Class Notes

Luke Epplin, LA01, released his first book, Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series that Changed Baseball (Flatiron Books, 2021). The book was profiled by NPR, People Magazine, The Christian Science Monitor, The New York Times and The Washington Post. The Wall Street Journal praised both Epplin and his work: “Epplin has a journalist’s eye for narrative and gives a dramatic account of the season and the series.”

Deborah Levine, LA00, associate professor of health policy and management at Providence College, earned its 2019–20 Joseph R. Accinno Faculty Teaching Award. The award is presented annually to the faculty member who best exhibits excellence in teaching and passion and enthusiasm for learning, along with a genuine concern for students’ academic and personal growth. 

Jennifer Zimmerman, SW99, was promoted to vice president of evaluation and impact at bi3, Bethesda, Inc.’s grantmaking initiative to transform health in Greater Cincinnati. Since joining bi3, Zimmerman has been responsible for developing, managing and evaluating its portfolio of multiyear grants and initiatives. 

Karen (Reed) Troy, EN99, EN99, was promoted to professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. A member of the faculty since 2013, she teaches upper-level and graduate-level courses. Her research focuses on the interactions between physical activity and musculoskeletal health, disease and injury.

Stephanie Schlaifer, LA99, FA99, authored two collections of poetry, Cleavemark (BOAAT Press, 2016) and Well Waiting Room (Fordham University Press, 2021). She also penned a children’s book, The Cloud Lasso (Penny Candy Books, 2019). Schlaifer works in marketing and communications, and maintains a creative practice as a sculptor and installation artist.

Corey E. Mohn, LA99, LA99, is executive director of the Center for Advanced Professional Studies. The program connects high school students in 73 programs across 19 states and three countries to industries in which they have interest. Started in Kansas City, the program has grown into an international network in the field of education.

Mara Baum, AR99, recently joined DIALOG as a partner. Previously, she was a principal with HOK. Baum’s work experience includes complex projects for the San Francisco International Airport, the University of Michigan, Kaiser Permanente and Indiana University.

Amanda Wilson-Wong, DDS, MDS, LA96, LA96, self-published An Easy Guide to Adding Orthodontics onto Your Dental Practice (2020). She is offering a complimentary, signed copy of her book to WashU alums who graduated from any dental school in 2019–21. To request a copy, write her at info@straightsmilesolutions.com. Website: straightsmilesolutions.com

Mark Westfall, GB96, was named chief procurement officer and head of supply chain services for The Coca-Cola Company.

Rob Dunakin, EN96, married Lucmar Fuentes in February 2020, before the world changed forever. This year, in July, the couple was finally able to enjoy a honeymoon in Alaska. On the work front, Dunakin was recognized by Andor Technology as the most successful sales rep on the continent by being named to the President’s Club for fiscal year 2021. He leads a team that sells confocal microscopy systems.