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u Chapter will celebrate
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2027! A special celebration is in
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ake a gift to the Educational
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orchestra (yes back to school), teaching violin
lessons, and playing in a quartet and a small
Americana group. I keep up my tennis, hiking,
walking, and traveling. Got to keep in shape!
Go Bears!" Diane lives in Murphys, CA.
Email: dianetussey@gmail.com
Connie Mahler Hansen '77 retired in March
2023 and volunteers at her local nursing home and
the Senior Center of Jackson Hole, WY. She also
served as president of their hospital auxiliary for
six years. Connie enjoys camping, skiing, hiking,
and traveling. "Hope to host visits from my Chi O
sisters soon!" Email: sraebog@yahoo.com
Dayna Pearson Wilson '77 shares that her
husband, David, is retiring in early 2025. "I am
on a three-year plan to slowly ease out of active
real estate sales to spend more time traveling,
seeing our two daughters (both living in Reno,
NV), and finishing building our dream cabin in
North Idaho. "Life is good. God is great." They
currently reside in Walnut Creek, CA.
Email: dayna@day-realestate.com
Sasha Peters Galbraith '78 spent 25 years
traveling the world with her late husband and
soulmate, Jay. Then she taught at a technical
university (EPFL) in Lausanne, Switzerland,
and is now on the board of a local charity,
Animal Rescue of the Rockies in Sedalia, CO.
Email: sashagal@aol.com
Sari Stabler Ross '79 shares, "Matt and I have
lived in Pacific Palisades, CA, for 30 years and
have two adult daughters."
Email: saristablerross@gmail.com
Grace Lewis Birmingham '80 travels, plays
in squash tournaments, and visits family and
grandchildren. She calls Parkland, FL, home.
Email: gmbazan@hotmail.com
Kathy Matlock Evans '80 moved to Camden,
ME, to start an organic farm! "It's beautiful! It
has four seasons and there is always something
to do. I'm still adjusting to the rhythm and
learning the best plant species to grow. We see
moose in our garden!" Email: evansase@aol.com
Christa Dodd '82 is an artist and ceramicist in
Eddington, ME. "Follow my at Art Creations
by Christa." Email: christakdodd@gmail.com
Estreilla Stri Elkaim Zulch '82 is married
with three grown daughters (Linnea, Ariella,
Anica) and living in San Francisco, CA, with
her husband, Larry. She is working full time in
marketing at renewable energy company and
volunteering at the National Charity League with
her daughters and at the San Francisco City Guide
hosting historical, cultural, and architectural tours.
Email: stri@zulch.com
Cathy Wilson Fernandez '84 was recently
promoted to Plan Review Manager at the County
of Ventura and is enjoying the challenges of the
new position. "I have four daughters, with the
youngest now starting the University of Oregon.
My husband and I may have to root for the Ducks
along with the Golden Bears!" She lives in Santa
Paula, CA. Email: cewfernandez@yahoo.com
Jen Hilger Guertin '88 has been happily
married to a Chi Omega houseboy, Dennis, for
32 years. She loves teaching fifth grade, playing
tennis, attending book club, traveling, and
helping their oldest son and fiancé plan their
2025 wedding. She resides in Rancho Murieta,
CA. Email: jeng311@gmail.com
Debbie Lupeika, M.D. '89 shares, "I just started
a new position at UCDavis as an associate dean of
rural and community-based education and clinical
professor. I am also vice chairman of Distrcit II
of California Medical Association." She lives in
Redding, CA. Email: dlupeika6808@charter.net
Jennifer Berry Matthesen '90 shares, "I
have been blessed in a happy marriage of 21
years with three wonderful teenagers. I work
full time as a cosmetic surgeon, and I do a bit
of volunteering in school, community, and
political activities in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL."
Email: jennifer@matthesen.com
Jodi Gold Dalyai '94 is working on her second
nutrition/recipe book, due out next summer. She
resides in Calabasas, CA.
Email: jodidalyai@gmail.com
Vironica Marie Schreiner Dawson '00 is
married with four children. She is a fourth grade
teacher at St. Patrick's Catholic School, where her
8-year-old twins attend. She is also an assistant
swim coach for Holy Trinity Catholic Middle
School and SwimMAC and volunteers as a USA
Swimming Official. She is the Membership
Director for the Charlotte Chi Omega Alumnae
Association (past roles include Vice President and
President). Email: vmsdawson@gmail.com
Amanda Wolf '10 is married and living in the
East Bay (Oakland, CA) with their daughter,
Parker, and cat, Luna. She has been working
in real estate development since college and is
currently acting as a development consultant
under her own business. She volunteers for ULI
and its program, Urban Plan, in high schools.
Email: amandawolf.91@gmail.com
