CLASS OF 1999 | 2023 | SUMMER ISSUE
Kabir Sen is living in Belmont, Massachusetts, with his wife, Rebecca, and three children—Eva (13), Julia (11), and Ethan (7). They are doing well and playing lots of basketball! He is in his 24th year teaching music at the Shady Hill School, and he plays live music residencies in Cambridge at the Lizard Lounge and the Plough and Stars (first and third Saturday of each month). He still makes beats and records lots of music, too, and has been releasing new songs each month. Give him a listen at https://linktr.ee/kabirsen!
Danielle Lazier is thrilled to announce that she is celebrating her 21st year in business as a Realtor in the San Francisco Bay Area with her own company, Vivre Real Estate. It’s always interesting, and she is grateful for all the clients, including many Wes alums who have trusted her to help them. On the home front, Danielle and her family are excited to celebrate their twins’ seventh birthday this summer. It’s hard to believe how fast time flies! They’ve been enjoying the NorCal lifestyle but are also looking forward to a trip to NYC to catch up with their Wesleyan friends and fellow alumni.
In March another Cardinal became a Bobcat. Leana Amaez ’02 joined Bates College as the vice president of equity and inclusion. Prior to Bates, Leana spent eight years at Bowdoin College as associate dean of students for diversity, equity, and inclusion. She has also led diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at an international insurance company and at the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Leana began her career as a public defender in the Bronx, and later directed pro bono services for Maine’s civil legal service provider, Pine Tree Legal Assistance. I look forward to working with Leana to ensure that the college’s commitment to equity and inclusion is reflected authentically in campus culture, policies, and practices. Besides Leana, Matt Coyne ’12 (head football coach) and Stephen Engel ’98 (professor of politics and associate dean of the faculty) are at Bates too. Anyone else want to join us?
In the last issue, Kevin reported that the daughter of Avi Spivack and Nataly Kogan ’98 is at Wesleyan in the Class of 2026. For those of you who have children in high school, let me know if you have any questions about the college application process or if you are planning a visit to Bates College. Happy to help in any way I can!
Earlier this year, Kevin had the chance to grab a drink with Alister Adams ’00 while he was in NYC on business. It had been a long time, and one of the blessings of travel picking back up is the opportunity to see more long-lost Wes friends.
Kevin and I would love to hear from more of you for the next issue. So, send us any updates or stories to share. In the meantime, we hope you are enjoying the summer!—Darryl