Class Notes

Ameen Ayoub, GA04, is principal architect with Ameen Ayoub Design Studio, a leading contemporary design firm in Los Angeles. Rooted in modern architecture and contemporary detailing and design, the firm’s projects connect to the surrounding environment with responsible design emphasizing simplicity and oneness with respect to materiality, structure and space. Ayoub trained in St. Louis, South America and Los Angeles

Atia-tul Thurman, SW02, transitioned from her role as associate director of the Clark-Fox Policy Institute at Washington University to full-time lecturer in the Brown School. Thurman has more than 20 years of professional and leadership experience in social work education, engaging citizens in public projects and translating research to inform policy. In her current role, she facilitates field curriculum and experiences for graduate candidates in the children, youth, and family and social impact leadership concentrations.

Joshua Finnell, LA02, GR06, professor in the University Libraries at Colgate University, has been appointed to the Depository Library Council (DLC) for a three-year term by the U.S. Government Publishing Office. DLC members advise the director on policy matters relating to the Federal Depository Library Program and access to U.S. government information.

Justin H. Brown, LA02, a partner at law firm Ballard Spahr, was awarded the Daniel R. Ginsberg Leadership Award by the Anti-Defamation League in recognition of his “leadership in the fight against anti-Semitism, racism and all forms of prejudice.” Brown serves as co-chair of the education committee and on the board and executive committee of the league’s Philadelphia regional chapter.

Douglas Harrison, GR01, GR05, a clinical professor, was appointed associate dean for the Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies in the School of Professional Studies at New York University.

Karen (Reed) Troy, EN99, EN99, professor and associate head of biomedical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was named a fellow of the American Society of Biomechanics.

Laurie Phillips, PMBA99, SW09, in February, was named executive director at House Everyone STL, a nonprofit working to end homelessness in St. Louis. Phillips previously served as CEO at St. Patrick Center.

Marisa (Schulman) Edwards, FA99, and her husband, Brian, welcomed Avery Rose in May 2021. She joins siblings Alexander Jacob and Sienna Rae.

David Taylor, EN98, SI02, SI02, SI04, was named CEO of Exegy, a provider of market data, execution systems and advanced trading technology. Taylor is a veteran executive who has served in product strategy and engineering roles.

Karen Sutton, SW98, operates Brighter Futures Now, LLC, a behavioral health private practice in Decatur, Ga., that provides therapeutic intervention focused on children and families. Sutton has more than 20 years of combined social welfare, direct practice and managed care experience.