Alumni Spotlight

After graduating from Brown University with a focus on sustainable energy, Jacquie Pierri ’12 took her hockey talents to the global stage, competing for the host, Team Italy, in the 2026 Winter Olympics. As an engineer and EcoAthlete, she is leveraging her platform as a hockey player to champion climate change awareness and sustainable innovation in sports.

School of Engineering alumni John Huddleston ’21 and Anand Lalwani ’18 named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Brown’s School of Engineering has now had seven selections in the past seven years.

Master’s in Technology Leadership alumni venture Kognitiv Edge creates software engineered to unlock the full potential of human capital for military special operations and other high-risk training environments through smart, data-first innovation.

From Vermont farm boy to retired naval officer and engineer, Richard Edgar reflects on the role Brown has played in his life — and how he pays it forward.

Corporate Advisory Board member Dan Leibholz credits Brown experiences, in and out of the classroom, for his semiconductor industry success.

Supportive parents and a balanced life are keys to success, according to this product engineer and entrepreneur.

Biomedical engineering alumnus Josh Cohen ’14 partnered with Justin Klee ’13 eight years ago to build a company dedicated to the development of therapeutics for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.

If the name seems familiar, it’s likely because Dr. Selim Suner has been frequently sought by newspapers and television stations in Rhode Island for his expertise on how local hospitals are handling the COVID-19 crisis.

Alumnus Harvey A. Heffner ’61 co-owns Empire City Iron Works, which manufactures, installs, and renovates steel works.

Taking risks and embracing change helped steer Steven Moya ’94 in bold, new directions.

Pioneering earthquake early warning technologies, Zizmos’ eQuake smartphone application is steadily gaining traction in the commercial industry, bolstered by winning multiple competitions and earning government funding.

Never one to back down from a challenge, Frances Bivens, class of 1988, is continuing to evolve as her interests change and grow.

It probably wasn’t the advice he was expecting.

It was a case of perfect timing.