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Alumni Profiles

Seleta Reynolds '94

As the general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Seleta Reynolds uses creative and innovative ways to keep people moving and safe, no matter how they travel. In her position, she has converted a busy street in L.A. - the car capital of the country - into what's now a popular pedestrian area. She developed an innovative plan to reduce fatalities at a busy intersection, and she's been creative in transforming what was once a lane of traffic into a cultural focal point - adding tables, murals on storefronts, and poetry on old theater marquees.
Jack Allin '96

Jack is an architect with Wier Boerner Allin Architecture, an architectural firm based in Jackson, MS. His projects include, among others, the Brandon Ampitheater, Duby Noble Field/Polk Dement Stadium at Mississippi State University, Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian, and the new chapel at St. Andrew's north campus.
Robert Langford '82

Robert has served as executive director of Operation Shoestring since 1997, a nonprofit organization that aims to increase the quality of life for people in Jackson through education, outreach, and inspiration. Through volunteers, funders, local congregations, and several public entities, Operation Shoestring addresses the needs of families and children, uplifting communities and helping them see a brighter future.
Alexander Clark '00

Alexander is the founder and CEO of Technolutions, a software company that he created as a 7th grader. As a student at Yale University, Clark developed Yale-Station, the system that led Yale to become the first school in the world to release admissions decisions online. Since then, he has devoted himself to running Technolutions, which is best known for Slate, a technology platform that powers admissions offices at more than 525 colleges and universities around the world, including 45 of the Top 50 Best Colleges as ranked by the U.S. News and World Report.
Andrew Chatham '98

Andrew is based in San Francisco and is a distinguished software engineer at Waymo - the name for Google's self-driving car project. After graduating from Duke University with majors in computer science and economics, he began working with Google when the company was just four years old, becoming a senior staff engineer on the self-driving car.
Anita Goel '91

Anita is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Nanobiosym Diagnostics (NBSDx), with a mission to decentralize, mobilize, and personalize the next generation of healthcare delivery. The company's Gene-RADAR® systems allow real-time, nanoscale precision diagnostics, so that anyone, anywhere, at any time can access molecular information about their own health. Named by MIT Technology Review as one of the World's "Top TR35 science and technology innovators" and as one of the "World's Most Influential Visionaries in Biotech" by Scientific American, Goel has over 70 patents worldwide, and she has published articles in top peer-reviewed journals including publications of Nature Group, Scientific American Group, and PNAS.
Michelle Purdy '97

Michelle is an Associate Professor of Education in Arts and Sciences, Director of Undergraduate Educational Studies, Chair of the Department of Education Curriculum Committee, and an affiliate member of the Interdisciplinary Program in Urban Studies and the Center on Urban Research and Public Policy at Washington University in St. Louis. Her book, Transforming the Elite: Black Students and the Desegregation of Private Schools, has been awarded the 2019 New Scholar's Book Award from Division F (History and Historiography) of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Prior to her time as a university professor, she also served as an Associate Head of Middle School at St. Andrew's.
Arjun Srinivasan '88

Arjun heads the response team of the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion. In addition to investigating outbreaks of infection and illness in hospitals and healthcare facilities, he has conducted extensive research on the use of antibiotics in hospitals and controlling antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Arjun uses his expertise in healthcare epidemiology to make hospitals across the country safer for both patients and healthcare professionals.
Christy Gilliland-Dunaway '81

As a triple amputee, Christy heard the call to help lead the independent living movement for people with disabilities. She and her late husband founded Dunaway Consulting, providing disability and equal rights information, training, and technical assistance regarding all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Emergency Planning.
Martha Hall Foose '86

An author and chef, Martha wrote A Southerly Course: Recipes and Stories from Close to Home and Screen Doors and Sweet Tea: Recipes and Tales from a Southern Cook, 2009 winner of the James Beard Award for Best Cookbook: American. Over the years, she opened Bottletree Bakery in Oxford, MS, and Mockingbird Bakery in Greenwood, MS, and she has been a sought-after speaker and recurring guest on various TV and radio networks. Martha is a contributor and food stylist for numerous publications and the film industry, most well known for serving as food stylist on the Oscar-nominated Mississippi tale, The Help.
Eric Ford '95

Eric was chosen by NASA to be an integral member of the science team for its Kepler mission, which resulted in the discovery of thousands of planetary systems. Currently, he is a professor at Pennsylvania State University in astronomy and astrophysics. Clarivate Analytics named Ford on their list of Highly Cited Researchers for 2017 and 2018, and he was the recipient of the 2011 Harold C. Urey Prize for outstanding planetary research by a young scientist, one of the field's most prestigious awards.
Marci Songcharoen '91

Marci turned her passion for art and her education in architecture into a global business specializing in striking, technologically innovative lighting design. She is the owner and lead designer for SEAM Design, a London, England-based firm that provides creative lighting design for residences, restaurants, hotels, corporate interiors, museums, retail stores, and large scale luxury developments in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. She works alongside her husband, fellow alum Emory Smith '92.
Rob Farr '68

Rob is the principal and corporate president of Cooke Douglass Farr Lemons Architects & Engineers. He served on the St. Andrew's board of trustees from 1996-2005, including two years as the board chair, and service on the finance, executive, and facilities committees. Rob was a member of the steering committee for the 1998 Great Expectations Capital Campaign to build the Center for Performing Arts, and he was appointed to the Corporation by the St. Andrew's vestry. He and his wife, Virginia, have served as chairs of the Annual Fund and were inaugural members of The 1947 Society.
Jim Phillips '77

Jim has worked in medicine since 1986 and served as a Colonel in the Army for 31 years. Currently, he is the Medical Director for the Anesthesia Institute Medical House Offer Program and the Anesthesia Institute IT Director, working in the fields of Anesthesiology and Cardiovascular Critical Care. Jim has earned multiple awards, including 2nd place for the Innovation in Teaching Award by the International Anesthesia Research Society in 2008. He served on the St. Andrew's Board of Trustees from 2009-2012.
Anne Etheridge '88

Anne is a cinematographer for feature films, television, and documentaries. Narrative and documentary projects she has lensed have screened at film festivals around the world, including Cannes' Directors' Fortnight, Sundance, Berlin, Rotterdam, SXSW, and Tribeca. Anne's recent project, Julia Meltzer's DAYLA'S OTHER COUNTRY, was selected to kick off the 2017 national PBS series, POV, and Ferne Pearlstein's widely-acclaimed, THE LAST LAUGH, featuring Mel Brooks, Sarah Silverman, and Rob Reimer premiered at Tribeca in 2017.
Erin Matts '95

Prior to her current role as CEO of Hearts & Science, Erin served as the North America CEO of Annalect, Chief Digital Marketing Officer at Glam Media, and Global Director of Digital Connections at Anheuser-Busch InBev. In 2015, she was named to Ad Age's "Women to Watch" list among 20 women breaking ground in marketing and media, and she was listed among AdWeek's 2016 Young Influentials list of game changers under 40.
Sol Mundinger '97

Sol was part of the team at the University of Maryland R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center that performed its first face transplant in 2012. Today, he works at LSU Health New Orleans as Associate Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Associate Professor of Cell Biology and Anatomy; Director of Pediatric Plastic Surgery; Craniofacial Center Director; and Plastic Surgery Residency Associate Program Director. Over the course of his career, he has earned multiple awards, including the Johns Hopkins Medicine Miller-Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence Frank Coulson Award for Clinical Excellence.
Dan Roach '78

Dan returned to St. Andrew's in 1998, 20 years after earning his diploma. Since then, he has served as Upper School dean of students, Upper School history teacher, assistant coach for the varsity football program, head coach for the boys' and girls' powerlifting teams, volunteers in multiple capacities, and is a proud parent. Dan and his wife, Holli, are parents of St. Andrew's graduates Patrick '06, Andrew '08, Madalyn '13, and Jace '20. He is now adding another role to his resume as director of St. Andrew's newly formed entrepreneurial program.
Ben Wynne '79

The author of four well-received books on southern history and culture, Ben is a history professor at the University of North Georgia, where he specializes in antebellum American studies, the American South, and the Civil War era. Ben holds an undergraduate degree from Millsaps College, a master's degree from Mississippi College, and a doctorate in history from the University of Mississippi. He previously taught at the University of Mississippi, Valdosta State University, and Florida State University.
Jordan Hailey Bryan '03

Jordan works with Ross & Yerger as a Shareholder/Vice President and leads their Private Client Division Practice Group. Prior to her current role, she worked in the human resources department of Goldman Sachs in New York City and then at Watkins Eager PLLC. Jordan served on the St. Andrew's Alumni Board from 2011-2017, including two years as the Alumni Board President. She is a loyal donor to the school, is married to a fellow alum, and together they are proud St. Andrew's parents.
Vaughan McRae '74

Vaughan and his wife, Nora Frances, are the parents of four St. Andrew's Alpha-Omega graduates. He is the former chairman of the St. Andrew's Board of Trustees, and along with Nora Frances, co-chaired the "Great Expectations" capital campaign, which resulted in the construction of the Center for Performing Arts. Vaughan worked in his family's business, McRae's Department Stores, until after the sale of the company in 1995. He has served on the boards of Millsaps College, the Wilson Research Foundation at Mississippi Methodist Rehabilitation Center, New Stage Theatre, Mississippi Opera, and the Lambda Chi Alpha Educational Foundation.
Russell Barksdale '96

Russell is a staff attorney at the Louisiana Capital Assistance Center (LCAC). Before entering law school, he was a secondary public school educator in Mississippi, with involvement in the Sunflower County Freedom Project, as a VISTA volunteer and a participant in Mississippi Teacher Corps. From 2010-2017 Russell worked as a full-time public defender in New Orleans, overseeing the division of Juvenile Transfer and Conflict Cases and then as a public defender in Plaquemines Parish in Louisiana.
Creath Guillot '75

Creath is the founder and CEO of Griffin Head, a Washington, D.C.-area real estate development firm specializing in environmentally friendly projects. He is a member of the St. Andrew's global studies advisory panel, and supports the school through the Guillot Global Fellows Grant program. His own travels have led him to more than 70 countries worldwide, and his grant program allows St. Andrew's students to travel, serve developing countries, and step outside of their comfort zones.
Stephanie Quiriconi Scott '79

Stephanie was elected to the St. Andrew's Board of Trustees in 2005. As a trustee and over four years as the board's chair-elect and chair, she oversaw the appointment of George Penick as head of school, served on the steering committee for the Campaign for Science and Art, and helped developed a strategic plan that set the stage for St. Andrew's next 50 years. Stephanie also served as treasurer of the St. Andrew's Parents' Association board, Booster Club board member, grade coordinator, and room mother. She and her husband, fellow alum Chris Scott '79, are the parents of two St. Andrew's graduates, Charlie '11 and Elizabeth '18.
Sherry Stribling Greener '62 (holding photo is her son, Jason Greener '92)

Sherry was a faithful supporter of St. Andrew's throughout her life. A graduate of Southern Methodist University and a successful businesswoman, she served St. Andrew's as a member of the board of trustees from 1978 until 1985, and was also a member of the Corporation. She was the honorary chair of the 2007 St. Andrew's Designer Showhouse. Sherry's sons, Flynn Greener IV '88 and Jason Greener '92, are St. Andrew's graduates, and her grandchildren, Sarah Beth Greener, Class of 2021, and Thomas Greener, Class of 2024, are St. Andrew's students.
Ravi Raju '88

Ravi is the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Exceleron, a technology company based out of Dallas, Texas, that provides leading utility prepay and payment services. Prior to joining Exceleron, Ravi worked as the Chief Marketing Officer and General Manager for Commercial Programs at Camgian Microsystems, and before that he was the Senior Vice President and Executive Officer at SmartSynch, a Smart Grid technology company. He recently served as the chair for St. Andrew's board of trustees.
Lorna Lyell Chain '83

Lorna's family connection to St. Andrew's spans four generations, each of which generously supported the school from its earliest days on. Lorna's own history of volunteership at St. Andrew's includes serving on the board of trustees, as a chair of Twinkletoe Marketplace, chair of Saints Day at Lemuria, and Annual Fund grade chairman. Additionally, she chaired the alumni drive for the Campaign for Science and Art and served on the steering committee for the inaugural St. Andrew's Presents: Arts on the Green spring arts festival. Furthermore, Lorna has served as a room mother, grade coordinator, and selfless volunteer for countless activities at the school.
Bradly MacNealy '75

During his distinguished military career, Bradly served four active duty tours with two tours in combat zones. While serving in the Army National Guard, he has also been in private agri-business. Bradly commanded the first National Guard Aviation Brigade in Combat, created and implemented "Catfish Air" as a theater distribution system in Iraq, led aviation efforts on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in response to Hurricane Katrina. He has been awarded a Bronze Star, Air Medal, Meritorious Service, Mississippi Magnolia Cross, and many others.
Richard Aplenc '84

Richard is a Professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics and a core faculty member of the Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness at the Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on improving the outcomes of children with cancer, particularly acute myeloid leukemia (AML). His work involves the treatment of AML in children and the use of genetic data to predict treatment response to therapeutic interventions.
Shelly Williams Johannessen '88

Shelly is based in Paris, France, as a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State. Her varied assignments include promoting peace, protecting American citizens while advancing the interests of the United States abroad, and resolving issues that unite or divide the United States with the host country. Leading up to her current position, Johannessen taught English in Japan and worked as a press analyst for the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C., before joining the U.S. Department of State in 1996.
Eddie Guillot '73

Eddie works as a Vice President/Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Jackson. Over the years, he has been actively involved with the Rotary Club of Jackson, New Stage Theatre, Ballet Mississippi, Mississippi Opera, and Northminster Baptist Church. From 2009-2011, Eddie served as a member of the Mississippi Blues Commission.
Charlie Munford '00

Charlie earned a master's degree in forest science from Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, and he studied agro-ecology in Cuba as an undergraduate. In 2006, he established the Flying M Fish Farm in Vaughn, Mississippi, which he later renamed Two Run Farm. Through the property, he provided artisan, free-range meats - including his own Charlie's Wild Boar Sausage - to upscale restaurants in New Orleans and Jackson. Currently, he works as manager of operations at VotingWorks, a non-profit building secure and affordable voting equipment.
John Roberts '76

John currently serves as a United States diplomat in residence for Southeast Texas and Louisiana, where he recruits applicants for Foreign Service positions. He was previously director of the Civilian Response Corps in the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO), a branch of the State Department that assists countries in crisis or emerging from violent conflicts.
Chris Rollins '87

Chris is a self-employed engineering consultant based in Gaborone, Botswana, where he handles engineering and construction projects in remote areas of eastern and southern Africa. His project emphases are ecolodges and other income-generating projects in remote locations that require construction management, water supply purification, electricity, and waste management expertise.
Steve Cohen '00

Steve is an agent with United Talent Agency (UTA) in Los Angeles, where he represents established and rising film stars. Following graduation at St. Andrew's, Steve attended Emory University, then went to work in the UTA mailroom. Two years later, he was promoted to agent in the talent department. His clients include Owen Wilson, the star of "Midnight in Paris" and "Wedding Crashers;" Kevin Hart of "The Wedding Ringer" and "Ride Along;" Martin Lawrence of "Big Momma's House;" Ike Barinholtz of "The Mindy Project;" and other TV and film stars.
Lucy Perry '92

Lucy is a freelance crusader for peace, traveling the world as a specialist in nonviolent communication. She contracts with organizations worldwide to provide training in nonviolent communication, offers sessions, open to the public, and provides meditation services to families and couples. She has also worked part time with Nonviolent Peaceforce, an international organization that protects people in areas of violent conflict worldwide without using weapons.
Steve Napier '81

Steve worked in the banking field for more than 15 years before earning a master's degree at Emory's Candler School of Theology. Today, he serves as the Director of Human Resources for Action Ministries in Atlanta, GA, a nonprofit organization with roots in the United Methodist Church. Action Ministries helps communities address areas such as hunger relief, housing, and education.
Stewart Speed '82

Steward is a principal with the Jackson-based development firm Leaf River Group, working to enhance the quality of life in his hometown. Additionally, he has held multiple leadership roles at St. Andrew's. Stewart served on the board of trustees from 2004 to 2012, including extensive service on the facilities committee and the recruiting and retention committee. He was a member of the steering committee for the Campaign of Science and Art, and was a vital member of the building committee for the McRae Science Center.
Will Dickson '94

Will works as the Director of Public Safety and Operations for the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority, but prior to his current role, he served as a special agent for the United States Secret Service. He conducted numerous presidential and vice presidential advance security sweeps, oversaw the safety of former presidents and their families, and helped shut down the crimes of violent fugitives. In 2004, while stationed in Miami, he was named Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida.
Josh Hailey '99

Josh operates the Josh Hailey Studio in New Orleans, LA, where is a multimedia artist, photographer, and mentor to young people he inspires to create art of their own. He is also the founder and director of the heARTalot, an organization he created to promote art education and foster community creativity.
Chris Malloy '92

Chris Malloy is a research manager for Arrowstreet Capital in Boston, MA, a Sylvan C. Coleman Chaired Professor of Financial Management at the Harvard Business School, co-founder of Nomisma, a private financial services company based in Hong Kong, and co-founder of ILA Capital, an investment firm located in Boston. Upon graduating from Yale University, he worked at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C., as a research assistant and later - after earning a PhD in economics, worked as an assistant professor at the London Business School.