2000s Class Notes

Danielle Abi-Saab M'00, D'02 (A&S) traded her career in science research for creative outlets. Her debut novel Veil of Silence will be released in June 2026 and will be available at all major online bookstore sites.

Yifrah Kaminer M'00 (Barney) published a book Elijah PolitiKaly inKoreKt Prophet: Future/Past. It is an authentic, contemporary dark humored psychological drama unfolding in a Boston psychiatric emergency room.

Sam Rindell '00 (A&S) was recently promoted to Senior Vice President of Human Resources at FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority).

Jon Stroop '00 (Hartt) was appointed Dean of Libraries and Robert H. Taylor 1930 University Librarian at Princeton University.

Sandra Falcetta '02 (HCW) retired from the corporate world and started her own photography business, The Bosun's Daughter. She has developed a social media presence and sells prints and merchandise online. She has recently started start a second page called The "Almost" Hustle, dedicated to motivational and inspirational quotes and materials.

Matthew Margolis ’02 (Ward College of Technology) has seen his editorial cartoon collaboration with illustrator John Cox achieve national syndication with Cagle Cartoons since April 2025. Working under the banner Margolis & Cox, their cartoons have been appearing at Townhall for several years.

Eric Stegmaier '02 (HAS) and his business, Stegmaier Masterworks, LLC is working with Flinders University in Australia on the rendering and interpretation of artifacts recovered from the VOC ship Nassau (1606). Built for the Dutch East India Company (VOC), the vessel was lost in 1606 during the Battle of Cape Rachado in the Strait of Malacca, a pivotal naval engagement between Dutch and Portuguese forces at a time when control of Asian trade routes was fiercely contested. The wreck represents one of the earliest archaeologically investigated VOC shipwrecks, providing a rare window into the formative years of the company that would become one of the most influential trading enterprises in history.

Susanne Yeakel M'03 (ENHP) was inducted as a Fellow in the American Organization for Nursing Leadership this past March at the Annual Meeting in Boston. She is currently in the DNP program at UHart.

Megan Close Zavala '05 (A&S) is celebrating 10 years of business for her company, Turn the Page Book Coaching & Editorial, Inc. For the last decade, Megan has helped hundreds of authors in all genres and from across the globe (including UHart alumni) on their writing journeys, from first idea to final page. She launched her business after several years in the entertainment industry and traditional publishing. She looks forward to many more years of helping talented authors make their books happen.

Aaron Mambrino M'06 (Barney) was appointed president and chief financil officer at AVINA INC. Aaron brings more than 25 years of multinational leadership experience across a range of industries, including medical, aerospace, and automotive. She has built a strong reputation for improving operational performance, strengthening financial results, and guiding organizations through strategic growth and transformation.

Amber Tucker M'06 (Barney) is one of six partners with FML (Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina) recognized as Best-in-State by Forbes. Amber is co-chair of the nonprofit practice at FML. She was recognized for her work with nonprofits such as social services, performing arts and museums, including government single audits for federal and state compliance.

Brandee Younger '06 (Hartt), a renowned harpist, joined Louis Cato & The Great Big Joy Machine in the bandstand for a #CommercialBreakdown performance of the title track from her latest album, Gadabout Season.

Kevin Cremona '08 (CETA), an electromechanical design engineer for Collins Aerospace, contributed to the very successful NASA Artemis II mission.

Kevin's responsibilities included electronics packaging and harness design for mission critical Environmental Control and Life Support systems (ECLSS) provided by Collins Aerospace to Lockheed Martin used in the Orion Crew vehicle.

Kevin is a member of our Rosen Society.

Jordan Pike '08 (CETA) was named vice presidednt of operations at HEB Engineers, an award-winning, employee-owned engineering and land surveying firm headquartered in North Conway, NH. This role was previously held by Josh McAllister, who now serves as HEB’s President. In his new position, Jordan will oversee firm operations, project delivery processes, technical standards, quality control programs, and workforce planning.

Brett Seeman '08 (Barney) and his wife, Janine, left their corporate jobs to start Pickle Boys, named after their twin boys. Pickles are part of both their family histories, and now their own family's adventure. The business is growing quickly -- expanding from Farmers Markets into local restaurants and specialty good stores. Visit their website at eatpickleboys.com or on social, @eat.pickleboys.

William Foley '09 (A&S) was awarded the 2026 Boston Globe Division 1 Coach of the Year for Spring Track and Field as the Head Coach at Xaverian Brothers High School.

Burak Konuk M'09, M'09 (CETA, Barney) has joined SRF Consulting Group as a Senior Project Manager in the firm's Intelligent Mobility Infrastructure practice. In his role, he leads transportation technology and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) initiatives throughout Florida and supports national efforts related to connected and automated vehicles (CAV), transportation systems management and operations (TSM&O), smart work zones, traffic operations, and emerging mobility technologies. He remains actively involved in professional organizations, including the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), where he previously served as President of the Greater Tampa Section.

SRF Consulting Group is a nationally recognized engineering, planning, and design firm with more than 60 years of experience delivering transportation, traffic technology, and infrastructure solutions for public and private clients nationwide.