Class Notes
Alumni

Alumnus Ian Twiss (Native American Indigenous Studies '12) has been changing the narrative with his dedication to creating an environment of support and representation for urban Native students as Vice Principal at McDaniel High School. Twiss has played a key role in establishing an Indigenous Studies program and leading the McDaniel's Indigenous Alliance Club to help Native student thrive academically and culturally.  Continue reading more here...

Alumnus Anthony Martin (International Business '15) is the founder of 2 Wheel Epix, a mountain bike touring company dedicated to providing thrilling adventures on extraordinary trails worldwide. His business not only emphasizes the joy of mountain biking but also fosters cultural learning and positively impacts local communities through economic stimulation. Anthony’s passion for making a difference in locals' lives is evident in his efforts, which include an award-winning film shown at Vancouver Mountain Film Festival, the donation of 85 bikes, and the development of bike trails in a small town near Oaxaca, Mexico.

Learn more about 2 Wheel Epix on their website                                                                                                                                                                                                  Read about how a trip with 2 Wheel Epix changed someone's life here

Alumna Ashley Hepworth '98 was featured in a Wine Business article for her new role at Phifer Pavitt. This article celebrates her accomplishments during her 23 year career in the wine industry as a winemaker and as the founder of her own wine consultancy business. 

Continue reading more here: https://www.winebusiness.com/wbm/article/292599

Learn more about Ashley's new role at: https://www.winebusiness.com/news/people/article/291246

Alumnus Chris Cooke '12 has embarked on an inspiring journey through the Coral Triangle, bringing education and promoting sustainability to remote island communities across the archipelago.

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Watch the series at: Mir - YouTube

Alumnus Joy Barrett was crowned as the 88th annual Pioneer Day queen in Norwood CO. Joy has strong roots in the area, starting with her grandfather's journey from Lithuania to Hesperus CO. Although she was born in Idaho during the Great Depression, her family returned to Hesperus where she attended Fort Lewis College and met her husband Bill. Joy now shares her life and family history with others in hopes of helping others understand what life was like. Continue reading more here. 

Local Fort Lewis College alumnus Nicholas Sandner '10 has been named as 2024's Colorado Theater Teacher of the Year by Colorado State Thespians. Continue reading more here...

Learn more about Sandner by watching local news story here 

Fort Lewis College alumna Camille Keith (Engineering '22) has played a pivotal role in bringing solar power to remote parts of the Navajo Nation and was recently honored as the inaugural Marathon Solar Fellow. Learn more about how her work and the VAP Solar Initiative are transforming communities and advancing renewable energy efforts Continue reading here. 

Inspiring Fort Lewis College alumnus and passionate social justice advocate Kate Suazo (Psychology '17), has been appointed as the inaugural Director of Belonging at FLC. Learn how she is shaping the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus and beyond, creating a place where everyone feels valued and empowered here.