Class Notes

was honored with a Faculty Distinguished Research Award from Case Western Reserve University, where she is the Flora Stone Mather professor. The awards are presented to individuals who uphold and build upon the university's history as an innovative, research-driven institution and establish international reputations for their research or creative projects.

serves as senior advisor with Leadership Now Project, a Washington, D.C.-based membership organization of business and thought leaders who seek to protect and renew American democracy. He previously served as a partner with the management consulting practice of Ernst & Young and was founding chief executive officer of the Ohio Business Roundtable.

is a volunteer and president of the Queens B’nai B’rith House, a 190-unit apartment complex for seniors in Queens, N.Y. He previously worked as an attorney and title insurance executive for First American Title Insurance Company.

serves as the national president of the Irish American Unity Conference. The nonprofit organization is based in Washington, D.C., with chapters around the nation advocating for the unity of Ireland. Kissel’s position involves working with Congress, particularly the Friends of Ireland Caucus, and publishing articles and letters in various media outlets.

recently retired after 40 years of federal service. She worked as a budget analyst for a variety of agencies, including the Energy, Navy and Treasury departments. Her tenure culminated with 17 years as senior advisor to the director of budget for the National Institutes of Health. 

recently co-authored “The European Union and the United States: Competition, Convergence and Crisis in the Global Arena” (Bloomsbury Press, 2024) with Michael Smith and Jost Morgenstern-Pomorski. Guay is an associate dean for international programs at Pennsylvania State University.

is a government relations specialist for The German Marshall Fund of the United States. Based in Washington, D.C., he spearheads the organization’s work with U.S. policymakers engaging with officials nationwide through transatlantic study tours, public diplomacy initiatives and policy work. 

joined Current (Fintech) in New York City as head of risk and fraud operations. She is responsible for fraud prevention, risk aversion processes, dispute management and first line compliance. Current is a financial technology platform built to help with budgeting, saving and investing. 

was recently named executive director of the Texas Solar+Storage Association, the statewide trade association dedicated to the expansion of solar power and energy storage resources. Stover has over 25 years of external affairs experience in the electric power industry.

has been named associate provost of academic support and global initiatives for Hofstra University on Long Island, N.Y. She manages and resolves academic concerns and creates new international opportunities for students. Pike has held various leadership roles with the provost’s office and career services at Hofstra for 25 years. 

was recognized as a Greenbelt Alliance Hidden Hero for her promotion of climate-smart housing policies and programs in East Palo Alto, Calif. The award honors extraordinary leaders from across the San Francisco area with inspiring contributions to climate and land-use policies. Chen serves as a director of community and economic development for the city of East Palo Alto. 

has been named 2024 Member of the Year by the Municipal Management Association of New Hampshire. The award honors outstanding service and excellence in local government. Selig is the town manager of Durham, N.H., and is one of the longest continually serving community managers in the state. 

began a new position as executive producer of CBS Evening News. Based in New York City, Campanile is marking his 34th year at CBS News after being a producer for "60 Minutes" for the past 10 years. His work with CBS has won several awards and accolades, including the 2021 Emmy Award for Best News Special.

has been named a partner in Guidehouse’s State & Local Government consulting practice. Based in North Carolina, he leads the firm’s southeast market and supports clients across the region. Davis is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and previously served with the Accenture and Incite Consulting Group. 

is the commanding general of the U.S. Army Central and Third Army, based out of Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. Frank is responsible for Army forces in support of operations within the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) theater. He previously served as chief of staff for the Florida-based CENTCOM.

recently published his first monograph, “Appearance Politics. Legitimacy Building in Late Imperial and Modern China, Ithaka/London” (Cornell University Press, 2024), based on his Ph.D. thesis. Supervised by Maxwell Professor of History Norman Kutcher, the book analyzes the political imagery of male leaders in China.

has been promoted to director of cost and pricing in the Northeast for the Department of Defense. Based in Central New York, he has been with the Department of Defense for over 15 years, reviewing and negotiating major defense contractor proposals to ensure warfighter readiness at a reasonable price to taxpayers.

was inducted as a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. He currently serves as the chief information officer of the U.S. Department of the Interior. With over 30 years of experience in information technology, Ash previously served as assistant chief information officer with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and as chief information officer for USDA’s Farm Service Agency and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

has been appointed executive director of the Montgomery County Council in Maryland. He leads a 100-person staff overseeing fiscal and policy analysis on the $7.1 billion county operating budget, a $5.9 billion capital spending program and all council operations. He previously served as deputy director for five years.