Certified financial planner Derek Elrod ’03 joined Great Day on KMPH-TV in Fresno to discuss financial resolutions for the new year. Elrod’s recommendations? Save more by increasing your 401k contribution, pay off any credit card balances or other high interest debt by year end, set goals to improve your credit score, and create a budget using last […]

Chantal Rodriguez ’03 was recently appointed associate artistic director of Yale Repertory Theatre in New Haven, CT. In addition to this new role she will continue to serve as associate professor adjunct of dramaturgy and dramatic criticism and associate dean of the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale.

Benjamin Williams J.D. ’03 has been appointed to serve as a judge in the Santa Clara County Superior Court. Williams is a democrat and has served as a commissioner at the Santa Clara County Superior Court since 2018. He was also a sole practitioner from 2009 to 2018 and an associate at Manchester, Williams and […]

An accomplished editor for more than 18 years at Pixar Animations Studios, Thomas Gonzales ’03 was well-known throughout the studio for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering optimism. He was fiercely devoted to the magic of cinema and truly loved Pixar. Thomas also loved hiking, camping, mountain biking, baseball, golfing, playing softball with the Pixel Bombers, […]

Christian Berglund J.D. ’03 had an infectious laugh, an unbeatable sense of humor, and a beloved sharp wit about life. The two loves of her life were her family and the law. She lived her life pursuing her conviction for justice through her work as a defense and prosecuting attorney. While she struggled in life, […]

Kevin Lichtenberg ’03 died on April 17, 2022. Kevin was beloved by his family and those who knew him. He attended Pioneer High School and received a B.A. in communications from Santa Clara University. His family ask that contributions in Kevin’s name be made to Wings for Life USA – Spinal Cord Research Foundation.

 Gina Policastri ’JD 03 was named a Top Family Lawyer of 2022 by The Daily Journal. Gina is a partner at Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri, PC in San Jose, where she has worked since 2002. Gina handles all areas of family law, including high conflict custody and domestic violence cases, complex business valuation and asset […]

Sarina Bronson ’03 and her husband Greg welcomed a baby boy, Peter, on December 11, 2021. Peter joins six siblings Luke (13), John (11), Paul (9), Lucy (7), Martha (4), and James (2). The family lives in Rescue, Calif.

Scott Gilles J.D. ’03 has been appointed president of government affairs for the Griffin Company in Carson City. Prior to this Gilles was a senior advisor to Gov. Steve Sisolak. Gilles also served in multiple leadership roles in state and local government. He most recently managed government affairs and legislative relations for the city of […]

Patrick Sheehan ’03 has been appointed interim chief human resources officer at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He serves as the institution’s most executive human resources leader and liaison to the university’s executive leadership and oversees all HR initiatives and functions for faculty, staff and students. He has served in a variety of leadership roles at UW-Madison […]

While in college, Daniel Joseph Schuet ’03, M.S. ’04 interned at NASA Ames Research Center and then went on to build his career at Lockheed Martin for nearly 20 years. He was a wonderful father, spending all his spare time with his children, teaching them everything from riding a bike, to fishing, to boogie boarding. Daniel […]

Neha Sampat MBA ’03 was profiled in Vogue India after closing $57.5 million in second-round funding for Contentstack, an industry-leading content management system company she founded in 2018. Neha, a a three-time tech founder and a certified sommelier, says she became a major player in Silicon Valley’s male-dominated tech landscape with the help of “side hustles and perseverance.” She works to maintain a strong […]

Taro Kimura M.S. ’03 and Danit Naomi Aronson were legally married July 7, 2020, in their New York City loft by the bride’s father via Zoom. A small, in-person Jewish ceremony incorporating Japanese elements paying tribute to the groom’s family preceded it, with about 300 guests in formal attire watching over Zoom. Kimura is the […]

AKS Engineering & Forestry named Joey Shearer ’03 an associate member from the firm’s Bend, Ore., office. He has spent the past nine years as a city, county, and private-sector planner, and developed a strong understanding of Oregon land-use laws.

A literary podcast inspired by a big brother gone too soon—that’s what Peter Riehl ’03 has launched to honor Tim Riehl ’00. Episode nine of The Chills at Will includes an interview with Senior Lecturer Claudia Monpere McIsaac. You can hear it here.

Sarina (Passarelli) Bronson, and husband Greg, were blessed with a baby boy in December 2019. Baby James joins a very busy household in Northern California, along with his five older siblings.

Boston law firm Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster announced that attorney Heidi A. Seely ’03 was appointed Co-Chair of the Public Policy Committee of the Boston Bar Association’s (BBA) Trusts & Estates Section. As Co-Chair, she monitors legislation affecting Trusts or Estate law for the association’s section. Seely’s term began in September 2019 and lasts two […]

Born in Burlingame on June 3, 1973, Gina K. Sanfilippo ’03 attended St. Matt’s, Borel, and Aragon High School in San Mateo, graduating cum laude from SCU with a B.A. in ancient studies. A dynamic self-starter, she pursued a career as a real estate broker in San Mateo County. A beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and […]

Derek Elrod ’03 made an appearance on Fox 26 News to talk about reverse mortgages. He is a partner at Bridgewealth Advisory Group and president of the Financial Planning Association of Central California.

Yasmin Gonzalez J.D. ’03 has joined LUKOIL North America in April 2019 as its general counsel.