Alumni Stories

Owen Gabbert '02 started his real estate development and construction company in 2012. We spoke with him about affordable housing and his co-living projects in Portland.

Rachel Cohen '90 has worked in global health for more than 20 years. Following up on her essay in the New York Times, we discussed equitable access to COVID-19 treatments, and lessons to be learned from the HIV epidemic.

The pediatric hematologist/oncologist and women’s leadership coach on the importance of advocating for physician self-care.

In its tenth year, the innovative Palma Scholars Program continues to inspire students and influence curriculum.

Upper School Physics teacher Marguerite McKean '04 is helping students develop their ability to communicate findings and ask questions in a meaningful way.

A profile of Athletics Director Kate Williams ’01, and what she values about the Catlin Gabel experience.

The relationship with Hyla Woods is an integral part of experiential learning at Catlin Gabel. Hyla Woods co-owners Peter Hayes ’74, Ben Hayes ’07, and Molly Hayes Martin ’10 spoke with us about their work in forestry.

An interview with the mechanical engineer, animal enthusiast, and artist on the joys of being an “interdisciplinary person.”

The Economist writer on the unglamorous life of a foreign correspondent, avoiding insurgents and sea snakes, and how Catlin Gabel inspired her mantra, “fail to prepare, prepare to fail”

The Catlin Barbecue Society, although only lasting two years (2003-2004), even had its own signature sauce – raspberry chipotle. Founding member, Erik Granum ’03, recalls the days of grilling in the Fir Grove…
 

When Tom Shipley ‘87 learned about the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), as CEO of Dennis Uniform, he immediately began searching 

Soccer ruled Eric Mandel’s experience at Catlin Gabel (attended from 8-12th grade). Read how his work ethic, pursuit of passions, and leaving everything on the field has fueled his professional career and personal life.

On the 50th anniversary of his graduation from Catlin Gabel, the civic leader and philanthropist shares thoughts on early influences, his commitment to art education, and why he believes we should “leave the place that we lived in better than we found it.”

The Oscar-nominated filmmaker reminisces about art under the tennis court, and the making of his very first film—on the Catlin Gabel campus

The Outside editor on Type Two Fun at Catlin Gabel, and why he still wants to name every plant he sees

The pioneering evolutionary engineer reflects on Pongi’s sludge experiment, Corkran’s “Relevant” stamp, the importance of confessing your ignorance

Driven by student inquiry, the Treehouse Project incorporates engineering, design, math, and art—and lessons for life 

How Catlin Gabel helped me learn about the world and the roles we can play in it.

The head of the Urban League of Portland talks about keeping her perspective in Washington, D.C., returning to Catlin Gabel as a Trustee