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Tommie Pierson Jr., AB ’95, authored Mrs. Tan’s Grand Plan (Tulip Jar LLC, May 2025). The children’s book is about a charming town where young birds live in separate neighborhoods, unaware of how much they have in common. But Mr. and Mrs. Tan have a big idea — one that involves rhythm, melody and a […]

David Truman, JD ’95, retired after 27-plus years at the St. Louis County prosecutor’s office and moved to Philadelphia. He has a new position with the Philadelphia Bar Association as director of policy and governance. His wife, Amy Suelzer, MA ’92, PhD ’97, retired as WashU’s director of Overseas Programs following 26 years in the […]

Dave Cooperstein, AB ’95, was named director of process and design innovation at PGAV Destinations, a leader in planning and designing unique destinations. He is responsible for strategic initiatives, fostering innovation and enhancing organizational capabilities. The role allows him to combine his leadership in design, technology and mentorship to shape PGAV.

Eric Price, AB ’95, developed an app, ORninja, that teaches surgical support staff such as sales reps, residents, scrub techs and nurses the language of surgery and instruments as well as surgical workflow.

Howard P. Goodkin, PhD ’95, MD ’95, began his term as president of the American Epilepsy Society (AES) in December 2024. Goodkin is the Shure Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at the University of Virginia and serves as director of the Division of Pediatric Neurology. He has been an AES member for more than 20 years. […]

Howard P. Goodkin, GM95, MD95, was elected as first vice president of the American Epilepsy Society at its annual meeting in December 2023. Goodkin is the Shure Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at the University of Virginia and serves as the chair of the Department of Neurology and the director of the Division of Pediatric Neurology.

Daniel A. Schwartz, LW95, has been elected as a fellow of the Class of 2023 College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. Fellows are recognized as distinguished members of the labor and employment community and have practiced labor and employment law for at least 20 years. Schwartz is an attorney with Shipman & Goodwin LLP. He […]

Maggie Knaus, GF95, published her first children’s book, Eleanor’s Moon (Owlkids Books, August 2023), which she wrote and illustrated. The story is about Knaus’ eldest daughter, Eleanor, and Knaus’ father (Eleanor’s grandfather) and their connection to the moon, even when they are apart. Knaus writes that while the book is illustrated with her paintings today, her […]

Daniel Backman, EN95, vice president of operations at Clark, Richardson & Biskup (CRB), a full-service facility design, engineering, construction and consulting firm for the life sciences and food and beverage industries, was recently elected to the CRB board of directors. Backman and his wife of 26 years, Sheena, are the parents of a daughter and two […]

Michelle Landau Brooks, LA95, was awarded an honorary doctorate from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion’s Zelikow School of Jewish Nonprofit Management. Brooks has spent much of her career working for organizations in the St. Louis Jewish ­community and has been an active board member of the National Council of Jewish Women St. Louis.