Fall 2026

Juliane Jones ’01

Juliane Jones ’01 is the creator of Panda Corner, a children’s education brand introducing the next generation to music from around the globe, while also equipping them with the tools to express themselves. Jones composes, records, and mixes the music, joined by an international network of creative team colleagues.

Eric Roper ’05

Being opinionated is part of Eric Roper ’05’s job as a news columnist for The Minnesota Star Tribune. Each week, he takes a stance on an issue, relying on reporting and data to shape and support it—then comes the writing itself.

Melodie Mendez ’09

As New York and Northeast regional coordinator at Latino Outdoors—a community-led organization committed to celebrating Latino culture, history, and leadership within the outdoors—Melodie Mendez ’09 continues to prioritize community engagement work.

Gayle Horwitz ’82

In her CEO role at JASA, Gayle Horwitz ’82 oversees programs that serve tens of thousands of older adults across New York City. From housing to social services to large-scale meal delivery, the work is broad, important, and urgent.