Roger Federer wasn’t the only one to ace his speech at the College’s Commencement in June. Congratulations to Kenny Mitchell, who delivered Tuck’s investiture address on June 8. Kenny, a 2004 Tuck graduate, is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for the Levi’s brand at Levi Strauss & Co. He has had an impressive career at such companies as Snap, McDonald’s, and Gatorade and earned numerous accolades, including being named one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company and listed among Business Insider’s 25 most innovative CMOs. Recalling guidance he picked up along his career journey, Kenny gave the graduates three pieces of advice, which the former point guard called “K. Mitch’s Three Pointers.” He said: “Go out there and kick ass at your current job. As you’re working and leading, remember that the standard is the standard and focus on the things that you can control—how you prepare, how you respond, and your effort. And finally, in your career and in your life remember that ultimately we’re here to be in service of others.” Check out Kenny’s speech on Dartmouth’s YouTube channel.

Congratulations also to Jaime Guzman on his recent move with wife Mayra and 8-year-old son Ignacio from his native Chicago to Los Angeles, where he will lead Nike’s social and community impact work in the city. Jaime wrote: “I will definitely miss being close to family having spent most of my life in Chicago. I will miss its familiarity—I know where everything is. It’s like putting on a favorite sweatshirt. L.A. is so big and sprawling and full of so much history. I am excited to learn more about our new city and do some urban exploring with my family. We are particularly excited to explore L.A.’s diverse neighborhoods—especially the food (I’ll take any recommendations!). Ignacio is most excited about learning to surf.” Jaime added: “It has been a whirlwind lately with the move, but I did see Jenn Tudder Walus and Matt Walus at a Dartmouth event with President Beilock in Chicago a couple of months back. I also keep in touch with Mayank Keshaviah, who lives in L.A. and has offered some tips. Looking forward to connecting with other Dartmouth folks in L.A.”

Finally, congratulations to Nadine Evans Oliver, who found another great love after the tragic 2020 loss of her beloved husband, Greg Evans, whom she met during Sophomore Summer. On April 7, Nadine married Matt Oliver on a black sand beach in Papagayo, Costa Rica. The two met on the third anniversary of Greg’s passing. They have blended their families, with Nadine’s five children, Sophia, 19, Gregory, 17, Isabella, 15, Gabriella, 10, and Noah, 6; Matt’s 19-year-old daughter Isabella and 11-year-old son Brody; and 145-pound Great Dane Otis. Nadine, who works as a senior counsel for the Securities and Exchange Commission in Atlanta, said she found writing has helped with her grief. “I got a lot of joy from writing,” she said. She plans to publish her work and do some humorous and lighthearted podcasts to provide comfort and laughter to those who have lost loved ones. “Even in deep sadness, you can have life and beauty,” she said. “The sun does come out again.”

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