Class Notes

Hiking with my son, Kouri.

Name: Amir Figueroa

Class Year(s): 2007

Note: Amir Figueroa ’07 (CAST) and his family relocated to Seattle, W.A. in January 2021. In February , je started a new position as a Senior Research Associate with Lyell Immunopharma.

Submitted on: July 23, 2021

Name: Greisy Campsteyn

Class Year(s): 2011

Note: Greisy Campsteyn ME ’12 (KGCOE) is the Operational Risk Manager for the Bank National Regulatory Authority.

Submitted on: July 23, 2021

Caroline’s slide in the USciences OT Pinning Ceremony

Name: Caroline Davis

Class Year(s): 2019

Note: Caroline Davis ’19 (CHST) is in her third year in the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy program at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Last March, she went through the Pinning Ceremony. Similar to a White Coat Ceremony, she has transitioned from a student to a professional. She is also beyond thrilled to share that she has Level II Fieldwork placements in Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C.. Her LA placement is in Outpatient Pediatrics and her D.C. placement is in Adult Acute Care. She will begin her fieldwork experiences in early January 2022 and conclude in June 2022.

Submitted on: July 23, 2021

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

Seth Affoumado is The Skillet Doctor

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

The front cover of Eric’s book

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

Dcn Leo enjoys bringing folks on pilgrimage!

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

Peerspace.com’s Top 9 Boston Commercial Photographers

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