CFR’s founder and former director, Gene Brody, retired this year, and CFR staff, many of his colleagues, family, and friends, celebrated his life and career at the university’s Georgia Museum of Art last week. Guests recalled his stellar career in ground-breaking research, his mentorship of students and young professionals, and his ability to be kind in all his interactions with people.
Dr. Edith Chen and Greg Miller, right, talk with Brody at the party. Chen and Miller are research colleagues who traveled from Northwestern University in Chicago to celebrate Brody’s career. From left to right, Robin Nusslock, Steve Kogan, Justin Lavner, Sierra Carter, and Steve Beach chat at the celebration. CFR’s associate director, Anita Brown and co-director, Justin Lavner at the party. Brody addresses partygoers at the end of the evening. CFR’s Ragonda Menefield, right, visits with Dr. Sierra Carter of Georgia State University during the celebration. CFR’s Vera Williams and Kimberly Bennett, foreground, enjoying the party. CFR’s director, Steve Beach, and assistant director, Tracy Anderson, having a laugh.
