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Friends alumni represent a tapestry of ages, talents and interests.
Friends Seminary alumni are a diverse, dynamic group, residing as close as Gramercy Park and as far away as Kathmandu. They represent a tapestry of ages, talents and interests. Across the generations, Friends alumni share core values rooted in Quaker education and instilled in them at Friends Seminary.
Visiting Campus
Alumni visitors are most welcome at Friends; to schedule a visit to engage with faculty and staff, contact Michael Mudho.
You can stay up to date with everything Friends by following us on Instagram or Facebook. Please check out the events page, the Facebook group, Instagram page and the alumni update to find out other ways to connect with your fellow alumni!
Get Involved
No matter where you are, you can stay connected with Friends Seminary. Contact us to update your contact and professional information Click on the links below to learn how you can stay in touch.
The secure Online Directory is a great way to find contact information for a fellow alumnus/na. To begin, click the login button in the top right corner. Usernames are first name initial + last name + last two digits of your class year (ex. George Fox 1786 = GFox86). Directory information is to be used solely for connecting or reconnecting with fellow alumni.
In 2015, Friends Seminary published a directory for alumni with our partner, PCI. Read more about this project here.In 2021, Friends Seminary undertook its first demographic survey of all alumni. The results can be found here.
Questions? Contact Michael Mudho, Associate Director of Advancement for Alumni Relations.Alumni Council
Alumni Profiles
Career Volunteers
This program connects alumni who are exploring particular industries or careers to established alumni in that industry.
Career Volunteers are Friends Seminary alumni who are willing to be contacted by fellow alumni to share their professional experience, knowledge and advice. Career Volunteers may act as coaches, supporters or resources. The relationship should benefit both the volunteer and the person seeking advice. Both parties must be open-minded and respectful, and should keep the expectations they have set for the conversation.
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If you are interested in becoming a Career Volunteer, please contact Michael Mudho, Associate Director of Advancement for Alumni Relations, at [email protected] or 646-979-5053.
| Rick Casten ’59 | Professor of Physics | Yale University |
| Deborah Rand '61 | Assistant Commissioner | NY Dept. of Housing Preservation and Development |
| Randall K. Nichols ’62 | Professor of Cyber Security | Kansas State University |
| Susan Belardi ’72 | Executive Director | Legal Placement Consultants LLC |
| Norman Feit ’74 | Lawyer | Goldman, Sachs & Co. |
| Jean Ball ’75 | Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist | Self Employed |
| Julie Fenster ’75 | Attorney | Office of Julie Fenster |
| Diane Gordon ’75 | Non-Profit Consultant | Diane Gordon Consulting |
| Steven Lowen ’80 | Senior Staff Data Scientist | Insulet Corp. |
| Jennifer Udell '81 PhD | Curator of University Art, Affiliated Faculty, Dept. of Art History and Music | Fordham University |
| Amanda Miller ’84 | Executive Search Principal | DHR Global |
| Willie Perdomo ’85 | Teacher and Poet | Phillips Exeter Academy |
| Lee Shapiro '91 | Clinical Psychologist | Private Practice |
| Lauren Cardonsky Gretina '93 | Title IX and Civil Rights Coordinator | Bard College |
| Ian MacGregor ’93 | CEO | The Lobster Place |
| Evan Pazner '95 | Musician | Teacher |
| Jessie Chaffee ’97 | Writer | Self Employed |
| Brian Davis ’97 | Coordinating Producer, Original Programming & Features | CBS Sports Network |
| Dana Bliss ’98 | Senior Editor | Oxford University Press |
| Rebecca Press '98 | Legal Director | UnLocal |
| Fred Isquith ’00 | Counsel | Nussbaum Law Group |
| Ivano Pulito ’04 | Screenwriter | Self Employed |
| Julie Cantor '05 | Associate General Counsel | Studs |
| Leslie Chin ’05 | Merchandiser | Kipling-VS Corp. |
| Jonah Mandell ’05 | Pediatric residency/chief residency Connecticut Children's Medical center/UCONN | Sound Beach Pediatrics, Stamford, CT and Connecticut Children's Medical Center (UCONN) |
| Nailah Cummings ’06 | Employee Wellness Program Coordinator | Memorial Sloan Kettering |
| Dylan Marron ’06 | Digital Creator | Self Employed |
| Naledi Semela ’06 | Director of Equitable Practices and Social Impact | The Browning School |
| Matt Flegenheimer ’07 | Journalist | The New York Times |
| Sam Cammer '08 | Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP |
| John Bohorquez ’09 | Ph.D. Candidate | Stony Brook University, School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences |
| Eric Brest ’09 | NBA Player Representative | Catalyst Sports + Media |
| Lauren Chin ’09 | CRM Marketing Manager | Zocdoc |
| Leah Allen ’10 | Program Coordinator, The Friends of Education | The Museum of Modern Art |
| Hugo Torres-Fetsco ’11 | Team Leader | Third Bridge Group |
| Christian Hoyos ’13 | VP - Mid-Large Buyout Team | Eurazeo Capital |
| Julian Berard '15 | Investment Professional | Partners Group |
| Eitan Darwish '17 | Special Projects Lead | The Every Company |
Events & Reunion
We encourage alumni to attend these gatherings to network, socialize and take part in service opportunities. If you would like to host or help plan a Friends alumni event, please contact Michael Mudho.
Photos from recent events
- Alumni Career Panels
- Regional Alumni Gatherings
- Holiday Assemblies
- Reunion
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Alumni are invited back annually on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and the last day of school before Winter Break to join these All-School Assemblies in the Meetinghouse and participate in this beloved tradition. For information regarding career panels and regional alumni gatherings, you can stay up-to-date on Alumni Events by following the monthly Alumni Update and the Official Alumni Facebook Group!
We look forward to celebrating Reunion years that end with a 2 or 7 during Reunion 2027. More information on how that event will be held is forthcoming. In the meantime, mark your calendars for May 14-15, 2027!
Make A Gift
Philanthropic support from alumni of all class years is vital to preserving the educational tradition at Friends Seminary.
All alumni are asked to demonstrate support for Friends by contributing to the Annual Fund each year. Annual giving funds faculty salaries, financial aid and programs that make Friends a most unique institution. Alumni participation serves as the most visible indication of community-wide support and is often considered by philanthropic organizations as they evaluate making grants to the School. In this respect, the impact of making a gift is often much greater than the amount of the gift itself.
Contributions at every giving level help ensure the best possible Friends Seminary education for students today. Every donation makes a difference and high alumni participation speaks to the value of a Friends Seminary education.
The most loyal donors, those who have contributed to Friends for 25 years or more, are recognized as members of the Cornerstone Society. To learn about giving options, visit the Annual Fund page or the Planned Giving page.