Class Notes
Name: Salih Tamim
Class Year(s): 2018
Note: Salih Tamim ’18 (GCCIS) started a new job as Events & Community Manager at Localized.
Submitted on: July 23, 2021
Name: Seth Affoumado
Class Year(s): 1984
Note: Seth Affoumado ’84 (GAP) started The Skillet Doctor more than 12 years ago. After a decline in photography assignments, Seth’s curiosity and excitement about the history of American cast iron cookware inspired him to become one of the leading cast iron skillet restoration experts. Theskilletdoctor.com specializes in skillet re-seasoning services, sales of vintage cast iron cookware and fun recipes. His Instagram page features “Skillet Bluesday” and “Mystery Skillet Friday” videos that talk about what “picks” The Skillet Doctor is working on that week. The Instagram feed is linked to his Facebook page. All in good fun, Seth has an Etsy page too where folks can purchase vintage cast iron pieces. Please visit any one of Seth’s social media outlets- mention the tag #RITalum with purchase and receive a free t-shirt while supplies last!“Stick with The Skillet Doctor, So Your Food Doesn’t” TM
Submitted on: July 23, 2021
Name: Eric Derby
Class Year(s): 1986
Note: Eric Derby ’86 (CAST) has written and published a book, "Recruiter Secrets: Insider Tips for you Job Search". The book contains over 180 topics related to a job search to help people find a job they love.
Submitted on: July 23, 2021
Name: Deacon Leo Flynn
Class Year(s): 1976
Note: Leo Flynn MS ’76 (SCB), a permanent Deacon in the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., is planning another wonderful Pilgrimage to Medjugorje from October 4-14, 2021 and invites you to join him and others on this spiritual journey! Check out: www.pilgrimages.com/dcnflynn OR, contact Leo at: leo@the flynnteam.com
Submitted on: July 23, 2021
Name: Matt McKee
Class Year(s): 1994
Note: Matt McKee,’94 (CIAS) was recently listed in the Top Nine Commercial Photographers in Boston by PeerSpace.com. (https://www.peerspace.com/resources/best-commercial-photographers-boston/). Matt began his career in Boston soon after graduating RIT’s Advertising Photography program in 1994. He has since found his niche in the Health Sciences space and counts among his clients Allen & Gerritsen, Repligen, EA Group, Getinge, HDMZ Healthcare and Science Marketing, Organogenesis, and MacDougall Biomedical Communication. His fine art projects, including the evocative and conversation provoking Sweet Blasts series, are in collections around the world. During the pandemic, he also developed the podcast "Cherry Bomb! The Podcast". The podcast talks about food, art and sustainability and features interviews with people like Tom Butterfield, founder of Masterworks Museum of Burmuda Art and Tim Kershaw, the owner of the Bull and Finch Pub, the inspiration for the TV show Cheers. The podcast can be found at www.theartofmattmckee.comHis commercial photography can be found at www.mckeephotography.com
Submitted on: July 23, 2021
Name: Diane Becker
Class Year(s): 1992
Note: Diane Becker ’92 (GAP) is a 2021 Emmy nominee for Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special for TINA, about the life of rock icon Tina Turner. The film is currently available on HBO.
Submitted on: July 23, 2021
Name: Susan Wilson
Class Year(s): 2009
Note: Susan (Cook) Wilson ’09 (CIAS) has been promoted to Brand Manager at Girl Scouts of Western New York.
Submitted on: July 23, 2021
Name: Thomas Ethington
Class Year(s): 1977,1981
Note: Thomas Ethington ’81 (GAP) welcomed his granddaughter, Salem Victoria Zell Ethington, on February 13, 2021. She joins her brother, Corbin Charles Ethington, in Toledo, O.H.
Submitted on: July 23, 2021
Name: Analisa Dominic
Class Year(s): 1993
Note: Analisa Dominic ’93 (CCE) recently joined Opengear as Vice President of Marketing / Chief Marketing Officer.
Submitted on: July 23, 2021
Name: Dae-Kun Kim
Class Year(s): 2009, 2012
Note: Dae-Kum Kim ’09 (GCCIS) MS ’12 (NTID) graduated with Ph.D. degree in Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf Learners program from Gallaudet University.
Submitted on: July 23, 2021