Brandeis Magazine

Catherine Heffernan Gibson and her husband, Micah, welcomed their second daughter, Liora Bea, on March 19. Big sister Noa is delighted. Catherine continues to work at the Union for Reform Judaism, now as director of planned giving. Sam Greenblatt, MA’06, married Allison Demas in July. The couple had wedding ceremonies and receptions in Minneapolis and Bolton, Vermont. Michael Hofrichter has been promoted to executive director at Houston Volunteer Lawyers, the pro bono service arm of the Houston Bar Association. Jessie (Podell) and Ryan Pressman, along with son Spencer, welcomed new baby Jacob Rhodes, to the world on April 19. Melissa Sussman, MA’07, and husband Jeffrey welcomed daughter Madison Emily on Feb. 21, 2019. Madison joins big brother Zachary, 4.