Centering Place in Writing and Publishing — Alumni Profile, Jennifer Acker ’00
At Amherst, Jennifer Acker ’00 was an anthropology major. Now, she considers questions about place and culture in her work as an editor and writer.
Features
A Life Unscripted, On and Off the Stage — Alumni Profile, Tom McKitterick ’70
Tom McKitterick ’70 has been an actor, photojournalist, and theater producer — dedicating his life to intellectual curiosity.
The Story Behind Modern Art’s Storyteller — Alumni Profile, Erica Gangsei
As the director of Interpretive Media at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Erica Gangsei helps uncover the narratives of artworks.
Influencing Global Dialogue — Alumni Profile, Amanda J. Bradley ’90
Amanda J. Bradley ’90 now combines her passion for world languages and the environment, alongside a commitment to empowering vulnerable communities, on the international stage.
Finding Where She’s Meant to Be — Alumni Profile, Heather Lynn Grotzinger ’20
From Colorado College to Memphis, Tennessee, Heather Grotzinger ’20 has been following an instinct to work with people — which is now leading her back to school.
From Klingon to E-Commerce — Alumni Profile, Artie Moffa ’00
Artie Moffa ’00 has always been into wordplay. He crafted extravagant fictions for his Amherst application and remains engaged in the poetic arts.
Operating with Openness and Spirit — Alumni Profile, Shazi Lyle ’15
A verve for learning and people has guided Shazi Lyle ’15 in her journey at Amherst, as a camp counselor, and throughout her career, where she’s followed a passion for operations and sexual health.