Beyond IMSA Where are they now Class of

Beyond IMSA: Where are they now? Class of 2003 5 Year Reunion June 21, 2008 Class of 2003

Shreyas Bhat University of Chicago ‘ 07 After IMSA… I traveled to/around India and Europe for a month and a half and recorded an album with my college rock band. I am… Being a certifiable bum. I will start graduate studies in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at Cornell University this August. Class of 2003

Matt Born UIUC ‘ 06 Currently in Santa Barbara, CA, working in the software industry plus a bit of surfing. Single (ladies, take note). Class of 2003

Adam Carpenter B. S. ‘ 07, George Washington University M. S. ‘ 08, Johns Hopkins University After IMSA… I majored in Biology as an undergrad, then completed my Masters in Environmental Sciences and Policy. I am… Working for Battelle Memorial Institute, a non-profit research and development organization, at the Arlington, VA field office. Currently doing environmental research for federal clients. Class of 2003

Alicia Chan Stanford University I made it through Stanford and am currently toiling away in a windowless, grey ‘workstation’ as an analyst for a business litigation consulting firm. Unfortunately, my high school education has not led me to a path that allows me to be here today. Until some other time then, Alicia Class of 2003

Samantha Chan UIUC I am… Still pursuing my Bachelors degree, currently in Graphic Design with a minor in Computer Science. Class of 2003

Jenny Chen Illinois Institute of Technology After IMSA… I graduated with degrees in Materials Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. guys have a blast, “I hope you and I wish I was there!” I am… Currently in the MD/Ph. D program at the Mayo Clinic for neuroscience, in Rochester, MN, and have just finished my 2 nd year. Class of 2003

Puni Chennamaneni Loyola University Chicago After IMSA… I went to Loyola University Chicago where I double-majored in Biology and Psychology. I am… Currently in medical school at Loyola and have just finished my first year. Class of 2003

Sean Colletti Illinois Institute of Technology After IMSA… I graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. Engaged to Joey St. Clair, to be married in May ‘ 09. Class of 2003 I am… Working in construction management for FH Paschen in the Chicago area.

Cynthia Dang B. S. ‘ 07, UIUC After IMSA… I attended UIUC and majored in Community Health - Health Planning and Administration. I am… Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Health Systems Management at Rush University Medical Center. Class of 2003

Dean Dieker Olin College ‘ 07 After IMSA… I graduated with a degree in Bioengineering. I am… Currently in Boston, MA, working for a defense contractor (Textron Defense Systems). I also volunteer as an instructor at a Karate Dojo (Academy of Traditional Karate). Class of 2003

Michael Donahue B. S. ‘ 07, UIUC I am… Pursuing Masters degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Computer Science at UIUC. Currently spending a summer at the Air Force Research Labs in Dayton, OH for research. “Extends his well wishes to his former classmates: some more-so than others, some less-so (you know who you are!)” Class of 2003

Aaron Doukas B. S. ‘ 07, UIUC After IMSA… I majored in Computer Science at UIUC. I am… Working for Amazon. com in Seattle, WA. Currently writing software that allows our various fulfillment centers to operate at their best to ensure we provide the best customer experience we can. Class of 2003

Matt Getz University of Southern California After IMSA… I majored in biochemistry and got my master’s degree in marine and environmental biology. To complete the master’s degree, I spent a semester on Catalina Island, about twenty miles off the California coast, which gave me a fantastic excuse to snorkel and kayak. In my spare time, I ran four marathons and worked in a molecular biology lab. I am… Starting a fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Washington, DC in August. Class of 2003

Dan Gulotta MIT After IMSA… I graduated from MIT with degrees in Physics and Mathematics. I am… A physics grad student at Princeton studying string theory. Class of 2003

Caleb Harper B. S. , Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology I am… A Radar Analyst for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Wright. Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. Working towards half marathon in September. “Student loans own my soul. ” Class of 2003

James Holmes Depauw University After IMSA… Gave up on science. Small town Indiana for college at De. Pauw University. Summers in Germany and Cleveland (you gotta be tough). I am… Now in NYC for investment banking. Class of 2003

Kurt Hohenberger Purdue University After IMSA… I graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I am… Currently working for Case New Holland as a Field Test Engineer. I live in Hinckley, Illinois and recently got engaged to Lauren Clinton. Class of 2003

Sarah Howe B. A. ‘ 07, Fairfield University After IMSA… I am… Class of 2003 I majored in History, spent a month in China making a documentary about the lives of women in Chongqing during World War II, spent four months in France, and traveled widely in Western Europe. An Executive Assistant and Office Manager for the Korea Economic Institute in Washington, D. C. I joined a kickball team (Jerry Curl and the Activators) and we play on the National Mall…I enjoy exploring everything that DC has to offer!

Joyce Hwu B. S. ‘ 07, Washington University in St. Louis After IMSA… I received my degree in Biomedical Engineering. I worked in orthopaedic surgery for a few years and interned at Sigma-Aldrich, held leadership roles on campus, and picked up Tango and classical Chinese dance on the side. I am… An actuarial analyst for Progressive Insurance in Cleveland, OH. I also volunteer at the Cleveland Animal Protective League in veterinary and surgical support. Class of 2003

Jessica Jacobson B. A. ‘ 07, Oberlin College After IMSA… Since graduating with a degree in French, I've been living and working in Annecy, France. I taught English to high school sophomores all the way up to Associate degree students. I am… Beginning my Masters work at Uof. I in French Language Learning in August. Class of 2003

Tim Johnson UIUC ‘ 07 “What’s up guys sorry I couldn't be there. I'm at After IMSA… the Jack Johnson concert I graduated with a degree in Economics. at Alpine right now. up Hope you guys are all I am… doing well and feel free to Living at home for the moment helping my mom get me up on call me or hit our house ready to sell and then will be moving to Chicago Facebook if you ever want around the end of summer. to get together. Peace. ” - Tim Johnson Class of 2003

Ben Jorns Yale From conducting the Yale Precision Marching Band in front of 60, 000 screaming fans to running the New Jersey marathon to taking a trip in zero-g in NASA's Vomit Comet with an undergraduate research team, I have had some great experiences in the five years since we left IMSA. Most recently, I just completed my first year toward a doctorate in the aerospace engineering department at Princeton where I am a member of the Electric Propulsion and Plasmadynamics Lab. Class of 2003

Joe Kerley Knox College Here are some things I did in the last five years, in semi-chronological order: 1) Pledged a fraternity 2) Saw my first game at Wrigley Field 3) Sang in Carnegie Hall 4) Took up golf 5) Sang in a professional choir for two years Class of 2003

6) Dropped several classes in order to inflate my GPA 7) Lived and "studied" in France for three months 8) Traveled to Barcelona, Paris, Prague, Geneva (Switzerland), Brussels, Amsterdam, New York City, Albuquerque, Minneapolis, and Kenosha 9) Ate over 30 varieties of cheese 10) Graduated Cum Laude from Knox College with a major in Mathematics and Minors in Economics, Vocal Music Performance, and French Class of 2003

11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) Moved to Chicago Got a big kid job Became an uncle Grew a beard Skied a black diamond and didn't die Quit my big kid job Did some other stuff that wasn't quite as memorable Class of 2003

Chris Knowlton UIUC After IMSA… Since Poetry in Motion at IMSA, I have pursued dance extensively, including various performances in Cincinnati. Most recently, I performed a solo work in the UIUC Dance Department's venue for student choreography. In spring and summer '07, I interned at Ethicon Endo-Surgery in Cincinnati, OH and will return for another rotation this fall. I am… Currently writing this blurb from Duisburg, Germany, where I am doing undergraduate research on hip replacements for three months with the DAAD RISE program. Class of 2003

Sneha Kumar UIUC ‘ 07 After IMSA… I graduated a dual degree in Accountancy and Finance and a minor in the Hoeft Technology & Management Program. I am… Currently living in downtown Chicago and working at Deloitte Consulting as a Business Technology Analyst. Class of 2003

Jieun Kwak B. A. ‘ 07, Cornell University After IMSA… I graduated with a degree in Chemistry. “Jieun is sorry she cannot attend the reunion but hopes to I am… see many of you next medical planning to attend an Illinois year!” school for the Fall 2009 school year and will soon be residing in downtown Chicago. Class of 2003

Carl Lambert Washington University in St. Louis ‘ 07 After IMSA… I earned a Bachelor's in Biology. I am… (by the grace of God, lol) a second-year medical student at Rush Medical College in Chicago. I like to spend my time being involved with my home church, working and seeing patients at a clinic this summer, (still) getting back in shape, volunteering at Project Brotherhood, and spending quality time with my family, friends, and lady love : )! Class of 2003

Sarah Lambert B. A. , Macalester College After IMSA… I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Sociology, and worked as an athletic trainer when I wasn't playing softball myself. I am… Currently counseling patients and scheduling surgeries for an orthopaedic clinic in the Twin Cities. This fall I'll be getting my Master's at UMass-Amherst in Sports Management with an emphasis in community relations at the pro level. Class of 2003

Julie Lauffenburger Pharm. D ‘ 10, University of Pittsburgh Pharmacy and traveling have been the main focus of my last few years of college. I participated in Semester at Sea, a study abroad program to 9 mostly-non-Western countries. This past year I volunteered at a local federallyqualified health center, educating immigrant and elderly patients on medications. I just got back from a month in Israel through a pharmacy exchange program. After finishing pharmacy school I will either pursue a pharmacy practice residency or a Ph. D program after finishing pharmacy school. Class of 2003

Brian Link University of Illinois After IMSA… I studied economics and math. “…but I am… sending best wishes to the whole class of 2003!” Attending Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu, CA. I am unable to attend the Reunion because I am clerking for the Constitutional Court in Kampala, Uganda for the summer… Class of 2003

Nicholas Moryl Yale After IMSA… I majored in Economics and History. Rode from New Haven, really sad I'm missing this weekend “I'm CT to Seattle, WA in summer 2004 in the Habitat for Humanity Bicycle Challenge. Played in the Yale --my job is such that I'm working most Precision Marching Band a band that opened for weekends -- but in be there for the next Ben Folds and Ludacris. I'll 2006. Wrote at the. Yale Daily News, and wrote something dire happens. ” one unless for and ran business side of start-up indie music magazine at Yale. I am… Currently working in Manhattan for UBS Investment Bank in the Financial Sponsors and Leveraged Finance Group. Moving to London next July to work for Silver Lake Partners, a technology-focused private equity firm. Class of 2003

Amanda Murphy After following in the foot steps of the greats, Harry Potter and William Shatner, Amanda Murphy has decided to settle down with Richard Yao. Unfortunately, she took his last piece of gum. Class of 2003

Sami Narayanan UIUC After IMSA… I did my Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. I am… Finishing up my first year in the Biochemistry Ph. D program at Uof. I. Class of 2003 “My IMSA friends and I have stayed in touch really well over these 5 years and I still miss them and all the good times we had together. I wish I could have been there, guys! I hope you all have a great time at the Reunion!!”

Gabriella Ode University of Virginia ‘ 07 After IMSA… I graduated with a degree in Kinesiology/Sports Medicine. I am… Back in Chicago and will be attending Rush Medical College this fall in pursuit of a future career as an orthopaedic surgeon. Class of 2003

Jean Park Northwestern University I just my second year at Northwestern Med. I am postponing third year and instead, pursuing research in sunny California. Class of 2003

Anna Peralta University of CA Berkeley After IMSA… I graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering. I am… Currently on a trip through Europe (Portugal, Spain and France) before moving into my new condo in Oakland, CA and starting my new Improvement Engineer position at Dow Chemical's California plant in August. Class of 2003

Urvi Purohit Northwestern University ‘ 07 After IMSA… I majored in Biomedical Engineering and Economics. I spent my free time dancing and remaining heavily involved in various leadership activities on campus. I am… Working as a healthcare consultant at Revere Group in Chicago and just got engaged =) Class of 2003

Angel Qin I just finished my first year at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. I'm doing research this summer at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and I'm thinking about going into pediatric oncology. Class of 2003

Kavita Ramakrishnan University of Southern California “Kavita told me to say ‘Hi and said that she wished she could be here to see all of you, too. She’s doing well and just finished the first year of her Masters in Public Health degree program at UCLA. ’ - Matt Getz Class of 2003

Mayra Rosas After IMSA… Within the past year or so I have been to California, Georgia, Mexico, looking forward to many more travel opportunities. I live on my own in Cicero, have 3 cats, a rabbit and a mouse. I am… A Consumer Banking Specialist for Mid. America Bank (National City). Class of 2003

Erica Sim B. A. , University of WI Madison After IMSA… I majored in Linguistics and Russian Languages & Literature. I am… In the Linguistics graduate program, still at UW. I am researching the sociolinguistics of dialect changes over generations in Central Illinois. I work at the university's IT department, doing software repair. Class of 2003

Philip Stanton UIUC ‘ 06 After IMSA… I got my Bachelor's majoring in Political Science. I am… currently the HR Officer for professional and technical Civil Service classifications. I wear a tie pretty much all the time, and think basically everyone here should move to Champaign to work for UIUC. Class of 2003

Harrison Stein B. S. ‘ 07, Cal. Tech After IMSA… I participated in 2 pranks on MIT. In 2006, 20 of us went to Boston to retrieve our house's Spanish -American War Cannon. Then in 2007, to repay MIT for the cannon fiasco we pranked their newspaper during their freshman weekend. I am… A Quantitative Analyst for Tower Research Capital in New York City. My boss is Mark Gorton who owns Lime. Wire and is also Mel Chua's boss! Class of 2003

Stephanie Sullivan Drexel University ‘ 07 After IMSA… I graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I interned with NASA Goddard in Maryland participated in NASA’s Reduced Gravity program at the Johnson Space Center. I am… Currently in San Diego representing Drexel University's Career Development Center as a cooperative education coordinator. I will be starting a Master's in Higher Education this fall. Class of 2003

Chris Szucko B. S. ‘ 07 UIUC After IMSA… He graduated with a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering. And Now… After graduation he took a job in Sugar Grove, IL writing software for aircraft computers. And ladies: He's single. Class of 2003

Amber Thompson B. S. ‘ 06, UIUC After IMSA… I interned at a Residential Treatment Center for children with mental illness and participated in extracurricular ethnic music groups and drama projects. I worked for a year at Boys Hope Girls Hope. I am… In a research position at UIC's Department of Psychiatry, studying the use of psychopharmacology in children. Class of 2003

Dionte Thompson B. A. ‘ 07, Truman State University I am… A Customer Account Specialist for Pepsi. Co in Chicago, IL. I will… Begin working on my M. B. A. in 2009 and relocate for approximately 2 years to another state with Pepsi. Co. Class of 2003

Lucas Ting B. S. ‘ 07, UIUC I am… Working at Proctor & Gamble in Cincinnati, OH. I will pursue an MS/Ph. D in bio/mechanical engineering at the University of Washington-Seattle this September. Class of 2003

Erik Volkman UIUC ‘ 06 After IMSA… I graduated with a degree in Computer Science. In my free time I bike, cook delicious vegetarian meals, and work IMSA's Summer Orientation weekends. I also spent 6 months living in Singapore and traveling Southeast Asia. I am… Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Class of 2003

Janet Wang UIUC ‘ 07 I am… An actuarial analyst for Allstate Insurance in Northbrook, IL. Class of 2003

Angie Weis Tulane ‘ 06 After IMSA… I studied Finance & Business Law. I took in the local culture at Tulane and now my favorite hobbies now include fishing rodeos, crawfish boils, and laying out at the levee. I am… finishing my first year of law school at Duke. After law school I plan to move back to Chicago, clerk for a judge, and then start working at a law firm. Class of 2003

Amy Winans University of Chicago After graduating from the University of Chicago, I've spent the last year playing with hydrogels and mice. I plan to spend 5. 5 years in California, enjoy the sun and pick up a Ph. D. in Biophysics. Class of 2003

Richard Yao I am engaging in the process of kicking ass and chewing bubble gum. As of my last report, I am currently out of gum. Class of 2003

Michelle Yong UIUC After IMSA… I double-majored in Economics and Finance. w/ Connie Jung & Andy Sapthavee, Class of 2001 Class of 2003 I am… Working in real estate investments and live in the West Loop. I have 2 beautiful puppies, Panda, my black chow-chow and Ty, my Pitbull. Just working and playing, still loving fashion and music.

Lisa Xia University of Illinois After IMSA… I studied Print & Editorial Journalism. I spent 11 months living in Paris, traveling and studying French, earning a DFA for business and commercial French. I also spent some time at Chicago-based public affairs agency. I am… working in the tourism and lifestyle practice at Edelman Public Relations. Class of 2003

…and that’s it! Funny how time flies… Class of 2003

Best of luck in all your future endeavors! See you in 2013! From your Reunion Committee: Joyce Hwu, Mel Chua, Phil Stanton & Amber Thompson Class of 2003