Rafael Apelian (SMG’90) of Leverkusen, Germany, is a residual value manager for Mazda Motor Europe. “Following my three-year assignment as Mazda’s marketing director in Switzerland, I have returned to the European headquarters to help build the company’s European fleet and remarketing capability,” he writes. “I live with my wife, Bianca, and our two kids, Lea, 10, and Lucas, 7.”

Dorothy (Gregg) Jensen (ENG’90) of Alameda, Calif., welcomed a second son, William James, on August 27, 2007. E-mail her at dorothy@alum.bu.edu.

Chris Lashua (COM’90) and Aida (Dominguez) Lashua (COM’90) of Las Vegas, Nev., co-own the production company Wheelwork Arts. Chris’s new theatrical circus show, Cirque Mechanics, Birdhouse Factory, debuted on Broadway in fall 2008. E-mail Chris and Aida at wheelworks@cox.net.

Dave Reiss (COM’90) of Cockeysville, Md., wrapped up production on his latest film, Incubator, a science-fiction comedy-drama with an environmental theme scheduled to be released this year. He shot the film over the summer with a crew of recent graduates of Towson University’s electronic media and film department, where he is an assistant professor. Find out more at www.davidreiss.com.

David J. Strachman (LAW’90) of Providence, R.I., coauthored Civil Terrorism Law (Lawyers & Judges Publishing, 2008), a reference for lawyers, law professors, political scientists, and students. The book focuses on the law and practice of litigating claims of victims of international terrorism. It discusses the landmark cases that involve the attempts of American victims to obtain justice through the U.S. legal system.

Steve Chen (ENG’91) of San Francisco, Calif., founded New Retirement, www.newretirement.com, a site that offers information on retirement planning. “We’re always looking for SEO, online marketing, and domain expertise, so feel free to reach out if you are interested,” Steve writes.

Alan Damon (SED’91) of Paris, France, has been teaching science and computers at an international school in Paris since 1993. In collaboration with three other teachers, he has published a set of two biology textbooks aimed at 11th and 12th graders preparing for the international baccalaureate diploma program: Biology Standard Level and Biology Higher Level (Heinemann International, December 2007). He lives with his wife and three children. Visit www.mr-damon.com.

Stephanie (Behrakis) Liakos (GRS’91) of Nashua, N.H., was recently named an overseer at WGBH in Brighton, Mass. She and her husband, Thanasi, have two children, Margo and Dean.

Marie T. Oates (COM’91) of Boston, Mass., coedited the book Women of Opus Dei: In Their Own Words (Crossroad, 2009), a collection of personal stories from American women involved in the organization Opus Dei.

Damian Siekonic (CGS’89, COM’91) of Center Valley, Pa., is president of Privateer Media, a production company that provides historical, maritime, and armory services for the film industry. Damian recently published his first book, Building 18th Century Naval Artillery (Privateer Media, 2008), and his company is about to begin construction of the tall ship Basilisk, a reproduction of a Revolutionary War–era naval vessel. Contact him at damian@privateermedia.com.

Sean Elliot (COM’92) of Norwich, Conn., is vice president of the National Press Photographers Association, following two terms as the association’s national secretary and four years on the board of directors as associate director and director of NPPA Region One. E-mail Sean at sean@melandsean.net.

Michael Reiss (CGS’89, COM’92) of Brooklyn, N.Y., has been writing screenplays, short stories, “and other assaults on the entertainment industry” for 15 years. He has worked for film companies and related organizations, such as Miramax Films, the IFP, and Film/Video Arts, all in New York City. “It’d be nice to collaborate with a fellow alum, especially Jimbo Eshom (CGS’89, COM’91), an early influence, my first college roommate at BU, and someone who helped me find myself in the early, awkward years,” he writes. “Bless his sweet soul.”

Gretchen Soter-Moody (COM’92) of Millbury, Mass., and her husband, Patrick, announce the birth of their first child, Kyra Elizabeth, on August 7, 2008.

Ester Venouziou (CAS’92, COM’92) of Gulfport, Fla., created a Web site to promote locally owned, independent stores and restaurants in the Tampa Bay area. “If anyone lives in this part of Florida or is thinking of visiting, visit www.localshops1.com, so you can find cool places to shop and won’t end up at the usual chains,” she writes.

Jennifer Wlos Fasciano (ENG’92, SPH’02) of Lebanon, N.J., earned an M.D. from George Washington University in 1997 and an M.P.H. from BU. She then became a stay-at-home mom to Ella, seven, Bobby, six, and Lily, two. “I look forward to using some of those degrees soon (at least part-time),” she writes. Contact Jennifer at jfasciano731@yahoo.com.

Dan Fumai (SMG’92) of New York, N.Y., is chief financial officer of ANC Sports in Purchase, N.Y. Previously, he was vice president and controller of the San Diego Padres. He writes that he “would love to get in touch with alumni in the New York area.” E-mail Dan at danfumai@hotmail.com.

Scott Monty (CAS’92, MED’96, GSM’96) of Maynard, Mass., was recruited by Ford Motor Company to head global social media efforts. Previously, he wrote for the Social Media Marketing Blog and worked with the strategic advisory consultancy Crayon.

Jill (Silverstein) Swearingen (SMG’92) of Parker, Colo., and her husband, Marcus, celebrated the birth of their second daughter, Tori Nevah, on June 12, 2008. Big sister Erin is three.

Renee (Feldman) Baltuch (CGS’91, COM’93) of Montreal, Quebec, and her husband, Ted, announce the birth of their second son, Maximilian Leopold, on October 10, 2008. His brother, Philip, is 18 months old. Contact Renee at renee@baltuch.com.

J. Kevin Cook (COM’93) of Gloucester, Mass., formed Logical Marketing, LLC, which consults with high-tech industries on electronic marketing, lead flow improvement, and lead management processes. Visit www.logical-marketing.com, or e-mail Kevin@logical-marketing.com.

Michael Maguire (CAS’93) and Jill (Coletta) Maguire (COM’93) of West Roxbury, Mass., announce the birth of their second child, Meghan Elizabeth, on July 16, 2008. Michael writes, “Two-year-old Alexander couldn’t be happier.” Write to them at mickthetailor@rcn.com or astrea@rcn.com.

Wendy Moore (GRS’93) of Cambridge, Mass., whose pen name is Sorcha Blaine, writes that her play Political Theater won the national TNT/Pops award in March 2008 and debuted in Texas in November 2008. The play is about John Wilkes Booth, Mary Baker Eddy, God, and the Civil War. “It’s a comedy. (Mostly.),” she writes.

Dena Schulman-Green (CAS’93) of Hamden, Conn., a research scholar at Yale University School of Nursing, was awarded $728,000 by the American Cancer Society to help women with advanced breast cancer manage their own care. Dena will design and test a self-guided educational program to help women with cancer develop the skills to ask questions about the disease and its prognosis and care options and to communicate with medical providers and family caregivers about their preferences for care.

Craig Bernero (ENG’94) of San Francisco, Calif., recently relocated from Upton, Mass., to take on an expanded role as a global senior director and general manager for one of six business units at EMC Corporation. “My wife and three children are loving the transition and enjoying everything that the state has to offer — not to mention unbelievable weather,” he writes. E-mail him at cbernero@resourceful.com.

Kelley (Garland) Irving (ENG’94) of Allen, Tex., married Joseph Daniel Irving on September 23, 2006, in McKinney, Tex. Amy McCagg (ENG’94) was a bridesmaid. Contact Kelley at kirving@rtkl.com.

Beth (Fuller) Jensen (COM’94) of Sioux Falls, S.D., was promoted to news director at KELO-TV, the CBS affiliate in Sioux Falls. She has worked at the station as a reporter, producer, and executive producer since 1996. Contact Beth at bjensen@keloland.com
Mike Maloni (COM’94) of East Longmeadow, Mass., writes, “A lot has happened since I left the best university in the land!” He is working on his third young adult novel and is starting a photography business online www.AmericanViewPhoto.com.

Dawn Nolan Lombardi (CFA’94) of Farmington, Conn., exhibited her impressionist oil paintings in Hydrangeas at the Barney Library’s Hoppin Gallery in Farmington this past fall.

Ketan Mehta (ENG’94) of Mumbai, India, started a biotech venture specializing in agricultural and environmental biotechnology, with a focus on biofertilizers, biopesticides, insect repellents, solid waste management, and effluent treatment. Over the years, he has established links with Tata Chemicals, United Phosphorus, and other companies. Contact Ketan at ecosense_mamoo@yahoo.com.

Jonathan Newman (CFA’94) of New York, N.Y., wrote in October that he was composing his Symphony No. 1, based on themes of mid-century American Beat culture. Last March, he traveled to Japan for the premiere of his composition Climbing Parnassus, which was commissioned for the 2008 Japan Wind Ensemble Conductors Conference. Jonathan is also working on an opera based on a 1962 cult horror film.

Arnold Robinson (GRS’94) of Bristol, R.I., is a principal at Newport Collaborative Architects, Inc., where he has worked as director of planning.

Nikki Bell (CAS’95) of Merrimack, N.H., married Josh Glennon on October 11, 2008, in Merrimack. In attendance were Bridget Boyle (CAS’95), Darlene Massery (SMG’95), Steve Sudovar (COM’96), Heather Barth Sudovar (SMG’95), Natalie Misiph Gornstein (CAS’96), and Eric Gornstein (CAS’95). Bridget, Natalie, Heather, and Darlene were in the wedding party; they met freshman year in Warren Towers and have been best friends since.

Bettina Bergo (GRS’95) of Baltimore, Md., coedited the essay collection Nietzsche and Levinas: “After the Death of a Certain God” (Columbia University Press, 2008).

Tara Leder Biller (CGS’93, COM’95) of Nashville, Tenn., is a media and analyst relations strategist for Carabiner Communications, an Atlanta-based public relations agency servicing technology companies.

Neil Goldberg (COM’95) of New York, N.Y., and his wife, Dawn, announce the birth of their first child, Ethan Miles, on October 9, 2008. Neil is the sports producer at New York 1 News, where, he writes, “we used to cover baseball in October.” Daily Free Press alums can contact Neil at neilharrisgoldberg@hotmail.com.

Rebecca Golden (CAS’95) of Toledo, Ohio, published Butterbabe (Random House, 2008), a memoir of her childhood and young adulthood, including her time at BU, and later, her decision to undergo gastric bypass. Her past work has appeared in Salon, Eve magazine, Cookie, and Marie Claire South Africa. E-mail her at gebeccarolden@gmail.com.

Kathy Cloherty Henry (COM’95) of Roslindale, Mass., was one of 40 women to receive a Women of Justice Award from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, the Women’s Bar Association, and the Massachusetts Association of Women Lawyers. Kathy is a partner at Choate, Hall & Stewart, where she oversees the firm’s pro bono program. She was honored for her commitment to public service and social justice work.

David Ibrahim (CGS’93, COM’95) of New York, N.Y., married Laurie Rothenberg on September 20, 2008, in Pearl River, N.Y. In attendance were Michael DiPierro (CAS’95), Joseph Fratarcangeli (COM’95), Richard Liner (LAW’98), Eric McLaughlin (CAS’95), and Cindy Tanenbaum (COM’97). David is a director at the American Express Company, and Laurie is an attorney at Pfizer, Inc. E-mail David at dibrahim@yahoo.com.

Marianna (Lymberis) Malaxos (CGS’93, CAS’95) of Staten Island, N.Y., married Troy-Nicholas Malaxos on October 26, 2008, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Manhattan. Sabine (Pust) Pereira (CAS’97) and Marisol (Vigil) Sesjak (CAS’97) attended. E-mail Marianna at mariannalymb@aol.com.

Corinne Marrinan (CFA’95) of Pasadena, Calif., is a staff writer on the CBS series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. When Corinne wrote in October, she was planning to marry Benjamin Tripp — with whom she has a Boston terrier, Ike — on November 26, 2008. E-mail her at corinne.marrinan@gmail.com.

John Michio Miyahara (STH’95) of New Orleans, La., is on a leave of absence from his position as director of religious life and community services at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa. The leave was granted for John’s three-year recall to active duty in the U.S. Navy. He was transferred to Naval District Washington in October 2008 and is the senior navy chaplain at Arlington National Cemetery.

Daniel Rubinstein (LAW’95) of Glencoe, Ill., received the Chicago Crime Commission’s Stars of Distinction award for an investigation and prosecution he handled while an assistant U.S. attorney for the northern district of Illinois. Daniel is a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Chicago office’s litigation and white collar criminal defense practice.

Hernando Sanchez (ENG’95) of Boston, Mass., was featured in the October 27, 2008, issue of Forbes for his work with the missile manufacturer Raytheon using conditioned honeybees to detect explosives.

Lisa Hong (CAS’96) of Discovery Bay, Calif., is a senior contracts associate at Genetech, Inc., in San Francisco. Previously, Lisa was a contracts manager at Google. “Genetech is the founder of biotechnology, with accomplishments including one of the first treatments for cancer. How could I say no?” she writes. Lisa was married on August 18, 2008.

Carolyn A. Pointer (SED’96, LAW’05) of Somerville, Mass., was named a member of the Boston Bar Association’s Public Interest Leadership Program. The program fosters professional relationships essential to the success of young lawyers.

Michael Puma (SMG’96) of Philadelphia, Pa., is a partner in the labor and employment practice of Morgan Lewis. He focuses on litigating federal and state wage and hour claims and has handled more than 20 national and regional collective and class action suits around the country. Contact him at mpuma@morganlewis.com.

Hannah (Goldenberg) Venit (CAS’96) of Cheltenham, Pa., and Kyle Venit announce the birth of their son, Daniel Matthew Venit, on November 28, 2007. Contact Hannah at shark362@aol.com.

Karen (Carlson) Dean (COM’97) of Hitchin, England, and her husband, Paul, had a daughter, Isobel. Big brother Alex is three years old. Contact Karen at kdean2002@hotmail.com.

Katie Hale Donnelly (CAS’97) and Andrew Donnelly (CAS’98, GRS’03) of Chicago, Ill., announce the birth of their daughter, Madeleine Grace, on October 18, 2008. Friends can e-mail them at ajdonnelly@comcast.net or at katherine_donnelly@yahoo.com.

Scott Kamins (CAS’97) of Annandale, Va., was appointed deputy assistant secretary of state for legislative affairs by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice. Scott is responsible for developing, managing, and executing strategies to enhance Congressional support for the secretary of state’s foreign policy and legislative objectives.

Jeff Mandell (COM’97) and Erin Bix (COM’97) of Minneapolis, Minn., write that they have “left the Big Apple for the Mini-Apple,” along with their one-year-old son, Sam (COM’29). “Affordable homes, easy commutes, and fresh air ¾ is this heaven? No, it’s Minnesota!” they write. E-mail Jeff and Erin at wheetbix1@mac.com.

L. Edward Rios (LAW’97) of El Paso, Tex., was selected by the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce as a member of its Leadership El Paso class. Leadership El Paso is a yearlong education and mentorship program for future El Paso leaders. Edward is a partner in Brown McCaroll’s immigration and international trade group.

Suki Day Wellen (CAS’97) and Jeremy Wellen (ENG’96) of Phoenixville, Pa., announce the birth of their son, Quinn Joseph, on August 6, 2008.

Alia Almoayed (COM’98) of Manama, Bahrain, published I Want Healthy Kids: A Practical Guide to Building Healthy Nutrition and Lifestyle Habits in Children (Mediagenic Custom Publishing, 2007). The book, in which she shares her experience as a nutritional therapist and mother, provides shopping lists, healthy diet suggestions, and recipes to help parents raise healthy children.

Chris Chanyasulkit (CAS’98, SPH’01) of Brookline, Mass., married James Bardin on July 20, 2007, at the Veronique Ballroom in Brookline. Former Governor Michael Dukakis officiated. Jaime (Taliaferro) Myers (SAR’98,’00), Devon (McPeak) Ruane (SAR’98,’00), Matthew Ruane (SAR’98,’00), Yong-Tae Lee (CAS’98), Wirinya (Leammukda) Reilly (SMG’98), Mary (Granger) Farnum (SAR’99), and Thomas Grace (SAR’98) attended. James is a systems analyst at BU, and Chris is the program manager of the Harvard China AIDS Project and a doctoral candidate in public and international affairs at Northeastern University.

Lauren Schack Clark (CFA’98) of Jonesboro, Ark., published Keyboard Theory and Piano Technique (Longbow Publishing, 2008). She also released an album, Piano Music by Rosey Mei-Kuei Lee (Centaur Records, 2008), composed by Rosey Mei-Kuei Lee (CFA’99) and with sound engineering by William Beck (CAS’94, CFA’96,’99). Lauren teaches at Arkansas State University, where she is the keyboard program coordinator. E-mail her at lsclark@astate.edu.

Christine L. (Soo) Dahlquist (CAS’98) and Tor-Björn Dahlquist (MET’99, CGS’96) of New York, N.Y., were married on October 11, 2008. Tor-Björn is an insurance analyst for ISO in New Jersey, and Christine is a director of finance for Nickelodeon in New York. Colleen Woods Heikka (COM’98, CGS’96) attended the wedding.

Dana (Grieco) Gulino (CAS’98) of Sparta, N.J., and her husband, Greg, announce the birth of their first child, Leah Patricia, on March 26, 2008. “I can’t wait to pack Leah up and ship her to BU in 18 years!” Dana writes. E-mail her at danaann1023@yahoo.com

C. Julia Huang (GRS’98,’01) of Washington, D.C., published Charisma and Compassion: Cheng Yen and the Buddhist Tai Chi Movement (Harvard University Press, 2009).

Chad Wissinger (LAW’98) of Franklin Park, Pa., an attorney with Burns, White & Hickton, was named a Pennsylvania Rising Star for the second year in a row by the publishers of Super Lawyers and Law and Politics magazines.

Brett Baker (CFA’99) of New York, N.Y., and Kayla Mohammedi (CFA’02) of Brookline, Mass., both painters, are featured in the three-person show Placing Color, which is traveling through five venues over the year. For more information, visit www.placingcolor.com.

Melanie R. Benson (GRS’99,’05) of Worcester, Mass., published Disturbing Calculations: The Economics of Identity in Postcolonial Southern Literature, 1912-2002 (University of Georgia Press, 2008). Melanie is an assistant professor of English and director of the American studies program at Hillyer College at the University of Hartford.

Adam Bulakowski (ENG’99) of Burlington, Vt., earned an M.B.A. with distinction from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, where he was a Tuck Scholar. He works at ipCapital Group, a Vermont-based strategy consulting company. E-mail Adam at abulakowski@yahool.com.

Jennifer Schultz (CAS’99) of Philadelphia, Pa., was promoted to supervising attorney at Community Legal Services, Inc. She represents low-income individuals fighting to save their homes from foreclosure and dealing with other consumer rights issues.