RE Log Spring 2021

SPRING 2021 Ransom Everglades LOG 67 program (Ransom Everglades Athletes Can Help). In following Paul Ransom’s mission of giving back to the community, the REACH Too committee has engaged with several local organizations that serve our Coconut Grove community to address current needs, bring joy to local families during this difficult time and help bring our communities closer together. Over the past several months, the following efforts have taken place: a virtual holiday toy drive in partner- ship with REPA (Ransom Everglades Parents’ Association) to benefit students at St. Alban’s Child Enrichment Center, a special holiday dinner delivered to each of the Barnyard families catered by Tipps Good Eats and yummy desserts donated by the Salty Donut, and, lastly, a mask drive for students and parents at The Barnyard and St. Alban’s Child Enrichment Center. Miami Herald writer Christina Mayo highlighted REACH Too’s work in her column this past February. 2001 REUNION YEAR Class Agents: Josefina Farra (josefina.farra@gmail.com ), Eugene Montoya Alessandri (ekmontoya@outlook.com) , Blair Reinarman (blair44@gmail.com ) The Class of 2001 will celebrate its 20- Year Reunion next school year. If you are interested in helping on the committee, contact Eugene Montoya Alessandri at ekmontoya@outlook.com . Matthew Beatty joined the Carrie P. Meek Foundation as its vice president and chief operating officer. His move comes as the nonprofit prepares to relaunch in an effort to eliminate deep-rooted issues in black and brown communities. Matthew joins the Meek Foundation after eight years at The Miami Foundation, where he accomplished a lot during his time there — namely the creation of both the State of Black Philanthropy and Give Miami Day campaigns. He spoke to RE’s upper school on February 22 in honor of Black History Month. Blair Reinarman writes “An unexpected mid-pandemic move landed our family in NYC! We miss California daily (especially in the winter!), but Manhattan has been very good to us so far. Feeling lucky to be healthy and for the extra time we’ve had while working from home with Leo (born October 2019). Lidia (four years old) is relishing her role as big sister! Looking forward to reconnecting with RE friends that I know are in NYC once vaccinated and normalcy returns!” Katie Buchanan Reynolds , see Leslie Wakefield Buchanan ’72 Everglades School for Girls Cameron Sisser has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President for External Relations, now overseeing the operations of Miami Lighthouse for the Blind’s subsidiary, the Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program, LLC. The mission of the Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program, LLC, is to ensure that all financially disadvantaged children throughout Florida who fail their school vision screenings have access to a comprehensive eye examination and pre- scription glasses at no cost to the child. Daniel Ruiz-Isasi writes, “Estelle Rosalie Ruiz- Isasi was born on December 1, 2020, at 5:09 a.m., weighing 7 lbs., 6 oz. My wife Anne Marie (Dubois) Ruiz- Isasi and I were overjoyed to welcome this healthy little lady into our lives.” 2002 Class Agents: Christian Fong (christian@cfonglaw.com ), Christopher Malek (cmmalek@gmail. com), Cory Needle (cory.needle@ gmail.com ), Billie Schwartz (billie. schwartz@gmail.com) , Danielle Marks Williamson (marks.danielle@gmail.com ) Jamie Sands Ahles writes, “Orna Lilly was born on March 26, 2020. My hus- band, Ben, and I have been enjoying every moment with her. I am currently a partner with an executive search firm, Isaacson- Miller, and have been living in Boston for 14 years. We are currently based in Miami for the winter and have been enjoying introducing Orna to her grandparents.” Nicole Javelly Hanrahan is living in Southern California with her husband, two daughters and their dog. She is the medical director at a rehabilitation hospital where she is helping patients recover from the effects of COVID-19, strokes, amputations, brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. She can’t wait until the pandemic is over and hopes that everyone in the RE family has a happy and healthy 2021!