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Alumnae Board & Committees Alumnae Weekend Distinguished Alumnae Sarah Lyman Day of Community Service Connecting Alumnae arrow Update Your Information Get Involved — Volunteer! Alumnae Events Calendar Highlights Magazine Alumnae Spotlight Alumnae in the News Alumnae in STEM Fields Alma Mater & Ring Stories Employment Equal Opportunity AdChoices This website utilizes cookies to provide you the fullest experience on our website. By continuing to use this website, you consent to our use of these cookies. See Laurel School's Privacy Policy for cookie and privacy details. Alumnae Distinguished Alumnae Advocates for the underserved and the environment; healers of the sick; entrepreneurs, inventors and trailblazers in their fields; authors, artists and educators— Laurel women inspire us. Since 1978 the Laurel School Alumnae Association has honored women who dreamed big dreams, dared to follow those dreams and in doing so broke barriers, became mentors, assumed leadership roles in their careers and communities and connected to the larger world. List of 3 items. Distinguished Alumna The Distinguished Alumna Award is given annually to one alumna, distinguished in her field of endeavor—professional, business or civic/volunteer—and who has already celebrated her 20th reunion. Young Alumna of Distinction The Young Alumna of Distinction Award is given, at the discretion of the Distinguished Alumna Committee, to an alumna in her 20th reunion year or younger who has made a notable contribution to her field of endeavor—professional, business or civic/volunteer. Lifetime Achievement The Lifetime Achievement Award is given at the discretion of the Distinguished Alumna Committee to any Distinguished Alumna nominee who has already celebrated her 50th reunion to honor a lifetime's body of work, volunteer and/or professional. 2026 Distinguished Alumna List of 1 items. SUSAN COLLINS BOSLAND '76 Educator One can trace Sue Collins Bosland’s four-decade career as a teacher, primary and middle school director, coach, advisor, and head of school to her four years in Laurel’s Upper School. Just ask her. During her tenure as the Head of National Cathedral School for Girls (2019-21), Sue explained the genesis of her commitment to girls’ education: “I went to an all-girls school and it changed my life. I gained confidence and learned to explore new interests, take calculated risks and appreciate multiple perspectives. The smaller classes, strong academics, and the fact that excellence was individually defined inspired my overall educational experience. Laurel is where my interest in leadership began.” 2026 Young Alumna of Distinction List of 1 items. BRITTANY LEVY MD '11 Resident Physician and Innovator A general surgery resident, Dr. Brittany Levy ’11 knew there had to be a better way to save lives. Hemorrhaging is a leading cause of death in trauma, but an estimated 30% of tourniquets, meant to stem blood loss but improperly applied by civilian first responders, can lead to severe complications or death. So she designed the TalkiTourni LLC, an automated device to improve the outcomes of adequately applied tourniquets outside of a hospital setting, thereby reducing the rate of preventable death related to uncontrollable extremity bleeding or hemorrhage in trauma. The TalkiTourni LLC provides interactive audio and visual emergency instructions on how to apply the tourniquet properly and works in much the same way that an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is used in standard CPR. In a situation where every minute counts, Brittany’s innovation is especially beneficial in rural areas where there is longer travel time to the nearest hospital. 2026 Lifetime Achievement List of 1 items. MICHAEL ANNE JOHNSON '64 Attorney If there is a through line in Michael Anne Johnson ‘64’s professional and personal life, it is one of character and counsel intertwined with an inherent commitment to community. An honors graduate in history and Spanish at The College of Wooster, Michael Anne headed to the east coast and worked as a textbook editor and hospital public relations specialist in Boston before returning to Cleveland to obtain her JD at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. After serving as a law clerk to Judge Saul G. Stillman at the Ohio Court of Appeals, Eighth District, she worked as a litigation associate in a Cleveland law firm before joining the Office of the United States Attorney, Northern District of Ohio. 2026 Distinguished Alumnae Committee Bobbie Brown ’72, Chair • Sally Saunders Roth ’60 •  Ginna Langmack Cowan ’89 • Tiffany Laufer ’91 • Allison Chan ’05 • Melanie Terwoord ’06 • Kristen Nemeth Steimer ’12 HOW TO NOMINATE AN ALUMNA Alumnae in the News Megan Lum Mehalko '83 Named a Crain’s 2026 Notable Woman in Law 3/11/2026 Congratulations to Megan Lum Mehalko '83 , former Laurel School Board Chair, current Trustee, and co-chair of Benesch’s Corporate & Securities Group, on being named a 2026 Notable Woman in Law by Crain’s Cleveland Business Kayla Cameron '23 Receives OSU Pace Setter Award 3/10/2026 Congratulations to Kayla Cameron '23 , who received the Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business Pace Setters Award, which is given annually to the college’s top students. Jami Morris ‘21 and Laurel’s Athletic Hall of Fame Featured in Chagrin Valley Times 2/16/2026 Jami Morris ‘21 was featured in a Chagrin Valley Times article about her recent induction to Laurel’s Athletic Hall of Fame. Jami is a two-time golf State Champion and founder of the non-profit organization Hit Fore Hope, which raises money for cancer research and the University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. Jane Startzman ‘70 Named Women’s History Project 2026 Women of the Year 2/16/2026 Laurel alum Jane Startzman ‘70, co-founder and director of the Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival, has been selected as a 2026 Woman of the Year by the Summit County Historical Society. Ann Thoburn Fauver ‘40 Included in WGBH Story About Figure Skating Judges 2/9/2026 Ann Thoburn Fauver ‘40 was included in a WGBH video news story that takes a behind the scenes look at how figure skating is judged. Rosemary Mudry ‘02 Guest on Laurel Parent-Run Podcast In Her Land 12/2/2025 Laurel parent and alum Rosemary Mudry ‘02 , Executive Director of Cleveland Public Market Corporation, was a guest on the In Her Land podcast with hosts Mara Kamat (Laurel parent) and Carrie Aguilar ‘03 (Laurel alum and parent). Yale Daily News Story Authored by Chandler Haynes '27 11/3/2025 This summer, Chandler Haynes '27 interviewed Julie Donahue '79 , Laurel’s Director of Alumnae and Community Engagement, and Dr. Meredith Stewart Reimer '95 , Alumnae Board President, for a feature on alumnae networking through the Yale Daily News Summer Journalism Program. Aleka Dodla '26 Featured in Fairport Wealth Blog 11/1/2025 Aleka Dodla '26 is featured in a recent Fairport Wealth blog post highlighting her experience as an intern and mentee through the Heather Ettinger Internship and Scholarship Program. Heather Ettinger is Fairport’s retired Chairwoman and a Laurel alumna from the Class of 1979. Jami Morris ‘21 Featured in Cleveland Jewish News for Hit Fore Hope 10/23/2025 Jami Morris ‘21 was featured in the Cleveland Jewish News for her non-profit Hit Fore Hope, which held its fourth annual chip, putt, and drive event this past July in Cleveland and raised $174,000 for cancer research through the University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. Holly Gleason ‘81 Nominated for 12 National Arts & Entertainment Awards 10/1/2025 Laurel alumna and author and writer Holly Gleason ‘81 , has been nominated for 12 National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, including two for the HITS features “ Country at a Crossroads ” and “ Grammy Chew: Country ” according to HitsDailyDouble.com Mia Dent ‘23 and Zoe Dent ‘27 Co-Author Curriculum for Black Girl-Serving Organizations 10/1/2025 Congratulations to Laurel alumna Mia Dent ‘23 and her sister Zoe Dent ‘27 , who co-authored the curriculum, “Bold, Black, & Becoming: A Healing Curriculum for Black Girls." Kennedy Whitaker ‘24 MLK Essay Contest Winner 9/18/2025 Congratulations to recent grad Kennedy Whitaker ’25 , who won 1st place in the 35th Annual MLK Essay Contest sponsored by East View Church! Kathleen Norchi ‘12 Highlights Cleveland Opera Performance on New Day Cleveland 7/27/2025 Congratulations to Laurel Alum Katie Norchi ‘12, who performed Opera in the Italian Garden in July. She was featured on New Day Cleveland , where she promoted the event and spoke about the beauty of the Cultural Gardens as a perfect backdrop for the performance. Jami Morris ‘21 Honored at ESPY Awards 7/16/2025 Laurel alumna Jami Morris '21 —two-time OHSAA Division II State Golf Champion—was honored this month at the ESPY Awards for her incredible work with Hit Fore Hope, the nonprofit she founded in 2022 to support lymphoma research at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. Board Member Bethany Bryant Honored with Crain’s Cleveland Business Award 7/10/2025 Congratulations to Laurel Board Member and Treasurer Bethany Bryant , Regional Managing Director at The Glenmede Trust Company, N.A., on being named a 2025 Smart Women Awards honoree! In addition, Mrs. Bryant was also named one of Crain’s Cleveland Business Notable Leaders in Finance! Fiona Thackaberry Stevens ‘30 and Gabrielle Haigh ‘09 Shine in “The Higgler” 6/10/2025 Fiona Thackaberry Stevens '30 and Laurel School alumna Gabrielle Haigh '09 both appeared in the world premiere of “The Higgler”, an opera composed by Margi Griebling-Haigh, directed by Marla Berg, and conducted by Steven Smith. Rosemary Mudry ‘02 Named One of Crain’s Cleveland Business Women of Influence 5/15/2025 Congratulations to Rosemary Mudry ‘02 , Executive Director of the Cleveland Public Market Corporation, has been named one of Crain’s Cleveland Business Women of Influence. Taylor Thierry ‘21 Drafted to the WNBA 4/15/2025 Taylor Thierry ‘21 was selected in the third round of the WNBA 2025 Draft and will join the Atlanta Dream! Taylor had a very successful high school career as a Gator and went on to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Congratulations! Holly Gleason ‘81 Named NAEJA Independent Journalist of the Year 2/3/2025 Holly Gleason ‘81 has been named the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Association's Independent Journalist of the Year in December. She started the new year receiving an Audie nomination given to recognize the year's achievements in spoken word, especially audio books and dramas. Tamara Broderick ‘03 Receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers 1/15/2025 Congratulations to Tamara Broderick '03 , who is one of 400 federally funded early-career scientists and engineers to receive the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) on behalf of President Biden. 20 Alumnae in the News (all) Past Distinguished Alumnae These are the remarkable women role models on whom the Alumnae Association has bestowed its highest honors. [YAD = Young Alumna of Distinction; LA = Lifetime Achievement] List of 52 items. 2025 Anne Conway Juster '80 Educator, Civic Leader, Philanthropist Mollie Barnard '06 (YAD) Molecular and Genetic Epidemiologist, Cancer Researcher Judith Wynn Rousuck '69 (LA) Theater critic and author 2024 Lynnette Jackson Crenshaw ’93 Sr VP, Key Private Bank and Community Leader Cindhura Reddy ’04 (YAD) chef/restaurateur and James Beard Semifinalist Helena “Holly'' Worthen ’60 (LA) US labor historian and author 2023 Anne Lindblad Quanbeck '75 Retired CEO, EMMES Ainslee Alem Robson '11 (YAD) Award-winning Ethiopian-American director, writer and media artist 2022 Deborah Hannon Rosenblum ’80 Assistant Secretary for Defense of Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Programs Jamie Taylor ’02 (YAD) LPGA professional, founder Black Golf Directory and JT Mobile Training Jane Startzman ’70 (LA) Co-founder and Director, Heinz Poll Summer Dance Festival 2021 Alison Feighan ’80 Owner, The Feighan Team Therese Claxton Fleisher ’03 (YAD) Healthcare Integration Coordinator for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services; COVID-19 incident Commander; Community Liaison for the Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Initiative Timotha “Timy” McGoff Sullivan ’57 (LA) Animal Welfare Champion and Changemaker 2020 Dr. Ellen Rome '80 Head of the Center for Adolescent Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Children’s and a Professor of Pediatrics at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University Grace Livingston ’06 (YAD) Community Leader in Grief Management and Mindfulness Training Betsy Kaufman Sampliner ’58 (LA) Educator and Community Volunteer 2019 Gwill York 75 Co-Founder, Lighthouse Capital Partners Meghan Thornton Parquette 01 (YAD) Principal, Brooke Roslindale Charter School Janet MacMahon Carll 48 (LA) Community Volunteer 2018 Marne Levine ’88 Chief Operating Officer, Instagram Tamara Broderick 03 (YAD) ITT Career Development Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Kathy Chilcote Pender ’55 (LA) Community Volunteer and Psychotherapist 2017 Deborah Becker ’73 Research Senior Associate and Director, the IPS Employment Center, the Rockville Institute at Westat Caitlin Leibert ’03 (YAD) Head of Sustainability, Chipotle 2016 Holly Gleason ’81 Writer, songwriter, music journalist, critic and publicist Nichelle McCall ’01 (YAD) Tech Entrepreneur 2015 Shelley Osmun Baranowski '64 Historian, Author, Distinguished Professor 2014 Mary French Conway ’46 Community Volunteer Lt. Katherine Wirtz ’05 (YAD) Officer, US Navy 2013 Sandy Buchanan ’74 Executive Director, Ohio Citizen Action Emily Johnson Jackle ’98 (YAD) Organic Farmer 2012 Barbara Peterson Ruhlman '50 Philanthropist, Community Volunteer, Fundraiser 2011 Kathryn Hellerstein '70 Assoc. Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, Poet, Scholar/Translator of Yiddish poetry Tiffany Laufer '91 (YAD) Filmmaker 2010 Heather Roulston Ettinger '79 Advocate for women and their financial health Amanda Cinalli '04 (YAD) Professional athlete (soccer) 2009 Virginia "Ginny" Foote '73 President & Co-Founder of the US-Vietnam Trade Council Camilla Taylor '89 (YAD) Attorney, Lambda Legal 2008 Elizabeth D. McKinley ’78 Physician, Academic Society Dean at Case Western Reserve Univ. Roopal Patel '89 ( YAD) Physician, President's Initiative on Malaria 2007 Kay Sproat Chorao '54 Children's book illustrator and author Kathleen Sullivan ’85 Nuclear disarmament activist and educator 2006 Carol Madison Graham '74 Executive Director of the US-UK Fulbright Commission 2005 A. Lindsay Frazier ’76 Pediatric oncologist and researcher 2004 Mary DeCredico '77 Author, historian and Vice Academic Dean, U.S. Naval Academy 2003 Virginia deConingh Fleming '48 Activist for social reform 2002 Katharine Lee Reid '59 Director of the Cleveland Museum of Art 2001 Elisabeth Galvin Kirsch ’58 Founder/Director of domestic abuse shelter 2000 Nina Freedlander Gibans ’50 Arts advocate extraordinaire 1999 Anne Hopkins Burnham '47 Community activist, preservationist Elizabeth Morrison Marcotte '69 Environmentalist, energy conservation consultant 1998 Sylvia Robinson Cruess '47 Physician, hospital administrator and health policy maker 1997 Sally Pastorelle Reed '57 Physician and founder of a free clinic 1996 Anne Hollis Reese '55 Mental health educator 1995 Betty Hitchcock Rose '33 Civic Activist and Inventor 1994 Joan Shook '72 Pediatrician 1994 Priscilla Tyler '26 Educator and specialist in Aboriginal literature and art 1993 Kathryn Beck Kris '51 Psychiatrist 1993 Lucy M. Ziurys '75 Astrophysicist 1992 Donna Ferrato '68 Photojournalist 1991 Jean Steel '53 Nurse Practitioner 1990 Andy Logan Lyon '38 Journalist, Columnist 1989 Gwill Linderme Newman '50 Brain research and mental health activist 1988 Helen Teagle Clements '26 Lobbyist for nursing home standards 1987 Anne O'Neil '46 Provincial, The Sacred Heart Order in the United States 1986 Mary Ellen Beck Wohl '50 Chief of Respiratory Diseases, Boston Children's Hospital 1986 Elaine Grasselli Hadden '49 Community Revitalization Activist 1985 Myra Evans Lapeyrolerie '77 Entrepreneur 1985 Louise Ireland Humphrey '37 President, Metropolitan Opera Association 1984 Terry Horvitz Kovel '46 Authority on antiques/collectibles 1983 Susan Crile '60 Artist 1982 Ann Denton Blair '31 Radio and TV Bureau Chief 1981 Mary Feil Hellerstein '39 Pediatrician 1980 Natalie Moore Babbitt '50 Children's book author/illustrator 1979 Elizabeth Brooks Ford '14 Public health and nursing education advocate 1978 Kate Ireland '48 Chair, Board of Governors, Frontier Nursing Service Inquire Visit Apply Lyman Campus | Laurel School 1 Lyman Circle Shaker Heights, OH 44122 Phone: 216-464-1441 Admissions: admissions@LaurelSchool.org General: info@LaurelSchool.org Butler Campus | Laurel School 7420 Fairmount Road Novelty, OH 44072 Phone: 216-464-1441 Admissions: admissions@LaurelSchool.org General: info@LaurelSchool.org #1 All-Girls School in Ohio