Palmer Trinity School

I N T R O D U C I N G T H E N E W A L U M N I B O A R D P R E S I D E N T: ROBERTO CASTRO-QUIJADA '00 AFTER THREE YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE, RYAN JURNEY '04 IS STEPPING DOWN AS THE ALUMNI BOARD PRESIDENT. WE WANT TO EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO RYAN FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PALMER TRINITY SCHOOL ALUMNI COMMUNITY. We are excited to announce that ROBERTO CASTRO-QUIJADA, a proud member of the Class of 2000, will assume the role of Alumni Board President beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Roberto has been a dedicated member of the Alumni Board for several years, most recently serving as Vice President. His extensive experience, combined with his passion for the school, makes him an ideal leader to guide the alumni community in the years to come. Roberto's journey after Palmer Trinity has been marked by both academic and entrepreneurial success. He earned a triple concentration BA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University before embarking on a dynamic career. Beginning at Del Monte Fresh Produce, he worked for three years before venturing into entrepre- neurship. Roberto has since established several successful businesses across sales, distribution, and media entertain- ment. His entrepreneurial spirit is matched by his creativity, as he is also an award-winning children's author. In addition to his career accomplishments, Roberto is a proud parent of twin daughters Adriana and Emilia who are in the class of 2029 at Palmer Trinity. He is married to Carla Curiel, and together, they have made the Palmer Trinity community a key part of their lives. Roberto is deeply committed to giving back to the school that played such a pivotal role in shaping his life. In his new role, he looks forward to supporting Palmer Trinity's mission and continuing its legacy. We are excited for the future of the alumni board under Roberto's leadership and look forward to the continued success of our alumni community in the coming year. PA L MER TRINIT Y H A S BEEN A PL ACE OF GROW TH A ND C OMMUNIT Y FOR BOTH ME A ND M Y DAUGHTERS. THE SCHOOL'S DEDIC ATION TO FO S TERING INTEGRIT Y A ND CURIO SIT Y C ONTINUE S TO SH A PE US INTO C OMPA S SION ATE , THOUGHTFUL INDI V IDUA L S, RE A DY TO M A K E A DIFFERENCE . ROBERTO CASTRO-QUIJADA '00 After three wonderful years as Alumni Relations Coordinator, I will be stepping down from my role to pursue my Juris Doctor (JD) at Florida International University College of Law. It has been a true honor to lead alumni engagement and contribute to the Palmer Trinity community in this capacity. While I'll be transitioning out of my position, I remain committed to our school and look forward to staying actively involved as an alumna. I'm delighted to share that VALERIE BLATTNER '10, a fellow Palmer Trinity alumna, will be taking on the role of Alumni Relations Coordinator. Valerie earned her bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration and Management from Florida International University, where she developed strong organizational and leadership skills. Her background in hospitality and management, along with her experience this past year as Administrative Assistant to the Academic Team and Yearbook teacher at Palmer Trinity, makes her exceptionally well suited for this role. It has been a joy to connect with so many of you and strengthen the bonds within our alumni community. I look forward to seeing the program thrive and grow under Valerie's leadership. Sincerely, ISABELLA MARTINO '18 ALUMNI RELATIONS COORDINATOR UPDATE: 85

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