Class Notes
Name: Tim Torres
Class Year(s): 2017
Note: Tim Torres ’18 (CAD) just accepted an offer from EY Seren in London, UK as a senior user experience designer, after having just recently moved from NYC to be closer to his partner in London.
Submitted on: December 28, 2020
Name: Ron Gallo
Class Year(s): 1961
Note: In April of 2020, Ron Gallo ’61 (FAA) was the recipient of the Best Figure & Portrait award from the national art magazine Plein Air Painting. To view Ron’s award winning painting "Chalk Walk", as wells his other work, please visit www.rongallo.com
Submitted on: December 26, 2020
Name: Jan Detanna
Class Year(s): 1968 1969
Note: Jan Detanna MFA ’68 (FAA) is the lead singer in The Dukes acapella singing group, who appeared on a seven day Mexican Riviera Cruise in February 2020. The Dukes have appeared all over Southern California.
Submitted on: December 25, 2020
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