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The All Saints' Outcome
THE ALL SAINTS’ OUTCOME
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The All Saints’ Alumni Association is a vibrant and growing network of individuals with diverse stories who love All Saints’ and call it home. We’re proud of where our Saints have landed and the many challenges they are tackling to make our world a better place for generations to come.
A graduate of All Saints’ Episcopal School will exercise genius within through developing a relationship with God, by engaging the world, and by serving others.
Paul Stouffer, Jr. ’99 HOUSTON, TEXAS Vice President, Jones Industrial Holdings, Inc. Veteran, United States Navy M.B.A., Harvard University B.A., History, Duke University
“The close-knit and supportive community at All Saints’ motivated me to get involved and taught me how valuable it is to be in a place where you can make an impact. I served in the U.S. Navy during Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom, assisted South American allies with their defense procurement programs, prepared and served meals to the homeless in D.C., tutored elementary students in a Boston Charter School and mentored veterans seeking employment through NextOp Veterans in Houston. I’m energized by investing in my community while also striving to be the best husband and father I can be.”
BUSINESS MOGULS
Richard Shelton ’04 PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA Winemaker, Treasury Wine Estates M.S., Oenology & Viticulture, University of Adelaide - Australia B.S., Biochemistry, Baylor University
“Growing up I was very active in Boy Scouts and the outdoors. After graduating with my degree in Biochemistry, I was looking for a career that was less research-oriented and would allow me to enjoy the outdoors while utilizing my degree in an applied manner. I found the premiere winemaking program was in Australia and I took off for a great adventure. Now, I crush 10,000 tons of grapes a year and make about two million gallons of wine annually. I manage
two winemaking facilities and oversee a staff of about 40 people. I get to be a ‘mad chemist’ every single day. I work with extremely passionate people in a field where there is no ‘right’ answer. Winemaking is constantly evolving with new techniques and theories, and we have to constantly adjust our practices year over year. Throughout my career, I have worked in Australia, Costa Rica, Pennsylvania, Texas, Sonoma, and now the Central Coast.”
Ben Taylor ’14 WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Legislative Correspondent at United States Congress B.A., Political Science & Government, Texas Christian University
“During my last two years at TCU, I had the honor to serve in Student Government as Speaker of the House and then Student Body President. This experience opened my eyes to how little I knew about the world and those around me and convinced me that everyone has something to offer, even if just the value of their own story.”
Christopher Douglas ’05 HOUSTON, TEXAS Chief Executive Officer, River Oaks Hospital & Clinics Ed.D., Professional Leadership in Health Science, University of Houston M.Ed., Sports & Fitness Administration, University of Houston B.A., Health Science & Sports Management, Rice University Defensive Back, Rice University Football
“One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is the power of education in breaking the cycle of poverty. I recently established a need-based scholarship at All Saints’ to provide a student with opportunities that he/she might not otherwise have – access to a college-prep education and exposure to real-world problem solving.”
Dustin Moheit ’11, CFA FORT WORTH, TEXAS Portfolio Manager & Chief Compliance Officer, Cheldan Capital Management B.S., Finance/Investment Management, University of Arkansas
“Being in an industry that is often guilty of prioritizing profits over people, giving back to the community has become an increasingly important part of my life. There is no value that can be placed on the support and encouragement I was blessed to continually have by my side. The greatest thing we can do is serve one another, and make that, above all else, the guiding principle in every aspect of our lives. A giving community is a great community.”
Rachelle Miller ’10 Norton FORT WORTH, TEXAS Attorney, Senior Compliance Associate, Blue River Partners, LLC J.D., Texas A&M University School of Law B.A., English Language & Literature, Texas A&M University
“I am most proud to be surrounded by the people in my life. Those I count as friends and family are not only genuinely good people, but also possess an array of truly remarkable gifts. I personally feel that most accomplishments come from building a support system that enables you to take risks because they’ll be there if you fall. As Simon Sinek put it, time is an equal commodity and a non-redeemable commodity. Be intentional about how you spend your time and how you use time to communicate.”
Chip Berkovsky ’00 NOTTINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM Vice President, International Development, Centene Corporation M.B.A., Finance, University of Missouri B.S., Finance & Economics, University of Missouri
“One of my greatest professional accomplishments was designing a last-minute health program with the Massachusetts Health Connector Authority, preventing more than 30,000 people from losing health insurance coverage. Never be afraid to respectfully challenge what seems to be conventional wisdom.”
Chris Kent ’97 FORT WORTH, TEXAS President & Co-founder, Green Light National Veteran, United States Marine Corps M.B.A., Entrepreneurship, Babson College B.S., Business, Texas Tech University
“I learned early in my career to make decisions with imperfect information – a 90% solution now is often more effective than a 100% solution later. Similarly, I was taught that failure is inevitable; how you respond and what you do following your failure will define who you are as a leader, entrepreneur and ultimately, as a person.”
Lynn Kelly ’14 WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Policy Advisor, Office of Economic Initiatives & Entrepreneurship at the White House B.A., Public Policy & Leadership and Spanish, University of Virginia
Lynn is primarily working on domestic policy in the Office of Economic Initiatives & Entrepreneurship at the White House, with a focus on workforce development.
“You can be the most experienced or the smartest person in the room, but I think at the end of the day, people fundamentally want to work with good people. It goes a long way to be a person that others want to be around 24/7, 5+ days a week.”
David Reid ’02 WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Lobbyist, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck B.A., Politics & History, University of Virginia - Jefferson Scholar
David was selected as a Jefferson Scholar, the premier undergraduate scholarship at the University of Virginia, which covers the entire cost of attendance for four years plus coverage of supplemental enrichment experiences. Scholars are selected through a rigorous selection process of more than 2,000 nominees from all corners of the country and globe based on exceptional performance in the areas of leadership, scholarship and citizenship.
32 | INNOVATE Fall 2019 CREATIVE TYPES Sterling McDavid ’07 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK Co-Founder and CEO, Burnett New York luxury womenswear fashion label Founder and CEO, Starling Project A.A.S., Interior Architecture, Parsons School of Design B.S., Finance, The University of Texas “I have had a lifelong passion for fashion but never thought I could pursue it as a career until I met my now business partner, Emily Burnett. It turns out my skills in finance, having started my career at Goldman Sachs, gave me a great base for any business. Emily is the Creative Director, and I run all business aspects from Sales to Marketing to Finance. My favorite part of being in the fashion industry is the ability to empower women by dressing them. We have dressed some of the most powerful women in the world.” “My greatest accomplishment in my personal life has been my work with UNICEF. I am proud to sit on UNICEF’s Board of Directors, working for the world’s most vulnerable children. I have worked with children in the field in Vietnam, Rwanda, Kenya and Mexico, amongst others, and am very proud of all that we have achieved.” In 2016, Sterling received the UNICEF Champion for Children Award for her dedication to helping children globally. She also received the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President Barack Obama. “My favorite part of being in the fashion industry is the ability to empower women by dressing them.”
Hudson Moore ’08 NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Named one of Rolling Stone’s “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know,” this critically acclaimed singer/songwriter is quickly building a loyal fan-base across the country. As an independent artist, Moore has amassed more than 28 million views on YouTube and over 15 million streams on Spotify, all without the support from a major label. Moore, who has a reputation as a great live performer, has earned opening slots for ZZ Top, Alan Jackson, Rascal Flatts, Eli Young Band, Chris Young, Hunter Hayes, Jake Owen, Gary Clark Jr., Martina McBride, and more. Moore recently announced his 2019 Headline Tour, which will make stops in Chicago, Atlanta, D.C., Birmingham, Myrtle Beach, Dallas, Austin, Houston and the All Saints’ campus! Hudson will play at Concert on the Great Lawn, Friday, October 11, thanks to a generous sponsorship by FAME (event details on page 76).
“I’m very blessed to be doing what I love - writing, performing and playing music. I’m so excited about the new music I’ve released this year and I’m looking forward to performing on campus this fall - it will be surreal. I hope everyone can make it out. It’s going to be a party for sure!”
Cameron Mosier ’10 DALLAS, TEXAS Owner, Tribal Video B.S., Finance, Baylor University
“My favorite part of video production is connecting with a wide variety of businesses and learning about them. I have a huge entrepreneurial spirit so I love getting to talk with business owners about how they got started and what the future holds.”
Jonny Auping ’08 DALLAS, TEXAS Freelance Writer - New York Magazine, SUCCESS magazine, Texas Monthly, The New Yorker, VICE B.A., English, Saint Louis University
“In the world of freelance writing, the typical process of pitching a big, reported story is: you try to convince a publication to let you write a story, then, when they say yes, you go report and write it. When I first started, I couldn’t convince anyone to say yes, so I just reported and wrote stories first and sent editors full drafts. That’s how I got my first couple big bylines. I don’t know if I’d recommend that, because it leads to a lot of heartbreak. Thankfully, I don’t have to use that strategy as much anymore, but I still will if I believe in the story enough.”
Rob Smat ’13 LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA Film Writer/Director B.F.A., Cinema & Media Studies, University of Southern California
Having grown up with a fascination in film, Smat founded the All Saints’ Film Club during his high school career, and he recently learned that his lifelong hobby could become a career. With almost 200 short movies, commercials, and PR projects on his résumé, Smat returned to his roots to film and direct his first major motion picture, The Last Whistle, on All Saints’ campus. The film has won several awards at film festivals including Best Actress and Best Feature Film, and premiered in select theaters across Los Angeles, New York and Dallas-Fort Worth in June 2018. This is pretty impressive considering Smat and his crew were told it was impossible to make a football film for less than $5 million and they did it for under $500,000.
Margaret Boschini ’14 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK Playwright B.F.A., Theatre, Texas Christian University
“Working in entertainment is really hard. Like, REALLY hard. You have to understand all aspects of production to really wow a potential employer. You also have to be ready to work twice as much for half as much money. People will say that you don’t have a “real job,” even when the pay is good. You will dread the question, “So what do you do?” because you will never have a good enough answer. You will feel like your only advocate. Push through. Be amazing at your “fake job.”
Sloan Struble ’18 AUSTIN, TEXAS Musician, professionally known as Dayglow
Sloan Struble, professionally known as Dayglow, released his debut album, a bright bedroom-pop piece called “Fuzzy Brain,” last September and has already collected more than 10 million streams on Spotify. Struble’s music video, “Hot Rod,” was recently featured by Texas Monthly in the Texas Monthly Recommends series. The author raved, “I was impressed by the distinct voice and sense of self that emanated from Dayglow’s first album. With its Wes Anderson-like charm, the music video for “Hot Rod” further proved the self-made artist is something special. Dayglow is unmistakably whimsical, relatable, and a breath of fresh air.”
Ellie Hertel ’14 NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK Aspiring Actor B.F.A., Musical Theatre, Texas Christian University
“I am currently pursuing a career in acting, which means I am also auditioning, working as a photographer, and managing accounts for an IT company. Navigating post-graduate life with a fine arts degree has inspired me to get a little creative making life in NYC sustainable. Hitting my one-year anniversary in the city was my biggest milestone yet. It’s been challenging, exhausting, exciting, and the most life-shaping experience that I’ve had. I’ll never take an in-unit washer/dryer for granted again!”
SUPERSTAR ATHLETES
Demetrius Knox ’14 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON NFL Right Guard, Seattle Seahawks B.S., Sports Industry, Ohio State University
“From volunteering time to various non-profits to being able to help the youth through my experiences in life on and off the field, I love that my profession allows me to impact people in a positive manner.”
Ashton Mares ’19 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Beach Volleyball, Tulane University Student, Digital Design, Tulane University
“If I can walk away from a loss saying, I have done everything possible to compete at my best, then I know I am on the right track.”
Jonathan Song ’15 FORT WORTH, TEXAS Kicker, TCU Football M.B.A, Texas Christian University (expected 2020) B.B.A., Texas Christian University
“My parents immigrated from Seoul, South Korea, and worked incredibly hard to provide us with the opportunity to attend a college preparatory school. All Saints’ provided us with such a strong foundation and network to succeed, but also challenged us to exceed our worldly limitations.”
Joe Daniels ’13 AUSTIN, TEXAS Training for 2020 Olympics with plans to attend medical school B.S., Business Management, United States Military Academy West Point
“West Point and training for the Olympics demanded individual discipline, focus and determination to push myself to the next level. I am looking forward to directing that internal energy into the service of others through medicine.”
Emily Tabor ’14 DALLAS, TEXAS Marketing Associate, Southwest Airlines B.S., Human Dimensions of Organizations, The University of Texas Team Captain, The University of Texas Spirit Squad
“I feel that my values align with those of Southwest [Airlines] - warrior spirit (having a great work ethic), servant’s heart (following the Golden Rule), Fun-LUVing attitiude (not taking yourself too seriously). Southwest does a phenomenal job at hiring culture fits, so I feel right at home with everyone here.”
Jordan Tolbert ’11 DALLAS, TEXAS Forward, Texas Legends Basketball LNB Pro League, France B.S., Kinesiology, Southern Methodist University
“We live in a social media world, in highlights, but it’s important to be honest with ourselves and others. I know I won’t grow into the man I’m supposed to be if I don’t keep those real relationships.”
Madeline Chilton ’14 DUHOK, NORTHERN IRAQ; SOUTH SUDAN, AFRICA Program Manager Apprenticeship, Samaritan’s Purse M.S., International Nonprofit Management, The Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University B.S., Sociology, Texas A&M University
“In 2015, I had the privilege of residing in South Sudan for about two months when the civil war was just beginning. The friendships I made - the dangerous realities of my friends - introduced me to the plight of the refugee and sparked my passion to serve this community in some capacity or another.” While in college, Madeline interned with World Relief and traveled overseas to work with internally displaced people (IDP) groups in Northern Iraq. “My dream is to be an ambassador of peace and bring stability to chaos through God and the Holy Spirit. As the late President George H. W. Bush stated, ‘Public service is a noble calling.’ This quote resonates both personally and professionally as I start my career serving my country and marginalized people.”
SERVANT LEADERS
Rachel MacSwain ’03 Franklin FORT WORTH, TEXAS Foster Parent, Caring Hearts for Children B.S., Education, Texas Wesleyan University
“The decision to become foster parents didn’t come easy. After struggling to start our own family, we started looking at other avenues for having children. We were called to foster care after hearing stories that broke our hearts. We have now had five little ones in our home since July 2017. It definitely isn’t easy, and our hearts break every time one of our babies leaves, but our agency has been our solid
foundation through this journey. At the end of last year, we were finally blessed with a baby of our own. Throughout my pregnancy, people asked if we would keep fostering and there was no question in my mind that the answer was yes, we would. Just because we had a baby didn’t change the fact that there are still children who need a safe place during a difficult chapter in their lives.”
Alex Page ’14 RWANDA, AFRICA; SOUTHEAST ASIA International Trip Leader Assistant, Global Aid Network (GAiN) B.S., Social Work, The University of Texas
“My job allows me to meet people from other cultures who have completely different backgrounds, and I love learning about their unique stories. It is a great opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and learn from others’ experiences. Whether out in the field or doing administrative work in the office, I enjoy knowing that my efforts are working toward a greater good.”
Nicole Adams ’18 WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Better World Campaign, United Nations Foundation UnBound: Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force Student, International Studies, American University
“This summer I had the opportunity to work with UnBound, an anti-human trafficking non-profit that I worked with for my senior capstone project. Much to my surprise, it was the All Saints’ Honors College that found me my greatest passion. At UnBound, I did everything from victim services for police stings to teaching middle school girls how to stay safe from exploitation, to working directly with survivors and showing them what healthy relationships look like, as well as helping them get back on track for a safe, dignified life. My time at UnBound has been the best experience of my life. It not only made me more empathetic to the struggles of those around me, but also allowed me to see people for who they are instead of a label placed on them by society.
In the fall, I will be working directly for the Global Health Director of the Better World Campaign at the United Nations Foundation (the United States’ liaison to the United Nations). As opposed to my experience working directly with human rights victims at UnBound, I will be working the policy and legal side of issues, attending hearings on Capitol Hill. It will be surreal walking past the White House every day on my way to help the United Nations Foundation write policy.”
Travis Moore ’06 AMARILLO, TEXAS School Resource Officer (SRO), Tascosa High School B.S., Sociology, Abilene Christian University
“Whether I am chasing down bad guys or handing out stickers to little kids and giving high fives, I believe God has called me to this role and has protected me, so I may protect others.”
Sydney Shields ’10 LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY Resident Director, University of Kentucky M.Ed., Higher Education & Student Affairs, Baylor University B.A., Sociology, Baylor University
“I have the opportunity to work alongside and mentor young adults who are trying to find their footing in the world. It can be trying at times, but it is also the most fulfilling job. Watching students expand their worldview, challenge their limits, and celebrate their achievements makes all the difficult moments worth it. Looking to the future, I hope to continue my career in student affairs, being a voice and advocate for young adults.”
William Chilton ’10 FORT WORTH, TEXAS Director of Regional Advancement, Pure Adventure: Father & Son Events B.B.A., Logistics, Materials, Supply Chain Management; Marketing, University of Arkansas
“The book Wild at Heart by John Eldredge invites men to recover the courageous heart God intended men to have. This catalyzed my passion for stirring up Godly men through a deep father-son relationship. At Pure Adventure, I plan events, I grow a business and I work with clients to change lives.”
Caroline Stouffer ’00 Brown HOUSTON, TEXAS Breast Cancer Survivor; Outreach Committee Chair, MD Anderson Advance Team Volunteer Leadership Board Talent Manager, Ascena Retail Group, Inc. B.A., Sociology, Duke University
After surviving Stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (a type of breast cancer), Caroline was called to give back to the place where she received treatment: MD Anderson Cancer Center. Caroline has served as an inpatient volunteer, member of the Advance Team, held a fundraiser SoulCycle ride, co-chaired the annual MD Anderson Volunteer Endowment for Patient Support and recently took on a leadership role within the Advance Team as Outreach Committee Chair. “As a volunteer and supporter of MD Anderson, I want to give back to the place that gave me so much as a patient - compassion, health, and most of all, hope that one day we can eliminate cancer.”
Maria A. Martinez ’06 CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA General Surgeon, Charleston Area Medical Center M.D., The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston B.S., Neurobiology, The University of Texas
“Despite the physically and emotionally taxing elements of being a surgeon, it is the greatest privilege and honor I could imagine or hope for in this life. The result of my hard work and that of our team is buying time for people who need you the most, so we can return them to those who love them the most. There is no greater reward than that.”
Bryan Song ’07 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS Neuroscience PhD Student, Harvard Medical School, Department of Neurobiology PhD, Neuroscience, Harvard University (in progress) B.S., Psychology, The University of Texas
“Science is a community effort. I like to think that some of our basic discoveries will empower the development of life-saving or life-improving drugs. It’s gratifying to be a part of that process. In my time as a neuroscience PhD student, I’ve already made scientific discoveries that will help progress our understanding of the circadian clock; leaders in my field won the 2017 nobel prize in physiology/medicine. Soon, I plan to start focusing my research on neurological diseases.”
