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2021 Honorees

18 of the Last 9 - 2021 Honorees

Congratulations to the 2021 class of 18 of the Last 9!

Based on the popular “30 under 30” model and inspired by Miami University’s charter year of 1809, the program is designed to honor alumni who are living out the values inherent in a Miami education. In the program’s eighth year, nearly 90 alumni were nominated for this award. To see the list of previous year's honorees, visit MiamiAlum.org/18of9.

Continue reading to learn more about this year’s 18 honorees, and be sure to congratulate them on social media using the hashtag #18of9!

Emily Allbery

Emily Allbery ‘12

Indianapolis, IN
B.A. in Art Education
Art Therapist, Riley Hospital for Children

Emily Allbery is a registered art therapist and licensed professional counselor at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. She earned her Masters in Art Therapy at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and her Bachelor’s in Art Education at Miami University, where she is currently an adjunct instructor. More about Emily Allbery ‘12 ▸

Mac Anderson

Mac Anderson ‘14

Shaker Heights, OH
B.A. in Economics
Co-founder & Chief Marketing Officer, Cleveland Kitchen Co.

Mac Anderson is co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Cleveland Kitchen, a fermented foods company he started in 2015. Today, Cleveland Kitchen has grown to become a leading manufacturer in that product category. More about Mac Anderson ’14 ▸

Rachele Barr

Rachel E. Barr ‘12

Cincinnati, OH
B.A. in Diplomacy & Global Politics
Staff Attorney, Ohio Access to Justice Foundation Justice for All Fellow at Legal Aid Society of

Rachel Barr is a Staff Attorney and Ohio Access to Justice Foundation Justice for All Fellow at the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati. Her fellowship focuses on ensuring that children with behavioral health conditions have their health and educational needs met. More about Rachel E. Barr ‘12▸

Ramune Bartuskaite ‘14

Philadelphia, PA
B.A. in Architecture
Project Coordinator, JKRP Architects

Ramune Bartuskaite is a practicing architect based in Philadelphia, PA, and the founder and CEO of Spec Matters: an online resource that serves to empower building professionals to write healthier specifications and make better materials selections. More about Ramune Bartuskaite ‘14 ▸

HA Clarke ‘19

Chicago, IL
B.A. in Classical Humanities & Creative Writing
Author & Bookseller, Erewhon Books & Seminary Co-op

HA Clarke is an author and a 2019 Lambda Literary Fellow in Young Adult Fiction and a Pushcart nominee who has been published in PRISM international, Portland Review, and Eidolon among others. More about HA Clarke ‘19 ▸

Jeffrey Crane Graham ‘13

Los Angeles, CA
B.S. in Education (Integrated Language Arts)
Producer, Graham House Productions

Jeffrey Crane Graham is a digital producer and filmmaker. As a writer, he optioned a half-hour comedy for production that was screened at multiple festivals and won an award of excellence from the Best Shorts Film Festival. He recently directed his first feature, Always, Lola from a script he wrote on Miami University’s campus. More about Jeffrey Crane Graham ‘13 ▸

Matt Groesch ‘13

Santa Monica, CA
B.S. in Marketing
Partner, 5 More Minutes Productions

Matt Groesch is a partner at 5 More Minutes Productions, and recently served as Executive Producer on ONE OF US IS LYING, a Peacock and Universal series streaming now. More about Matt Groesch ‘13 ▸

Steven Lakin ‘13

Manhattan, KS
B.S. in Zoology, B.A. in Philosophy
Veterinary Medical Officer, United States Department of Agriculture

Steven Lakin earned a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and a PhD. in bioinformatics and statistics at Colorado State University. He now works for the United States Department of Agriculture's National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility as a Veterinary Medical Officer. More about Steven Lakin ‘13▸

Eric Lee ‘16

Tucson, AZ
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Co-Major: Pre-Medical Studies
Resident Emergency Medicine Physician, The University of Arizona and Banner Health

Eric Lee is a Resident Emergency Medicine Physician at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He has a passion for investing in the next generation, as well as a curiosity and innovative spirit aimed at the future of medicine. More about Eric Lee ‘16▸

Marshall Osborne ‘13

Venice, CA
B.A. in Interactive Media Studies
Head of Business Development, GoPuff

Marshall Osborne is Head of Business Development at GoPuff, where he spearheads strategic partnerships for the Instant Needs category creator. Marshall has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, all-star athletes, Grammy award-winning artists, and hundreds of college athletes in the new NIL era. More about Marshall Osborne ‘13▸

Megan M. Purcell ‘12

Seattle, WA
B.S. in Psychology, B.A. in Entrepreneurship
Product Marketing Strategy Lead, Microsoft

Megan Purcell began her career in Seattle in 2012 at a retail start-up company, CPG brands, building and evolving a strong focus on consumer-first strategies. Now bridging the gap between her love for storytelling and creativity, she is focused on understanding and serving the Creator Economy as Lead Strategist on a new Product Marketing team. More about Megan M. Purcell ‘12▸

Andrew Quintana ‘17

San Fransisco, CA
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Systems Test Engineer, Creator, Inc.

Andrew Quintana is a systems test engineer and the lead engineer/product manager of the Saucer Robot at Creator, a food automation startup. Andrew wears multiple hats to test, design, integrate, and deploy novel robotic systems for their (ham)burger robot. More about Andrew Quintana ‘17 ▸

JM Rieger ‘13

Washington, DC
B.A. in Journalism & Political Science
Video Editor, The Washington Post

JM Rieger is the video editor for The Washington Post's The Fix blog, covering national politics. JM has received numerous awards and honors for his work and is a member of the White House New Photographers Association. More about JM Rieger ‘13 ▸

Tyler Sinclair ‘13

Washington, DC
B.A. in Political Science, B.A. in Black World Studies
Chief Research Officer, Morning Consult

Tyler Sinclair serves as the Chief Research Officer for Morning Consult, now the world’s largest consumer, economic and geopolitical tracking platform. Tyler oversees the Client Services and Data Science teams for the Commercial Division at Morning Consult. More about Tyler Sinclair ‘13▸

Eric C. Thomas ‘12

Everett, WA
B.S. in Engineering Physics
New Shephard Mission Manager, Blue Origin

Eric C. Thomas is a veteran of the United States Navy, who is using his experience in operating nuclear submarines and managing satellite constellations to now manage astronaut and payload missions at Blue Origin. More about Eric C. Thomas ‘12▸

Aimee Venot ‘15

Chicago, IL
B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering, B.S in Engineering Management
Director of Technology, Ruggable

Aimee Venot is a technology leader at Ruggable, a rapidly growing startup that designs and manufactures machine-washable rugs. Aimee leads Ruggable’s internal technology teams that include software engineering, product management, and security. More about Aimee Venot ‘15▸

Kierra Williams ‘13

Dublin, OH
B.S. in Psychology
Global Talent Director for Global Operations & Technology, Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Kierra Williams is the Global Talent Management Director for Global Operations and Technology at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. She has created and driven people strategies with notable brands such as Amazon, Shearer's Snacks, and Cardinal Health. More about Kierra Williams ‘13▸

Megan Zahneis ‘19

West Chester, OH
B.A. in Journalism
Staff Reporter, The Chronicle for Higher Education

Megan Zahneis is a staff reporter at The Chronicle of Higher Education, a publication that covers academic news and trends, where she writes a daily newsletter that briefs administrators and faculty members on the latest news in higher education, stories about graduate-student issues, and the future of the faculty. More about Megan Zahneis ‘19 ▸

18 of the Last 9 - 2021 Honorees

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