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1988 Lisabeth Pérez Castle (JD ’88) has been named Den ver’s new top law enforcement watchdog. The City Council approved Lisabeth as the newest independent monitor in a unanimous decision. She previously worked for 12 years at the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office. 1990 Melanie Schild (MSS ’90)

where she elevated the organization’s relevance by transforming its culture to one of innovation. Melanie also served as the executive director of Kappa Delta Sorority and Kappa Delta Foundation for over two decades. 1992 James Xigui Zheng (MBA ’92) has been named CFO and director of LexinFintech Holdings Ltd., an online and offline consumption platform and technology-driven service provider in China. Previously, James was chief financial officer of Lufax Holding Ltd.

MORGAN HILL (MS ’18) is the new associate director of Carbondale-based Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER). Morgan has 11 years of experience in local government. She was an environmental health specialist and air quality program lead with Garfield County Public Health, and most recently was the environmental health manager for Eagle County.

was named CEO of the

Association of Junior Leagues International. Previously,

Melanie served as CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of the South,

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FOR TODAY’S STUDENTS, TOMORROW’S LEADERS create your legacy

By including DU as a beneficiary of your will, trust or retirement account, you can make a difference in students’ lives for generations to come . Visit giftplanning.du.edu to learn more and download our complimentary Personal Estate Planning Kit . Additionally, you can contact Jon Kraus at 303.871.4619 | jon.kraus@du.edu

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