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December 2025 Newsletter
Class Accomplishments

MaineBiz 40 under 40 2025 logo on top left, Amina Hasan ’21 (top), Charles Mugabe ’18 (lower right) and Nathan Henry ’22 (lower left)

Three USM Alumni among Mainebiz 40 Under 40!

Three remarkable USM alumni have been recognized as part of the 2025 Mainebiz 40 Under 40, an honor that highlights their contributions to shaping Maine’s future.

Congratulations to Amina Hasan ’21 (top), Charles Mugabe ’18 (lower right), and Nathan Henry ’22 (lower left), three innovative leaders who are shining examples of what it means to lead with purpose.

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  • Donna McGibney ’73, ’80G published “I’ll Remember for You: A Daughter’s Journey with her Mom Through Dementia.”
  • Patricia Boston ’75 won election to Biddeford Ward 1 as Councilor.
  • Anne Jordan ’81 published an op-ed on Question 2 from her perspective as Executive Director of the Lewiston Commission.
  • Marc Lessard ’86 won election to Biddeford City Council.
  • Keith Morang ’87 was inducted into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • Bonnie Faulkner ’91, whose work is featured in the Shaker Family’s Maker Spotlight, is celebrating nearly 50 years of dedicated volunteering and deep connection to the Shaker community.
  • Sue White ’92 was inducted into the USM Athletics Hall of Fame as the 2025 Richard A. Costello Special Achievement award recipient.
  • Tara Perruzzi ’97 was hired as the new senior vice president for commercial banking in southern Maine at Machias Savings Bank.
  • Tae Chong ’98, ’08G has now moved into the role of Executive Director at Furniture Friends, working to reduce homelessness and improve housing stability.
  • Darryl Campbell Whitney ’03 was inducted into the USM Athletics Hall of Fame for his achievements in USM Cross Country and Track & Field.  
  • E. Scot Fuller-Beatty ’03 was honored with the 2025 Industry Impact Award from the Association of Lodging Professionals (ALP) in recognition of his outstanding dedication and leadership in guiding the organization with excellence.
  • Deedra Boudreau (née Beveridge) ’05 was inducted into the USM Athletics Hall of Fame for her achievements in USM Field Hockey, and Track & Field.  
  • Fred Greenhalgh ’06 teamed up with writer Shawn French and USM Theatre student Ellie Backman to create his first project in the Bill Dufris Memorial Voiceover Studio on the Gorham campus.
  • Ashlee Ridlon ’08 has published a new children’s book, “The Mermaid Who Sang to the Stars,” which encourages kids to follow their dreams.
  • Allegra Hirsh-Wright ’08G recently completed a 15-month certification program to become one of Maine’s first National Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Trainers, allowing her to train other mental health clinicians in TF-CBT across Maine and beyond.
  • Amy Alvarez ’10G, associate professor of practice in the Messina College at Boston College, won an American Book Award for her poetry collection, Makeshift Altar: Poems (University Press of Kentucky, 2024).
  • Peter McHugh ’11 was inducted into the USM Athletics Hall of Fame for his achievements in USM Soccer.
  • Mary Caron ’16, ’18G was inducted into the USM Athletics Hall of Fame for her achievements in USM Softball. 
  • Logan Carman ’17 was inducted into the USM Athletics Hall of Fame for his achievements in USM Baseball.    
  • Hannah Damron ’17 was inducted into the USM Athletics Hall of Fame for her achievements in USM Cross Country, and Track & Field.
  • Hollie Pryor ’18 was featured in the Portland Press Herald for pioneering work in intimacy direction.
  • Trevor Hustus ’20 is starting a new position as a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-IN), covering critical areas such as Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.
  • Jamie Ruginski ’25 was inducted into the USM Athletics Hall of Fame for his achievements in USM Track & Field.
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Past Accomplishments

1980s

  • Gail Spaien ’80 will exhibit her artwork at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art Biennial in Rockland, on view from October 4, 2025, through January 11, 2026.

1990s

  • Kathryn Smith ’90, ’99G was recognized as School Psychologist of the Year by the Maine Association of School Psychologists.
  • Richard St. Pierre ’90 has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer EVP at Norway Savings Bank.
  • Anne Cyr ’92G has her poem “The Shock of It” featured in the Portland Press Herald, after her work as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
  • Kathy Gillis ’92, ’13G received the Chris Kaufman Award from the Maine Association of School Psychologists.

2000s

  • Professor Alexander Katopis ’07, ’10G published his first book, The Essentials of Supervising Practicum and Internship Students in Counselor Education Programs.
  • Amanda Savage (née Stevens) ’07 is the first Mainer to join the American Nurses Association Board of Directors.

2010s

  • Trey Binette ’15 has been promoted to Manager in the advisory practice at Baker Newman Noyes.
  • Ashley Haskell ’19 has been promoted to Manager in the tax practice at Baker Newman Noyes.

2020s

  • Sigrid Sibley ’21 and her fellow bandmates were featured on News Center Maine.
  • Josie Chadbourne ’22G was appointed to the role of Director of Special Services in the Kittery School District.
  • Ben Clouse ’24 was featured for his performance of the role of Laurie in Castle Craig’s production of Little Women in Meriden, CT.
  • Phoebe Elliott ’24 was named athletic trainer at Middlebury College.
  • Hailey Alexis Francoeur ’24G, Tour Operations Manager for DCI’s Boston Crusaders, led them to win their first national championship in corps history.
  • Tyler DeAngelis ’25G was recognized as Graduate Student of the Year by the Maine Association of School Psychologists.

Other USM Alumni

  • Rachel Accurso, a native of Biddeford, Maine, was named Rolling Stone’s 3rd most influential creator of 2025.
  • Lisa Hill has been promoted to Director of Sappi North America’s Pulp Business.
  • Peter King was promoted to Chief Financial Officer of the Island Institute.
  • Dori Leadbetter was featured for her academic pursuits and work with the Maine Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC).
  • Megan Vaughan was honored to win the 2025 Red Gendron Memorial Scholarship.
  • Lindsey Welch was featured in an article about running the Beach to Beacon.

1980s

1990s

2000s

  • Oil painting by Cooper Dragonette ‘01 sets record bid at Cape Elizabeth Land Trust annual fundraiser.
  • Kevin Coyne ‘03 joins Colliers as Brokerage Associate in Maine.
  • Megan Marino ‘05 played role of the Beggar Woman in Opera Maine’s production of Sweeney Todd.
  • Carissa Robb ‘07 elevated to Managing Partner, Banking & Financial Services at SolomonEdwards.
  • Daniel Strange ‘07 gives a concert with Hot Fiddle at North Windham Union Church to raise funding for the Fuller Center for Housing.

2010s

2020s

  • Noor Al Dulaimi was a winner of the second annual Distinguished Alumni Awards hosted by the Foundation for Portland Public Schools
  • Joel Bancroft ‘01 is hired as Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at the University of the Pacific
  • Al Bean ’77, ’92G has a Gorham campus street named after him to commemorate his decades of service as USM’s Athletic Director
  • Kristina Beauchais is hired as Manager of Basketball Operations for the Connecticut Sun of the WNBA
  • Jarrod Bennett is named Atlas Performing Arts Center’s New Executive Director
  • Peter Brown recently celebrated the release of his new book, I Am Jayvyn, on January 25th. He will be speaking at Graves Memorial Library in Cumberland on May 14
  • Christa Carmen, Bram Stoker Award-Winning author, has an upcoming book, How to Fake a Haunting, featured in review
  • Madison Chadbourne ’21 was welcomed onto the staff of the Madison Area Health Center on their professional healthcare team.
  • Dan Costigan, former USM Men’s Basketball Coach (1996-2003), is being inducted as a “Legend of the Game”
  • Kevin Coyne ‘03 started a new job as a Brokerage Associate at Colliers, a global leader in commercial real estate services
  • Dan Cunningham ’74 recently gave a talk about his experience as a reenactor of the 3rd Maine Regiment at the Joshua L. Chamberlain Civil War Round Table
  • Robin Davis ’24 was recognized for their work at the USM Free Press, recently nominated for Best Newspaper at the NENPA Awards
  • Kathleen de Silva was hired as Vice President and Director of Marketing and Communications at R.M. Davis
  • Steph Gilbert ’04 was featured on WABI for her performance with Floydian Trip at the Waterville Opera House
  • Griffin Gingrich ’22 is working at Ayan Mastering as an Assistant Engineer
  • Andrew Graham ’08G was featured for his work with Kinonik in the Portland Press Herald
  • Fred Greenhalgh ’06 was announced as Director for an official Star Trek audio series based on Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
  • Maria Gwinn ’87 was promoted to leadership role of Senior Vice President and Tax Director at Spinnaker Trust
  • Robert Hawkes ’89, ’00, was named Director of PA program at the University of New England
  • Marc Hebert ’74, to be inducted into the Biddeford-Saco Music Hall of Fame
  • Khalid Hersi on the starting roster for the Portland Hearts of Pine during their inaugural season
  • Mykayla Hoggard ’24 was recognized for their work at the USM Free Press, recently nominated for Best Newspaper at the NENPA Awards
  • Amanda Johnston ’13G, Texas Poet Laureate and Founder/Executive Director of Torch Literary Arts, to be honored at the Carver Museum
  • Shawn Lambert, Assistant Superintendent of Brunswick Schools, is featured for his contributions to the school community
  • Iona Lee ’98 was appointed Director of Food and Beverage at Kimpton Claret Hotel in Denver
  • Kayla Lewis ’24 is featured in community spotlight in the Saco Bay News
  • Becky Longacre ‘06 was named Best Health Coach Award for 2024 (Best of 207)
  • Chris Marine ’11 and Benn Marine ’20, brothers and owners of Campfire Consulting, were 2024 finalists in the Quick Service Restaurant category for their Aroma Joe’s ad at the Planning and Buying Awards in New York in April
  • Josh Meyer ’08, CEO, and Matt Bolduc ’07, COO, are co-founders of Brickell Brands, which was named Sustainable Business of the Year by South Portland’s Economic Development Committee in February 
  • Todd Miranda (’89) will be inducted into the Maine Basketball Hall and Husky Hall of Fame
  • Linda Morin ‘00 was celebrated for contributions to the Field of Nursing
  • Phil Page ’75, “The spirit of Lincoln Academy,” has announced he will retire after almost 49 years in education
  • Ben Palubiskas (’66) to be inducted into the Maine Basketball Hall and Husky Hall of Fame
  • Whitney Parrish Perry was hired as Maine’s Government Relations Director at The American Heart Association of Maine
  • Clara Perka ’20, ’22G co-wrote an article in the Portland Press Herald along with USM faculty and staff members
  • Travis Ramsey ’03 premiered his commissioned composition, “Fire,” performed by ChoralArt and conducted by USM Music Professor Emeritus Dr. Robert Russell
  • Claude Rwaganje ‘03 was appointed by Governor Mills to serve on the Office of New Americans Council
  • Estelle Watson Sanders ’67 published her new book, A Kitchen Table Book
  • t smith ’24 was recognized for their work at the USM Free Press, recently nominated for Best Newspaper at the NENPA
  • Abby Snell ’24, as part of the FORK Food Labs team, was recognized as Business of the Year by the City of South Portland in February
  • Zachariah Stearn releases memoir, ‘5 Places: Memoirs of a Theatre Kid; interviewed on NewsCenter Maine’s 207; and interviewed about his work with Dirigo Theatre Company in Wisconsin
  • Daniel Stevenson ’93, ’96G was interviewed about his new role as the Executive Director of the Midcoast Redevelopment Authority
  • Regan Thibodeau ’03, 19G is featured in News Center Maine article regarding her work as an ASL interpreter during the Covid-19 pandemic
  • Annie Wenstrup ’22G gives a public reading as part of the Midnight Sun Visiting Writer’s Series at the Museum of the North in Fairbanks, Alaska
  • Tara Whiton begins her new role at the Form Lab
  • U.S. Army Master Sergeant General Samuel Woodhead ’96 will be a featured performer in the American Trombone Workshop