Class Notes

Name: Emily Bogle

Class Year(s): 2011

Note: Emily Bogle BFA ’11 and Tom Sciotto BS, ME ’11 welcomed their son, Alexander, in the summer of 2024.

Submitted on: December 5, 2024

Name: Ayriona Winston

Class Year(s): 2020

Note: Ayriona Winston BS ’20 majored in public policy. She spent ten years working with the City of Rochester and Monroe County. In under a year at her new company, she was promoted from project analyst to business development analyst for a federal government contractor, where she has contributed to securing $1.2 million in awards.

Submitted on: December 3, 2024

Name: Jason Rakowsky

Class Year(s): 2023

Note: Jason Rakowsky BS, MS ’23 started a career at Savannah River National Lab. Jason will be working on projects involving hydrogen storage and fusion energy.

Submitted on: December 3, 2024

Name: Andrew Schall

Class Year(s): 2003

Note: Andrew Schall BS ’03 recently published his new book, The Persona and Journey Map Playbook. While serving as senior director of experience design research at Mayo Clinic, he pioneered a new strategy for creating personas and journey maps to deeply understand user needs and guide product and service experience roadmaps.

Submitted on: November 30, 2024

Name: Ilir Beqiri

Class Year(s): 2010

Note: Ilir Beqiri BS ’10 is an Infantry Regiment Commander with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, one of the first appointed in this position. Ilir graduated from CUS and AUK/RIT.

Submitted on: November 28, 2024

Name: Eric McPhatter

Class Year(s): 2023

Note: Eric McPhatter AAS ’23 started a new job at Gleason back in late September 2024. Eric is currently working as a manufacturing assistant.

Submitted on: November 27, 2024

Name: James Rowe

Class Year(s): 2008

Note: James Rowe BS ’08 published thoughts on AI. AI Primer for Business Leaders is a quick read. Check it out. Thanks RIT. https://www.amazon.com/Primer-Business-Leaders-Demystifying-Generative-ebook/dp/B0DKQSV5H4/

Submitted on: November 26, 2024

Name: Derrick Lee

Class Year(s): 2016

Note: Derrick Lee AAS ’16 was fortunate to gain a Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University. He was offered a position as a Cottage Counselor, which he has been fulfilling for three years now. He is also pursuing a Master’s degree in Deaf Education. He has been fortunate to travel to different countries to gain a broader perspective and experience. A huge thank you to RIT for everything!

Submitted on: November 26, 2024

Name: Young Kim

Class Year(s): 1992

Note: Congratulations to Kim Young BS ’92, who will retire December 6, 2025.

Submitted on: November 26, 2024

Name: Bruce Rubin

Class Year(s): 1976

Note: Bruce Rubin BS ’76 has just retired after finishing as a leader in the Mediterranean Foods category. Bruce became CEO of Tribe Mediterranean Foods in the late 90s and led the company to national prominence as the Hummus category leader before selling the company to Osem Foods, a subsidiary of Nestle. Bruce is enjoying life with his wife, Kathy Mahony and their 2 Goldens, Buoy and Beacon.

Submitted on: November 26, 2024