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Class News: March 2025

March 10, 2025

By Lina Giles

A grid of Rollins alumni

In this monthly roundup, find out what's new and noteworthy in the lives of your fellow Tars.

Welcome to the March 2025 edition of Class News, our snapshot of personal achievements and professional journeys in your alumni community.

Each month we’ll share a collection of the most recent submissions, so don’t forget to keep us up to date on your latest news.

A grid of Rollins Alumni group photos
Clockwise from top left: Colleen Wilkowski ’15 and Davis Tailer ’16 pictured with wedding party; Jasmine Skinner ’18 and husband John Skinner; Cari Hodges Jordan ’94 with classmates Cathy Smith Dexter ’94, Melanie Powell Dunn ’94, Shannon Harrison ’94, Aleese Hartmann Livesey ’94, Jen Meli ’94, Tami Dimond Oliva ’94, and Holly Hollingsworth Phillips ’94; Carol Graham Beck ’79, Mardi Gradolf ’79, and Suzanne Connolly Beck ’79.

Gatherings & Milestones

As they approach the 50th anniversary of their friendship, Carol Graham Beck ’79, Suzanne Connolly Beck ’79, and Mardi Gradolf ’79 reunited in Washington, D.C., to celebrate their lifelong bond formed at Rollins in 1975.

Cari Hodges Jordan ’94 and seven of her former classmates celebrated their 30th annual trip together, a tradition they’ve maintained since graduation. Over the years, their travels have taken them to destinations like New York City, Sedona, Arizona, Park City, Utah, Morocco, and, most recently, New Orleans. Despite living in different parts of the country and pursuing diverse careers, they maintain a strong connection through their shared Rollins experience. Joining Jordan on this year’s trip were Cathy Smith Dexter ’94, Melanie Powell Dunn ’94Shannon Harrison ’94, Aleese Hartmann Livesey ’94, Jen Meli ’94, Tami Dimond Oliva ’94, and Holly Hollingsworth Phillips ’94.

Colleen Wilkowski ’15 and Davis Tailer ’16 tied the knot in Scottsdale, Arizona, surrounded by fellow alumni. Their wedding party included Kyle Boucher ’16, Amanda Cianci ’15, Rebecca Diaz-Arrastia Lewis ’15, Charlotte Robins ’16, Stefany Tost ’15, Eleanor Boyle Watts ’16.

Jasmine Skinner ’18 and her husband, John, exchanged vows in the historic Knowles Memorial Chapel, celebrating their special day on Rollins soil surrounded by family and friends.

A grid of Rollins alumni
From left to right: Wendy J. Roundtree ’16, Bob Jimenez ’89, Ginny Bozeman ’04, and Angela Dolberry ’18.

Onward & Upward

Bob Jimenez ’89 has opened Solana Fine Art in Winter Park, showcasing works from Southeastern artists in oil, acrylic, encaustic, mixed media, and art glass. A retired executive with a 35-year career in corporate affairs at Cox Enterprises, Walt Disney World, AdventHealth, and Opera Orlando, Jimenez now focuses on his passion for art. He has served on the boards of the Woodruff Arts Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta and is a member of the Crummer Graduate School of Business Dean’s Advisory Board.

Ginny Bozeman ’04, a governmental law attorney with Pope Flynn, has been certified as a South Carolina court mediator. She advises local entities on contract, zoning, and land-use disputes and previously served as assistant county attorney for Shelby County, Tennessee. Bozeman is a council member of the South Carolina Bar’s Government Law Section and an adjunct professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law.

Wendy J. Roundtree ’16, APR, was named one of Orlando Business Journal’s 2025 Women Who Mean Business. She is the founder and lead strategist of Jarel Communications, a social impact firm specializing in strategic communication and public relations for purpose-driven organizations.

Angela Dolberry ’18 recently launched Harlem World Palm Consulting, an executive virtual assistant service that focuses on assisting CPAs with administrative support, client management, and workflow optimization during tax season.

Fellow tars hugging on Mills lawn.

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