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Alumni Journal

Enjoy The Moments: Jill Rivers ’95 Brings Family Histories to Life

Jill Rivers ’95 is the founder and owner of Enjoy the Photo Moments, a photo organizing business that helps people preserve their most treasured memories. From scanning and organizing photos to converting home movies and slides, Jill’s work allows families to hold onto their legacies and share their stories with loved ones through custom photo books and digital albums. 

Kristin Mulready ’96: Leading with Passion, Purpose and Compassion

Kristin Sneider Mulready has spent the last two decades navigating the intricate world of biopharma, leading program, alliance and portfolio teams with a focus on creating meaningful therapies. Now, she has taken her career a step further by launching her own LLC, where she provides executive coaching and supports biopharma companies in navigating tough economic tim

A Life in Full Bloom: Remembering Shirley Glidden Splaine ’45

Shirley Glidden Splaine ’45 lived nearly a century with grace, grit and an undeniable zest for life. She passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 4, 2024, at the age of 99, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of compassion, community service and contagious optimism. 

Eliot Foerster ’09

“College gave me the confidence that I could actually be an artist professionally,” he said. “After graduation, I walked into an art center and started volunteering until they gave me work. That’s not something I would have had the confidence to do right out of high school.”

Betsida Brooks

For Betsida Brooks ’18, Colby-Sawyer College was more than just a place to study; it was a launching pad for her journey in social justice and climate activism. Currently serving as deputy director at 350 New Hampshire, a grassroots organization focused on climate action, Betsida reflected on her path from firstyear political science major to master’s-level leader in advocacy work.

Robin McCarthy Pelissier

Robin McCarthy Pelissier ’81 has built a remarkable career as the principal and creative director of Robin Pelissier Design. Over the past 30 years, she has become a celebrated interior designer, transforming homes in Boston, New York City, Florida and Cape Cod, and throughout New England. She also owns Robin’s Nest, a retail shop that has revitalized Hingham Square in Hingham, Massachusetts.