Alumni News

Image of Sarah Fetterman Sarah Fetterman ’14: Seattle Artist Merging Sculpture, Memory, and Motion

Seattle-based artist Sarah Fetterman ’14 bridges the realms of sculpture and memory in her work and draws inspiration from her deep connection to physical movement and experience.

Image of Ashley Escobar in mirror Ashley D. Escobar ’22 on GLIB, Poetry, and Curating Chaos in a Digital World

Ashley D. Escobar ’22 is a dynamic writer and filmmaker with a unique literary voice. Born and raised in San Francisco, Ashley’s debut poetry collection GLIB (Changes, 2025), selected by Eileen Myles for the 2024 Changes Book Prize, is the latest testament to her bold creative vision. Her debut chapbook SOMETIMES was published in 2021, and her writing has appeared in prestigious publications such as The London Magazine, The Drift, and Hobart

Image of Lilia Mead Helping People Through Divorce: Lilia Mead's Holistic Approach as a Divorce Doula

Lilia Mead ’92 is pioneering in her role as a divorce doula, helping individuals navigate the emotional and practical complexities of the end of their marriages. In addition to her personal experience of transforming her own divorce journey into one of freedom, clarity, and purpose, Lilia is a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), yoga instructor, and mindfulness coach who studied dance and psychology as a ¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø student. 

Image of Catherine Hamilton on mountainside Sketchbooks and Sparrows: Catherine Hamilton MFA ’01 on Creating a Life at the Intersection of Art and Ecology

Catherine Hamilton MFA ’01 is an accomplished artist, educator, and lifelong bird enthusiast. Her work has graced the pages of prominent publications like Nature and Orion Magazine, and she has exhibited her fine art both nationally and internationally.

Image of Briana Magnifico '08 Self Starters

¿­ÐýÃŹÙÍø alumni make the lives they want and places for others.

By Ashley Brenon Jowett