Valpo alumni are doing amazing things across the country and around the world — in their professional and personal lives. They’re leading industries, contributing knowledge, and serving in a multitude of ways. These class notes offer a glimpse into their activities, accomplishments, and milestones. If you have news to share with your fellow Valpo alumni, please share it below.
Published Fall/Winter 2017
Josh Weinhold
Josh Weinhold ’08 and Mallory Weinhold welcomed Jonathan “Jack” Weinhold, born on Nov. 23, 2016. Jack joins brother Bennett. Josh is the assistant communications director for the University of Notre Dame’s College of Arts and Letters.
Rae-Londa Woodard
Rae-Londa Woodard ’08 MSN joined the practice of Dr. Minesh Patel in Michigan City, Indiana.
Meredith Garofalo
Meredith Garofalo ’08 moved to Denver in 2017 to be an on-air meteorologist for the national weather network. She worked at KEYT/KKFX in Santa Barbara, California, for more than three years prior to the move as a morning meteorologist, traffic anchor, and host. During her time in Santa Barbara, Meredith earned the American Meteorological Society’s Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation. She was honored as the 2017 Community Partner of the Year by Make-A-Wish Tri- Counties, voted Santa Barbara’s Favorite Meteorologist in 2016 in a poll, and named the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation’s 2016 Dancing Under the Stars Champion. Meredith has a strong presence in the community through many charitable organizations.
Published Spring/Summer 2017
Ashley Lukasik Spoljaric and Scot Spoljaric
Ashley Lukasik ’08 Spoljaric and Scot Spoljaric ’08 welcomed Ava Louise Spoljaric, born May 22, 2016. Ava joins big brother Owen.
Mallory Walsh
Mallory Walsh ’08 was promoted to executive director of 24 Hours of Booty, a nonprofit charity located in Charlotte, North Carolina that provides 24-hour cycling events that are safe, fun, and open to all levels of cycling ability. Its purpose is to increase public awareness, funds, and support for organizations dedicated to cancer navigation and survivorship. Mallory previously served as fundraising and recruitment director, overseeing rider recruitment and corporate fundraising efforts for the 24 Hours of Booty charity cycling events in Charlotte, North Carolina, Indianapolis, and Columbia, Maryland.