Ellen (Buckley) Russell '92 has been honored as one of the "Forty Under 40" for 2008 in Crain's Cleveland Business. Senior Vice President and Media Director for Marcus Thomas advertising agency in Cleveland, Russell was recognized for her marketing expertise and business savvy.

Since she joined the firm in 2005, the media department at Marcus Thomas has nearly doubled in size. An expert in new media, Russell has given her clients the tools to reach millions of younger and more technologically-minded consumers.

Last year, Victoria Scaravilli Colligan '87 was included on the annual Crain's "Forty Under 40" list. Colligan was featured as co-founder of Ladies Who Launch, which helps women open their own businesses and achieve their dreams. She is also coauthor of "Ladies Who Launch: Embracing Entrepreneurship and Creativity as a Lifestyle."