Get to Know the Newest Members of the W&L Community – 12/6/23 The following individuals recently joined the Washington and Lee employee workforce.

Communications & Public Affairs
December 6, 2023

Jenny Carlos, Research Services Resident Librarian and Assistant Professor – University Library

Q. Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a California native that has lived in the Southeast for the past seven years.

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Romero Dunn, Senior Cook – Dining Services

Q. Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a god-fearing family man and father of three. I am also a Navy veteran, who is hard-working and can get along with just about anyone.

Q. How do you unwind or have fun? Any hobbies or hidden talents?
I enjoy music production and going to the movies.

Q. Any favorite regional spots or activities you are excited about?
I like The Palms and Friday’s Alive.

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Katharine Farrar, Director of Alumni Chapter Programs – Alumni and Career Engagement

Q. Tell us a little about yourself.
I grew up right here in Lexington. I graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia in 2007 and from W&L in 2011.

Q. Any favorite regional spots or activities you are excited about?
I am a tried and true supporter of Frank’s Pizza & Subs. Also, the view of the Blue Ridge Mountains never ceases to amaze me.

Q. How do you unwind or have fun? Any hobbies or hidden talents?
I like to spend time with friends and family. I also love sporting events and live music. My hobbies are cooking, baking and needlepoint!

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Marlow Perez-Urrutia, Assistant Men’s Tennis Coach – Athletics

Q. Tell us a little about yourself.
I was born and raised in Miami-Dade County, Florida. My family is of Cuban descent and emigrated to South Florida in 1961. I received my Associate of Arts degree from Miami-Dade College and then completed my Bachelor’s Degree at Southern Virginia University in 2023. I grew up playing tennis and baseball until the age of 12, at which point I decided to focus strictly on tennis. I have continued playing and coaching ever since.

Q. Any favorite regional spots or activities you are excited about?
I truly love and admire the Lexington/Rockbridge area – its history, charm and tradition. I enjoy hiking the trails, taking scenic photos, visiting museums and eating good food – particularly Napa Thai, Golden Garden and The Palms.

Q. How do you unwind or have fun? Any hobbies or hidden talents?
Not ironically, I find great therapy in stringing tennis rackets during my spare time. I also like to watch historic or old classic movies. I love to play the drums (mainly jazz), go on roller coasters and swim. I hope that one day I can claim to have traveled to every desirable destination around the world.