Events

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.

In-Person Reunion Photos

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