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Alumni Spotlight: Ellie McGuire ’14 ’15G

Lehigh University Young Alumni Council member Ellie McGuire is a New York-based Executive Director with CCS Fundraising, a strategic consulting firm that helps nonprofits meet and exceed their development goals. Prior to her current role, Ellie served the Bethlehem Area School District through the Community Fellowship Program, which led to her continuing her service to … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Ellie McGuire ’14 ’15G

Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Hartmann ’99

Andrew Hartmann ’99 graduated Lehigh with bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering and architecture. For the past 18 years, he has been a structural engineer primarily focusing on the preservation of long-span bridges including the Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross, and Commodore Barry bridges in the Philadelphia area. Currently, Hartmann is an associate in the Philadelphia office … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Hartmann ’99

Alumni Spotlight: Matthew C. Bieber ’82G ’06P ’09P

Matthew C. Bieber ’82G ’06P ’09P, CEO of CDC Software, has worked in the technology industry for several years after earning his MBA at Lehigh University. After Lehigh, Matthew spent 25 years working at AT&T as an executive director of product management and marketer for the company’s contact center services. From there, Matthew held a … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Matthew C. Bieber ’82G ’06P ’09P

Alumni Spotlight: Maxie McCoy ’09 ’10G

Earning degrees in Journalism and American Studies, Maxie McCoy is a writer and speaker obsessed with giving women the tools they need to believe in themselves. Maxie’s continued commitment to the global rise of women shines through in her writing, including her weekly inspirational blog posts on her website and book “You’re Not Lost: An … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Maxie McCoy ’09 ’10G

Alumni Spotlight: Raven Monique Gaddy ’15

Raven Monique Gaddy ’15 graduated from Lehigh with a degree in Global Studies and Africana Studies, and is a liaison between the Black and Latino Alumni Network for Community and Equity (BALANCE) and the Lehigh University Alumni Association (LUAA) Board of Directors. Raven, who experienced several study abroad opportunities at Lehigh, was serving in the … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Raven Monique Gaddy ’15

Alumni Spotlight: Tim Davis ’11

Under his recently awarded Fulbright Study Grant, Tim Davis ’11 is planning to study at the Technical University of Berlin in the fall, focusing on computer vision, remote sensing, and how those technologies can be leveraged to improve humanitarian response. Currently, Tim, who studied international relations, German, and applied mathematics at Lehigh, is an information management … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Tim Davis ’11

Alumni Spotlight: Martin H. Neidell ’68

Before retiring about five years ago, Reunion volunteer Martin H. Neidell ’68 was a partner in a major New York City law firm for more than 30 years. As a Lehigh student, Martin was business manager of the Epitome yearbook, participated in intramural sports, and held the role of social chairman of McConn House. Pictured … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Martin H. Neidell ’68

Sarah Thomson ’13: Welcome to the Family!

Jean and Bob Littner ’53 (center), Wendy Littner Thomson ’83 ’84G ’08G (far right), David Thomson ’83 ’84G (upper left), Sarah Thomson ’13 (far left), and Abby Thomson ’18 (upper right). Lehigh Reunion holds a special meaning for me and my family. With our family having three generations of Lehigh graduates — Bob Littner ’53 … Continue reading Sarah Thomson ’13: Welcome to the Family!

Alumni Spotlight: Celeste Varricchio ’73

After transferring to Lehigh as a junior, long-time Reunion volunteer Celeste Varricchio ’73 (second from the right) became one of the first 12 women to receive an undergraduate degree from Lehigh in the historic Class of 1973. Celeste was also part of another historic group of Lehigh women, being one of the first six female … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Celeste Varricchio ’73

Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Sholder ’16 ’17G

Rachel Sholder ’16 ’17G graduated from Lehigh with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in statistics. During her time at Lehigh, Rachel served as president of the Peer Health Advisers, was on the executive board of Alpha Gamma Delta for two years, was the student representative on six Dean of Students committees, … Continue reading Alumni Spotlight: Rachel Sholder ’16 ’17G