Nina graduated from Sidwell in 1998, and is an alum of Smith College and Georgetown Law. She is a Senior Attorney in the Office of the Chief Counsel at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), where she is responsible for ATF's litigation concerning the Freedom of Information Act.  Nina previously worked in investment research at Cambridge Associates, in private practice, at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and in the Office of Information Policy at the Department of Justice.  Sidwell's increasingly culturally competent curriculum and deepening emphasis on stewardship of the DC community and wider world motivate her to volunteer for the school in multiple ways, including as past Clerk of the DC Regional Alumni Club Committee, Reunion Co-Chair, and current class agent.  Outside of work and volunteering for Sidwell, Nina is a parishioner at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Georgetown, where she recently served as Chair of the Social Justice Committee, and where she is particularly interested in antiracism efforts and furthering interfaith engagement. 

Philip is a member of the Sidwell class of 2009 and a Program Officer at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Philip entered Sidwell in fifth grade and was a proud part of Linda Schlafman's final crop of students pursuing their medieval quest. Other points of Sidwell pride include Philip's affiliation with Team South in seventh and eighth grades, his (very) occasional bylines in Horizon, and his co-presidency of Student Democrats during the 2008 election. As an alum, Philip has been involved with the FAN-AB since 2018 and has previously volunteered in support of young alumni advancement efforts.

Bruce Altevogt ’94 has strong roots to the Friends community. He is the father of two current Sidwell students (Chaitan ’28 and Sahana ’30) and brother of Andrew (’89). As a Sidwell “lifer” and recipient of financial aid, he values the significant opportunities the school brings to all members of the community. Professionally Bruce serves as Vice President and Head External Medical Engagement within Pfizer Inc.'s Hospital Business Unit. In this role he is responsible for establishing and managing the business unit's patient and medical stakeholder engagement strategy. Prior to this role he was a Senior Director of Science Policy and Science Advocacy within Global Policy and International Public Affairs. Bruce also serves as a member of the Healthcare Ready Board, a non-profit organization that helps to strengthen healthcare supply chains by addressing pressing issues before, during, and after disasters. In addition, he serves a member of the AMR Industry Alliance Board, an organization that measures and drives the life-sciences industry progress to curb antimicrobial resistance. Prior to joining Pfizer Inc. Bruce served as a senior program officer on the Board on Health Sciences Policy at the Institute of Medicine (IOM). While at the IOM he led policy initiatives related to basic and translational research, drug discovery and development, and preparedness for catastrophic events. He oversaw the publication of over 50 IOM reports and directed multiple IOM studies. Bruce received a doctorate from Harvard University’s Program in Neuroscience and a B.A. from the University of Virginia, where he majored in Biology and minored in South Asian Studies.

I wanted to be a lawyer from an early age, but a trip to Poland with the Sidwell Friends School Chamber Chorus in the summer of 1980 began a drift away from that plan. It inspired me to study Russian in college, which led to another summer program abroad in 1984. During that trip, I met journalists based in Moscow, and decided I would like to return to work alongside them after graduation. Despite not making it back there, I did end up in news, moving to New York City and spending 5 years at The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour. I transitioned away from documentaries and have had a long career in production, working on one-off films, series, and museum installations. In my volunteer roles, I ran a large community-based non-profit for more than 10 years and served as the Administrator of a small political advocacy organization. Brooklyn. ASYO is a small youth soccer league with several thousand players and an annual budget of more than $400,000. As Regional Commissioner, I led a Board of more than 15 members, all in a volunteer capacity. For 3 years, I handled all the administrative and financial duties for CTC Together. This includes managing FEC Compliance, payroll, accounts payable, and other tasks. There was no one doing this when I came on, so I created systems and managed them. I am looking forward to working with everyone on the FAN-AB!

I attended Sidwell Friends from age 6 to18, graduating in 1985. As a result of the lasting impact the School has had on my life, I have served as the Class Representative since 2014 and continue to rejoice in my 50 year-old friendships with classmates. In addition, I previously served as an Editorial Board Member and contributor to the Sidwell Alumni Magazine.
After Sidwell, I attended Barnard College and pursued an interesting career in Public Relation in New York for the fashion industry and corporate clients. My team received the 1996 National Creativity in Public Relations Award (CIPRA) for its work with Disney.
I spent ten years in Geneva, Switzerland, where I launched the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative at the world headquarters and subsequently, launched the Swiss Red Cross Ball, to benefit its “Victims of Forgotten Disasters” initiative.
Most recently, I served as Director of the Board for Barnard College Columbia University and Chair of Leadership Assembly, the annual global conference for volunteer leaders.
I have twin daughters who attend Barnard College.
I live in Greenwich, CT, I am proficient in French, obsessed with art history, and currently turning my hand to writing about my observations on the human experience.I am delighted and honored to serve on the Friends Alumni Network Advisory Board and I look forward to productive collaboration in support of an institution I love.

Marta is a Managing Director - Philanthropy and Mission Aligned Investing at Angeles Wealth Management and the founder and President of Starfish Impact, a 17-year-old firm specializing in family philanthropy, CSR, and nonprofit consulting. She worked with Goldman Sachs' investment management division and was a member of the firm's Diversity Committee. Marta has come full circle and combines her expertise in and passion for philanthropy and impact investing as she helps to lead Angeles Wealth's Philanthropic Families and Mission Aligned Investing practices. The intersection of investing alongside one's values and aligning a family's purpose with their financial and philanthropic investments is at the cornerstone of Marta's purpose. Marta is the Co-Founder of  AngelesArtFund, a partner at Social Justice Partners, a board member with Liberty Hill Foundation, a Trustee of Westland School, the Southern California Clerk for Sidwell Friends School, and a member of Southern California Grantmakers. Most recently, she has joined the Friends Alumni Network-Alumni Board (FAN-AB) at Sidwell Friends School, and she is thrilled to more deeply engage with the community in this role. Marta has an MBA from UCLA Anderson with a Dean's Fellowship Scholarship and a Kauffman Fellowship for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and graduated Cum Laude from Vassar College with a BA in Psychology and Education, where she co-captained the womens' soccer team and achieved records. At Sidwell Friends, Marta co-captained the girls' varisty soccer team and remains close friends with numerous classmates, and other alumni, including her life partner Ash Corson.

I attended Sidwell Friends my junior and senior years in high school from 1967 to 1969, being admitted thanks to Robert Smith. Since late 2016 I've worked as a private tutor serving students with dyslexia, after 20 + years teaching English as a Second Language with the Atlanta Public Schools. I sorely miss my Latino students, but the bureaucracy of the school system frustrated me. In recent years, I've devoted significant volunteer time to my church community to build our racism awareness, and serve on the Outreach and Social Justice Committee. The new, highly trained African American rector at my church has inspired me to do what I can to fight the social and educational inequities caused by racism, and I think Sidwell Friends is a good place to make a contribution. I'm inspired to serve the Sidwell community by the increasing diversity of the student body and administrators and the expanded educational experiences offered to students. I have also gained a lot from the alumni learning opportunities during covid. I live in Decatur, Georgia outside Atlanta. During covid I've tried to keep fit with swimming and bike riding with friends once a week, but I'd love to be having more fun!

Judge Gregory E. Jackson was appointed to the District of Columbia Superior Court in 2004. He is a native of Washington, D.C. where he has devoted his entire legal career to public service. He began his legal career in 1978 at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. In 1986, Judge Jackson was sworn in as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. In 1999 he was appointed General Counsel for the D.C. Department of Corrections and held that position until his appointment to the Superior Court. From January 2012 until December 2016 Judge Jackson was the presiding judge for the Superior Court Drug Intervention Program (SCDIP), also known as Drug Court. During his tenure, SCDIP became a focal point for international delegations interested in learning about drug court and other criminal justice alternatives to incarceration. He has traveled to Bolivia, Northern Ireland, Uruguay and Guyana to participate in drug court training for criminal justice professionals. Judge Jackson retired in July 2017, but continues to serve as a Senior Judge.

Shaba is an alum from the class of 2000, who is currently the Clerk of the DC Regional Club Committee. She has enjoyed staying connected with the school in a variety of ways and continues to be inspired by nurturing relationships and finding fun ways to bring the community together. She has spent several years professionally as a brand specialist and spokesperson, worked at multiple higher education associations and is a multi-formatted certified fitness instructor. In addition to volunteer roles at Sidwell, she has served as a demonstrator and class participant for yoga teacher assessments for certification and been a part of several fundraisers and community events.

Nasser Muhammad is an award winning educator from Washington, DC. Nasser went on to play college football at Shepherd Univ, in WV where he received a Bachelor of science degree. After graduating in 2010, Nasser went on to get his Masters in Education from Howard University where he delivered the words of inspiration to the school of education. Nasser also served as a student ambassador to commencement speaker Arne Duncan. Nasser started Lift and Climb in 2018. The Lift and Climb team strives to build an arena of equal access and equity in education and business regardless of race, gender, or socioeconomic background. Nasser currently teaches Hon. English at Blake HS. While at Sidwell Friends, Nasser played football, basketball, and ran track. Nasser graduated from Sidwell Friends in 2005. Nasser is married to Jazmin, they have two children Nasser II and Haaniyah.

Shaw has spent more than 20 years as an executive in the financial industry, and now serves as the CEO of AltFinance and guides its mission to increase diverse representation across the alternative investment industry.

As CEO, Shaw launched the application for the AltFinance Fellowship program at Clark Atlanta University, Howard University, Morehouse College and Spelman College. The program was developed in conjunction with the four Historically Black Colleges and Universities, MLT, and representatives from Apollo Global Management, Ares Management, and Oaktree Capital Management. It will introduce students to investing and operations, and tap into their entrepreneurial spirit—key elements of a career in the alternative investment industry.

Previously, he served as chief executive at The Company Lab, a nonprofit startup accelerator supporting entrepreneurial growth in southeast Tennessee. He previously also led programs dedicated to innovation, equity and development of young professionals at the Montgomery TechLab and Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT), a national nonprofit working to transform U.S. leadership pipelines and close the racial wealth gap.

Shaw earned his MBA from Duke University, a B.S. in Mathematics from Morehouse College and another in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech.

I attended Sidwell from 1974 to 1976. I am a journalist. I want to serve the Sidwell community because Sidwell gave me lifelong friends and teachers who changed my life. As a volunteer, I have begun to write for the FSHD society, which funds research into the most common form of adult muscular dystrophy, a condition that runs through my family. For the last two years, I have also been a judge for the Edward R. Murrow Awards in journalism. I live in Weymouth, Massachusetts. My brother, Didier, '79, lives in Bethesda.

Ben Weinberg is an Associate Professor of Medicine specializing in gastrointestinal medical oncology focused on developing new therapies for colorectal and pancreatic cancers by translating research from animal models into early-phase clinical trials in humans. He also studies young patients with colorectal cancer and their microbiome in order to understand the dramatic rise in the incidence of left-sided colon and rectal cancers in this population.         Ben obtained his undergraduate degree in biomedical science at the University of Pennsylvania in 2007 and his MD at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in 2011. He completed his post-graduate medical training at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital with a residency in internal medicine in 2014 and a fellowship in hematology and oncology in 2014.

Tiara attended Sidwell friends from 2009-2013. Currently, she is working in communications at a non-profit in downtown DC. A former three-sport athlete at Sidwell, she enjoys staying physically active and supporting Sidwell's teams whenever she can. With a younger sister who currently attends Sidwell, she hopes to further nurture the relationship that the current students and faculty have with alumni!