“Other” Class Notes

James Wilson (Grad ’06, Grad ’11) has published The Triumph of Improvisation: Gorbachev’s Adaptability, Reagan’s Engagement, and the End of the Cold War with Cornell University Press. Drawing on deep archival research and recently declassified papers, the book takes a long view of the end of the Cold War, from the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979 to Operation Desert Storm in January 1991. Mr. Wilson is a historian at the U.S. Department of State.

Lauren Pool (Col ’05) and Eduardo Rodrigues were married on Nov. 17, 2012, in Orange, Va. The couple resides in Jakarta, Indonesia, where they both teach at the Jakarta International School.

Elizabeth Gilbert (Arch ’05 CM) has been awarded the Registered Paraplanner designation from the College of Financial Planning. A new member of the team at Asset Management Group in Stamford, Conn., Ms. Gilbert will be responsible for addressing all aspects of the firm’s clients’ financial planning and administrative needs. She will continue her education toward becoming a Certified Financial Planner.

Kathleen George (Col ’05) and her husband, Justin, welcomed a daughter, Emma Cunningham, on April 22, 2014. The family resides in Richmond, Va.

Tomica Burke (Col ’05) appeared on the April 13, 2014, episode of the Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen. Her versions of the Cobb salad, enchiladas and layer cake beat out those of her two opponents, and Ms. Burke was named winner of the competition. She is the owner and chef of TomCookery New Comfort Cuisine & Catering based out of Queens, N.Y.

Jennifer Berger (Col ’05 CM) and her husband, Jonathan, welcomed their second daughter, Sophie Lanier, on April 25, 2014. The family resides in Memphis, Tenn.

Jen Morrison (Col ’04) performs as one half of Jen & Ray, an acoustic duo based in Sarasota, Fla. The duo recently released their debut, self-titled album of original music, recorded at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, Tenn.

Thomas Cheung (Arch ’04) and Jacqueline Li Cheung (Col ’05, Educ ’05 L/M) welcomed their first child, a son, Braylon Kai, on Nov. 1, 2013. The family resides in Fairfax, Va.

Benjamin Brown (Col ’04 CM) is a producer at AV Squad, a creative advertising agency in Los Angeles that focuses on entertainment marketing. Prior to joining AV Squad, Mr. Brown worked at Dark Castle Entertainment.

Philip Racusin (Com ’03 CM) and his co-founders launched EnergyFunders.com, a crowdfunding platform for financing and investing in oil and gas wells, in May 2014.

Sarah Plummer (Col ’03 CM) delivered the keynote address for the Go Green, Meridian Growing Health, Sustaining Wellness conference in Meridian, Miss., held on April 5, 2014. In her speech, she discussed tactics for aligning the mind, body and spirit, and suggested steps for creating a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. Ms. Plummer, a U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer and five-time International Military Sports Council athlete, is also an author, a registered yoga instructor and certified holistic health counselor.

Justin Nixon (Com ’03 CM) and Hadley Drake Nixon (Col ’04 L/M) welcomed a son, Chase William, on Jan. 23, 2014. Chase joins big sister Emerson Virginia, 2. The family resides in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Kate Bartholomay (Nurs ’03 CM) and her husband, Brian, welcomed a daughter, Ellen Elizabeth, on Feb. 14, 2014.

Djordje Petkoski (Col ’02 CM) has been promoted to partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Hunton & Williams. His law practice focuses on antitrust litigation, internal investigations and complex litigation.

Michael Huneke (Col ’02 CM) and his wife, Lauren Elizabeth, welcomed their second child, John Harrison, on May 27, 2013. John joins big brother William Alexander, 2. The family resides in Alexandria, Va.