Events

Reunion

Virtual Reunion

Join us virtually to hear from featured alumni who are innovators, entrepreneurs, and professionals using their degrees in unconventional ways. The program will include remarks from Dean Economos, NG96 and Liz Hatzenbuehler N20, MG20, Chair, Reunion & Programs Committee, as well as a keynote speaker, live Q+A, and small breakout rooms designed for meaningful reconnection and deeper conversation with our alumni speakers.

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM ET

Location: Zoom Link - Meeting ID: 912 9589 6247 Passcode: 658454

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Speaker: TBD

Featured Alumni:

Emily Steliotes, A15, N17 – Co-Founder, The Job Feed & Executive Director, IC-FOODS Canada
Micah Risk, N13 – Co-Founder, Lighter, Inc.
Lara Hyde, N09, NG12 – Creative Director, Nourishable
Ricardo Moreno, N22 – Program Director, Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts
Daina Trout, N07, MG07, NG07 – Founder of Health-Ade + Movie Producer
Katrina Billard, N13 – Owner + Founder, The Empowered Kitchen

In-Person Reunion & Alumni Awards Ceremony

Join us in person to celebrate alumni achievements - from honoring our three Award recipients to connecting firsthand with featured alumni. The program will include an update on the Friedman School from Dean Economos, NG96, remarks from the Toni Maraglino, N09, President, Alumni Association Executive Council, and a presentation of the Alumni Awards by Shveta Taparia, Shveta Taparia, NG04, Awards Chair.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 6-9 PM

Location: More Than Words Bookstore, Boston, MA

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2026 Alumni Award Recipients:

Rising Star Award - Kenny Westerman, PhD, E14, N16, NG19

Excellence in Nutrition Award - Sung Nim Han, PhD, NG99

Leah Horowitz Humanitarian Award - Hasangani Edema, F21, N21

Featured Alumni:

Emily Steliotes, A15, N17 – Co-Founder, The Job Feed & Executive Director, IC-FOODS Canada
Micah Risk, N13 – Co-Founder, Lighter, Inc.
Lara Hyde, N09, NG12 – Creative Director, Nourishable
Ricardo Moreno, N22 – Program Director, Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts

Both the in-person and virtual Friedman School Reunions were a success! The in-person Reunion & Alumni Awards Ceremony celebrated alumni achievements by honoring the Alumni Award recipients, as well as 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 and the Friedman community also gathered online for a virtual program featuring a panel of alumni entrepreneurs with a Q&A session. Remarks were given by Chris Economos, NG96, Dean, Friedman School; Benny Belvin, Director of Career Services and Liz Hatzenbuehler N20, MG20, Chair, Reunion & Programs Committee.

In-Person Reunion Photos

Virtual Reunion Recording