70 Ransom Everglades LOG FALL 2025 Class Notes 1998 Karim Aryeh, see Marcel Laniado ’02 Charlie Rua continues to grow his real estate brokerage, Rua Realty, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year while making a lasting community impact. He recently facilitated a key transaction between the City of Coral Gables and a private seller, securing new green space for community parks. Charlie and his family reside in Coral Gables, where his daughter, Amaia, is a rising junior at Our Lady of Lourdes Academy, and his son, Nicolas, is a rising eighth grader in the international studies program at G.W. Carver Middle School. His wife, Cristina, excels as a marketing director at UHealth’s Desai Sethi Urology Institute. The Ruas are active members of the Coral Reef Yacht Club, where Charlie serves as Marine Facilities Chairperson, and enjoy supporting their children’s sports, including soccer, cross country and track and field. As a Ransom Everglades’ Class of 1998 representative, Charlie values the alumni community and treasures family gatherings with fellow alumni. John Stieglitz was featured in a recent GQ article, “The Ethical Assassin: One Man’s Quest for the Perfect Way to Kill a Fish,” for his innovative research on sustainable fishing practices. As a research associate professor and Director of Sustainable Seafood Research and Development at the University of Miami, John led a study comparing traditional methods of killing fish to the Japanese ike jime technique. His findings suggest ike jime can extend the shelf life of yellowtail snapper by up to a week, offering significant economic and environmental benefits for the fishing and restaurant industries. See Jonathan Mirabito ’97. Submit Class Notes for Spring 2026 at: bit.ly/RE-class-notes The Rua Realty team L-R: Nicolas, Charlie, Cristina and Amaia Rua 1999 Ana Maria Caballero writes, “I’ve been devoting the past few years to writing and publishing books. In 2023, I published my book, A Petit Mal, and in 2024, I published a poetry book called Mammal. Next, in 2026, a new book titled Material will be published by Trio House Press. I’ve also explored alternative publishing models, including performance and blockchain. Happy to connect with anyone over these shared interests!” Gonzo Diaz, see Heidi Mason ’96 Allan Serviansky, see Marcel Laniado ’02 2000 Victoria Beatty, see Luz Stella Perez de Corcho ’11 Ryan Holtzman, see Jonathan Mirabito ’97 Renee Sterling was featured in the 2025 Empower Role Model Lists supported by YouTube. These global Lists by INvolve – The Inclusion People – champion trailblazers across businesses who are driving positive change for people of color in business. It’s also to recognize leaders who inspire change within their company and beyond. Renee has been recognized on the role model lists for three straight years. She is based in London, England, with her husband, Nev, and their daughter, Chloe. She is an executive director at Wells Fargo. The Class of 2000 celebrated its 25th reunion! Josefina Farra Talone, see Heidi Mason ’96 Sarah Stamler Serviansky, see Heidi Mason ’96 2001 REUNION APRIL 2026 In February 2025, Fernando Tamayo joined the international law firm of Vedder Price as a shareholder in the firm’s Miami office, where he focuses on white-collar criminal defense, commercial litigation and government investigations.
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