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Ross School counts nearly 1000 graduates from 28 different countries among its alumni.

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Alumni News: Lilah Yektai, Class of 2021: A Rising Star in the Art World
Alumni News: Lilah Yektai, Class of 2021: A Rising Star in the Art World

Lilah Yektai ’21 is making her mark in the art world with a number of recent exhibitions and accolades. Currently a senior at RISD, she has been selected for the prestigious senior art show opening April 10 at the school's Woods-Gerry Gallery.

Alumni News: Alex Strada, Class of 2006, Advancing Socially Engaged Art and Education
Alumni News: Alex Strada, Class of 2006, Advancing Socially Engaged Art and Education

Alex Strada ’06 is making an impact as a socially engaged artist and educator. She currently serves as the Public Artist in Residence with NYC’s Department of Homeless Services and Department of Cultural Affairs, and is a Fellow in Civic Engagement at Pratt University.

Alumni Update: R.O. Shapiro ’08 Launches New Album at Stephen Talkhouse
Alumni Update: R.O. Shapiro ’08 Launches New Album at Stephen Talkhouse

Musician R.O. Shapiro (Raphael Odell Shapiro) ’08 made a much-anticipated return to the East End, performing at Amagansett’s Stephen Talkhouse on February 7. A Sag Harbor native, Shapiro was well known for his theatrical and musical talents during his years at Ross. After studying at Yale and honing his craft across the country, he established himself as a standout in the Americana and folk music scene.

Alumni Spotlight: Daria Schieferstein, Class of 2011
Alumni Spotlight: Daria Schieferstein, Class of 2011

Daria Schieferstein ’11 is an accomplished attorney at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel, LLP in New York. Daria recently took time out from her busy schedule to reflect on her journey from the halls of Ross School to the courtrooms of Manhattan.

Alumni in the News: Jeremy Dennis '08 Featured in The New Yorker
Alumni in the News: Jeremy Dennis '08 Featured in The New Yorker

The photographic work of Jeremy Dennis '08 was recently covered in an article in "The New Yorker." Jeremy is a member of the Shinnecock tribe and a fine art photographer known for his work examining cultural assimilation, indigenous identity, and ancestral traditions.

Alumni Spotlight: Daniel Bennett, Class of 2004
Alumni Spotlight: Daniel Bennett, Class of 2004

Daniel Bennett '04 and his brother Evan Bennett '07 have become successful restaurateurs with three popular restaurants under their belts: MIMI, BABS, both in Manhattan, and DOUBLES in Amagansett Square. Recently they acquired The Springs General Store as well.

Alumni Spotlight: Christina Douglas, Class of 2003
Alumni Spotlight: Christina Douglas, Class of 2003

Ross alum and Shinnecock native Christina Douglas '03 is making movie magic! Find out more about how this alum won two Emmy Awards.

Alumni Spotlight: Ahmed Abdirahman, Class of 2007
Alumni Spotlight: Ahmed Abdirahman, Class of 2007

Ross alum Ahmed Abdirahman has played a huge role in growing political literacy and minority representation across Sweden.

Alumni Spotlight: Forrest Gray, Class of 2010
Alumni Spotlight: Forrest Gray, Class of 2010

Ross alum Forrest Gray '10 is making a name for himself in the music and entertainment industry.

Graduates from Ross attend prestigious post-secondary institutions all over the world and have gone on to successful careers in diverse professional fields.