Participants

Bill Durham, '71
William Durham, ’71, is an innovative teacher and administrator whose primary interests are the relationships between genetic and cultural change in human populations; the evolution and conservation of biodiversity in the tropics, especially in the Galápagos and the Amazon; and the relationships between human health and ecosystem health and degradation. In 1992, Professor Durham worked with Stanford Travel/Study to create the Field Seminar series, providing experiential learning for students in the Sophomore College, together with Stanford alumni.

Meredith Narrowe, '04

Meredith has been leading trips with Travel/Study since 2018 and has led past Stanford travelers to Peru, the Canadian Rockies, Costa Rica and all over Europe. This Maui-raised lover of shave ice caught the travel bug early on—34 countries and counting—and even once organized her clothes by country of origin! Before joining Travel/Study full-time, Meredith managed teams and projects at DreamWorks Animation, Apple and various start-ups focused on travel and experiences.

Ashlyn Callan (SCA)
Hi everyone! My name is Ashlyn Callan and I am one of the SCA's for this Sophomore College class. I am a rising senior majoring in human biology and coterming in biology. At Stanford, I play club volleyball, do research on concussion in a bioengineering lab, and am a member of Stanford Synapse, a club that runs a brain injury support group. I am excited for this experience and to get to know all of you better!

Maya Návar (SCA), '22
My name is Maya Návar and I am one of the Sophomore College Assistants (SCA) for the program. I recently graduated from Stanford as part of the Class of 2022 with my bachelor’s degrees in linguistics and in comparative literature, as well as a minor in Iberian and Latin American cultures. This fall I will pursue my coterminal master’s degree in Latin American Studies with a specialization in Environment, Ecology and Sustainability in Latin America. In 2019, I participated in Bill’s Galápagos SoCo class as a student—my experience shaped the trajectory of my academic career at Stanford, and I am incredibly excited to engage in a vibrant community of students, alumni, and faculty on the islands once again this September, this time in a new role! I love art and literature (especially Latin American short fiction), stand up comedy, doing the NYT crossword, and meeting new people.

Maryam Asgari, '92
I am a physician-scientist and animal lover who enjoys learning, exploring and enjoying the company of good friends (and making new ones). I graduated Stanford in 1992 and was enthralled by Professor Durham’s lectures while taking the Hum Bio Core. I am beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to be his “student” again. I have three kids (20, 16 and 12) and an incredibly generous husband, who is allowing me to enjoy this trip I have talked about for 20+ years with my close friend (and Stanford sorority sister), Sheila Gall. I am excited to get to know you all. Go Cardinal!!!

Sheila Gall, '91
I graduated from Stanford in 1991 with a degree in political science. I am an attorney that works in state politics for an association that represents cities. I live in Olympia, WA. I like to get out hiking, bicycling, or to the beach as much as possible. Professor Durham was one of my professors in my sophomore year. This picture is from a trip to Korcula in Croatia.

Josie Amoo (she/her) is double majoring in Earth Systems and International Relations and minoring in African and African American studies. She is interested in the intersections of racial and social justice and climate change, as well as the impacts that the climate crisis has on public health, community organizing, and various ecosystems. Her upbringing in a rural agricultural community made her passionate about conservation and biodiversity. On Stanford's campus, Josie is involved with ASSU, the Black Community Services Center, Black Student Union, Stanford Tzu Ching, the King International Development Association, the Haas Center for Public Service, and more. Off-campus, Josie works on numerous service projects in the Bay Area and is pursuing a Cardinal Quarter in Southern California this summer. In her free time, Josie enjoys connecting with her communities, reading, being in nature, knitting, and weightlifting.

Pablo Arosemena
Hello! My name is Pablo Arosemena, and I am from Panama City, Panama. At Stanford I hope to major in Human Biology and Art Practice. I want to explore the intersection of evolution, policy and art. I have had several painting exhibitions, directed two shorts and designed a fashion line, all with the underlying theme of wildlife conservation and society’s relationship with nature. This expedition to the Galápagos is incredibly exciting. As someone interested in Latin American conservation and political ecology, I am thrilled to learn more about the Galápagos ecosystem and how it is being protected!

Nelson Ishiyama, '67, MBA '72, JD '72 and
Terrie McDonald, '74
Nelson is the president of Ishiyama Corporation, a diversified family company with operations in Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii and the Far East. He previously practiced antitrust litigation. He left the practice of law to work for the Ishiyama Corporation and build and operate Henry's Fork Lodge in Idaho. He is an avid outdoorsman and passionate fly fisherman with strong interests in environmental issues and the natural sciences. Nelson has been a member of the Stanford Law School Board of Visitors and has served on the Advisory Council of Stanford's Bill Lane Center since 2010. Nelson received his B.A. from Stanford (1967) and his joint JD/MBA degrees from Stanford Law School and Graduate School of Business (1972). He is a longtime resident of Palo Alto and is married to Terrie McDonald, Stanford ‘74. They have a daughter, Julia, Stanford, ’13, JD ’19.

Ben and Mary Lou Marchello, '70
I am Ben Marchello, lifetime Montana resident with time out for college and training many years ago. I am a Dartmouth alumnus. I am a retired medical oncologist who still dabbles in some clinical cancer research. I was a biology major all those years ago so am intrigued by the Galápagos and look forward to seeing the students of today.

My name is Mary Lou (Cousins) Marchello, Class of 1970, a graduate of the now-defunct School of Nursing which ended in 1974. A highlight of my time at Stanford was spending two quarters at the Italy campus in Florence, which resulted in my life-long love affair with Italy! I finished a master's degree in community health nursing in Boston and worked a variety of jobs, finishing my career as a school nurse here in Montana. Besides travel, I enjoy hiking in our nearby mountains, making children's quilts for numerous social service agencies, and participating in a monthly book club.

Owen Brown

Isabella Correa
Isabella is a rising sophomore studying mechanical engineering with a product design concentration; she hopes to intersect sustainability with inclusive solutions to meet the planet and its peoples’ needs. Previous experience working with National Geographic Explorers and museums to boost education about the climate crisis, as well as growing up in agricultural communities herself, fostered her interest in environmental education and the climate-tech sphere. Isabella is excited to visit the Galápagos with the cohort this summer to learn more about the unique ecosystem and to explore ways in which humans can admire and interact with nature without harming it!

Mike Harris, '84
After growing up in the construction business in Maine and graduating as a Chemical Engineer and working in aerospace and hazardous waste recycling industries, I stopped being an employee in 2002 at age 40 and became a freelance contractor. Life adventures: 1976 National Scout Jamboree (Eagle Scout); living and working on South Island of New Zealand June 1996 - February 1998; AZ Cowboy College in 2004; 3 summers and 2 winter weeks in Alaska; observing polar bears in Churchill on Hudson Bay in 2007; 2013 & ‘14 Maine moose hunting trips; annual World Series of Poker Seniors (50+) Tournament at Harveys Lake Tahoe beginning in 2015; 2016 marriage to Marian, who I met freshman year at Stanford; attending 2022 Calgary Stampede next. While all of these adventures are good on their own, what truly makes all of them great is sharing them with family and friends. I also enjoy being a traveling free labor handyman for my family. Marian and I have two grandchildren: Amaya and Jayden.

Marian Adams, '84
Marian M. Adams was raised in Topeka, Kansas with her 5 siblings. Her parents both attended Stanford, as did Marian and 3 of her brothers. She graduated with a B.S. with honors in Biological Sciences and an A.B in American Studies in 1984. While on the Farm, she also found time to play in LSJUMB, catch butterflies on Jasper Ridge, play intercollegiate horse polo, and be a SLE tutor. She attended medical school at University of California, San Francisco. She completed her residency in general pediatrics at Stanford University Medical Center and her fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. From 1997 to 2015, she was on faculty at the Stanford School of Medicine (Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics). She was also medical director of the Level III Neonatal ICU at El Camino Hospital in Mountain View, CA (2002-2012). In 2015, she left academic practice to become an independent neonatologist, providing care in NICUs ranging from Montana to Kansas to central coastal California. Since 2017, she has been associated with UCSF Department of Pediatrics as a Clinical Instructor in neonatology. Marian has 4 children from her first marriage, of whom 2 are also Stanford graduates (Sarah, '09 and Kevin, '21).

Abby Cummings
Hi! My name is Abby and I am an incoming junior; I spent my freshman year at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY before taking a gap year and coming to Stanford. I am studying marine biology and pursuing a notation in science communication to tie together my love for science, research, writing, and visual communication. Outside of school I love to tide pool along the coast, go camping, read, hang out with my two sisters, and watch nature documentaries!

Alex Dotts
I am a non-traditional transfer student from the University of Washington Tacoma. Right now, I’m planning on majoring in math, and am aiming towards an M.D-Ph.D. program after graduating in 2024. I love hiking and enjoy exploring the nature preserves surrounding Stanford’s campus. I’m a distance runner and have completed 2 full marathons. One of my favorite parts of summer is getting out on a trail run early in the morning. I love to read anything I can get my hands on, but lately I’ve been on a science fiction kick. I’m looking forward to seeing all the birds in the Galápagos and can’t wait to get to know our class!

Caitlin Kalinowski, '07 and Rebecca Henry
Caitlin Kalinowski leads the AR Hardware team for Reality Labs at Meta. For the previous 7 years, she led VR Hardware, the division responsible for the Meta Quest 2 and Touch controllers, and the Oculus Rift, Go and Rift S. Before working at Oculus, Caitlin was a technical lead at Apple on the Mac Pro and MacBook Air products and was part of the original unibody MacBook Pro teams. Caitlin is passionate about increasing the number of women and other underrepresented minorities in the fields of technology and design. She believes the next generation of products must be designed and engineered by people with different backgrounds and experiences to create the best possible product. Caitlin received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 2007.

May-Ling Gonzales and Leith Abdulla, MS '07

The Galápagos is one of those trips on our wishlist and it’s also the first time away from our energetic five year old. We’re excited to experience this special place with Stanford students and the incredible enthusiasm of Bill Durham. We live in Menlo Park and on the weekends, we’re exploring the outdoors on a hike, wandering through the library or playing board games. May-Ling is the director of alumni relations at Stanford Law School. Previously, she worked at the Stanford Alumni Association for 17 years, most recently as the Director of Alumni Education where she led strategy for lifelong learning programs (like CWOQs and Stanford+Connects!) May-Ling considers Austin, Texas home, where she went to UT Austin and met her partner, Leith. Leith is the vice president of engineering at Merit America, a non-profit creating pathways for low-income workers to obtain family-sustain careers without a 4 year degree. He’s previously worked at two other educational technology organizations, Khan Academy and Coursera. He likes to ride his bike, read outside and think about challenging problems of all sizes.

Anna Lopez
Hey everyone! I’m a physics major with a love for the outdoors and a passion for ultimate frisbee, and I also enjoy playing the piano, listening to live music, and learning about nature and outer space. I spent most of my summer relaxing at home in D.C., before a short stint in Poland playing at an international ultimate frisbee tournament. This trip, I am excited to learn more about the scientific details of evolution and to meet new people who I can drag on backpacking trips with me.

Rhys Lawson Barraclough

Sally Lillis
Though it’s hard to believe, I have lived in Palo Alto for almost 50 years. For over 30 years I loved being the office manager for an OB/GYN practice in Portola Valley. My solo business doing financial organizing for individuals and couples has also been fun. I’m a social bridge player, an Enneagram enthusiast, and a Stanford football fan. Ken and I are the lucky parents of 3 and the grandparents of 5. We travel often to visit these families who reside in lovely spots: Grass Valley, Seattle, and Boulder, Colorado.

Ken Lillis, '71
Following 4 years in the Navy and 2 years at Foothill College, I was thrilled to graduate from Stanford with the Class of 1971. Recently retired, I enjoyed 45 years with the same Bay Area high energy electronics company. I’m an avid birder, love classical music, physics, art, poetry, cosmology, and travel. Sally and I can often be found in Grass Valley, Seattle, and Boulder, Colorado spending time with our kids and grandkids. I am “camera-ready” to capture wildlife and beauty in the Galápagos!

Ariana Lotfi
Hi Everyone! My name is Ariana Lotfi, and I am from Mclean, Virginia! I am so beyond excited to be joining all of you to the Galápagos, an all-time dream of mine! Ever since I was able to swim, I have been fascinated by marine life and their wondrous interactions. From snorkeling to free diving to scuba diving, I love every opportunity to gain more exposure to new species and their evolutionary adaptations. While I do not yet know what I would like to study, I know it will have something to do with environmental sustainability. Fun fact: I’ve been scuba diving with great white sharks (and am so fascinated by them) and can’t wait to see many shark species on this trip :)

Lizbeth Luevano

Brian McCarty
Brian attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he ultimately received a degree in English Creative Writing and molecular biology. After a brief foray into music, he attended medical school and subsequently trained in orthopedic surgery, including a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. He is in practice in Milwaukee in orthopedic sports medicine and cartilage restoration. Two of his 3 children attended Stanford, including one who went on this trip (Liam McCarty ’18)! He has never struggled to find interests and currently plays lead guitar and sings in an eclectic cover band (@Part.Time.Models.band on IG), works as a semi-professional landscape photographer (@brian.a.mccarty on IG) and as a marble stone sculptor. He has a lifelong fascination with science and biology and hoped to one day make it to Galápagos. He is grateful for the opportunity and eager to learn more about our world!

Annie Lent
A Wisconsin native, Annie graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Boston College with a degree in Philosophy before moving on to medical training in Minnesota. She completed her fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at the prestigious National Jewish Hospital in Denver and has made many trips to Nicaragua doing medical relief work. She is currently in practice in Milwaukee.

Annie loves travel, the outdoors and biology. Visiting the Galápagos has been a lifelong dream. She is so excited to meet everyone on the trip!

Victor Meza

Conner Oberhauser
My name is Conner Oberhauser, and I am from small town St. Edward, Nebraska. I am interested in psychology, mental health advocacy, and neuroscience. While at Stanford, I plan to major in psychology on the pre-med track, in hopes of becoming a neurosurgeon. Before coming to Stanford, I had never learned about evolution in a formal setting. After deep diving into the subject, and realizing the beauty that lies within biology, I became fascinated by the topic of evolution. Every time I look at a complex biological system now, I think to myself about the selective pressures and natural selection that may have led to the creation of that specific organism. I am so excited to experience the Galápagos with my amazing peers and alumni and to learn about evolution and conservation efforts, biodiversity, and present my final project in the place where Charles Darwin, himself, studied evolution!

Dayna Temby, '84
I am Dayna Arnstein-Temby, '84, thrilled to go to the Galápagos with the Sophomore College. Professor Durham made a great impact on me during my studies in Human Biology, and his teachings about the aborigines influenced me to go to Australia to work with the aborigines for a summer while I was in medical school. As Bill Durham says, having these travel experiences is incredibly enriching. I am an Internal Medicine MD, graduate from UCSD medical school and residency, working at Scripps Clinic in San Diego for 30 years, and now only part-time. I also teach medical students at UCSD Student Run Free Clinic. When we are able, my husband and I participate in international medical relief trips, and over the years have done so in Kenya, Indonesia, Columbia, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Fiji, Mexico and Guatemala. These have been rewarding, enriching, and with an important emphasis on sustainability as well. Paul and I have been married 30 years this October 3. We are celebrating with a big trip to the Galápagos ! We have 2 wonderful children, Michelle (Cal grad 2020), and Chris (senior at UCSB). I spend much of my free time playing tennis, pickle ball (of course, like everyone else), skiing in the winter, scuba diving, kayaking, and body surfing in the summer. Above is our Christmas card photo, which I chose because you can see me in my Stanford jacket - I am a real die hard fan - and my terrific family including the chocolate babies.

Stanley Rozenblit
I'm Stanley from South Bend, IN and I'm a student intending to major in the social sciences. On campus, I enjoy competing as a part of the Stanford Debate Society and consulting with the Stanford Marketing Group. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, cooking, and engaging in entrepreneurship. A fun fact about me is I had the opportunity to intern for Mayor Pete Buttigieg (current Secretary of Transportation) supporting economic and sustainability reforms! I'm excited for the chance to expand my horizons in the Galápagos this summer, researching the magical world within itself and admiring the one-of-a-kind flora and fauna all around.

Laura Sun
Laura is a rising sophomore hoping to study Mechanical Engineering and Earth Systems. She is interested in exploring conservation issues and investigating how regions like the Galápagos are at the forefront of engineering solutions. In her free time, she enjoys camping, wildlife photography, painting, archery, and meeting new people!

Melanie Rowland, '71
I’m an environmental attorney, once retired but now serving as a commissioner on the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission. My passion for years has been learning about and appreciating nature, particularly wildlife. My position as a commissioner combines both my professional training and my deep commitment to conservation. My husband and I live in the Methow Valley in North Central Washington, on the eastern edge of the North Cascades mountains. We love hiking, birding, cross-country skiing, and sea kayaking. I’m also an avid student of wildlife track and sign, as is my niece, Kirsten Liermann, my wonderful traveling companion on this trip. Before retirement, I lived in Seattle, where I was an attorney with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). My main work focused on the Endangered Species Act, as applied to fish and marine mammals. To my dismay, Southern Resident Killer Whales and many species of salmon are still in grave danger of extinction. Since retiring from NOAA, I’ve volunteered as a member of the board and legal counsel for the Methow Valley Citizens Council, a community environmental advocacy group.

Kirsten Liermann
Hi, I'm Kirsten. Born and raised in San Diego, CA. My early working career was in IT with local tech and biotech companies. Quit all that glamour to raise my 2 boys, who are now 20 and 22, both in college. I went back to school for early childhood education to become a preschool teacher. Grateful to be joining Stanford alum and my aunt, Melanie Rowland, on this incredible journey. I am passionate about the outdoors and all things wild, enjoying animal tracking, birding, kayaking, and hiking. I am a volunteer for San Diego Tracking Team and ECAR a local southern California animal rescue.

Clark Sisk, '74
Hello all! When I enrolled in Stanford, I had not yet chosen my career pathway. I soon realized that the newly formed major in Human Biology offered me a great opportunity to explore many interests. After graduating in 1974, I enrolled in Washington University School of Medicine. I completed my residency in Dermatology at Oregon Health Sciences University. After two years in private practice in my home town of St. Louis, I returned to Portland and joined Kaiser Permanente. I retired in 2012. I am traveling with my wife, Sharon Marshall. Sharon has a son. I have 2 daughters, 2 step daughters, and 6 grandchildren. Between college and medical school, I traveled solo for 4 months in South and Central America. I was extremely fortunate to find passage on a ship going to the Galápagos Islands from Guayaquil. The Colicuchima was a converted buoy tender that had been chartered by ornithologists associated with Cornell University. Their excitement was as great as mine! This was the only boat visiting the Galápagos at that particular time. There were about 60 of us on board. The cost, in 1974 dollars, was just over $200. As a new graduate, I was about the same age as most of you students probably are. Being with you as you experience this incredible place will be a pleasure for me. I am eager to visit the islands again, now nearly half a century later. I am sure that my experience will be different as my perspective has undoubtedly changed. I am curious to see how tourism and human impact have changed the islands in the intervening 48 years. In 1974, our time ashore was largely unsupervised. It is good that more protections are now in place. I am happy that our trip will support the economy, will promote scientific research, and will aid in the protection of this unique environment. I look forward to meeting each of you.

Sharon Marshall
Greetings! My name is Sharon Marshall. My spouse, Clark Sisk, and I hail from Portland, Oregon. If we count our family members inclusively, we have 5-6 children and 9 or more grandchildren. During our 15 years together, we’ve traveled to myriad awe-inspiring natural sites, found ourselves intensely curious about people and their widely varying cultures, and have marveled at stunning and varied architectural sites in the U.S. and throughout the world. I worked in Special Education for 32 years as both a School Psychologist and Administrator. Early in my retirement, I volunteered as a mosaic artist in local elementary schools. I’m currently an avid indigo dyer and fused glass artist. I look forward to this adventure and imagine returning with memories and inspiration for glass and fabric projects inspired by our days in the Galápagos. I look forward to meeting all of you and exploring the wonders of the Galapagos together. Central Washington University, B.S. ‘77,

University of Oregon, M.S. ‘79.

Jamie Wang, '79 and Joe Wang, '78, PHD '84, MS '81

We live in Saratoga, CA. Joe retired in 2015 and now spends much of his free time cycling and honing his photography skills. Jamie retired from paid employment in 1991 and has spent the past 31 years raising our children and working with nonprofits. Our children Kerry, Alex, and Justin are all engineers; Kerry lives with her husband and their son in Los Altos, Alex and his wife live in Los Angeles, and Justin is living in New York City. This is our fifth trip with Stanford, our third Sophomore College, and our second time going to Galápagos with Professor Durham. We can hardly wait! We have also been going to Stanford Sierra Camp for many years.

Eve Dreyfuss and Robert Schulman, '83, MS '87
Robert took the Hum Bio core from Professor Durham as an undergrad and is back for an encore. After a career as a tax partner at a national firm, Eve is the chairman of the board of directors of the American Red Cross, Silicon Valley chapter and has volunteered as a child advocate for CASA. Robert has led engineering teams at Intuit, Yahoo, LinkedIn, several startups and currently works in the AI/ML division at Apple. He has volunteered as a teaching assistant for local high school computer science classes. Eve and Robert were married just a few months ago and enjoyed an epic safari with Stanford Travel/Study in Tanzania and we’re excited to join this visit to Galapagos with all of you!

Sarah Ferries

Michael McSorley, MA '89

Marsha Guerrein & David Morgan, '71