Welcome to this inspiring episode of the Stang Stories podcast! Ladia Khaing sits down with Jamie Mittelman, a Milton alumna and CEO of Flamebearers, a platform dedicated to uplifting the stories of female Olympians and Paralympians. Jamie shares insights from her time at Milton, her eclectic educational and professional journey, and her ardent passion for advocating women's stories in sports media.

Discover how Jamie went from participating in a multitude of extracurricular activities at Milton, to earning advanced degrees from prestigious institutions, and eventually finding her calling in supporting women athletes globally. She discusses the challenges and adversities faced in promoting women's sports and the transformative power of storytelling in making real-world impacts.

Join us for a conversation that celebrates resilience, inspiration, and the drive to make a positive change in the world through the power of storytelling and advocacy.

In this episode of the Stang Stories podcast, host Jazlyn Fuentes '25 converses with Dr. Alexandra Rodman, a distinguished alumna from Milton's class of '06 and a psychology professor at Northeastern University. Dr. Rodman shares insights about her transformative experiences at Milton, including her involvement in boarding life and the Octet music group, which paved her path toward acapella in college.

Dr. Rodman discusses her academic journey from Tufts University to obtaining a PhD at Harvard, emphasizing the importance of balancing academics with extracurricular activities. She highlights her passion for clinical psychology and developmental cognitive neuroscience, exploring the intersection of social experiences and brain development during adolescence in her present research.

Through anecdotal experiences and advice, Dr. Rodman reflects on key learnings throughout her career, providing valuable insights for aspiring students and professionals in psychology and neuroscience. The conversation also delves into developmental phases, the importance of resilience, and emerging research on adolescent smartphone use.

In this episode of the Stang Stories podcast, Jason Yu '25 chats with Dr. Annie LaVigne '07, a current instructor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. There, LaVigne focuses on intersecting the health humanities with radiation oncology, bringing humanism to the center of the medical field. Learn about LaVigne's daring cross-country biking treks, swims with sharks in South Africa, and current research on radiotherapy deserts. (And of course, her art!)