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Redhawks Who Soar - July 2024
Our Alumni Are Living Proof
We are proud of the over 21,000 living alumni working in marketing, healthcare, social work, business, criminal justice, law, ministry, non-profits, the technology industry, and entrepreneurship – to name a few.
This month, we celebrate career updates and accomplishments of our alumni network.
CAREER MOVES
Herb Alexander ‘15 M ‘17 (History, Strategic Leadership, M.S.), recently announced his new AVP for People and Culture role at Cayuga Health System.
Taylor Bynoe ’19 (Sports Management & Marketing) is the Assistant Director of Facility Operations at DePaul University in Chicago.
Kaycee Viator ‘22 (History) is a master’s student at Canisius University working in the Griff Center for Student Success this summer on campus.
Kelly Smith ‘07 (Organizational Management) was named the Principal at Genesee Country Christian School in Geneseo, a non-denominational Christian school for students Pre-K through eighth grade. The position was effective July 1. Previously, she was the VP of University Advancement at Point Loma Nazarene University. Read the story.
Courtney Fantauzzo ‘06 (Chemistry) is starting a new position at Roberts Wesleyan University as the Director of the Learning Center. She will continue in her role as Assistant Professor of Chemistry.
Jayla Skeete ‘24 (Psychology) started as a Caseworker for Monroe County Department of Human Services. She is also in the Master of Social Work Program at Roberts Wesleyan University with an expected graduation in May 2026!
Josh Richards ‘20 (Organizational Management) is starting a new position as Business Systems Analyst at Roberts Wesleyan University!
Dominique Rodriquez M ‘21 (Strategic Leadership, M.S.) is starting a new position as Sales Executive at NextGen Healthcare!
Harmeet Luthra ‘21 (Accounting Info Management) is starting a new position as Senior Consultant at EY!
Charles Farres ‘16 (Psychology) has been promoted as a Senior Campus Coordinator at Elizabeth School of London!
Jill Rehak Kemp M ‘14 (Strategic Marketing, M.S.) started a new position as Marketing Director at NextCorps! She’ll be focused on two initiatives helping entrepreneurial companies.
Nathan Dingy ‘18 (Management Entrep.) obtained a new certification: Mental Health First Aid from National Council for Mental Wellbeing!
Daniel Wart ‘24 (Business Administration) is starting a new position as Procurement Associate at L3Harris Technologies!
KayLeen Conklin ‘23 (Biology) received a new position as a Dental Ambassador at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine!
Joseph McNulty ‘21 (Marketing) started a new position as a Special Education Teacher at Byron Bergen Schools.
Maddie O’Moore ‘24 (Biochemistry) started her first job after graduating in May as a Clinical Trials Specimen Management Technician.
Kristen Nielsen M ‘ 21 (Strategic Leadership, M.S.) was recently promoted to Associate Vice President at Roberts Wesleyan University, previously, she was the Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions.
Caleb Choate ‘21 (Religion and Philosophy) is starting a new position as the Director of Alumni Engagement at Houghton University.
Grace Flier ‘20 (Psychology) will start two positions at the beginning of the school year. She will work as a Mental Health and Wellness Associate at Palo Alto Unified School District, working with a K-12 school-based population. She will also work as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Mallon Advisory & Counseling for individuals, couples, and families based in Palo Alto/EPA/other adjacent areas. She is also certified as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Justine Sharda ‘22 M ‘23 (Business Administration and Marketing, Strategic Leadership) is starting a new position as a Marketing Specialist in Social Media and Business Marketing at CIBC.
Victor Sanford ‘22 (Business Administration) started a new position as a Project Manager at Thrasher.
BUSINESS OWNERS
Nate Ciffa ‘18 (Business Administration) is the Chiefs’ Barber Parlour Co-Owner in Buffalo. The barbershop has had many Buffalo Bills players sitting in their barber chairs, including Bills QB Josh Allen! Watch the story.
Meg ’07 M ’15 (Communication, Strategic Marketing M.S.) and Bob Hartman ’07 (Humanities and Religion & Philosophy) held the soft launch opening of AltBar non-alcoholic bottle shop on June 21 and 22 at 1947 East Main Street in Rochester. They sell zero-proof spirits, nonalcoholic beer, wine, and canned cocktails.
Morgan (Sproull) Anderson ‘24 (Business Administration) started Morgan Taylor Events in addition to her role as an Early College Coordinator at Houghton University.