Lea Koonce Ogundiran S’90: The Provenance of a Distinguished Jewelry Appraiser
Distinguished jewelry appraiser, Lea Koonce Ogundiran S’90, shares her career path in gemology and discusses how her studies at TMS show up in her work today.
Vivien Qiao S’18: Discovering Your Unique Path
Scientist, Vivien Qiao S’18, shares her unique journey towards an MD/PhD and explains how there can be many paths to one goal.
Eddie Lin F’92: From Solo to Seattle City Council
A lawyer now running for Seattle City Council, Eddie Lin F’92, models what it looks like to prioritize community and service.
Janice Nimura F’87: Telling True Stories That Explain the World
Award-winning author and college professor, Janice Nimura, discusses her passion for creative nonfiction and shares how TMS impacted the trajectory of her writing career.
Courtney Bowen S’14: Chase Your Curiosity (Even When It’s Scary)
Brown medical student, Courtney Bowen, discusses the non-linear path of following your interests and how TMS impacted her along the way.
Adam Werbach S’90: Iconoclasts and Idealists Find Home in Rural Vermont
Adam Werbach never believed in the status quo. After a semester at TMS, he felt ready for anything, including reimagining entire industries.
Izzy Lowell S’97: Expanding Access to Gender-Affirming Care
As a physician who advocates for access to gender-affirming healthcare across the country, Izzy Lowell embodies the TMS value of “taking care.”
Sandra Comstock F’86: People-Centered Paths to Dignity and Belonging
In Vershire, Sandra Comstock saw the transformative power of collaborative decision-making and genuine listening. Now, she channels those skills into community advocacy alongside unhoused neighbors in Portland.
Corey Bassett F’08: Lessons from an Urban Forester
At TMS, Corey Bassett loved Wood Crew. Now, she’s an urban forester working to bring sustainable futures to cities across the country.
Billy Parish S’99: Looking Closely at the Stories We’re Told
How TMS encouraged Billy Parish to connect with the land, connect with others, and connect with himself
Michael Romano S’89: A New Paradigm for a More Just World
How lessons from TMS inspired Michael Romano to move beyond conventional wisdom in criminal justice reform
