Interviewing Impactful BLS Alumni

Since graduating from Boston Latin School in 1968, Peter Bynoe has become a successful businessman and attorney. Bynoe earned three degrees from Harvard University and was part owner of the Denver Nuggets. In honor of these exceptional achievements and other recognitions, the Crain’s Chicago Business named him on their 2013 list of “Who’s Who in Chicago Business,” and in 2008, he became one ...

Alfa Demmellash (‘99) was born in Ethiopia and immigrated to the United States when she was three years old. As refugees, she and her mother lacked financial stability when first moving to the country. After college, Demmellash founded the nonprofit Rising Tide Capital, which provides financial education to communities of color. This, along with other organizations, has since raised tens of milli...

Kirsten Orthman (‘04) graduated from American University, majoring in international studies. She served as Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Deputy Chief of Staff and Communications Director during her 2020 bid for the presidency. Orthman has been the Communications Director for the Democratic National Committee since January 2022. The Argo: When and why did you decide to pursue your current career path? Orth...