Class Notes

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.

Michele L. (Blue) Silbey, LA98, is senior director of marketing at nutpods, a dairy-free creamer company that was born out of her personal search for a dairy-free creamer with a rich taste and consistency but without unnecessary additives. Silbey reports that the line of creamers is in over 40,000 grocery stores across the U.S. The products will soon be sold at Schnucks as well, where Silbey used to shop as a WashU student.

Jon Salomon, LA97, joined the Louisville, Ky., office of Dentons as a partner in the litigation practice. He previously worked for a commercial litigation firm where he provided counsel on corporate and governmental law matters.

Steve Hogan, LA96, has been the ballpark organist for the San Francisco Giants since the summer of 2010. Fans have always been able to count on hearing Hogan’s lively work during home games.

Bonnie Hindelang, SW94, was honored by the YWCA of Alton, Ill., at its 32nd Women of Distinction Celebration in honor of her lifelong volunteerism. Hindelang retired from Jersey County Court Appointed Special Advocates in December 2022 after a ­10-year post-retirement career. She served as executive director in 2013-19 and advocate coordinator in 2019-22. Before retiring in 2012, she worked for the Roxana School District as a school social worker, and she spent 15 years with the Illinois Department of Corrections. Her other positions have included Illinois Correctional Association vice president, social ministry chair for Resurrection Lutheran Church, and co-owner and marketing director of Mason Hollow Maple Syrup. She currently serves on the American Association of University Women as its membership and program chair among other volunteer roles.