64 Ransom Everglades LOG FALL 2026 Class Notes 2000 Victoria Beatty, see Wendell Graham ’74 Marcel Laniado was recently recognized by the United Way of Miami as the Next-Gen Philanthropist of the Year Award recipient. This marks his more than 10-year commitment to the United Way of Miami and he remains deeply committed to giving back to his community. 2001 25-Year Reunion April 2027 2002 25-Year Reunion April 2027 Todd Gross, see Allan Serviansky ’99 Josefina Farra Talone and Sarah Stamler Serviansky, see Gonzo Diaz ’99 Nicole (Lazo) Tugg and Grant Souviron, see Lucas Azar ’96 Eden McDowell, see Meredith Kendall ’05 Matthew Beatty received the Founder’s Alumni Award during the 2026 commencement ceremony. At The Miami Foundation, Matthew helped grow Give Miami Day into a nationally recognized philanthropic initiative that raised more than $170 million for local nonprofits and today, he serves as the Market Director - Miami for the Miami-Dade Innovation Authority. He also founded The State of Black Philanthropy, helping expand investment and support throughout Greater Miami. Read more in the feature story on page 6. Also, see Wendell Graham ’74. Marcel Laniado receiving his award Michael Mijares shares, “Checking in after a few years! In 2024, I started my own orthopedic practice, and at home my wife and I are raising four amazing kids (including twins … yes, we’re outnumbered). Between work and family life, I’ve become slightly obsessed with improving my golf game recently. Progress has been slower than some of my patients’ recoveries, but I’m sticking with it! Hope everyone is doing well!” Nicole Hospital-Medina recently published her book, Rhetorical Innovation with AI Integration: A Guide to Finding Your Most Authentic and Engaging Voice, Together with AI. The book explores the evolving relationship between writing and artificial intelligence, offering educators practical strategies for integrating AI into the writing classroom while helping students develop their own authentic voices. It has already been adopted at five major universities. As a longtime writing educator, Nicole continues to explore the intersection of technology, creativity and pedagogy through her teaching and scholarship. 2003 Felipe Maciá celebrated two years of running Open Seas Advisory, a boutique consulting firm focused on enterprise transformation systems and operating cultures, this past year collaborating with Sara Michelena Gornes ’06 on a $2 billion hospitality acquisition and integration in Latin America. Jenny Carson, see Kevin Escalera ’09 Allison Freidin, see Joaquin de Soto ’07 Michael Green, see Lucas Azar ’96 Dan Otero, see Thomas Willis ’04 Danielle Katz Squires and Morgan Sendzischew Shane, see Gonzo Diaz ’99 Grace Kendall, see Meredith Kendall ’05 Michael Toccin hosted the 2026 New York City alumni and friends reception at the TOCCIN Showroom on April 7, 2026. Rachel Rodriguez, Alex Toccin, Michael Toccin, Bill Bermont ’93 and David Clark ’86 Michael Toccin, Alex Toccin, David Clark ’86, Najee Coverson ’05, Rachel Rodriguez, Cole McWilliams ’15, Dani Eraña Andrade ’98 and Vicki Carbonell Williamson ’88
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