Karen Forbes J.D. ’89 was curious about her familial history. She became interested in genealogy in 1977 and began researching her Forbes ancestors, ultimately tracing 12 generations back to the original immigrant born in Scotland around 1635. Her extensive research culminated in the publication of a 700-page book in 1997. In addition to her genealogical […]

Lisa Hilas ’89 was named Solano County’s Woman of the Year by the Solano County Commission of Women and Girls. She holds an M.A. in arts management and entrepreneurship from the University of Oklahoma and is the founder and CEO of Big Lights, Little City, a non-profit venue management and consulting firm. Passionate about the […]

Mike McHargue ’89 published the book That’s On Me: Seasoned Executives Confess Their Rookie Mistakes, which became Amazon’s #1 Best Seller.

A big guy with a tender heart, Kenneth Riches M.S. ’89 strived to be a force for good in the world. Fondly called “Kengineer,” he worked as a project manager for various companies and mentored countless other engineers, inspiring them with his knowledge and sense of humor. And holy cow, did he have a sense […]

Lisa Bodensteiner J.D. ’89 was recently appointed senior vice president, chief legal officer, and secretary of Synaptics, a developer of human interface hardware and software. Bodensteiner has previously held several high-profile positions relating to the energy and technology field.

Manjula Talreja ’89 was nominated as one of 2023 most influential women in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times. A results-driven senior executive and board member over the 30 years has successfully transformed, built, and scaled publicly traded businesses. From C-suite roles driving digital transformation and growth, she has now transitioned to […]

Stephen Richardson MBA ’89 has been elected to the board of directors of BRIDGE Housing, a leading nonprofit developer of affordable housing. Richardson is an executive management consultant at Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., a leader in operating and developing collaborative campuses for life science, ag-tech, and tech companies. He also serves on the board […]

The debut novel from Jill Apsit Fordyce J.D. ’89 is coming out January 30, 2024. From Post Hill Press, Belonging is a story about the events that transform our lives: the innocence and heartache of your first love, the confusion and sadness of a cherished friendship slipping away, the way we are all shaped by the […]

Eric Battilega ’89 retired from Cisco Systems and sings in Bay Area alternative rock band The Crew.

Sharon Fitzgerald MBA ’89 enjoyed skiing, river rafting, mountain climbing, scuba diving, and all things surf. She competed in triathlons, running races, and even the Alcatraz swim. At Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, she reconnected with a fellow childhood swim team member, Tim Fitzgerald. They were together for 40 years. Sharon had a successful career […]

John Gorman III J.D. ’89 was born in southern California and attended Mater Dei High School, where he played basketball and made life-long friends. Big John, as he was known to family and friends, married the love of his life, Bethany Ann Martus, who stood by him as he worked in student housing while pursuing his […]

The Portland Business Journal named Scott Kerman ’89 as one of its 2022 “Executives of the Year,” an honor that acknowledges outstanding leadership of C-suite leaders in Oregon. As Executive director of Blanchet House, Scott works with social services leaders to bring life-saving aid to people experiencing homelessness, addiction, food, and housing insecurity. Kerman was instrumental in leading […]

An outstanding educator and administrator, Sister Mary Charlotte Barton ’89 will be remembered for her contributions to the growth of D’Youville College as its 13th president. She also served as a trustee of the college. Other board memberships included Holy Redeemer Health System in Pennsylvania and A.B. Hepburn Hospital in New York. In 1978, Sister […]

Edwin R. Stafford MBA ’89 was recognized with Utah Business Magazine’s 2021 “Green Business and Utah State University’s 2022 “Community-Engaged Faculty Presidential Award for Community Engagement” for his co-leadership of the Utah High School Clean Air Marketing Contest. The annual contest engages hundreds of teens learning to drive to understand Utah’s severe air pollution problems […]

A lifelong educator, Peggy Anastasia MA ’89 died May 14, 2022. Peggy began teaching in Cupertino Union School District in 1972. She worked magic with children, inspiring them to love learning and to believe in themselves. She spent many years teaching at a variety of schools across California. At SCU, she supervised and mentored teachers […]

Harris Jay Kuhn J.D. ’89 was beloved by all who met him. From co-workers to friends and family, Harris brightened their days. He was truly a one-in-a-million friend and a journalistic colleague who can never be replaced. Harris died on March 5, 2022.

Zareh Baghdasarian ’89 has become acting COO of StarNews Mobile’s leadership team. Launched in 2017, StarNews Mobile gives opportunities for content creators in Africa and elsewhere to reach large local audiences and create a sustainable new income source from their work and talent. Baghdasarian brings experience in tech and operations needed to scale the company.

After a rare retinal condition took her central vision Lisa Kuehl Hilas ’89 dedicated her life to service. She founded a nonprofit called Saving Gracie whose mission is to end economic euthanasia by providing funds to families and individuals who are unable to afford emergency veterinary care for their beloved pets.

Jose Luis Pacheco ’89 recently won a CalPERS Board seat. CalPERS is an organization devoted to retirement and health security for state, school, and public agency members who invest their lifework in public service. Prior to appointment Pacheco worked as a SharePoint developer & administrator with the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District with nearly six […]

Scott Mauk ’89 is the new superintendent for Chimacum school district in Washington. Mauk was previously the principal at Edmonds Heights K-12, Alternative Learning Experience in the Edmonds School District.