Class Notes
Name: Todd Eichas
Class Year(s): 1987
Note: Todd Eichas AAS ’87 and his wife Dani own and operate the smallest Estate Farm Winery in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.
Submitted on: July 8, 2025
Name: Lance Johnson
Class Year(s): 1985
Note: Lance Johnson BT ’85, ITEM mechanical engineering technology, retired from General Dynamics, Electric Boat after a 40 year career contributing to the design, construction and quality assurance of US Navy Los Angeles, Ohio, Virginia and Columbia Class nuclear submarines. He started his career at EB during his 2nd RIT Co-op and never looked back!
Submitted on: July 8, 2025
Name: Francis Labate
Class Year(s): 1980
Note: Fran Labate BS ’80 recently retired after 45 years providing contract support to various agencies of the US Government. Most recently, his work involved data science related to security issues and a large portion of his work specifically focused on security as it relates to immigration. He ends his career as Vice President for Advanced Analytics at Fuel Consulting, LLC. Prior to this role he spent 21 years as a senior analyst at Scitor Corporation and 17 years as a senior systems engineer with Geodynamics Corporation. Originally from Granville, NY, he relocated to Northern Virginia upon graduation from RIT, where he met his wife, Espe, and together they raised 3 children, Katherine, Paul, and Phillip. They are traveling more now and enjoying retirement. Fran and his son, Paul, recently spent two weeks in Italy, and in September, Fran and Espe will be spending 3 weeks in eastern Canada.
Submitted on: July 8, 2025
Name: Jerlyn O’Donnell
Class Year(s): 2007
Note: Jerlyn (Thomas) O’Donnell BFA ’07 has released her second children’s book, The Incredible World of AI with Charlie. Jerlyn is an experience design director and Adobe Community Expert now based in The Bronx. She has channeled her passion for accessible design into creating educational content for young readers. This book follows Charlie, a curious fifth-grader who discovers an AI app and learns how artificial intelligence works through engaging stories and hands-on activities. The Incredible World of AI with Charlie is designed for ages 8+ and teaches kids not just how AI works, but how to use it responsibly and think critically about technology. It covers AI-generated art, fact-checking, and future career possibilities—all presented in an accessible, fun way for curious kids, parents, and educators. With AI becoming part of our daily lives, I believe it’s crucial to give children the tools to understand and interact with these technologies thoughtfully. Through my company Design Lady LLC (M/WBE certified) I continue to focus on making complex concepts accessible to everyone. I have RIT and exposure to NTID who influence what I do today. I’ve also recently became CPACC certified by the iAAP (demonstrates a broad understanding of accessibility principles, disability, and related laws and standards. It’s ideal for professionals who manage and support accessibility initiatives). I would love to partner with anyone focusing on future focus initiatives with inclusive design. The book is available at https://bit.ly/incredibleworldofai. Thanks for your continued support!
Submitted on: July 8, 2025
Name: Gwendolyn Karen
Class Year(s): 1978,1979,1980,1981,1982,1983
Note: Gwendolyn Karen BS ’82 has retired! Gwendolyn has no debt, no money, and no complaints.
Submitted on: July 8, 2025
Name: Joshua Fiegl
Class Year(s): 2021
Note: Joshua Fiegl MS ’21 completed his certification as an aerospace materials engineer at Advanced Atomization Technologies.
Submitted on: July 8, 2025
Name: William Rodriguez
Class Year(s): 2004
Note: Bill Rodriguez BFA ’04 recently completed work on the Dark Universe land at Universal’s Epic Universe, a new theme park at Universal Orlando Resort that opened on May 22, 2025. Epic Universe features five immersive worlds, and Bill was responsible for the audio-visual design and integration on Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment and Curse of the Werewolf attractions. From perfectly timed projections to heart‑pounding spatial audio, they dialed up the scares and set a new benchmark for immersive storytelling.
Submitted on: July 8, 2025
Name: Freddy Rondon
Class Year(s): 2023
Note: After earning a degree in Software Engineering from RIT, Freddy Rondon BS ’23 launched Eficredit, the leading platform for comparing credit cards in the Dominican Republic. Designed to simplify financial decision-making.
Submitted on: July 8, 2025
Name: Kim B Miller (Arnette)
Class Year(s): 1985
Note: Kim B. (Arnette) Miller BS ’85 is a multi-disciplinary performing artist. Kim is Prince William County, Manassas & Manassas Park, VA Poet Laureate Emerita, the (first and only) Black Poet Laureate for that region. Her poems have been published in an international haiku anthology, Washington City Paper (DC newspaper), Prince George’s Community College Literary & Arts Magazine and several books. Kim delivered her first TEDx Talk in May 2025 titled, 17 Syllables To Stop The Blame Game. She most recently served as the keynote speaker for the 2025 S.E.A.L. Awards at Northern Virginia Community College and the 2025 Women’s Leadership Summit at RIT. In 2025, Kim received the Orchid Award from the TLOD–Dale City & Prince William Chapter in recognition of her leadership and community work. She was also named Inside NoVa’s 2025 Best of Prince William Author of the Year. For more info, go to her website: www.kimbmiller.com.
Submitted on: July 8, 2025
Name: Angelo Biasi
Class Year(s): 1991
Note: Angelo Biasi BS ’91 is redefining the future of work and learning through Solvably and Credably.ai, the first performance-based learning and certification platforms focused on AI Literacy, Human Intelligence, and Innovation. Used by Fortune 200 companies, universities, and states, these platforms help individuals and organizations solve real-world problems using AI, while developing critical human skills like creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. For more info, visit: Solvably.com and Credably.ai
Submitted on: July 8, 2025