A second-generation Bronco, Katherine Manchester ’93 wore her experiences at Santa Clara University’s armor in every job interview. She always said her four years on the women’s crew team impressed every interview committee she met almost more than her degrees; understanding the tenacious commitment required to row crew gave prospective employers a sense of her […]

Peggy Saunders M.A. ’93 worked as a bio-technician at Stanford, where she met her future husband, Alex. After settling down and raising three children, Peggy returned to school and later worked for years as an adult religion educator at parishes in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. She also volunteered with the American Red Cross for […]

Mark Pitchford MBA ’93 has been elected executive vice president and chief marketing officer of affinity-based auto and home insurance provider California Casualty Management Company. In this role, Pitchford leads the marketing and sales efforts of the company. Pitchford has more than 30 years of wide-ranging experience in the insurance industry, including in marketing, service, […]

Rob Devincenzi ’93, was named the 2023 Spirit of Marin Business Citizen of the Year by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Marin for his team’s work to expand diversity, equity, and inclusion, and on nonprofit initiatives. He was also named the Charles L. Martin Award winner by Lifehouse, a Marin-based nonprofit that improves the […]

Jason Nishikawa ’93 found his calling as a licensed real estate agent. He served as a director of the Honolulu Board of Realtors as well as chair and vice chair of the board’s Metro Regional Group. He was dedicated what he called the “middle of the ladder” homebuyers, finding 1,045 new residences for hard-working families. […]

Lara Zientek ’93 is now divorced but still has her amazing two children, who she takes to Santa Clara University to see the changes. Zientek still sings in a different group and hangs out with her friends and family. She enjoys hiking, biking, reading, and writing poetry. She has also recently joined a writing group […]

Stevan Eidson MBA ’93 worked for start-ups. His passion was computers, engineering, and technology. He also loved to travel and hike. He enjoyed wine, gourmet food, and making beer. Stevan died June 12, 2021.

Michael Mau J.D. ’93 has recently closed his San Francisco law office, which he had been managing since 1999. As of September 2022, he has joined the San Mateo County Superior Court as a full-time Court Commissioner. He has been primarily assigned as the Civil Direct Calendar Commissioner but is also one of the Traffic, […]

Alexandra Millard Ghiozzi ’93 graduated from Arizona State University with a Master’s in Sustainable Tourism. She was selected as one of five outstanding graduates within Watt’s College of Public Service and Community Solutions. Alexandra lives in Brentwood,, and runs a travel agency. She is married to classmate and fellow Casa Italiana resident Aldo Ghiozzi ’93. […]

Jason Tullis ’93 was a neurosurgeon who enjoyed both his private practice and teaching career, working with resident physicians. While he had many hobbies, his greatest loves were family and neurosurgery. His family, including his wife and three children, loved him dearly and he will be truly missed. Jason died Aug. 3, 2022.

Derek Hansen ’93 thrived on adventure and challenging himself. Growing up, Derek participated in a variety of youth sports, Boy Scouts, BMX racing, and was very active in 4-H, showing various animals at the California Mid-State Fair. He was ultimately named Beef Showman of the Year in 1988. Derek continued to be an active sportsman: […]

Jimmy Dutra ’93 is a candidate for Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors, focusing on issues including homelessness, increasing mental health services, and protecting agriculture and wetlands. Additionally, he wants to ensure the youth and community have access to broadband and social programs. He previously served as the mayor of Watsonville and is currently a […]

Upon formation of McArthur & Levin, LLP, Rodney Lawrence Levin J.D. ’93 focused exclusively on representing public agencies in special education. His intelligence, knowledge, and empathy were ubiquitous, and his focus on social justice in every aspect of his work and personal life was unparalleled. Rod cherished his time with his family and together they enjoyed […]

Lance Baetkey ’93 was accepted as a member of the Visual Effects Branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Broadcom named Kirsten Spears MBA ’93 as its Chief Financial Officer in December 2020. Formerly, Spears was the vice president, corporate controller, and principal accounting officer for the company, which produces semiconductor and infrastructure software.

Born and raised in San Jose, Michael Paul Caporale ’93 attended the local Jesuit institutions—Bellarmine College Preparatory and SCU. He was a fisherman who valued family and friends. He was known for his kind heart, poetry, and love of music. Michael died on Nov. 16, 2020, in San Jose.  

An epiphany over burgers and beer during a visit to her beloved Sag Harbor, New York, led Cheryl M. Bedini J.D. ’93 to skip prepping for the bar exam after graduating from Santa Clara Law School and open the Java Nation coffee roastery on Main Street with her husband, Andres, instead. Cheryl Carrion was born in […]

Born on the grounds of Fort Ord to a military family, Eric William Bilderbeck ’93 spent the first part of his life in Turkey and Spain—an auspicious start to an adventurous and curious traveler. He moved with his family to Salem, Oregon, in 1978, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Santa Clara. Eric […]

Sinath Thi ’93 is currently living in Hayward, Ca. as a Broker Associate/Realtor with Coldwell Banker Realty. Has four children, Jessica oldest at UC Irvine, Michael at James Logan HS, Robert at Caesar Chavez Middle School, Sora in at Kitayama Elementary School.

Paul Penney ’93, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of RiverForce Partners, was added to the Advisory Board of KushCo Holdings, Inc., the premier producer of ancillary products and services to the legal cannabis and CBD industries.