Fellows

Davenport College has an active and enthusiastic Fellowship. Davenport’s Fellowship includes Fellows (distinguished Faculty and Staff at the University) and Associate Fellows (often Davenport alum or people who have made important contributions to New Haven and the larger society).

A (1) | B (14) | C (11) | D (5) | E (1) | F (4) | G (11) | H (11) | J (1) | K (8) | L (8) | M (8) | N (3) | O (2) | P (5) | R (6) | S (12) | T (4) | V (3) | W (6) | Z (1)

Jonathan D. Katz

Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology

Biography

I have been affiliated with Yale School of Medicine almost continuously since 1966 when I arrived as a first-year medical student (3 years out for internship in San Diego and 2 years as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S.P.H,S, ). I returned to Yale for residency in 1973. I have been full time and then clinical faculty since 1975. My wife (Susan Lustman Katz) and I have a long affiliation with Davenport College. Susan's father (Seymour Lustman) and then her mother (Katherine Lustman) were each Head of Davenport College in the early 1970's. We were married in Davenport Courtyard in June 1969. We have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.

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Todd Kennedy

Pastor of Spirit and Word, Elm City Vineyard Church

Biography

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Lisa Kereszi

Assistant Director of Graduate Studies in Photography

Biography

A professional and fine art photographer whose works are in museum collections all over the world, and who has published 7 books of her work, which centers on the themes of family and also escape. An artist and mother of one.

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Eliza King

Assistant Director of Development, Peabody Museum

Biography

I serve as Assistant Director of Development at the Peabody Museum, but I like to say I fundraise for the dinosaurs. Every day I learn remarkable things about the history of our planet, and it’s my job to connect philanthropists with opportunities to support the Museum and the resources it offers the Yale and scientific communities.

I came to Yale by way of the art world, earning an applied business degree for the art market from the Sotheby’s Institute in New York. While studying for my Master’s, I moonlit for Yale admissions part time. After working in External Affairs at MoMA through their historic renovation and reopening, I decided to do it all again at the Peabody, which has reopened this year. Please, come visit, and make sure to say hello!

As the wife of a proud Davenport alumnus from the class of 2010, I am committed to supporting student life and mentorship as a fellow of the college. In my free time, I love to read, cook, and go for walks around Wooster Square with our daughter Maggie.

Eliza King earned her B.A. in English and Art History from Colgate University in 2012 and an M.A. Art Market Business from Sotheby’s Institute of Art in 2018.

Interests:

Painting, reading, archery, cooking

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Verlyn Klinkenborg

Lecturer in English and at the Yale School of the Environment

Biography

I've been a writer since the early 1980s--and I've been teaching nonfiction writing nearly as long. I've published 7 books and for 16 years I was a member of the New York Times editorial board. Married to a novelist named Alexandra Enders. No children, but two dogs: a wire-haired dachshund (Teddy) and a Border Terrier (Ceilidh). Always looking for dogsitters. We live on 53 acres of fields and woods in Columbia County, New York.

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Laura Koo Nicholas

Co-Head Printer, Davenport-Pierson Press

Biography

Laura, along with fellow head printer Les Smith, enjoys teaching students how to solve problems one sort, pica, and impression at a time.
 
Laura recieved her B.A. in History of Art from Yale College in 2003.

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Kate Krier

Associate Dean for the Arts, Yale College

Biography

The Associate Dean for the Arts oversees Yale College Arts, including the Center for Collaborative Arts and Media, Undergraduate Production, Glee Club, Symphony Orchestra, and Yale Bands. Krier also serves as Special Adviser to the Schwarzman Center. She has managed a range of Yale arts programs including the World Performance Project, the Yale Baroque Opera Project, and the campus-wide Shakespeare at Yale initiative. She holds an MFA in Technical Design and Production from the Yale School of Drama. I was born in CT grew up in south Florida, and found my way back to CT for grad school and beyond. Outside of work, I love cooking/eating, gardening, and reading, and I volunteer at a cat rescue organization in North Branford.

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Joseph (Joe) Lane

Vice Chairman - Napier Park, a First Eagle Investments Company

Biography

Engaged for 45 years+ in the Equipment Leasing and Financing industry, including President&CEO of GATX Capital, President of IBM Credit Corp, President of GE Technology Finance, and multi-national Boards of Directors. Start-up and entrepreneurial investor and mentor including YEI, Oxford Finance, and various Yale-led ventures. Named to Equipment Finance Hall of Fame in 2015. Yale debate team, crew, squash, intramural hockey. Married prior to Junior year to Isabel Garcia Lane (celebrating 50th anniversary 2024), 7 children, 14 grandchildren. Board of Directors Leonine Forum.

I received my Bachelor of Arts in American History from Yale College in 1975.

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Richard B. Larson

Professor Emeritus of Astronomy

Biography

I accepted an Assistant Professorship of Astronomy at Yale starting in July 1968 immediately after receiving my PhD in Astronomy from Caltech. I spent the next 43 years as a faculty member in the Department of Astronomy at Yale, and I retired in 2011. I had an active research career over those many years, studying topics related to the theory of star formation, with more than 100 publications. (I don't wish to provide personal information.)

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Lynn Leong

Brooks G. Ragen Director of Squash, Yale Athletics

Biography

Since becoming the Director of Squash and Head Coach for both the men's and women's teams, I've had the privilege of contributing to the development and strategy of Yale's squash program since 2021. My journey began in 2017 as an assistant coach at Yale, where I gained invaluable experience and insights that have guided me in supporting and nurturing our teams with humility and dedication My passion for squash ignited at my father's club in Malaysia, where I embarked on my journey in the sport at the tender age of four. This early exposure led to significant accomplishments, including a professional ranking by the age of sixteen. Beyond the court, my academic path at Trinity College and a deep interest in photography reflect my multifaceted interests and commitment to lifelong learning. I am especially proud to have recently guided both the men's and women's teams to a third-place finish in the country at the National Teams Championship for the 2023-2024 season, marking a significant milestone in my coaching career and for the teams at Yale

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