Past Alumni of the Month
Alumna of the Month: Heather Cooper
MAY-13 Heather Cooper (B.A. '05, M.B.A. '10) is a social marketing strategist and the co-founder of Integrate Social, a boutique social media marketing agency... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Cornell "DJ Whutevva" Yarbrough
MAY-13 Cornell Yarbrough (B.A. '04) ( aka DJ Whutevva) is far from your average DJ! With a voice for radio, a face for TV, personality to fill the big screen and DJ skills that rival the legends... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Rhiannon Beauregard
APR-13 Rhiannon Beauregard (M.A. '07) is New Hampshire's 4-H Animal and Agricultural Science education coordinator through the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension. She also is a licensed marriage and family therapist... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Sabin Lomac
APR-13 Sabin Lomac (B.A. '03) and his cousin Jim Tselikis launched Cousins Maine Lobster, a gourmet food truck based in Los Angeles in the spring of 2012. Cousins Maine Lobster became an instant success... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Adrian Saba
MAR-13 Adrian Saba (B.A. ’10) founded the company Flamingo Films in February 2011 to start producing his own films. His first film, El Limpiador (The Cleaner), had its world premiere at the San Sebastian International Film Festival... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Aaron Simon
MAR-13 Aaron Simon (B.B.A. ’97) started a new division of ‘Artist Relations’ for Harman, a multi-billion-dollar audio/consumer electronics company in January 2011.Harman is the official sound company for the Grammys, the MTV Video Music Awards, Coachella Festival, American Idol... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Alexandra Dunne
FEB-13 Alexandra Dunne (B.S. ’07) is the head of publicity at Glassnote Records, an independent record company that is home to the Grammy Award-winning band Phoenix... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Larry Byrne
FEB-13 Larry Byrne (B.A. ’81) handles complex white-collar criminal, government regulatory and civil litigation matters, including the Pizza Connection case, the longest criminal jury trial in the federal courts in U.S. history... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Dr. Jean F. Coppola
Jan-13 Dr. Jean F. Coppola (B.S. '86), an associate professor of information technology at the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems of Pace University... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Daniel J. Moran
Jan-13 Daniel J. Moran, Ph.D., BCBA-D (M.A. ’92, Ph.D. ’98) is committed to helping people with their challenges and their goals. He has appeared in several episodes of TLC’s Hoarding: Buried Alive and Confessions: Animal Hoarding as the featured psychologist... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Brittany DeLillo
Dec-12 Brittany DeLillo (B.A. ’10) picked up a pencil, started drawing, and developed her passion for art through most of her young life... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Ron Witkowski
DEC-12 Ron Witkowski's (B.B.A. ’06) passion for beer began to blossom while he was obtaining his Bachelor of Business Administration...| more |
Alumna of the Month: Kristie Lengel
NOV-12 Kristie Lengel (B.S. ’11) opened L.E.A.R.N. (Learn, Exercise, Activity and the Right Nutrition) Fitness.... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Rhayne Thomas
NOV-12 Rhayne Marcella Thomas (B.S. ’91) is an author, blues vocalist and humorist who travels the world.... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Paula Rizzo
OCT-12 Paula Rizzo (B.A. '02) is an Emmy Award-winning video producer, and the creator of ListProducer.com.... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Harley Diamond
OCT-12 Harley Diamond (B.F.A. '79) by day practices law and by night is an actor.... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Stacy Friedman
SEP-12 Stacy Friedman (B.A. ’99) combines an array of television production experience with the efforts of an avid AIDS activist.... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Steve Salbu
SEP-12 Steve Salbu (B.A. ’77) joined Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business as dean in July 2006.... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Alan Cohn
AUG-12 Alan Cohn (B.A. '85) is a reporter for the I-Team at ABC Action News in Tampa, Florida. A longtime believer that "there's a lot more to reporting than showing up at the story," Alan received the 2007 George Foster Peabody Award... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Larry Keigwin
AUG-12 Larry Keigwin (B.A. '07) founded KEIGWIN + COMPANY (K+C) in 2003 and, as artistic director, he has lead the company through performances at theaters and dance festivals throughout New York City and across the country... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Shannon Bennett
JULY-12 Shannon Bennett (B.A. ’09) is a young, up-and-coming broadcast journalist who has accomplished more than many others her age. Recently transitioning from radio to television, she has taken on the position of program information coordinator for CBS in New York City.... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Darren Morton '89
JULY-12 Reverend Darren M. Morton (B.B.A. ’89) is a man of many talents, specifically in the areas of social action, urban ministry, college administration, student development, and leadership. He constantly works to strengthen families and enhance the lives of young people of all races and nationalities. He is heavily involved in civic and social endeavors specifically affecting youth and the underprivileged of all ages.... | more |
Jeffrey Breslauer '76
JUN-12 Jeffrey Breslauer (B.A. ’76) is an actor, puppeteer, writer, voice-over artist – and even a ballroom dance instructor. After graduating with a degree in communications and a concentration in broadcasting from Hofstra University, Jeffrey began his career in New York in the mid-1970s... | more |
Steven Defontes '96
JUN-12 Steven Defontes (B.S. ’96), president and creative director of Big Idea Advertising, has helped shape the marketing of some of the world’s most recognizable brands... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Christy Bareijsza
MAY-12 Christy Bareijsza (B.A. '97), founder and CEO of The Red Carpet Events, is one of the most sought-after event planners in the New York metropolitan area. She has been responsible for detailed party planning and venue consultation since 1999... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Michael Cruz
MAY-12 Since Michael Cruz's (B.S. '02) initial exposure to the world of film and television, he has made it his mission to master the complete process of visual production in a "creative" way... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Vincent Micucci
APR-12 Vincent Micucci (B.A. '01) enjoys a career as a professional sportscaster that took root at Hofstra University. As an avid sports fan, it was evident from an early age that Vinny needed to spend his day around sports in some way... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Todd Zelnick
APR-12 Todd Zelnick (B.A. '77) is marking his 29th year working for the federal government, currently as an auditor with the US Department of Homeland Security in Washington, DC... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: John Tantillo
Mar-12 Dr. John Tantillo (Ph.D. '80) is widely known as "The Marketing Doctor" for his outspoken adherence to the marketing concept.... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Tamika Blaize
Mar-12 Tamika Blaize (B.A. '97) is the founder of A Princess for a Day (APFAD), a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization devoted to advocating the importance of education.... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Kevin E. Boston-Hill
Feb-12 Kevin E. Boston-Hill (B.B.A. '93) is an assistant principal at the Nassau BOCES Joseph M. Barry Career and Technical Education Center in Westbury, New York.... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Jenna Mucha
Feb-12 Jenna Mucha (B.A. '08) is the social media specialist for talent acquisition and employee communications at North Shore-LIJ Health System.... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Tom Karlya
Jan-12 Tom Karlya (B.A. '81) has been active in diabetes charities and causes since his daughter Kaitlyn was diagnosed in 1992 at the age of two.... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Eve Tahmincioglu
Jan-12 Eve Tahmincioglu (B.A. '85) writes the popular "Your Career" column for MSNBC.com and she is author of From the Sandbox to the Corner Office: Lessons Learned on the Journey to the Top.... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Dean Young
DEC-11 Dean Young (B.A. ’85, M.A. ’87) moved to Los Angeles shortly after graduating from Hofstra University, to embark on a career as a sitcom writer.... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Emily Miethner
DEC-11 Emily Miethner (B.F.A. ’10) noticed a disconnect throughout her college career, between internship hopefuls and companies ... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: David J. Obedzinski
NOV-11 David J. Obedzinski B.A. ’85, M.A. ’92 is the vice president for development for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association, an organization that operates on the Academy campus in New London, Connecticut... | more |
Alumna of the Month:
Margaret Brennan Bermel
NOV-11 Margaret Brennan Bermel, M.B.A. '85, chronicles her personal journey, while searching both for truth about the cancer industry and for inspiration about the purpose of life, in her new book, The Cancer Odyssey: Discovering Truth and Inspiration on the Way to Wellness... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Kara Koch
OCT-11 Over the last four years, Kara Koch’s co-workers have included Elmo, Oscar the Grouch, Kermit the Frog, Bert, Ernie, Big Bird, and even Mr.Snuffleupagus. Kara works as a production coordinator in the global production department of Sesame Workshop... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Dr. Jayme Renee Albin
OCT-11 Dr. Jayme Renee Albin (B.B.A. ’95) is proof that you really can do anything with your degree. With a B.B.A. in Banking & Finance from Hofstra University, Dr. Albin is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Yoga Instructor... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Pamela Straker
SEPT-11 Dr. Pamela D. Straker (M.A. ’75; Ph.D. ’79) is a licensed psychologist; workplace strategist for managers, small business owners and human resource personnel; and author of Let Me Stop You Right There and 28 Other Lines Every CEO, Manager, and Supervisor Should Know (New York: Morgan James Publishing, 2011)... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Matthew B. Tully, Esq.
SEPT-11 Matthew Tully (B.A.,’95) has spent his adult life crafting goals he thought were too big to attain and then achieving them systematically through grit and determination... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Tracey Delio
July-11 Tracey Delio ’93, ’97 has been providing speech and language services to toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children on Long Island for the last 15 years while also becoming a successful children’s book author. Louie V Trims the Tree is Tracey’s third book in The Secret Adventures of Louie V series and will be available ... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Cecilia Pagkalinawan
Jun-11 Cecilia Pagkalinawan '89 has a remarkable track record in launching and marketing successful e-commerce businesses. She currently is CEO of StyleTrek.com, an e-commerce boutique dedicated to helping entrepreneurial fashion designers from around the globe reach new customers through social commerce... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Jessica Robles
Jun-11 Jessica Robles '10 has always had a passion for women's rights. She earned a Bachelor of Science in community health and psychology, and credits her educational experiences at Hofstra with providing the foundation for a career as a health educator... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Darrell Lerner
May-11 The growing interest in online dating encouraged Darrell Lerner '96, '99 to co-found SNAP Interactive, Inc., a leading provider of online dating applications for social networking websites. ... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Cara Castronuova
May-11 The newest fitness trainer on NBC's hit show The Biggest Loser, Cara Castronuova '04 is a two-time Golden Gloves winner who was once ranked nationally by USA Boxing... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Lauren Ruotolo
Apr-11 As director of entertainment promotions at Hearst Magazines in New York City, Lauren Ruotolo '00 is responsible for developing strategic partnerships with television and cable networks, as well as music labels and movie studios. Lauren’s success has been hard-won... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Ty Fuller
Mar-11 When Ty Fuller ’00 was studying environmental resources at Hofstra, he never could have imagined the future impact he would have on millions of New Yorkers... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Scott Nicholson
Mar-11 Scott Nicholson ’88 has been a motivator and an innovator his entire life... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Sergio Argueta
Feb-11 Sergio Argueta (B.A., 2003) is among the youngest and most influential community activists on Long Island. He is founder and executive director of S.T.R.O.N.G. Youth, Inc... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Joel Simkins
Feb-11 When Joel Simkins (B.B.A.,’98) was studying banking and finance at Hofstra, he never envisioned becoming an expert in the gaming and leisure industry... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Jennifer Santorello '09
Jan-11 Jennifer Santorello '09 recently was selected as the Julian A. Milkes Outstanding New Business Educator for 2010 by the Business Teachers Association of New York State... | more |
Alumna of the Month: Bret Strauss '02
Jan-11 When Bret Strauss '02 graduated from high school on Long Island, he never imagined he would return to education as a career… | more |
Alumna of the Month: Alexa Silverman '08
Dec-10 Alexa Silverman '08 grew up in Merrick, New York, and, as a transfer student, never could have imagined how involved she would become with the Hofstra community or how much she would benefit from it... | more |
Alumnus of the Month: Daniel Spahr '02
Dec-10 Daniel Spahr '02 was born to be around people. By spending much of his adult life learning about the practices and cultures of both domestic and foreign people, he was inspired to pen his first memoir... | more |
Alumni of the Month: Karin Duncker '84
NOV-10 After applying for her dream job and being told that the only position available was as a volunteer, Karin Duncker ’84 never could have imagined that one day she would be recognized as one of the Top 100 technology leaders in New York... | more |
Alumni of the Month: Lidia Szczepanowski '87
Nov-10 As a post-modern day Renaissance woman, Lidia Szczepanowski ’87 encourages women to try new things, broaden their horizons and “check their ordinary at the door.”...| more |
Nabeel Khan '00
OCT-10 For Nabeel Khan '00, playing and introducing people to the sport of cricket has become as much of a passion as his success in the construction industry... | more |
Lauren McCullough ’04
SEP-10 An award-winning journalist and social media enthusiast, Lauren has traveled around the country to speak about multimedia journalism, and she lectures on the use and importance of social media in the newsroom... | more |
Robert Harrison '75
JULY-10 After graduating with a Diploma of Advanced Studies (D.A.S.), Robert Harrison ’75 became a successful communications manager, published poet, cartoonist, newspaper and documentation photographer, children’s book writer, historian, play writer, baseball history re-enactor, docent, and staff writer for two magazines, as well as a sought-after guest speaker on radio and television and at various events. ... | more |
Claudia Gabel ’00
JUNE-10 Ten years ago, when Claudia Gabel ’00 was handed her Master of Arts in English and American literature from Hofstra University, she thought she would walk off the stage and in the direction of a Ph.D. Instead, she moved to New York City and became a children’s book writer and editor.... | more |
Paul DeGrocco '06
MAY-10 The title of Long Island's "official greeter" belongs to a Hofstra graduate. Paul DeGrocco '06 worked as the weekend DJ at WNYG 1440AM and landed an audition with the Long Island Ducks baseball club... | more |
Kimberly Toscano ’03
APR-10 As one of only three women in the country to hold the position of principal timpanist in a symphony orchestra, Kimberly Toscano ’03 is truly breaking ground in the chamber music world... | more |
Jamie Morris '07
Mar-10 The very thing Jamie Morris finds to be her edge can be heard every morning on Z100, the top-rated radio station in New York City: her voice!... | more |
Todd Uterstaedt '93
FEB-10 Ask former Army Intelligence Officer Todd Uterstaedt '93 which characteristics are most important for success in the corporate world and he will respond that they are similar to the characteristics for success in the military world... | more |
Michael Montlack
JAN-10 The teacher's note on Michael Montlack's second grade report card said, "Michael has a gift for telling stories." And all these years later, he's still telling them... | more |
John and Peter Coco '04
DEC-09 Twin brothers John and Peter Coco are the co-founders and owners of the Music Academy of Garden City (MAGC), which provides Garden City and the surrounding areas with the highest quality musical education available... | more |
Erin Fogel '04
Nov-09 Erin Fogel is more than a name; it is a hilarious state of mind. Erin hails from the bridge and tunnel haven that is Marlboro, New Jersey.... | more |
Jorge Sanchez '87
OCT-09 Battling both in the courts as a successful lawyer, and on the court as a winning contestant on American Gladiators, Hofstra alumnus Jorge Sanchez has put his well-rounded interests and education to amazing use.... | more |
Alyssa Jayson '00
SEP-09 Alyssa Jayson was born to boogie. It said so above her baby crib. That short saying would unknowingly lead Alyssa to find her innate talents and become the motto for her ever-changing journey.... | more |
Thomas DeLorenzo '84
AUG-09 Thomas DeLorenzo '84 has some pretty outrageous stories to tell, after nearly 15 years as an entertainment publicist in Los Angeles. Because of his hard work and dedication, Thom is the person with the most nominated client list... | more |
Sheryl Hall ’82
JULY-09 Sheryl Hall ’82 was the third person in Hofstra’s history to score 1000 points in basketball and, from this stellar accomplishment, her career trajectory has remained on the rise...| more |
James Coll '95
JUN-09 When U.S. Airways Flight 1549 crash landed in the Hudson, James Coll ’95 was a first responder on the scene. In 1997, James joined the 'family business' — like his father and brother before him...| more |
Linda Gassenheimer '64
MAY-09 While Linda Gassenheimer is now a television and radio personality, syndicated journalist, bestselling author, spokesperson, and food consultant, she launched her career from her love and interest in history... | more |
Dennis Scott'74
APR-09 Two-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer/writer/performer Dennis Scott has left no corner of the children’s music industry unexplored... | more |
Meredith Poulten '73
MAR-09 A fierce believer in the power of prevention, self-esteem, and resiliency, Meredith Poulten has led numerous programs on substance abuse, coping skills, suicide prevention, parenting, and other topics of interest to the community... | more |
Jeffrey Saliture '08
FEB-09 As founder and CEO of MyWorkster, Jeff Saliture ‘08 is securing his position as one of the brightest young minds in the social media marketplace. ... | more |
Melanie Moore Carpenter '95, '98
JAN-09 Melanie Moore Carpenter ’95, ’98, is founder and partner of i-advize Corporate Communications, Inc., an investor relations agency based in Manhattan’s financial district... | more |
Josh Bernstein '91
DEC-08 Hofstra Liberal Arts major Josh Bernstein ‘91 recently wrote and produced a critically acclaimed commercial... | more |
Doris Appelbaum '57
NOV-08 Mensa member and active Hofstra alumna Doris Appelbaum '57 of Glendale, WI, has more than 29 years of resume writing and career counseling experience, and has been published and quoted in numerous newspapers and magazines nationally... | more |
Matthew Friedman, B.A., '90; J.D., '94
OCT-08 Matthew Friedman '90, '94 spent 2006 as the “The Piano Man” in the First National Touring Company of Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp’s Tony Award-winning musical, MOVIN’ OUT... | more |
Dr. Kimberly R. Cline '87, '89, '96
SEP-08 As the new President of Mercy College, Hofstra alumna Kimberly Cline '87, '89, '96 has an extensive background and dedicated commitment to educational excellence and access... | more |
Miguel Pozo '94
AUG-08 Miguel's parents instilled in him the importance of embracing his roots, becoming involved in the community and advocating for the rights of others. It is these values, in part, which led him to a career in the legal profession... | more |
Jennifer Appel '86, '90, '93
JUN-08 Jennifer Appel began her professional career as a clinical psychologist, having earned undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees in psychology from Hofstra University. Though academically oriented, she discovered that the culinary arts were also in her blood... | more |
Erik Covitz '87
MAY-08 Only 10 short years after graduation, Erik Covitz '87 was able to purchase the company where he started his career. He is now president and chief executive officer of Worldwide TicketCraft in Deerfield Beach, Florida... | more |
Shakira Brown '03
APR-08 In recognition of her exceptional talents as a teacher and role model for students, Shakira Brown ’03 will be traveling to Antarctica in fall 2008 on a National Science Foundation grant with Dr. Stephen Pekar. Shakira’s innovative teaching style... | more |
Namira Salim '92
MAR-08 Namira Salim's selection as founder astronaut of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic, the world's first commercial space-line, will make her the first Pakistani and the first UAE resident to experience space travel in 2009.... | more |
Dr. Kurt Lambert '88
FEB-08 Dr. Kurt Lambert earned an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Hofstra University and an M.A. in economics from the University of Texas at Austin. He completed his doctoral studies in economics... | more |
Donald Hofmann '79
JAN-08 Donald J. Hofmann is a general partner at Crystal Ridge Partners, a private equity firm located in Princeton, New Jersey. Crystal Ridge Partners invests in growing companies engaged in the light manufacturing, service... | more |
Ann Feuerbach '90
DEC-07 Dr. Ann Feuerbach earned an undergraduate degree in anthropology/art history with a minor in fine arts at Hofstra in 1990. She then pursued a master's degree at New York University and traveled overseas... | more |
Adam Stone '01
NOV-07 Adam Stone is publisher of The Examiner, a weekly Westchester community newspaper he launched in September 2007. Previously, he worked as a freelance reporter. He was published in The New York Times... | more |
Michele (Lumia) Iallonardi '98
OCT-07 Michele (Lumia) Iallonardi graduated from Hofstra University with a dual degree in elementary education and sociology. She has been writing for The Autism Perspective magazine for more than two years... | more |
David Giardina '84
SEP-07 David Giardina spent a good part of his childhood performing with various theater companies around Connecticut, including Oddfellows Playhouse (where he studied acting, script writing and directing, and more), Theatre First, Company 1... | more |
Kristen Shaughnessy '90
AUG-07 Kristen may be one of the city's only television reporters to grow up in a house without TV. Her family's television set broke when she was very young, and her parents decided that the family would be better off reading... | more |
Todd Gardner '04
JUL-07 Todd Gardner has been studying marine life since he was old enough to walk. He has an extensive background in marine sciences and has written numerous scientific and popular articles about his research and experiences... | more |
Meredith Eaton-Gilden '96
JUN-07 Meredith Eaton-Gilden currently stars in a breakout recurring role as feisty attorney Bethany Horowitz, on the ABC hit series Boston Legal, airing Tuesday evenings at 10 PM (ET/PT). She recently appeared in a guest starring role... | more |
Jonathan Moreno B.A. '73
MAY-07 Dr. Jonathan D. Moreno ‘73 is the David and Lyn Silfen University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He holds a joint appointment in the Department of History and Sociology of Science (School of Arts and Sciences)... | more |
Hilarie Cranmer B.E. '89
APR-07 Hilarie Cranmer is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and faculty in the Division of International Health and Humanitarian Programs in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital... | more |
Michael Wach B.A. '75, M.A. '76
MAR-07 Michael Wach was named executive vice president of ad sales for YES Network in November 2004. He oversees all national, regional and local advertising sales for the most-watched regional sports television network in the country... | more |
Lisa Henning B.A. '87, M.A. '88
FEB-07 Lisa Henning is owner and chef of Queen of Cuisine Personal Chef Service (www.queenofcuisine.com) in southeastern Massachusetts. She launched her business in 2003, offering in-home cooking... | more |
Lou Berger '71
JAN-07 Lou Berger has been welcomed into our homes for more than 17 years as one of the minds behind the highly acclaimed children's television program Sesame Street. He has been the head writer for 10 years... | more |
Loretta Laroche '62
DEC-06 Loretta is an international stress management and humor consultant whose wit, and irreverent humor, has, for over 30 years raised the humor potential in all of us. She is a member of faculty at the Mind/Body Medical Institute in Boston... | more |
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