2025 Friedman School Reunion
Join us for the 2025 Friedman School Reunion hosted by the Alumni Association! The event will celebrate alumni achievements and the incredible work our alumni are doing in the field of nutrition science and policy. Hear remarks from Dean Economos and members of the Alumni Association Executive Council.
Alumni and the Friedman community gathered online for a virtual program featuring a panel of alumni entrepreneurs with a Q&A session. Remarks were given by Chris Economos, Dean, Friedman School; Benny Belvin, Director of Career Services and Liz Hatzenbuehler, Chair, Reunion & Programs Committee.
Missed the Virtual Reunion? Click here to watch the recording.
Featured Alumni:
Kerry Benson, N17 - Sober Curious Dieticians, Mocktail Recipe Book
Deborah Kennedy, N93, NG03 - Consulting Firm and Cooking School
Amy Myrdal Miller, N97 -Farmer's Daughter Consulting
Ashley Reaver, N16 - The Postpartum Nutrition Cookbook
Krissy Scommegna, N17 - Boonville Barn
Christine Sinclair, N19 - Non-Alcoholic Caribbean Beverages
The 2025 in-person Reunion and Alumni Awards Ceremony hosted by the Friedman School Alumni Association was a success! This year's event celebrated alumni achievements by honoring the Alumni Award recipients, as well as six alumni entrepreneurs who returned to showcase their work. Remarks were given from Christina Economos, NG96, Dean, Friedman School; Toni Maraglino, N09, President, Alumni Association Executive Council; and Shveta Taparia, NG04, Awards Chair, Alumni Association Executive Council.
Alumni Award Recipients:
Alison Brown, Ph.D., RDN, NG17 - Rising Star Award
Sameera Talegawkar, Ph.D., NG06 - Excellence in Nutrition Award
Ahmad Shakeb, F18, N18 - Leah Horowitz Humanitarian Award
Featured Alumni:
Stephanie Hodges, N15, MG15 - The Nourished Principles
Deborah Kennedy, N93, NG03 - Consulting Firm and Cooking School
Diana Licalzi & Ashley Reaver, N16 - The Postpartum Nutrition Cookbook
Krissy Scommegna, N17 - Boonville Barn
Christine Sinclair, N19 - Non-Alcoholic Caribbean Beverages
New Graduate Reception
Graduates were celebrated and welcomed into the Alumni Association during a busy commencement weekend. This annual event continues to be a beloved tradition where Friedman graduates connect with Friedman alumni.
Want to help with alumni events? Join the Alumni Association Executive Council! Questions? E-mail us or call (617) 636-3548.

