Embracing Every Chapter

An elderly man and woman standing together on a wooden walkway in a lush, forested area, smiling and talking.

A naturally curious alum, Phyllis Klaus ’57, P’82, played a key role in starting the modern doula movement, combining research with a lot of heart. From her days taking childhood development classes at Vassar to her early work in Guatemala—and earning her doctorate in psychology in her 80s—she has remained committed to learning and supporting others.

A portrait photo of Jan Farrington ’46 taken in the woods.

At 98 years old, Jan Farrington ’46, née Gucker, spends her summers where she has since she was in utero: at Camp Whippoorwill in the northeastern Adirondacks.

Embracing Every Chapter