FALL 2026 Ransom Everglades LOG 61 1996 Veronica Alcorta, Alumni Board Co-President, returned to campus for an inspiring Externship Lunch & Learn event, sharing her journey from the halls of RE to the global luxury stage. After building her career through marketing roles at leading luxury brands, she now serves as Director of Merchandising for LVMH Bulgari, where she leads product strategy across the Latin American market. Veronica Alcorta spoke about the strong foundation RE gave her, the importance of collaborating across departments within Bulgari and how truly listening to consumer markets shapes successful strategy. Students gained insight into a new industry while drawing connections to their own career aspirations. Rina Jakubowicz writes, “I am grateful to share that my husband, Eric Paskel, and I were hired as consultants to help launch a first-of-its-kind yoga experience and company named Kor in Athens, Greece. We are spending several months there this fall to kick it off, so if any Raiders live in Athens, reach out to connect.” 1997 30-Year Reunion April 2027 Veronica Alcorta with RE students Veronica Alcorta talking about designing visually appealing spaces Heidi Mason, see Gonzo Diaz ’99 Carlos de Cespedes III, see Lucas Azar Lucas Azar shares that he recently stepped into a new role as President of the Junior Orange Bowl for the 2026-27 season. He says, “Serving this organization is a privilege that allows me to give back to the community that has given me so much. Since 1948, our mission has been clear: to champion the youth of South Florida through athletic, artistic and multicultural experiences. We don’t just host events; we build foundations for the future. To get involved with the Junior Orange Bowl through partnerships, sponsorships, membership or volunteer work, please contact us at Office@jrorangebowl.org.” Lucas Azar with his family, son Sebastian Azar ’31 and wife Mary. Junior Orange Bowl board members, including Carlos de Cespedes III, Charlie Rua ’98, Nicole (Lazo) Tugg ’01, Grant Souviron ’01 and Michael Green ’03. John McAdory shares, “On June 1, I was promoted to COO of Oncolytics Biotech. I’m excited to have reached this professional milestone and look forward to supporting the Raider community members who have an interest in biotech careers.” See this article to learn more: https://bit.ly/4yQpxQL Rina Jakubowicz and her husband Eric Paskel in Greece Jorge A. Gross, see Joaquin de Soto ’07 Pearce Klevan, see Christian Falk ’91
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