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.
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
