Josh Troop ’09 returned to BDS as our 2019 Alumni in Action Speaker this spring. Josh is a graduate of Hamilton College with a bachelor’s degree in government and mathematics. He has spent the past few years working on a variety of political campaigns at the local and national levels. Most recently he was the regional field direct for the Committee to Elect Jay Gonzalez who ran for governor of Massachusetts in 2018. Josh’s talk focused on the many ways to get involved in public affairs and he highlighted the importance of having a set of core values or beliefs as a guide for engagement.

By Annie Fuerst, Director of Innovation |
September 5, 2025
At Belmont Day, learning doesn’t pause when the school year ends. This summer, our faculty engaged in a wide range of professional development opportunities that sparked inspiration, deepened expertise, and strengthened connections. From exploring play in early childhood to considering…