Commencement 2026

Celebrating the
Class of 2026

Class of 2026,
here’s to you!

We look forward to celebrating our 114th Commencement ceremony! Families, please find more information about Commencement Weekend in your Blackbaud portal.

Annie Lamont to Deliver Commencement Address

 

The Ethel Walker School is delighted that industry-leading venture capitalist Annie Lamont will deliver the Commencement address at its 114th Commencement next month.

Mrs. Lamont’s role in shaping healthcare through investment and innovation has been monumental and truly inspiring. She co-founded Oak HC/FT in 2014 to invest exclusively in healthcare and fintech entrepreneurs. Prior to founding Oak HC/FT, she spent 28 years at Oak Investment Partners, where she served as a Managing Partner, leading the healthcare and fintech practices.

“We are delighted that Annie will be in conversation with our graduating class, all of whom have studied a core financial literacy curriculum as part of our Walker’s Capabilities Approach,” says Head of School Dr. Meera Viswanathan. “Her role in shaping healthcare through investment and innovation has been monumental and truly inspiring.”

Over the course of her career, Mrs. Lamont has invested in category defining companies across the healthcare and financial services industries, including Aspire Health, athenahealth, CareBridge, Devoted Health, iHealthTechnologies (now Cotiviti), NetSpend, OneMedical, and VillageMD.

Mrs. Lamont has been named to Forbes Midas List, recognizing the top 100 technology investors in venture capital, multiple times. She also served as a core participant of the Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary’s Innovation and Investment Summit (DSIIS).

In addition to her portfolio company board seats, Mrs. Lamont serves on the Board of Directors for Bloomberg Inc. and has served on the Board of Trustees for Stanford University, from which she holds a B.A. degree.

Area Accommodations and Restaurants

Avon Old Farms Hotel
Avon, CT
860-677-0651

Delamar West Hartford
West Hartford, CT
860-937-2500

Homewood Suites by Hilton
Farmington, CT
860-321-0000

Marriott Residence Inn Hartford/Avon
Avon, CT
860-687-1666

Sheraton/Bradley Airport
Windsor Locks, CT
860-627-5311

Simsbury 1820 House
Simsbury, CT
860-658-7658

Simsbury Inn
Simsbury, CT
860-651-5700

Harvest Cafe (Breakfast/Lunch; owned by a Walker’s family)
Simsbury, CT
860-658-5000

New England Pasta Company (Breakfast/Lunch; owned by a Walker’s family)
Avon, CT
860-678-9100

Rush Bowls (Smoothies/Bowls; owned by a Walker’s family)
Simsbury, CT
860-310-4983

Abigail’s Grill and Wine Bar (Continental)
Simsbury, CT
860-264-1580

American Flatbread (Pizza)
Canton, CT
860-693-3314

Amici Italian Grill (Italian)
Avon, CT
860-677-7089

da Capo Restaurant (Italian)
Avon, CT
860-677-5599

Dish ‘n Dat (American/Diner)
Canton, CT
860-693-4927

The Elephant Trail (Thai)
Avon, CT
860-677-0065

First and Last Tavern (Italian)
Avon, CT
860-676-2000

La Joya (Mexican)
Simsbury, CT
860-217-0229

Liki Sushi & Asian Bistro (Sushi)
Avon, CT
860-255-7809

Market Place Kitchen & Bar (Farm-to-Table)
Avon, CT
860-470-3641

Max A Mia (Italian)
Avon, CT
860-677-6299

Meadow Asian Cuisine (Chinese/Thai/Japanese)
Simsbury, CT
860-408-9800

Metro Bis (American)
Simsbury, CT
860-651-1908

Millwrights (American)
Simsbury, CT
860-651-5500

The North House (American)
Avon, CT
860-404-5951

Plan B Burger Bar (Tavern)
Simsbury, CT
860-658-4477

Present Company (American)
Tariffville, CT
860-658-7890

Table 570 Asian Fusion (Chinese/Thai)
Simsbury, CT
860-651-4888