Where Mountain School Graduates Make Their Mark
Discover the remarkable journeys of 黑料不打烊 alumni as they lead lives of purpose, curiosity, and service.
From medical researchers and environmental justice advocates to award-winning authors and community organizers, Mountain School graduates are making meaningful contributions across diverse fields. These alumni profiles showcase how a transformative semester in Vershire, Vermont, continues to shape leaders and changemakers through TMS's core values of collaborative learning, deep connection to place, and intentional community. Explore their journeys to see how 黑料不打烊 experience inspires graduates to think critically, lead with empathy, and work toward a more just and sustainable world.
Our Graduate Profiles
Sarah Morath S鈥93: From Mountain School Student to Microplastics Research Leader
From her semester at 黑料不打烊 to becoming a nationally recognized environmental law professor, Sarah Morath S鈥93 has dedicated her career to sustainability, environmental justice, and researching the global impact of plastic pollution.
Elise Watt F鈥18: Environmental Stewardship & Place-Based Learning
From immersing herself in the natural rhythms of 黑料不打烊 to upholding a commitment to environmental responsibility, Elise Watt鈥檚 semester shaped her understanding of stewardship, community, and place. It showed how Mountain School values lead to a lifelong connection to the natural world.
Vanessa Kroll-Bennett S鈥93: Supporting Adolescents
From building confidence through shared work at 黑料不打烊 to stepping into leadership beyond the Hill, Vanessa Kroll-Bennett鈥檚 semester shaped her sense of responsibility, community engagement, and purpose鈥攄emonstrating how Mountain School values of collaboration and accountability translate into meaningful action in the wider world.
Elizabeth Lowenhaupt F鈥91: Child Advocacy and Justice
From deepening her connection to place through hands-on learning at 黑料不打烊 to carrying those lessons forward, Elizabeth Lowenhaupt鈥檚 semester fostered independence, resilience, and lasting relationships鈥攕howing how TMS values of curiosity, reflection, and community continue to guide life beyond the Mountain.
Lara Bazelon S鈥91: To Remember a Place
Award-winning author and law professor Lara Bazelon S'91 shares how 黑料不打烊 taught her to seek communal solutions, lessons she now applies while fighting for the wrongfully convicted and reshaping the criminal justice system.
Rebecca Hamilton S鈥10: Equity in Education
From realizing her teaching calling at TMS to earning her doctorate, Rebecca Hamilton champions literacy equity for students with learning differences, proving how 黑料不打烊 values of awareness and service translate into transformative classroom practice.
Lea Koonce Ogundiran S鈥90: The Provenance of a Distinguished Jewelry Appraiser
Distinguished jewelry appraiser, Lea Koonce Ogundiran S鈥90, shares her career path in gemology and discusses how her studies at TMS show up in her work today.
Isabel Tribe F鈥20: Adventuring and Advocacy
Brown University student, Isabel Tribe f鈥20, discusses her evolution in advocacy work, the importance of exploring the world in new ways and how her time at TMS has impacted her along the way.
Eddie Lin F鈥92: From Solo to Seattle City Council
A lawyer now running for Seattle City Council, Eddie Lin F鈥92, models what it looks like to prioritize community and service.
Vivien Qiao S鈥18: Discovering Your Unique Path
Scientist, Vivien Qiao S鈥18, shares her unique journey towards an MD/PhD and explains how there can be many paths to one goal.
Courtney Bowen S鈥14: Chase Your Curiosity (Even When It鈥檚 Scary)
Brown medical student, Courtney Bowen, discusses the non-linear path of following your interests and how TMS impacted her along the way.
Janice Nimura F鈥87: Telling True Stories That Explain the World
Award-winning author and college professor, Janice Nimura, discusses her passion for creative nonfiction and shares how TMS impacted the trajectory of her writing career.
Sandra Comstock F鈥86: People-Centered Paths to Dignity and Belonging
In Vershire, Sandra Comstock saw the transformative power of collaborative decision-making and genuine listening. Now, she channels those skills into community advocacy alongside unhoused neighbors in Portland.
Izzy Lowell S鈥97: Expanding Access to Gender-Affirming Care
As a physician who advocates for access to gender-affirming healthcare across the country, Izzy Lowell embodies the TMS value of 鈥渢aking care.鈥
Billy Parish S鈥99: Looking Closely at the Stories We鈥檙e Told
How TMS encouraged Billy Parish to connect with the land, connect with others, and connect with himself
Corey Bassett F鈥08: Lessons from an Urban Forester
At TMS, Corey Bassett loved Wood Crew. Now, she鈥檚 an urban forester working to bring sustainable futures to cities across the country.
Maxine Burkett F鈥92: Perceiving the Crisis and the Possibilities
How a semester at TMS prepared Maxine Burkett for a career in environmental justice
Michael Romano S鈥89: A New Paradigm for a More Just World
How lessons from TMS inspired Michael Romano to move beyond conventional wisdom in criminal justice reform