Alpha Phi - University of Missouri

Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi 7 Susan Smith Vogliardo '80 says that after 65 years, her extended family sold Dick Smith Ford in January 2016. "I began working at Catholic Charities in May 2016 and I absolutely love it. They do such incredible work for so many people of all faiths." She and Joe, her husband of 34 years, live in Leawood, Kan., and have three children: Jennifer, Katie, and Andrew. Katie married David Bartlett in November 2015, Andrew married Lisa Ringstrand in July 2016, and Jennifer returned to KC after living in China for six years. E-mail: suesues6@hotmail.com Melissa Clark '81 was one for 23 nationwide individuals to be inducted into the prestigious Public Relations Society of America's College of Fellows. The honorary organization, comprised of more than 300 members, recognizes those who have left a significant footprint on the public relations profession. The honor recognizes Melissa's work as a senior public relations professional and her commitment to excellence, leadership, advancement of the profession, and service as a role model. Melissa serves as the senior manager of public affairs for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma. She lives in Tulsa, Okla. E-mail: mkclarkpr@gmail.com Cathleen McCrady Heinsohn '81, Omicron House Corporation Board's president-elect, was recently in Dallas on business and took some time to go to Waco to shop at Chip and Joanna Gaines' store, Magnolia Silos, as seen in HGTV's "Fixer Upper." When getting ready to check out, Cathy was shocked when they told her they couldn't accept her payment. They then handed her a note saying her purchase was covered by Chip Gaines. Needless to say, she was thrilled! She's also very excited that her youngest daughter, Victoria, is one of Omicron's new members this fall. Cathy and her husband, Mike, live in Saint Charles, Mo. E-mail: heinsohnc@charter.net Laura Shelby Kilpatrick '81 is an elementary music teacher for the Independence School District. She and her husband, Mark, live in Independence, Mo., and have two children, Jennifer and Mitchell. Jennifer is in Topeka, Kan., working as a research attorney. She and her husband had their first child and Laura's first grandchild in October 2016. Mitchell is a musician in Nashville, Tenn. You can check him out on YouTube, Spotify, and Sound Cloud as Rally Root. E-mail: laurakilpatrick@sbcglobal.net Ann Kunderer Hughes '83, Kingston, Ill., says it has been a busy year for work. Ann spoke at two industry conferences on the essentials of IT asset disposition and challenges of IT asset disposition, wrote and had two papers published, and traveled for R2 as a member of the technical advisory committee for the R2 Standard. E-mail: ann@atcyber.net Cheryl Steinkamp Schnurbusch '84 is a financial coordinator and makes her home in St. Louis, Mo., with her husband, John. They have one child, Taylor. E-mail: cschnurbusch@schnurbusch.com Sylvia "Sybbie" Clear Fox '86 and her husband, John, live in Prairie Village, Kan. They have two children, Sarah and Billy. Sybbie is a professional organizer and owner of Right the Ship. E-mail: jandsfox@swbell.net Shannon Danbom Gammon '90, Harrisonville, Mo., is a graphic designer and marketing assistant at Family Center Farm & Home. She and her significant other, Travis, recently moved to 10 acres and are thrilled to have their four horses in their "backyard." They adopted a Blue Heeler named Kota who has fit in perfectly with their two cats. The seven animals, 10 acres, and pool keep them busy but very happy. E-mail: sgammon71@icloud.com Gema Tenorio Simmons '91 lives in Bennington, Neb., with her husband, Jim. They have three children: Christian, Logan, and Colin. Last spring, Gema was selected secretary of the Omaha Public Schools Foundation, which is currently ranked second in the nation for K-12 education foundations. She is also in her second year of a three-year term as part of the CHI Health Nebraska Women's Service Line Leadership Council. E-mail: gtsimmons@me.com Becca Starkel '99, Chicago, Ill., completed her Ph.D. in social psychology at Loyola University Chicago in 2015. Rebecca is planning her wedding and works as a senior research analyst for the American Dental Association in Chicago. E-mail: rsparkel1981@hotmail.com Amy Haynes '99 is the director of communications for the American Cancer Society. She lives in Kansas City, Mo. E-mail: achad9@yahoo.com Paige Wahrenburg Lapen '00 and her husband, David, welcomed their second child, Jackson, in September 2016 and he is already proving to be just as strong-willed as his big sister, Madeline. The family loves living in Los Angeles and Paige enjoys activities with the local South Bay alumnae chapter. E-mail: paiger604@yahoo.com Jessica Josendale Welander '00 and her husband, Trent, celebrated four years of marriage and relocated to the Minneapolis, Minn., area for work. The couple also celebrated their son, Ryan's, first birthday in July. E-mail: jjwelander@gmail.com Lauren Corday Winemiller '00 is a guidance counselor at Jefferson City High School. She lives in Jefferson City, Mo., with her husband, Michael, and children: Lexi, Caidence, Jameson, and Nora. E-mail: yadroc5831@live.com Erin McKenna Riske '03 and her husband, Thomas, welcomed their first child, Andrew Thomas, on January 15, 2017. Erin is a case design and product analyst for BryanMark Group, where she is celebrating her 10-year anniversary. The family makes their home in St. Louis, Mo. E-mail: emckenna.riske@gmail.com Melissa Tarantola '06 will finish her Ph.D. in psychology at Bowling Green State University in Ohio after spending 11 years attending Mizzou. E-mail: metarantola@gmail.com Nicola Harris '11 is a medical student at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. Nicola recently finished her first year and is set to graduate in May 2020. She lives in Lewisville, Texas. E-mail: nicolaharris10@gmail.com Camryn Bates '12 is a registered nurse at St. Louis Children's Hospital in the emergency department. Camryn also works part time at the first aid station as an RN at the St. Louis Zoo. Additionally, Camryn recently volunteered to work at ADA Camp EDI, an overnight camp for children with Type 1 diabetes. She lives in Chesterfield, Mo. E-mail: cambates18@gmail.com Jennifer McNay '92 and Emily Henks Alford '93 after the men's basketball game in December where Emily sang the National Anthem.

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