AAF Board of Directors

Christine Furlanetto ’67 P’98

After graduating with a chemistry major, I headed straight to grad school (biochemistry) and then spent several years teaching before changing course, earning an MBA in 1986, and spending the rest of my working years in marketing research.

I volunteer for Carleton to help maintain its academic excellence, provide opportunities for current and future students, and adapt to changing times. As a long-time AAF class agent, I’m looking forward to my new role as an AAF Board member and a closer relationship with the Carleton community.

Nancy Dixon ’72

A history major at Carleton, I graduated from Law School at the University of Colorado in 1977. I’m now retired from law practice and volunteer with several Kansas City community organizations in addition to my work with Carleton.

I am looking forward to serving on the AAF Board as we consider alumni giving in times of change and challenge.

I was drawn to the Annual Fund about 30 years ago because I wanted Carleton to maintain its academic excellence in the liberal arts and expand its community diversity. But I also learned to value the side benefits of volunteering including maintaining contact with my classmates and meeting Carls from many decades.

Britt Olander ’82, P’20

I graduated from Carleton in 1982 with an Economics major. After 35 years working at a health insurer in Chicago, my wife and I have recently moved to Missoula, Montana. I have volunteered for several years to the Alumni Annual Fund and served as an Alumni Admissions Representative. In addition to supporting Carleton, I spend time playing tennis, running, and enjoying the beauty of Montana.

Volunteering at Carleton provides me with an opportunity to help others benefit, as I did, from attending Carleton.

Ted Weldon ’83 P’25

I majored in Mathematics at Carleton and “minored” in IM sports and Ultimate Frisbee.   After completing my MS in Statistics at the University of Iowa I settled in my hometown of Chicago to play Ultimate Frisbee and work as an actuary for a few years until finding my passion for real estate development.

Carleton opened my mind to so many things – and I cherish the education, community and lifelong friendships that it has given to me.  And while the world has changed over the 40 plus years since I graduated, Carleton’s commitment to education, community and above all, caring, has not waivered one bit.

I volunteer at Carleton to help ensure that the Carleton Community will continue to thrive and because it is fun!

Natalie Spadaccini Rosenberg ’91 P’25

I graduated from Carleton in 1991, with a major in Political Science and a Concentration in Spanish Language and Area Studies. After Carleton, I attended Northwestern University School of Law. My first volunteer role at Carleton was during my Senior year, when I was Class Agent. This is a role that I have held on and off since graduation, and I was also on the Class of 1991’s 25th Reunion Planning Committee.

Carleton has always been a volunteer priority for me because I deeply value not only the education I received at Carleton, but also having had the opportunity to attend a college with such a strong identity and sense of community. I was excited to join the AAF Board last year to help enable the College to be even better for future generations of Carls.

Andy Wilson ’91 P’24

I enjoy traveling with my family, watching sports, reading, and hanging out with my dogs when I have free time.

I’ve served in many different volunteer roles at Carleton, including Alumni Council, first chairman of Alumni Career Board, Club Chair (KC) and various AAF Class and AAR roles. I’ve been involved in a number of non-Carleton volunteer activities, including serving as the Treasurer of Geneva Library Foundation and Literacy KC.

I received so much from Carleton and my liberal arts education. I volunteer to pay it forward to future generations.

Sandy Glick ’93

AAF Board Chair

I’m co-founder of a Washington, DC consulting firm focused on the economics and environmental impact of mailing and shipping.

I first got involved in my class’s fundraising efforts in the lead-up to our 25th reunion and then joined the Alumni Annual Fund (AAF) Board in 2021.

I’m often amazed when I read about the professional accomplishments of fellow Carls, but I appreciate even more the consistent commitment of Carls to positively impacting their communities.

I volunteer to help broaden access to a great Carleton education and ensure that current and future students have an even better college experience than we alums had.

Carrie Bloss ’97

I have dedicated my career to addressing the needs of New York’s most vulnerable people. After working for two decades in the areas of housing and homelessness, I now serve as the Executive Director of Heights and Hills which promotes successful aging in Brooklyn by supporting older adults and their family caregivers.

I live in Brooklyn with my husband, Mike Bloss ‘97 along with our two children and beloved dog. I spend my free time running, cooking, and knitting.

In so many ways, Carleton shaped me into who I am today. My world was expanded, my ideas were challenged, and I met lifelong friends. I volunteer because I want to make sure that the next generation of Carls has those same opportunities.

At Carleton, I was a Political Science major, Concentration in French Literature

Luke Hasskamp ’03

I am currently an attorney (business litigation) living in Long Beach, CA. I have volunteered for Carleton ever since graduation, doing Annual Fund, Admissions, and Reunion work. (A few more years, and I think I get a free sandwich at Hogan Bros!) I also used to work in the Alumni Affairs (!) Office, with Becky Zrimsek ’89, Brent Nystrom ’92, and other gluttons for punishment. My current interests include the Peloton app, completing Google Doc forms, and the search for yeti. I also like making pizza.

Steve Lewis told me that you are a part of Carleton and Carleton is a part of you. I can’t say no and really had no choice.

I was an Economics major at Carleton.

Andrew Knap ’04

In 2024, I switched careers and entered the fields of water and wastewater management as a manufacturer’s representative for a small business.

The first 20 years of my career were spent in non-profit management, including several years as a higher education advancement professional and culminating as the vice president of a university in Illinois (I also had a brief career respite in 2007 to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail!).

I enjoyed volunteering for my 15th and 20th Carleton reunions, serving as an Alumni Annual Fund volunteer for the Class of 2004, and spending several years as an Alumni Admissions Representative. At Carleton, I played four years of varsity basketball, one season of club ultimate frisbee, studied abroad, and made life-long friends, among other meaningful academic and extracurricular experiences. These days, I reside in suburban Chicago with my family.

I volunteer for Carleton to demonstrate my appreciation for an exemplary education, to lessen financial impediments for future Carls, and to model for my children the importance of giving back to cherished (educational) institutions and causes.

Double major in Art History and Political Science (International Relations)

Kate (Knutson) Russell ’07

As the Senior Director of Advancement at Little Free Library, I help raise money to fulfill our mission of building community, inspiring readers, and increasing book access.

I was a reunion committee co-chair for my 5th, 10th, and 15th reunions, as well as class agent for 2007 most years since graduation. I have been an Alumni Admissions Representative since graduation and served on the AAR board, including time as co-chair.

Volunteering for Carleton is an important (and fun!) part of my experience as a Carleton alumna. I feel deeply honored and lucky that I attended Carleton and treasure my connections with classmates, professors, and staff members–I can’t imagine my life without them. Volunteering for Carleton allows me to give back to an institution that made a significant difference in my life, all while paying it forward for the next generation of Carls.

I live in the Twin Cities with my husband, son, and dog. I enjoy reading, cooking, trying new restaurants and breweries, and traveling. I was a Political Science major at Carleton.

Jerry McIntyre ’11

I work at an early-stage aerospace startup that is developing in-orbit satellite refueling technology (“Gas Stations in Space”). In my free time, I enjoy playing soccer, exploring Colorado, and playing guitar/attending live music events.

I started volunteering at Carleton in 2011 on my Senior Gift Committee, and I’ve been actively involved with the AAF since graduation. I volunteer for Carleton because I had a wonderful experience and I want to pay it forward and make sure current and future students thrive at Carleton.

Tenzin Nordon ’11

After graduating from Carleton as a Biology major, I made an intentional decision to pursue my passion: college access/education. Since then, I have worked in direct service, program development, communications, and project management roles within education programs and institutions. Currently, I am a grant management professional working in Catholic Education.

At Carleton, I discovered my love of working in and leading organizations and clubs. I was involved in Team Tibet, Badminton club, Choir, KRLX, ACT Volunteer Center to name a few. When it came time for me to look into graduate school, I decided to get an M.A. in Organizational Leadership where I could merge my professional and my community work together. My master’s thesis explored Tibetan Women Leaders’ development and journey in the exile Tibetan community.

I love to travel, am a big foodie, and enjoy listening to music from around the world, especially Korean pop (Kpop) and Bollywood (India). I have lived in Minnesota since I immigrated here in 1998 and am very involved in the Tibetan community here.

Anushka Patel ’12

I am currently based at Mass General Brigham (MGB) in the Boston, MA area. I am work as a research staff member, with a dual appointment as member of faculty at Harvard Medical School. I am a clinical psychologist by training and I am interested in improving access to trauma-informed care for under-served populations. In my spare time, I enjoy yoga, reading, being outdoors, and podcasts.

I absolutely adore Carelton!!! I think the leadership, faculty, students, staff, and caring community built at Carleton continue to motivate me to be a better person and global citizen. I volunteer for Carleton so others can experience these benefits, and more, that I go to! 

I majored in Psychology with a concentration in cross-cultural studies.

John Davidson ’15

I am an attorney and am currently pursuing, part-time, a legal master’s in taxation from NYU School of Law. I run a small risk management consulting firm and help businesses design and manage their own insurance companies in the alternative risk solutions space. Through it all, I enjoy playing fetch with my dog, playing board games, and traveling.

I started volunteering with the Carleton AAF in 2018.  I especially enjoy the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and to establish new meaningful connections with fellow Carls.  I volunteer for Carleton because this community brings out the best in its students, encouraging them to explore their passions.  

Mary Baumgartner ’18

As of Fall 2022, I am pursuing a Master of Public Affairs from the University of Madison-Wisconsin so that I may help others better understand how fiscal policy is central to social justice issues. Additionally, I work with the Homes for All, which is a statewide coalition in Minnesota that advocates for safe, stable, affordable housing for all Minnesotans. While at Carleton, I served as a program director for Adopt-a-Grandparent and was also involved with Take Back the Tap and Save the Boundary Waters.

To make Carleton a stronger institution, alumni engagement is essential. I volunteer because I want other young adults to have access to a Carleton education and experience that is even better than mine was.

Andrew Ruvkun ’18

I’m currently in grad school pursuing a Master in Public Policy & MBA at Harvard and Dartmouth.

Outside of school, you can catch me going for a run, watching my favorite New York sports teams not win, playing a word game, nerding out about some transportation-related topic, and wishing I was petting my dog.

Since graduating, I’ve worked with the AAF to organize my five-year reunion, served as a class agent, and served as an Alumni Admission Representative.

My professional interest is to create the next generation of transportation infrastructure and mass transit in the US (but like many Carls, I have a pretty broad set of potential professional interests – go liberal arts!).

I want to make sure that future generations of Carls can access the opportunities I had as a student and more. What makes Carleton so special is the people – they’re unassuming, quietly determined, and just make great company. I have a personal policy of going up to anyone on the street in Carleton swag. Without fail, every interaction reinforces how great the Carleton community is. My four years at Carleton have shaped where I am today and I want to pay it forward. Also, it’s fun!

Jenni Rogan ’19

I graduated from Carleton in 2019, where I studied biology with a focus on ecology and conservation. After graduating, I realized I wanted to center my environmental career around people, which led me to a Master’s in Urban and Environmental Planning at the University of Virginia. Now, I live in a small, rural community in North Carolina and work for a non-profit called Working Landscapes, where I engage local governments and community groups through climate-oriented community development projects. When I’m not working, I’m reading inside or getting outside to swim, hike, or garden.

I’ve been volunteering for Carleton since (practically!) the day I graduated – Carleton has given me so much (in friendship, in a love of learning, and in discovering Minnesota), and I wanted to make sure all students (current and future) have the same opportunity to love Carleton as I have!

Ben Kendall ’20

I studied Art History at Carleton, but my education was truly liberal arts — I also dove into computer science, co-founded several clubs as treasurer, and studied abroad twice. Since graduating, I’ve worked across digital marketing, strategy, and operations, most recently serving as Chief of Staff at a performance agency in NYC. I’ve stayed connected to Carleton by helping plan our 5th reunion and supporting class fundraising. In my free time, I’m into basketball, electronic music, architecture and design, and the occasional internet rabbit hole.

I volunteer for Carleton because I believe in the power of a good education, because I believe Carls help Carls, and because I really like Carleton and the people associated with it.

Teddy Wolfe ’20

I’m currently an operations associate at the UMN Law School, working to collect and use data to best support the Law School’s fundraising efforts. I was initially interested in the job because it combined two of my interests— technology and alumni engagement. I also volunteer with Carleton to help fundraise for the class of 2020.

At Carleton I majored in History with an education licensure.

I volunteer for Carleton because I believe in the power of a good education, because I believe Carls help Carls, and because I really like Carleton and the people associated with it.

Maya Rogers ’22

I am a fourth-year Ph.D. student in Social Psychology at the University of Minnesota. I study persuasive communication and vaccine decision-making and am part of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP). I was highly involved at Carleton including on the IDE Plan Steering committee and in three peer leader positions, and since then have been on the Career Center board, an AAF volunteer, and now an AAF board member. In my free time I like to hand sew, garden, bake, and cook.

Carleton supported me so much in undergrad and helped me get to the position I am in today. I want to give back and support Carleton and its students like it has for me.

At Carleton I was a Psychology major, Psych department curriculum committee member, and Student Department Advisor (SDA) and I did research with Dr. Julia Strand in the Perception Lab.