The following updates were shared in JMC's January alumni newsletter. Subscribe to the newsletter online. Share an alumni-related update (including your own!) via Qualtrics:
David Boumgarden (ETHNIC ’73) passed away on Aug. 27, 2025. David and his wife, Jane, met at James Madison College, where both earned their B.S. in Ethnic and Religious Group Relations and served as resident assistants on South Campus. Rev. Dr. David Lewis Boumgarden exemplified a life of service, scholarship and leadership. James Madison College extends its deepest sympathies to David’s family and all those whose lives were shaped by his presence. View his obituary via Legacy.com.
Lauren Bealore (SRP ‘11) was promoted to National Director of Policy & Programs at Main Street Alliance. In her role, she supports a network of small business owners and advocates by connecting them with resources to build sustainable enterprises through federal and state policymaking while uplifting small business mobilization. This includes a policy portfolio with emphasis on healthcare, trade, consumer protection, taxation, paid leave, and child care.
Serena Bell (SRP ‘07) is working as an Asylum Officer for USCIS in the Arlington, Virginia, field office. She relies on her MSU experience in cross-cultural communication and understanding in her day-to-day work.
Jordan Roebuck (SRP ‘24) was featured in The Washington Post about a new 1619 Project-themed exhibit at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C. Read the article via The Washington Post.
Megan Ryan (SRP ‘16) was recently promoted to Partner at her Chicago litigation firm Tabet DiVito & Rothstein. Megan is a trial lawyer with experience in commercial litigation, product liability, and class action defense.
Phil Santer (PTCD ‘06) recently became the COO of Ann Arbor SPARK, a regional economic development organization. Read more via Ann Arbor SPARK.