Class of: 1999

Joe Monestere

Joe Monestere (COM’99) of Agoura Hills, Calif., published his first book, Daily Anxieties: A Month in the Life of an Ad Executive (BookBaby, 2026). The memoir draws on his 25 years as an advertising veteran to explore with humor the daily stresses that punctuate life in a creative, fast-paced industry. Classmates can email him at joemonestere@outlook.com.

From the Summer 2026 issue.