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established Suter Media Relations in 1993 and recently marked the firm’s 30th anniver sary. The Denver-based media relations firm generates publicity for real estate and businesses throughout Colorado. 1989 Annie Dawid (PhD ’89) has

history at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. 2003 Brandon Middleton-Pratt (BSBA ’03) was named a partner in the Austin, Texas, office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he specializes in mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and venture capital financing.

published her sixth book,

David Lively (MBA ’03) has

“Paradise Undone,” a novel on the

ANTOINETTE GOMEZ (MSW ’10) was selected as the 2023–2024 recipient of the Outstanding Scholar Alumni Award by the Schreyer Honors College. The award recognizes graduates who demonstrate exemplary leadership skills, professional achievement and a passion for lifelong learning.

Jonestown massacre. Annie teaches creative writing at DU’s University College. 1996 Stephen Helfenbein (BA ’96)

been named vice president for Alumni Relations and Develop ment at Northwestern University. David joined Northwestern in 2012, leading fundraising for schools and programs. 2006 Emilie Cook (BA ’09) has

winners. Ana is a partner at Womble Bond Dickinson, an international law firm with an office in Denver. 2014 Jenna Bainbridge (BM ’14)

health, licensure, enrollment and certification.

Troy Hashimoto (MBA ’10)

is the new director of Sun Valley Resorts Ski & Ride School in Sun Valley, Idaho. 1999 Elliott King (BA ’99) was

has been appointed Hawaii state senator by Gov. Josh Green. Troy will represent District 5, which includes Wailuku, Kahului, Waihee, Waikapu Mauka and Waiehu on the island of Maui. 2011 Ana Maria Gutiérrez (JD ’11) has been named one of the Denver Business Journal’s 2024 class of 40 Under 40

been appointed to the Georgia Military College Board of Trustees. Emilie is an attorney and an advocate for children and families. 2008 Kathleen Snow Sutton (BSBA ’08) has been elected to shareholder of Polsinelli Law Firm in Denver. Kathleen’s practice focuses on health care, reimbursement, tele

made her Broadway debut this spring in the musical “Suffs,” becoming the first wheelchair user to originate a role in a Broadway musical. Jenna was a long-time performer with Denver’s disability affirmative Phamaly Theatre Company. Continued on page 40

elected vice president of the International Society for the Study of Surrealism. Elliott is an associate professor of art

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