Good Career News:
Fall 2026 Edition

Maya Danzig co-wrote, produced and starred in the upcoming horror-comedy short film Eat Pray Rot alongside Once Upon a Time in Hollywood actress Rachel Redleaf. The story follows childhood best friends Gigi and Frankie as their lifelong bond is tested at a Stepford Wives-esque wellness retreat.

Andrew Freifeld received his Florida landscape architecture license and was promoted to lead landscape architect at KPM Franklin in Orlando. He now leads the planning and design of commercial, residential and civic land development projects.

Michelle Goldsborough created a podcast called The Hollywood Blueprint, which features candid conversations with individuals who work in the film industry but whose voices are not often heard. Michelle has been an assistant in Hollywood for seven years.

Claire Goucher was selected as a recipient of the 2026 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence by the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry. The award recognizes students for outstanding achievement throughout their time at the university and is the SUNY system’s highest honor for students.

Katayun (Kathy) Jaffari has been appointed to the Temple University President’s Leadership Council by President John Fry. She is the chair of the Corporate Governance and ESG Practices and co-chair of the Capital Markets & Securities Practice at Cozen O’Connor.

Joie Langford was named the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) New Jersey 2026 Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional Awardee. The award honors emerging leaders in fundraising who demonstrate excellence in ethical practice, leadership and commitment to advancing philanthropy.

Lisa Learner has a large reproduction of her oil painting “The Letter” permanently installed in the waiting room of the newly built SEPTA/Amtrak Ardmore Station.

Christina M. Lechette has joined the law firm Elliott Greenleaf's estate planning, real estate and general business consulting and contracting practices. Christina counsels individuals, families, business owners and high-net-worth clients on estate planning, estate administration, business transactions and real estate matters.

Journalist, beauty expert and cultural strategist Dana Oliver’s The Black Girl’s Guide to Beautiful will be published by HarperCollins in fall of 2027. The middle-grade nonfiction title is a comprehensive and unique guide to all aspects of Black girlhood, from changing bodies to empowerment and everything in between, with illustrations by Mlle Belamour and letters by Breanna Christie.

Floyd Rumohr’s article, “Not Extracurricular: The Foundational Benefits of Drama for Middle School Students,” appears in the current edition of TEACH Mag. In the article, Rumohr explains why drama is a developmental imperative for students ages 9-12.

Stephen Scarpulla was named as West Point
Community President by BankFirst Financial Services.

Beau C. Wilson became partner at Hyland Levin Shapiro LLP in July 2026.