Class Notes

Name: David Gianna

Class Year(s): 1991

Note: David Gianna ’91 (CAST, GAP) completed a PhD in Technology at Capitol Technical University. He is teaching graduate Cyber Security at Yeshiva University and at University of Maryland. David is also a Business Risk & Control Officer at Wells Fargo Bank.

Submitted on: December 24, 2020

Name: DINA JOHNSON

Class Year(s): 2015

Note: Dina Johnson ’15 (CHST) writes: I am happy to announce that I have started a non-profit organization called the Monroe County Family Coalition, Inc. In June 2020, I held a Black Families Matters march in the Town of Greece, N.Y., that would start the conversation to bring about unity and healing to the community. My vision is to create opportunities for families to bring about change and bridge inequality gaps in the community. The mission is to connect local families to community resources and bridge the gap between local government and partnering agencies and at-risk youth and families. I also recently applied for 501(c)3 status in November. I feel dedicated to continuing the work with several community partners with a distinct focus on underserved and underrepresented communities. I owe this all to RIT and the mentorship and leadership skills I received while going back to school as an older adult!

Submitted on: December 23, 2020

Name: Rick Morris

Class Year(s): 1983

Note: Rick Morris ’83 (CCE) writes: I was promoted to Industrial Furnace Co. Site supervisor at AMG Vanadium, Zanesville, OH.

Submitted on: December 22, 2020

Name: Jennifer and William Dwyer

Class Year(s): 2011

Note: Jennifer Dwyer ’11 (CIAS) and William Dwyer ’11 (KGCOE) welcomed Adelaide Dwyer on June, 28 2020.

Submitted on: December 22, 2020

Name: Ann-Elizabeth Nash

Class Year(s): 1995

Note: Ann-Elizabeth Nash ’85 (GAP) was awarded her doctorate in Biological Education from the University of Northern Colorado, Graduate Dean’s Citation for Excellence in December 2019. Her research focuses on non-cooperative social lizards, primarily the Spiny-Tailed Iguana in Costa Rica. Nash is the Executive Director of Colorado Reptile Humane Society.

Submitted on: December 22, 2020

Name: Tamra Werner

Class Year(s): 91, 20, 21

Note: Tamra Werner ’91(CAST) MS ’20 (SOIS) published her second book in her series, "Koli The Great White Shark." "Koli’s Friendship Adventure" includes a licensed partnership with OCEARCH and a percentage of each sale benefits their research and STEM programs. Alan Gesek ’11 (CIAS) beautifully illustrated the 36-page children’s book. "Koli The Great White Shark" books are available worldwide.

Submitted on: December 22, 2020

Name: Chester Shellman, Jr.

Class Year(s): 2004

Note: Chester “CJ” Shellman ’04 (CLA) is a brand-new author who is inspired by the relationship he has with his young daughter, Cassidy. “A Day in the Life of MiMi and Ty: The Graduation Dilemma” is the first of a series of books about a newly divorced father who has primary custody of his daughter, and how they experience life’s situations together. This book helps to explain divorce to our young ones on their level. It lets them know that it’s not their fault and that they are loved unconditionally!

Submitted on: December 22, 2020

Name: Ian Berringer

Class Year(s): 2016

Note: Ian Berringer ’16 (CAST) writes: I got engaged to to the love of my life, Kerri Doyle, during a rock climbing trip in New Hampshire. I also changed jobs within Collins Aerospace (formerly UTC Aerospace Systems) and now work in their Space Systems division working as a Reliability Engineer.

Submitted on: December 22, 2020

Name: AnJuan Thomas

Class Year(s): 2016

Note: Anjuan thomas MS ’16 (CAST) writes: On September 14, I ascended to my dream job by securing an appointment into the United States Foreign Service as a Facility Manager. After specialty and language training, I will be serving in Bogota, Colombia.

Submitted on: December 22, 2020

Name: Sarah Proper

Class Year(s): 2014

Note: Sarah Proper ’15 (CIAS) and Geoffrey Ackerman ’15 (GCCIS) MS ’15 (GCCIS) were married at the courthouse in Douglas County, Colorado. After their 2020 wedding plans were cancelled, they spent a quiet Thursday tying the knot, just the two of them! Hoping to celebrate with all their tiger pals in the future!

Submitted on: December 22, 2020