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Person in chest waders and gloves kneels on a shoreline beside calm water, holding several oysters while surrounded by oyster shells and restoration equipment.

#StoutProud: Kayla Boyd ('19)

Kayla Boyd ’19 is working to bring oysters back to Mobile Bay, restoring an ecosystem that supports wildlife, shorelines and coastal communities.
Person standing beside Captain Mickey Mouse in a blue ship captain’s uniform aboard the Disney Wish cruise ship. The two are posed near a decorative railing inside a brightly lit atrium. The Disney Wish logo appears in the lower-left corner.

#StoutProud: Lisa Tepe ('96)

Lisa Tepe ’96 is driving sustainability across Disney, helping teams eliminate waste, rethink materials and build more sustainable operations.
Professional headshot of a person wearing a light-colored suit jacket, striped tie and collared shirt, standing indoors in front of large windows with an urban streetscape visible in the background.

#StoutProud: Deshea Agee ('18)

Deshea Agee ’18 is shaping stronger communities through economic development, real estate, entrepreneurship and strategic consulting
A person in a dark suit and red tie sits at a restaurant bar, with shelves of glassware displayed behind.

#StoutProud: Howard Gordon ('72)

The Cheesecake Factory, Paradise Tropical Tea and restaurant technology are just part of Howard Gordon’s ’72 five-decade career in the hospitality industry.