Class Note 1996
Issue
At the time of this writing the rain has finally slowed down and it feels like the temperature is getting ready for fall, summer vacation is ending for most in the next two weeks and with the amount of collateral received, it’s primary election time again here in New York City. So let’s get so some classmate news.
On June 22 in Washington, D.C., the White House announced the appointment of 13 outstanding men and women to serve as White House Fellows, including our very own Thomas Fischer. The program was created in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson to give promising American leaders “first-hand, high-level experience with the workings of the federal government and to increase their sense of participation in national affairs.” This unique position in our nation’s government encourages active citizenship and service to the nation.
Thomas is an assistant professor at the University of Chicago. He practices emergency medicine in the department of medicine and studies the roles of race, socio-cultural structures and stereotyping in racial disparities in health and healthcare. Currently he is developing a community-medical center partnership called Community Solutions in Action to produce research and interventions that transform emergency departments’ approaches to vulnerable communities. He also partners with the New Community Program/Woodlawn in “Ask the Doctor,” a monthly community discussion on health. In the past he participated in founding Project Brotherhood, a healthcare center specifically for African-American men. He has mentored Chicago public schools students including co-leading the University of Chicago-Kenwood Academy program for academic exploration. His medical training included a year as chief resident and a fellowship in the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program. He is faculty affiliate of the University of Chicago’s Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture. Recently he was a 2007 Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow and a 2009 Aspen Institute Health Forum Fellow. In addition to being a member of the great Dartmouth class of 1996 Thomas also has an M.P.H. from the Harvard School of Public Health and an M.D. from the University of Chicago.
I also heard from Tyler Stableford, who was excited to share the trailer for his short-film documentary The Fall Line, a powerful story about Iraq war veteran Health Calhoun, who lost both of his legs in a grenade blast. Tyler was also a double award-winner featured in the prestigious American Photography 26 contest. The first image is of Colorado’s 120th Fighter Squadron Capt. TenEyck LaTourrette flying with other F-16 pilots over Pikes Peak. See the July issue of 5280 magazine for the full feature. The second image is of a 7-year-old boy named Lalo foraging in a Guatemalan landfill, shot as part of a volunteer documentary for the humanitarian-aid agency Wide Horizons for Children. The images were selected from more than 8,000 submissions and will be published in the AP26 Photo Annual this fall. Tyler also photographed wounded Marine Corps medic Jacob Hyde and his service dog Mya for the touching piece “Healed in Action” in the June issue of Southwest Airlines’ Spirit Magazine as well as the Outdoor Life cover June issue. Check out these and more at www.tylerstableford.com.
After almost two years of business planning and lots of drama, this fall Jamie Hansen will be opening a bakery and ice cream shop in Alameda, California. She and her business partner are moving along smoothly and are looking for support from all her Bay Area peeps.
Last, I am pleased to announce that Sebastián Aston Stezano was born in San Diego, California, on July 20 at 3:42 a.m. weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and measuring 20.75 inches to proud parents Happy and Leo Stezano. Get rest, Leo—you’re going to need it.
Be blessed, and keep on keeping on!
—Kelii Opulauoho, 311 W. 95th St., Apt. 4, New York City, NY 10025; l.alan.keli’i.opulauoho.96@alum.dartmouth.org
Nov - Dec 2010
At the time of this writing the rain has finally slowed down and it feels like the temperature is getting ready for fall, summer vacation is ending for most in the next two weeks and with the amount of collateral received, it’s primary election time again here in New York City. So let’s get so some classmate news.
On June 22 in Washington, D.C., the White House announced the appointment of 13 outstanding men and women to serve as White House Fellows, including our very own Thomas Fischer. The program was created in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson to give promising American leaders “first-hand, high-level experience with the workings of the federal government and to increase their sense of participation in national affairs.” This unique position in our nation’s government encourages active citizenship and service to the nation.
Thomas is an assistant professor at the University of Chicago. He practices emergency medicine in the department of medicine and studies the roles of race, socio-cultural structures and stereotyping in racial disparities in health and healthcare. Currently he is developing a community-medical center partnership called Community Solutions in Action to produce research and interventions that transform emergency departments’ approaches to vulnerable communities. He also partners with the New Community Program/Woodlawn in “Ask the Doctor,” a monthly community discussion on health. In the past he participated in founding Project Brotherhood, a healthcare center specifically for African-American men. He has mentored Chicago public schools students including co-leading the University of Chicago-Kenwood Academy program for academic exploration. His medical training included a year as chief resident and a fellowship in the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program. He is faculty affiliate of the University of Chicago’s Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture. Recently he was a 2007 Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow and a 2009 Aspen Institute Health Forum Fellow. In addition to being a member of the great Dartmouth class of 1996 Thomas also has an M.P.H. from the Harvard School of Public Health and an M.D. from the University of Chicago.
I also heard from Tyler Stableford, who was excited to share the trailer for his short-film documentary The Fall Line, a powerful story about Iraq war veteran Health Calhoun, who lost both of his legs in a grenade blast. Tyler was also a double award-winner featured in the prestigious American Photography 26 contest. The first image is of Colorado’s 120th Fighter Squadron Capt. TenEyck LaTourrette flying with other F-16 pilots over Pikes Peak. See the July issue of 5280 magazine for the full feature. The second image is of a 7-year-old boy named Lalo foraging in a Guatemalan landfill, shot as part of a volunteer documentary for the humanitarian-aid agency Wide Horizons for Children. The images were selected from more than 8,000 submissions and will be published in the AP26 Photo Annual this fall. Tyler also photographed wounded Marine Corps medic Jacob Hyde and his service dog Mya for the touching piece “Healed in Action” in the June issue of Southwest Airlines’ Spirit Magazine as well as the Outdoor Life cover June issue. Check out these and more at www.tylerstableford.com.
After almost two years of business planning and lots of drama, this fall Jamie Hansen will be opening a bakery and ice cream shop in Alameda, California. She and her business partner are moving along smoothly and are looking for support from all her Bay Area peeps.
Last, I am pleased to announce that Sebastián Aston Stezano was born in San Diego, California, on July 20 at 3:42 a.m. weighing 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and measuring 20.75 inches to proud parents Happy and Leo Stezano. Get rest, Leo—you’re going to need it.
Be blessed, and keep on keeping on!
—Kelii Opulauoho, 311 W. 95th St., Apt. 4, New York City, NY 10025; l.alan.keli’i.opulauoho.96@alum.dartmouth.org