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Jeffrey R. Miller, MBA '95, has joined Dow Jones & Co. as the VP & Managing Director of consulting services. He leads the global organization integrating online and social media to drive companies' sales and marketing.  Submitted on Feb 7 2010. Sabrina Ebner (2008) Sabrina Ebner (2008) and Samuel Garvett are happy to announce their engagement. The wedding ceremony will take place on July 1, 2010. Submitted on Feb 2 2010. Marwah Zagzoug () Marwah Zagzoug (2009) received her Master's of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) specializing in clinical research administration from GWU in Spring 2009. After graduating, she traveled to Saudi Arabia to explore clinical research opportunities in hospitals, universities, and medical facilities, throughout the region. Her time spent there revealed that the field is still in its infancy. She is now back in the US and is pleased to announce her acceptance into the PhD in Health Sciences program at Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences. She is currently enrolled in the program as of January 2010 and is working towards her goal in the pursuit of achieving her doctoral degree. Although she is at the start of her doctoral path, one of her goals is to enhance clinical research in Saudi Arabia and encourage partnerships with research facilities in the US. Submitted on Feb 1 2010. Katherine Weil Dennis (1999) Katherine (Weil) Mendoza (1999) and Alejandro Mendoza are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Noah Alexandre Mendoza Weil. He was born on September 16, 2009 in Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC., and weighed 9 lb., 1 oz.. Submitted on Jan 13 2010. Kenneth Winneg (1982) Kenneth Winneg (1982) received a PhD in Communication from University of Pennsylvania on December 20, 2009. "Since 2002, I have been managing director of the National Annenberg Election Survey, a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania." Submitted on Jan 8 2010. Michael Roy (2007) Michael Jon Roy (2007) recently accepted a position at the Department of Defense located in Washington, DC as an Analyst. Michael recently was employed with the Department of Veterans Affairs as an Equal Employment Opportunity Manager. "It has been a three year journey towards realizing my dream of serving our nation in a national security position. I am humbled to have the opportunity to contribute my knowledge of AfPak security issues to our country. The critical thinking and objective analysis skills I gained through my GW education have given me the tools needed to succeed in government. Thanks, GW" Submitted on Dec 28 2009. Thomas Renard (2008) Thomas Renard (2008) recently started as a Senior Associate Fellow and head of the Brussels office at the Center on Global Counterterrorism Cooperation. In addition, he remains a Research Fellow at Egmont - The Royal Institute for International Relations, a Brussels-based think tank. Submitted on Dec 3 2009. Anita (Pytlarz) Ponchione (2005) Anita (Pytlarz) Ponchione (2005) and Marc Ponchione are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Madeline Rose. She was born on September 24, 2009 in Washington, DC, and weighed 6 lb., 11 oz.. Maddie was born at The George Washington University Hospital. Anita, Marc are doing well and big sister Anna is very excited about her new baby sister. Submitted on Nov 10 2009. Lee Lubarsky (2002) Lee Lubarsky (2002) recently accepted a position at Edelman located in New York, NY as Senior Account Executive. Lee was previously employed at Robinson Lerer & Montgomery as Associate. After working for two years for the New York-based strategic communications firm focused on corporate crisis work, Lee has accepted a position working in Edelman's consumer healthcare division. While the work is still PR in nature, Lee is looking forward to the different challenges and opportunities associated with his new position. Additionally, Lee is happy to share that he married Lauren Roseman this past May. Lee and Lauren first met in the summer of 1996 on a summer trip to Israel and reconnected when he moved to New York City. The couple was married in Roslyn, NY and honeymooned in Turkey and Greece. Submitted on Nov 6 2009. Jonathan Vivar (1993) Jonathan Vivar (1993) recently accepted a position at CGI Group, Inc. located in New York, NY, as Director of Business Development. Prior to CGI, Jonathan was employed at IBM Corporation as a Business Development Executive. In his new position with CGI, he will be part of the team working towards advancing new business sales for the NYC business unit. Jonathan holds an MBA in Strategic Management from Temple University and a BBA in International Business & Economics from the George Washington University. Jonathan is married and has a 14 year old daughter from a previous marriage. He is currently expecting a baby boy in January, 2010, with his wife, Kelly, and he shares his home with three dogs and two birds. They reside in Mount Laurel, NJ. Submitted on Oct 30 2009. > Read all Class Notes
Jeffrey R. Miller, MBA '95, has joined Dow Jones & Co. as the VP & Managing Director of consulting services. He leads the global organization integrating online and social media to drive companies' sales and marketing. Submitted on Feb 7 2010. Michael Roy (2007) Michael Jon Roy (2007) recently accepted a position at the Department of Defense located in Washington, DC as an Analyst. Michael recently was employed with the Department of Veterans Affairs as an Equal Employment Opportunity Manager. "It has been a three year journey towards realizing my dream of serving our nation in a national security position. I am humbled to have the opportunity to contribute my knowledge of AfPak security issues to our country. The critical thinking and objective analysis skills I gained through my GW education have given me the tools needed to succeed in government. Thanks, GW" Submitted on Dec 28 2009. > Read more Career News
Katherine (Weil) Mendoza (1999) and Alejandro Mendoza are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Noah Alexandre Mendoza Weil. He was born on September 16, 2009 in Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC., and weighed 9 lb., 1 oz.. Submitted on Jan 13 2010. Anita (Pytlarz) Ponchione (2005) Anita (Pytlarz) Ponchione (2005) and Marc Ponchione are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Madeline Rose. She was born on September 24, 2009 in Washington, DC, and weighed 6 lb., 11 oz.. Maddie was born at The George Washington University Hospital. Anita, Marc are doing well and big sister Anna is very excited about her new baby sister. Submitted on Nov 10 2009. > Read more Births & Adoptions
Sabrina Ebner (2008) and Samuel Garvett are happy to announce their engagement. The wedding ceremony will take place on July 1, 2010. Submitted on Feb 2 2010. David Metnick (2001) David Metnick (SOB BBA 2001) and Amy Fiedler (CCAS BS 2004, SMHS MD 2009) are happy to announce their marriage on June 7, 2009 at the Chicago Cultural Center in Chicago, IL. David is a Senior Manager with Accenture and Amy is a Surgery Resident at the Massachusetts General Hospital. They currently reside in Boston, MA. Submitted on Sep 7 2009. > Read more Marriages & Commitments
Lucy (Radcliff) Lyons (1962) writes, "1962 Class of MVJC---anyone interested in going back to MVJC reunion in Oct 2009. Just thinking it might be fun???? 50th we may not be traveling???? lucy radcliff lyons lradlyons@bellsouth.net" Submitted on May 1 2009. H. Gottfried (1976) Bill Gottfried (1976) writes, "Looking for MBA 1976 Classmates, I am a '76 International Business MBA and wanted to try and reconnect with our Classmates from that era, thank you. With best regards, Bill Gottfried Houston tel: 713-299-0653 (global 24/7) email: billgottfried@gmail.com" Submitted on Nov 2 2008. > Read more Catching Up
Marwah Zagzoug (2009) received her Master's of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) specializing in clinical research administration from GWU in Spring 2009. After graduating, she traveled to Saudi Arabia to explore clinical research opportunities in hospitals, universities, and medical facilities, throughout the region. Her time spent there revealed that the field is still in its infancy. She is now back in the US and is pleased to announce her acceptance into the PhD in Health Sciences program at Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences. She is currently enrolled in the program as of January 2010 and is working towards her goal in the pursuit of achieving her doctoral degree. Although she is at the start of her doctoral path, one of her goals is to enhance clinical research in Saudi Arabia and encourage partnerships with research facilities in the US. Submitted on Feb 1 2010. Kenneth Winneg (1982) Kenneth Winneg (1982) received a PhD in Communication from University of Pennsylvania on December 20, 2009. "Since 2002, I have been managing director of the National Annenberg Election Survey, a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania." Submitted on Jan 8 2010. > Read more Educational News
Brian Michelli (1988) writes, "Oldest daughter Rebecca has just transfered to GWU as a Psychology Major from Northern Virginia Community College. She is also a Sociology minor." Submitted on Sep 3 2009. Jeffrey Lewis (2008) Jeffrey Lewis (2008) writes, "My wife and I have a 2 bed / 2 bath garden-style, 2nd-floor condo for rent in Alexandria, VA. Available immediately (July 2009)! ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED and FREE SHUTTLE to the Van Dorn Metro (~1 mile away). New appliances include gas range, space-saver microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and in-unit washer/dryer. Free on-site gym and pools. If interested, please contact: lewisj@gwmail.gwu.edu or Hoogineer@gmail.com" Submitted on Jul 18 2009. > Read more General
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