick Young, BA’03, DDS’07, MSD’09, is self-employed as an orthodontist and co-owner of Kizior & Young Orthodontics PC in Jasper. He lives in Jasper, IN with his wife, Kelly (Flannagan), BA’03, DDS’07.
• Rebecca Young, BS’07, earned her PhD in Biology from the University of Alaska. She currently lives in Nashville, IN.

2010s

• Maria Alatorre, BS’14,enrolled in the Accelerated Nursing Program at IUPUI. Once she receives her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN), she hopes to become a nurse practitioner and work in international medicine, as well as pediatrics and oncology.
• Thomas Amick, BS’13, is a Research Associate in IU’s Department of Medical Sciences. He plans to pursue a graduate education in Microbiology. He enjoys camping, hiking, playing the banjo, and hunting.
• MacKenzie Austgen, BS’12, was accepted to IU’s School of Medicine and is part of the Class of 2016.
• Brent Bagley, BS’13, was accepted to IU’s School of Medicine and is part of the Class of 2017. He enjoys playing tennis, working with IU’s Student Outreach Clinic, and being part of IU School of Medicine’s Community Leadership Mentor Program.
• Nicholas Bell, BS’12, is a Project Manager for 643 Capital Management. He lives in Georgia with his wife, Elizabeth (Easton), BS’13, and enjoys volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.
• Andrew Bloom, BA’12, earned an MS in Biology from IUPUI. He’s a dental student at Marquette University School of Dentistry and enjoys playing his violin with his classmates there.
• Ryan Bornhorst, BS’12, is a Quality Lab Associate for Baxter Healthcare in North Carolina. He’s working on a M.E in Electrical Engineering and wants other students to know that even with a Biology degree it’s possible to pursue other interests in graduate level coursework.
• Anthony Bowen, BS’10, BS’10, BA’10, earned an MS. He is an MD/PhD candidate at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY.
• Christine (Bergeon) Burns, PhD’12, is the Laboratory Director at the IU Center for the Integrative Study of Animal Behavior. She resides in Bloomington with her husband, Steve Burns, MS’12, employee of WTIU, and their two sons.
• Stephanie Lamb Carnes, BS’13, is pursuing her PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Vanderbilt University. She is the social chair for her Graduate Student Organization, a Relay for Life volunteer, and she enjoys gardening, reading, and cooking.
• Elizabeth Cooper, BS’12, BA’12. Elizabeth is currently a 3rd year medical student at Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience, College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is employed by the US Navy as a part of their Health Professions Scholarship Program.
• Loralyn Cozy, PhD’11, completed a 3-year NSF postdoc at the University of Hawaii. She’s an Assistant Professor of Biology at Illinois Wesleyan University. Loralyn is married to Rick Alvey, PhD’06, and lives in Bloomington, IL. Although her job keeps her busy, she enjoys music and dancing.
• Alex Culver, BS’12, is a Biologist at Eli Lilly in Indianapolis. He plans to return to school to work on his Master’s degree.
• Tiffany Davies, BS’11, MS’12, is a Technical Analyst for Northrop Grumman. She resides in Herndon, VA.
• Caleb Douglas, BS’13, lives in North Manchester, IN and enjoys cycling.
• Joseph Drake, BA’10, is a Graduate Research Assistant at Texas Tech University while working on his MS in Wildlife, Aquatic, and Wildland Science Management. He enjoys silversmithing, backpacking, hiking, brewing, and playing instruments.
• Jessica Duchicela, MA’10, PhD’13, moved to Ecuador where she is a Professor of Ecology at the Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas (ESPE). At her institution, she created the science club to promote science participation and communication of science in informal settings. She is the research coordinator for the school, advocating for the professional development of young Ecuadorian scientists and promoting new policies to foster multidisciplinary research.
• Melanie Eich, BS’12, is attending law school at the IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis. She enjoys playing roller derby for the Circle City Derby Girls.
• Mark Foster, BA’08, MS’09, MD’13, lives in New York and is a Resident Physician of Emergency Medicine. He enjoys being a part of the IU Alumni Association of New York City, triathlons, and riding his bike.
• Gail Gardiner, BS’11, is a PhD Candidate at the IU School of Medicine.
• Kaci Gogel, BS’07, MD’11, is an Emergency Medicine Physician in Savannah, GA. She enjoys traveling and reading.
• Brittany Grantham, BS’12, MS’14, is a Pathologists’ Assistant in Fayetteville, AR. She enjoys participating in the Society for Creative Anachronism, a living history group with the aim of researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-17th-century Europe.
• Kelsey Green, BA’13, was accepted to Physicians’ Assistant School at Chatham University. She enjoys reading, spending time with friends, hiking, and watching movies.
• Yangnan Gu, MS’13, PhD’13, is a Research Associate in the Biology Department at Duke University. He is married to Haiyuan Yang, MS’14, and they live in North Carolina.
• Allyson Hamlin, BS’10, is pursuing her PhD in Pharmacology at the University of Cincinnati. She married Joshua Betustak, BS’12, and they live in Ohio. She’s the Public Policy Chair of the Greater Cincinnati Association of Women in Science and enjoys weightlifting and following Cincinnati and IU sports.
• Danielle Hart, BS’10, BA’10, MPH’14, recently earned her Master’s in Public Health from the IU School of Public Health. She enjoys learning new languages, traveling, and is an AmeriCorps Alumni.
• Megan Hewitt, BS’10, MS’14, MPA’14, is a PhD student in Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
• Megan Hull, BS’14, BS’14, is a graduate student in the Biomedical Sciences program at the University of Michigan.
• Alan Hyslop, BS’12, is a third year medical student at the IU School of Medicine, and is pursuing an MPH at the Fairbanks School of Public Health. He enjoys volunteering at the IU Student Outreach Clinic, watching soccer, and all types of exercise.
• Ashley Jacob, BA’11, MS’13, is a graduate student in IU’s Physician Assistant Program in Indianapolis. She enjoys art, philanthropy, and traveling.
• Krestina Johnson, BS’11, BA’11, is a full time dental student hoping to earn her DDS. She resides in Valparaiso, IN.
• Brittany Jones, BA’11, is a Clinical Analyst and General Supervisor at Nova Recovery, a toxicology laboratory in Austin, TX. She enjoys going to church and being a member of the Austin Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
• Tyler Keena, BS’09, BA’09, MD’13, is a Resident Physician in Anesthesiology at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is married to Katherine (Johnston), BA’09, MA’11, and they live on Johns Island in South Carolina. He enjoys the food of Charleston, exercising, and watching IU sports.
• Nadia Kind, BS’10, earned her MS in Medical Laboratory Science. She’s a Medical Technologist for DuPage Medical Group in Glen Ellyn, IL. She enjoys volunteering, playing in the community orchestra, and participating in national and state clinical laboratory organizations.
• Angelus Kocoshis, BS’01, BA’02, JD’12, earned an MA from King’s College London. He lives in Muncie, IN.
• Michelle Lawing, PhD’12, is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management.
• Elliot Layden, BS’14, BS’14, is a doctoral student studying Integrative Neuroscience at the University of Chicago. He enjoys backpacking, rock climbing, and playing guitar.
• Jenna Liechty, BS’08, DO’12, completed a fellowship in the American Academy of Optometry. Her career interests are Pediatric eye care and vision-related learning problems. She enjoys volunteering for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, running, and going to IU football and basketball games.
• Kimberly Long, BS’12, BA’12, is a PhD candidate in Neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley. She enjoys playing competitive ultimate frisbee for UC Berkeley’s club team as well as a local co-ed club team.
• Terra Mauer, BS’13, is a graduate student working in the Goodrich-Blair Lab at the University of Wisconsin. She enjoys trivia nights, reading, arts and crafts, and bowling.
• Laura (McGill) Blum, BS’10, earned her MD and is now a Resident Physician at University of Michigan Health Systems in Ann Arbor. She married Evan Blum, BA’10, MD’14, and they live in Plymouth, MI.
• Megan (Wagner) Meyer, BS’13, is a 2nd year student at the Illinois College of Optometry, with an expected graduation of 2017.
• Stefani Middleton, BS’13, is a graduate student working as a Research Associate in Indiana University’s Kao Lab. She enjoys gardening, reading, and playing sports.
• Jaclyn Milici, BS’11, is a medical student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is expected to earn her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015.
• Alexandra Moxley, BS’12, BA’12, lived in France for a year, teaching English at a high school and conducting genetic cancer research at the Institute of Human Genetics in Montpellier. Now she is a Research Project Coordinator at Northwestern University’s Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute in Chicago, IL. Alexandra is a board member of the IU Alumni Association Chicago Chapter and loves to run. She is currently training for the Chicago Marathon in October, and is raising money for Endure to Cure, a foundation that raises funds to aid in the research and treatment of pediatric cancer.
• Chris Muir, PhD’13, is a Biodiversity Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia. He is married to Emily Gercke, MS’11, and they live in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
• Samantha Parkinson, BS’13, is a 2nd year vet student at The Ohio State University. She lives in Hilliard, OH, and enjoys reading, riding her horse, and other outdoor activities.
• Emma Patterson, BS’12, is a Bioanalytical Technician for Dow Agrosciences. She lives in Indianapolis with her fiancé, Alex Miller, and enjoys making and selling all natural soap.
• Dustin Reichard, PhD’13, is a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow with joint appointments at the University of California, Davis, and the University of Texas, Austin. He conducts research on the bioacoustics of vocal signaling in songbirds under the mentorship of Drs. Gail L. Patricelli (UC-Davis) and Preston S. Wilson (UT-Austin). His primary affiliation is with the Department of Evolution and Ecology at UC-Davis. He lives in Davis with his dog, Talia.
• Kathleen Rocco, BS’13. Kathleen is a 2nd year medical student at the Indiana University School of Medicine Fort Wayne campus. She recently studied abroad in Ecuador, researching tropical diseases, and is a senior counselor at Hoosier Burn Camp, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people affected by severe burn injuries. She enjoys traveling, cooking, music, and dance.
• Sugata Roychowdhury, PhD’13, is an Adjunct Professor of Biology at the University of Evansville. She married Kumar Parimal, PhD’11 and they live in Evansville.
• Ben Rush, BS’13, BS’13, is a research assistant and working towards his Masters of Public Health at the IU School of Public Health in Bloomington. He enjoys volunteering at the farmer’s market, gardening, and cooking.
• Gabrielle Sell, BS’12, BS’12, is a neuroscience PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University. She lives in Baltimore, MD with her husband, Nathan Johnson, BA’11. In her spare time she’s involved in science outreach in her community.
• Mo Siddiq, BS’12, is a PhD student in Ecology and Evolution at the University of Chicago. In his spare time he is a web designer for various student organizations, and enjoys exploring Chicago, reading, and eating.
• Jordan Smith, BA’13, is interested in earning an MD or PhD, and currently is a Cancer Research Training Award Fellow at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda. She lives in Bethesda, MD, with her husband, Phil Culbertson, BS’14. She enjoys volunteering with Curiologie in the Classroom, an organization dedicated to improving scientific literacy for 6th and 8th graders in the Washington DC Public School System, as well as research and jazz dance.
• Alicia Swank, BS’10, DO’14, is an Optometrist at Midwest Eye Consultants in Fort Wayne, IN. She enjoys cooking, yoga, and tennis.
• Nicole Sztuk, BS’11, MS’12, is a medical student at Des Moines University in Iowa.
• Nicole Weddell Tancredi, BA’02, BS’02, MS’03, DDS’08, MSD’10, works as a Dentist at Weddell Pediatric Dentistry in Indianapolis. She lives with her husband, Samuel Tancredi, DDS’04, in Carmel, IN. She enjoys waterskiing, traveling, and spending time with her family. Nicole had her first child in April 2014, and loves being a mom to her daughter as well as her golden retriever and yellow lab. She and her husband also love to go to IU football and basketball games, Colts games, and Pacers games.
• Jessica Tang, MS’13, is enrolled in the IU School of Medicine Medical Sciences PhD program as Physiology Major. She works in Dr. Kenneth Nephew’s Lab, and is a Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute TL1 fellow and Paul M. Harmon Award recipient. Jessica is a manager for IU Biology BLAST! softball team, a coach for Girl’s Inc basketball and volleyball, a Mentor for IU’s Women in Science Program, and a season ticket holder for IU’s Jacobs School of music Opera and Ballet performances.
• Alli Thysens, BA’11, earned a Bachelor’s of Nursing from the University of Colorado and is a Nurse at an eating disorder clinic. She enjoys tennis, beer festivals, and watercolor painting.
• Alexa Tidaback, BA’13, is a Clinical Study Assistant at AbbVie, a research-based biopharmaceutical company in Chicago. She enjoys going to concerts, traveling, and working out.
• Lauren Tobe, BA’12, is a Laboratory Administrator for Dow AgroSciences in Indianapolis. She also attends IU’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
• Melanie Toloday, BS’14, lives in New Palestine, IN, and is attending IU’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law.
• Darren Transue, BS’03, MD’10, is in the fourth and final year of his Radiology residency at the IU School of Medicine, and plans to begin an Interventional Radiology Fellowship at the School of Medicine in 2015. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife, Megan (James) Transue, BSN’06. They have 2 children, a son and a daughter. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing intramural sports, and coaching his son’s soccer team.
• Patrick Trigg, BS’12, lives in Chicago and is attending the University of Illinois at Chicago as a graduate student, set to complete a dual MBA/MPH program in 2015. He is a Community Director for Steve and Kate’s Camp LLC, a summer camp looking to expand to the Chicago area.
• Claire Trincot, BS’11, is working towards her PhD at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She’s studying Genetics and Molecular Biology in Dr. Kathleen Caron’s lab.
• Taylor Twiggs, BS’14, BS’14, lives in Terre Haute, IN and is pursuing a medical degree at the IU School of Medicine. She enjoys dancing, yoga, and reading.
• Stacey Vosters, BS’12, BS’12, is a Researcher at Procter and Gamble in Cincinnati. She contributes to her community by judging local science fairs and volunteering for outreach workshops and other science programs. She enjoys rock climbing, yoga, and training to run her 2nd half marathon.
• Brooke Walls, BS’10, MD’14, earned her MD and is now an IU School of Medicine Neurology Resident. She enjoys traveling.
• Heather Whitaker Chouteau, BS’12, is pursuing a DO at the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She’s a Junior Board Executive at the Trinity Free Clinic in Carmel, IN and is interested in Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics. Heather lives in Whitestown, IN with her husband, Nicholas Chouteau, BA’12. She enjoys running, volunteering, and cooking.
• Matthew Whitesell, BS’11, began pursuing his PhD in genetics before being hired at Eli Lilly. Now he is a Biologist in the cancer angiogenesis and cell signaling group at Lilly’s Oncology Department. He enjoys participating in community service groups including Spread the Positive and Lilly’s Day of Service. Matthew enjoys following IU Basketball and the Indianapolis Colts, as well as traveling, writing, and making music.
• Lisa Winters, BS’11, earned an MS in Ecology from Utah State University. She lives in Flagstaff, AZ, and works as a Colorado River Fish Biologist for the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
• Johnny Wright, Jr, BS’11, is a medical student at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. He enjoys reading, running, and music.