Class Notes Category: Career

Seth Serxner, M.P.H. ’81, Ph.D. Seth Serxner, M.P.H. ’81, Ph.D., has recently published a book, “The Wellbeing Effect: Bite-Sized Practices for Busy People to Lead Happier, Healthier Lives.” From the book’s press release: Do you feel bombarded by social media, family, friends or healthcare providers telling you to get healthy and change your lifestyle so…

Linda J. Ellis (née Bass) ’71 “A Tiny White Light” by Linda Bass ’71, a candid memoir about the author’s own psychotic episode and its origins in guilt, lost purpose, conflict between mothering and career and the ambiguity in her relationship with her therapist, is to be published in January 2026. From the press release:…

Pamela Say, Cert. ’24 “Marzia: A Judge’s Fight for Afghan Women’s Rights,” co-written by Western New York native Pamela Say, Cert. ’24, will be released on March 1, 2026. Co-authored by Marzia Babakarkhail, the book, according to the press release, Takes readers on a heart-pounding journey through the stark realities of life under Taliban rule—navigating…

Dale Atkins, Ph.D. ’82 The latest book by Dale Atkins, Ph.D. ’82, former “Today Show” expert and psychologist best known for sharing guidance on how to navigate life’s complicated questions and uncomfortable feelings, is set for release by Mascot books in January. It unveils a new mission: to help generations connect and experience the joy…

Gary Citron ’74 Austin, Texas-based public charity “Shelter with Spirit,” co-founded by Gary Citron ’74, is celebrating its 20th anniversary of providing “green building” grants to non-profit community developers of affordable housing in Central Texas. “We had intended to provide pro bono architectural services from faculty at the University of Texas,” Citron said, “but local…

Leslie Johansen Nack ’92 Leslie Johansen Nack ’92 is the author of two award-winning books: her debut memoir, “Fourteen,” and her historical novel, “The Blue Butterfly.” Her forthcoming sequel, “Nineteen: A Daughter’s Memoir of Reckoning and Recovery,” coming this October, concludes her raw and deeply personal story that chronicles her path to sobriety and a…

Debrina Collins ’23 Poured n’ Powerful, a new business co-founded by Debrina Collins ’23, announced its inaugural event, HerSpace, taking place Aug. 10. After graduating, Collins and co-founder Michelle Davies found very few places where young women entrepreneurs like them could promote their work, get connected and build with others. Through their personal nonprofit and…

Fernando A. Vicente ’95 Fernando A. Vicente ’95 has joined the Los Angeles office of Ogletree Deakins as Of Counsel and a member of the firm’s Employment Law and Litigation practice groups. His practice focuses on representing employers in a wide range of employment matters, including single plaintiff discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination and whistleblower…

Lisa Von Biela ’80 The most recent novel by Lisa Von Biela ’80, “Ravenna’s Road,” was released this month. After a successful 25-year career in IT, Von Biela attended law school at the University of Minnesota, graduating magna cum laude in 2009. She embarked on a 14-year career as a legal aid attorney, focused on…