Lauren (Giannini) Herrington-Gilmore ’08 and Andrew Herrington-Gilmore ’09 cofounded The Gilmore Family Foundation in the summer of 2022 to raise money for childhood rare disease treatment, discovery, diagnosis, awareness, and research.

“A rare disease diagnosis is devastating, and it’s the last thing any child should have to endure. Unfortunately, for our family and thousands of others, it is reality. It is also extremely hard to find doctors and care teams who have the experience, knowledge, resources and capability to provide the coordinated care each child deserves. The entire process is mind-numbingly frustrating, terrifying, and exhausting. Yet, through personal experience, we have learned what a family can do when pushed to the limits, and what children can overcome in the most difficult of circumstances. We aim to celebrate and honor what these kids can do while alleviating some of that burden on families dealing with pediatric rare diseases.”

Read more about their foundation and how you can help here.

Kate Jones ’08 recently performed a piece called “The Heart Knows No Borders” by Andres Martin with the Mesquite Symphony Orchestra. The performance featured 30 double bassists, with Kate as the soloist. You can watch the show here, and learn more about Kate at katethebass.com.

Julie Krause ’08 started a new job in June, 2022 as a Career Coach at the Texas McCombs School of Business.

Claire (Goble) Cordray ’08 and Adam Cordray ’09 welcomed James Elliott Cordray and Juliette Anne Cordray into the world on September 15th, 2022. Congratulations Claire and Adam!

Anne Kopf ’08 is currently an architect at Quinn Evans in Washington DC, with a focus on working with existing and historic buildings. The team at Quinn Evans just recently finished the restoration of DAR Constitution Hall, where Anne served as Project Architect. Anne’s team just received notice that they have won four design awards from AIA Northern Virginia, AIA Maryland, AIA Virginia, and the DC Preservation League Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. This link provides a video of the “grand reveal.” Congratulations, Anne!

Jennifer (Schnupp) Brummet ’08 was recently named to Association Forum’s 40 Under 40, which recognizes outstanding work in non-profit professions. Congratulations, Jennifer!

You can see the full list here.

Jennifer Brummet ’08 joined the Auxiliary Board of the Chicago Council on Science and Technology. The Chicago Council on Science and Technology’s (C2ST) mission is to inspire and engage all segments of society about science and technology and their contributions to society. Read more here.

Caitlin (Ludwig) Pusateri ’08 was named president of the Rockford (Ill.) Chamber of Commerce in April 2022. She previously served as the organization’s executive vice president. In the new role, Caitlin will lead strategic initiatives, create and oversee implementation of regional connections, manage staff and day-to-day operations, and set a path for continued success. Caitlin also sits on the boards for the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives and the Discovery Center Museum.

Taylor Paskell ’08 recently became an occupational therapist at Arizona Advanced Therapy. Congratulations Taylor!

Anne Kopf ’08 and Daniel Reinhard welcomed their new child Phoebe Joyce into the world on July 5, 2021. Congratulations!