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Corry Colonna, C’99, has taken a position as the Sr. Manager of Workforce Housing for the LA28 Olympics.
Saint Vincent College alumni Dr. Robert Klaich, C’00, and Dr. Brian Klaich, C’98, continue to make their mark in the field of cosmetic dentistry, earning national and international recognition for their expertise and dedication to giving back. Both biology majors at SVC before earning their dental degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, the brothers were recently honored as co-recipients of the prestigious Evy Humanitarian Award by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD). This award recognizes their extensive volunteer work with the Give Back A Smile Foundation, which provides dental care to survivors of domestic violence, as well as their broader charitable contributions to the community.
In addition to this distinguished honor, Dr. Robert Klaich received international recognition for a smile makeover at the 2025 Seattle Study Club Symposium in Key Biscayne, FL, where he was awarded “Best Case” in Full Mouth Reconstruction. In a dramatic presentation, the winner’s name was delivered via skydiving members of the Red Bull Air Force, underscoring the prestige of the competition. The Klaich brothers practice cosmetic dentistry at Cranberry Dental Studio in Cranberry Township, where they continue to transform lives through their exceptional skill and compassionate care.
Daniel Ott, C’97, was installed as an acolyte by Bishop J. Mark Spalding as he enters his fourth and final year in the Diaconate Program in the Diocese of Nashville, Tennessee.
Lesley (Barton) Beasom, C’97, was promoted in March of 2024 to Associate Director of Competitive Integrated Employment with Achieva.
Matthew DiGiacomo, C’93, retired from the US Army Reserve on April 30, 2024 after 22.5 years of service as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Judge Advocate Corps. Has been working as a prosecutor at the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office since May 22, 2023 and was recently promoted to the offices Homicide Unit.
Jackie (Smith) Kulfan, C’98, started a new role as Director of Research Partnerships at Carnegie Mellon University. She will primarily support the Scott Institute for Energy Innovation to advance research in clean energy and decarbonization. She is excited to get back into clean energy initiatives!
Shawn Holup, C’98, is the Vice Principal at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart HS in Coraopolis, PA and in September of 2021 was chosen to serve as the private school representative on the WPIAL Board of Directors. In addition to serving on the WPIAL Board of Directors, Shawn is also a member of the WPIAL softball committee.
