University of Denver Spring 2026

CLASS NOTES

2023 Nicki Bailey (MS ’23) has been named assistant director of hotel operations at The Mill at Zehnder Park in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Nicki has extensive hospitality experience including at Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth and the Walt Disney Company. Lucy Richardson (BA ’23) and Chris Fazzari (BA ’23) both worked on Get Loud Radio Lounge, a new podcast series from Youth on Record. The duo recorded artist interviews at the Underground Music Showcase mainstage in collaboration with Indie 102.3. Lucy was a producer, host, and engineer, and Chris was a host and camera operator. 2024 Ivan Nunes (MS ’24) passed the Certified Energy Manager exam and is completing work experience requirements to officially become a CEM. Ivan currently is an energy sustainability project manager working to maximize efficiency and demand-side decarbonization in Denver.

2016 Jane Michalakes-Gunning (JD ’16) has joined Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Denver office as an associate in the litigation department. Jane has expertise in professional liability claims, having litigated complex insurance defense and construction cases for nearly a decade.

2014 Nick Ota-Wang (MA ’14) was appointed in October to the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board by Gov. Jared Polis. He will serve until September 2029.

2018 Scott Caulfield (MA ’18) has joined Norwich University athletics in Northfield, Vermont, as the first director of strength and conditioning. Scott previously served as director of strength and conditioning at Colorado College. Christian Donato (BA ’18) has joined Begley Law Group in Morrestown, New Jersey, as an associate. Marlee Lewis (MA ’18) was promoted to major in the United States Army Reserve. 2019 Olivia Mendoza (JD ’19) was named executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado. 20s 2020 Peter Christopher Case (BA ’01, MBA ’20) has been selected noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field. Since 2020, Peter has served as the senior manager of strategic investments at Lockheed Martin in Grand Prairie, Texas. to the 2025 Marquis Who’s Who, based on his position,

2019 Melissa Peterson Schneider (PhD ’19) has served as the first female superintendent of the Parkway School District in Chesterfield, Missouri, since July 2025. The district serves approximately 17,000 students and is the second largest in St. Louis County.

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