We Love This Place

Dana McIntosh ’14

Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Major: Theater and Dance, African Studies
Why I chose Trinity: I felt at home when I visited the campus.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Human Rights Through Performance”
Favorite professor: Joan Hedrick
Extracurricular activities: Dance
What I love most about Trinity: The professors and their dedication.
Post-Trinity career aspirations: Dance therapist


Ted Duff ’92, Co-chair of the Long Walk Societies 

Hometown: New York, NY
Just celebrated: 20th Reunion
Major: History
Why I Chose Trinity: Intimate class sizes, proximity to New York and Boston, my visit to campus the winter of my senior year in high school.
Fondest Trinity memory: Not enough space here to tell the tale!
What I’m up to these days: Managing Director at Kellner Capital, a hedge fund management firm in New York, which is run by George Kellner ’64.
I give to and volunteer for Trinity because: I love Trinity, and I want it to continue to be a great place for young people to learn and grow as individuals.


Shakira Ramos ’02, former Funston Trustee and David L. and Marie-Jeanne Coffin Scholar 

Hometown: South Windsor, Connecticut
Just celebrated: 10th Reunion
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Why I Chose Trinity: Ability to study engineering, on top of being at a great liberal arts college.
Fondest Trinity memory: The PRIDE program and its orientation.
What I’m up to these days: Working as a Technical Analyst at Pratt and Whitney.
I give to/volunteer for Trinity because: I would like to provide future generations the same opportunities as I was provided to attend Trinity College.


Sophie Bell Ayres ’77, P’12, ’13, Trustee 

Hometown: Glen Cove, New York
Just celebrated: 35th Reunion
Major: Political Science
Why I Chose Trinity: Small classes and warm atmosphere
Fondest Trinity memory: My friends and the walk to Ferris Athletic Center.
What I’m up to these days: Trying to retire but it’s not working…Board of Directors, Bullen Insurance Group, Trinity Trustee and volunteer, working Mom and professional multi-tasker.
I give to/volunteer for Trinity because: Trinity gave me so much, and volunteering is a joy.


Adrian Jul ’12, former Davis United World College Scholar  

Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Major: Political Science
Why I chose Trinity: I was looking for a place small enough to make a difference, and with the commitment and resources to allow its students to pursue their dreams. Trinity offered that from Day One. In addition, Trinity’s international programs are outstanding, including amazing travel investigations during summer, especially the one in China, which I absolutely loved.
Favorite professor at Trinity: Professor Sean Cocco’s course on the scientific revolution captivated me, and he is one of the best and most committed teachers at Trinity.
Extracurricular activities: I was very involved with student government, first as a member of the budget committee, then as a senator for my class, and as vice president during my senior year. I've also been a part of the House of Peace and a regular volunteer at Cinestudio.
What I love most about Trinity: The unconditional love and attachment of alumni, parents, and students. The affection and loyalty they show their alma mater is especially felt during campus celebrations. It's something that makes you proud of living in this place, of wearing its colors, of supporting it to make it even better. We do love this place.
Career aspirations: I'm contemplating a career in consulting or in the foreign service.


Rae Haynes ’13, Merrill A. Yavinsky '65 Scholar 

Hometown: Hartford, Connecticut
Major: Economics
Why I chose Trinity: It was the top choice on my list of schools.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Industrial Organization”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Arthur Schneider​
Extracurricular activities: Football  
What I love most about Trinity: Close-knit campus community.
Post-Trinity career aspirations: Business management.


Paige Duke ’14 (wearing the 50th Reunion hat that Bill Polk '62, profiled below, offered a chance to try on)

Hometown: Dedham, Massachusetts
Major: Political Science
Why I chose Trinity: Its rich blend of a vibrant social life and rigorous academics that always keeps me challenged. Also the competitiveness of Trinity's athletics at a high collegiate level
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Environmental Politics”
Favorite professor at Trinity: Anthony Dell’Aera
Extracurricular activities: Varsity Field Hockey Team, Alumni Ambassador, Trinity Barcelona Abroad Program (spring) 
What I love most about Trinity: I love Trinity because it is a small school and it’s comforting to see familiar faces on the Long Walk every day as I go to class. I have developed many deep and long-lasting friendships.
Post-Trinity career aspirations: After Trinity I hope to stay connected with all my close friends and intend on working in Boston or remain open to other exciting locations


Bill Polk ’62 

Hometown: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Just celebrated: 50th Reunion (See the 50th Reunion hat, above, modelled by Paige Duke '14...Each year, the special hat is passed along to the next Trinity class celebrating its 50th Reunion)
Major: History and Religion
Why I chose Trinity: I had a brother there who was having a good experience, and Trinity was kind enough to accept me.​
Fondest Trinity memory: My friends.
What I’m up to these days: Retired. Lots of volunteer commitments, travel, attend concerts, theater, and movies, see children and grandchildren.
I give to/volunteer for Trinity because: I had a wonderful experience there.


Rhea Pincus Turteltaub ’82, National Alumni Association President 

Hometown: Encino, California
Just celebrated: 30th Reunion
Major: Political Science
Why I chose Trinity: The College provided the opportunity to ground a quality liberal arts education with real world internship experiences.
Fondest Trinity memory: Reveling in the beauty of the quad in every season: under colorful leaves, a blanket of snow or a canopy of spring blossoms.
What I’m up to these days: Leading a dynamic and pace-setting advancement team at UCLA and following two passionate baseball-loving sons from field to field!
I give to/volunteer for Trinity because: I am grateful for the career start I got in my first post-graduate job in the Trinity Development Office. Any professional success I've been fortunate to have can be traced back to those foundational lessons I learned in those first three years and that I continue to acquire and apply through my volunteer participation today.


Lauren Aber ’13 

Hometown: Wethersfield, Connecticut
Major: Chemistry
Why I chose Trinity: I chose Trinity for the opportunity to be a science major and a varsity athlete along with the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research.
Favorite class taken at Trinity: Health Fellows
Favorite professor at Trinity: Janet Morrison
Extracurricular activities: Women's Rowing, Trinity Chemical Society, Ballroom Dance Club
What I love most about Trinity: The small class sizes, internships, and opportunities available.
Post-Trinity career aspirations: To become a dentist.


Priyanka Menezes ’14 

Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Major: Mathematics
Why I chose Trinity: To get a good liberal arts experience
Favorite class taken at Trinity: “Education Reform: Past and Present” with Professor Jack Dougherty
Favorite professor at Trinity: Mathematics Professor John Georges 
Extracurricular activities: Promoting Healthy Awareness of the Body (PHAB) Group, volunteering at the Connecticut Children's Medical Center (CCMC), volunteering at the Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (HMTCA)​, BestBuddies Group, Food Committee group, tutoring math.
What I love most about Trinity: The friends I've made.
Post-Trinity career aspirations: Secondary school mathematics teacher. ​​​​