Alumni Career Contacts
The following faculty, alumni, and staff have volunteered to speak with students about possible careers.
- Current students may contact an Alumni Career Contact by emailing them below.
- Alumni may volunteer to become an Alumni Career Contact or update their information.
Alumni Career Contacts Are Organized by Major or Career Field
Art History, Museum & Public History
- Director: Art History with Museum Studies
- Director: Public History
- Castellani Art Museum Staff
- History Faculty
- Theatre Faculty
- More Information
- 2011 Liberal Arts (Museum Focus)
- Museum Security, Writing
- arp.photos@gmail.com
- M.F.A. Experimental Theatre (Special Effects, Costume Design)
- Head of Visitor Services, Burchfeld Penney Art Center
- jessicaknoerl@gmail.com
Biochemistry & Chemistry
- Biochemistry & Chemistry Faculty
- Pre-Health
- More Information
- 2006 Biochemistry
- Studying for a Ph.D. in Behavioural Neuroscience, SUNY Buffalo
- em1@buffalo.edu
- 2006 Computational Chemistry
- Studied Environmental Chemistry, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
- klschmit@syr.edu
- 2006 Chemistry
- Studying for a Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, University of Michigan
- mavd@umich.edu
- 2006 Computational Chemistry & Mathematics
- Ph.D., Physical Chemistry Division, Michigan State University
- Post Doctoral Fellow, University of Kentucky
- matthew.nethercott@gmail.com
Biology & Life Sciences
- Biology & Life Sciences Faculty
- Pre-Health
- More Information
- 2007 Biology/Pre-Med
- Biotechnology, currently a Master of Public Health degree candidate in Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases at Yale School of Public Health
- jennifer.berry@gmail.com
Business Careers
- Business Faculty
- Business Graduate Programs
- More Information
- 2008
- Work Title: Corporate Underwriting Analyst (GEICO)
- martell.carly@gmail.com
- 2013 Political Science & International Studies
- M.B.A. Finance, Seton Hall University
- M.A. Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University
- Areas of Study: Political/Government Risk Analytics, Central Banks, Political Development, Trade Measures
- christopher.jmorrow@gmail.com
- 2012 Mathematics
- Currently a Masters of Mathematical Finance student at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
- Pursuing a career in risk management with a world renowned financial institute.
Communication Studies
- Communications Faculty
- NU Public Relations
- More Information
- Communications Studies Career
- Multimedia Production Specialist, Niagara University
- bdr@niagara.edu
- Communication Studies Career
- Assistant Director of Admissions, Niagara University
- Studying Mental Health Counseling, Niagara University
- bsemski@niagara.edu
- News Director at YNN Rochester
- ed.buttaccio@ynn.com
- Communications Studies
- Annual Appeal Parish Division Coordinator, Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY
- Former Assistance Vice President for Marketing, Niagara University
- frederick.heuer@ccwny.org
- Communications Studies Career
- Reporter YNN Albany
- geoff.redick@ynn.com
- Communication Studies
- Community Relations Associate for Programming, University at Buffalo
- Campaign Coordinator, UB Employees Campaign for the Community
- jbiegaj@buffalo.edu
- Communications Studies
- Associate Director for Publications, Niagara University
- Experienced newspaper reporter, feature writer, editor and graphic designer
- lmcmahon@niagara.edu
- Communications Studies Career
- Studied Interdisciplinary Studies: Student Affairs Focus, Niagara University
- Academic Advisor, Bryant and Stratton College
- michelle.semski@yahoo.com
- Communications Studies
- Principal Planner: External Affairs, North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority
- Freelance Writing & Journalism
- Master's in Journalism and Public Affairs from American University's School of Communications
- TRitter@njtpa.org
Computer & Information Sciences
- Computer & Information Sciences Faculty
- More Information
- 1998 Computer Science
- Software Engineering & Consulting
- mrossi@redhat.com
Criminology & Criminal Justice
- Criminology & Criminal Justice Careers
- Graduate Program in Criminal Justice Administration
- Police Academy
- Pre-Law Program
- More Information
- Criminal Justice Careers
- Attorney, the Law Office of Sarah Escolas
- Law Degree from New England Law
English
- English Faculty
- NU English: Getting a Life (A Career Blog)
- More Information
- English Careers
- Teaching English in Japan
- bcolejp@aol.com
- 2012 Theatre & English
- MFA Candidate, Drama and Theatre For Youth and Communities, University of Texas at Austin
- eaguilar7@gmail.com
- 2002 English
- J.D. New York Law School
- Trial Attorney for Finkelstein & Partners, LLP in Newburgh, NY.
- nicholas.w.maiorano@gmail.com
Environmental Studies
- Environmental Studies Faculty
- Biochemistry & Chemistry Faculty
- Biology & Life Sciences Faculty
- Political Science Faculty
- More Information
- 2007 Political Sciences / Environmental Studies
- M.S. Urban Studies, University at Buffalo
- Environmental Planner at a Multidisciplinary Consulting Firm
- akepps@gmail.com
Higher Education & Student Affairs
Please visit Higher Ed Careers for our alumni & staff contacts.
- Higher Education
- Annual Appeal Parish Division Coordinator, Catholic Charities of Buffalo, NY
- Former Assistance Vice President for Marketing, Niagara University
- frederick.heuer@ccwny.org
- Communication Studies
- Community Relations Associate for Programming, University at Buffalo
- Campaign Coordinator, UB Employees Campaign for the Community
- jbiegaj@buffalo.edu
- Higher Education
- Studied Interdisciplinary Studies: Student Affairs Focus, Niagara University
- Academic Advisor, Bryant and Stratton College
- michelle.semski@yahoo.com
History
- History Faculty
- More Information
- History Careers
- Studying for a Master's in Business Administration, Niagara University
- dwyse@niagara.edu
- History Careers
- Religious Studies Faculty
- jhubbert@niagara.edu
- History Careers
- Volunteered with the Vincentians in Panama after Graduation
- AmeriCorps alumni
- mtdaloia@gmail.com
International Studies
- International Faculty
- Political Science Faculty
- More Information
- International Studies Careers
- Master's in Business Administration MBA, Niagara University
- Sam's Club (Marketing, 2008-2010)
- Geico (Project Analyst, 2010-present)
- cmartell@mail.niagara.edu
- 2013 Political Science & International Studies
- M.B.A. Finance, Seton Hall University
- M.A. Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University
- Areas of Study: Political/Government Risk Analytics, Central Banks, Political Development, Trade Measures
- christopher.jmorrow@gmail.com
- International Studies Careers
- Studying International Development/Social Change, Clark University
- AmeriCorps VISTA alumni (ReNU Niagara)
- eriumc@gmail.com
Liberal Arts
- Liberal Arts Faculty
- More Information
- 2011 Liberal Arts (Museum Focus)
- Museum Security, Writing
- arp.photos@gmail.com
- 2012 Liberal Arts (Math & Physics concentration)
- Aviation and/or Military (Army)
- mrongey@mail.niagara.edu
Mathematics
- Mathematics Faculty
- More Information
- 2012 Mathematics
- Currently a Masters of Mathematical Finance student at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.
- Pursuing a career in risk management with a world renowned financial institute.
- 2006 Computational Chemistry & Mathematics
- Ph.D., Physical Chemistry Division, Michigan State University
- Post Doctoral Fellow, University of Kentucky
- matthew.nethercott@gmail.com
Non-Profits
More Information
- Non-Profit Careers
- Principal Planner: External Affairs, North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority
- Freelance Writing & Journalism
- Master's in Journalism and Public Affairs from American University's School of Communications
- External and Public Affairs Work (after years in Broadcast Journalism)
- TRitter@njtpa.org
Political Science
- Political Science Faculty
- International Studies Faculty
- Pre-Law
- More Information
- 2007 Political Sciences / Environmental Studies
- M.S. Urban Studies, University at Buffalo
- Environmental Planner at a Multidisciplinary Consulting Firm
- akepps@gmail.com
- 2013 Political Science & International Studies
- M.B.A. Finance, Seton Hall University
- M.A. Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University
- Areas of Study: Political/Government Risk Analytics, Central Banks, Political Development, Trade Measures
- christopher.jmorrow@gmail.com
- Political Science Careers
- Studying International Development/Social Change, Clark University
- AmeriCorps VISTA alumni (ReNU Niagara)
- eriumc@gmail.com
- Political Science Careers
- Attorney, the Law Office of Sarah Escolas
- Law Degree from New England Law
- sarah@escolaslaw.com
Pre-Health / Pre-Med
- Pre-Health
- Biochemistry & Chemistry Faculty
- Biology & Life Sciences Faculty
- Psychology Faculty
- More Information
- 2007 Biology/Pre-Med
- Biotechnology, currently a Master of Public Health degree candidate in Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases at Yale School of Public Health
- jennifer.berry@gmail.com
Pre-Law
- Pre-Law
- Political Science Faculty
- More Information
- 2002 English
- J.D. New York Law School
- Trial Attorney for Finkelstein & Partners, LLP in Newburgh, NY.
- nicholas.w.maiorano@gmail.com
- Pre-Law Careers
- Attorney, the Law Office of Sarah Escolas
- Law Degree from New England Law
- sarah@escolaslaw.com
Religious Studies
- Religious Studies Faculty
- Campus Ministry
- More Information
- Religious Studies Careers
- Religious Studies Faculty
- jhubbert@niagara.edu
Social Work
- Social Work Faculty
- Non-Profits & Volunteer Careers
- More Information
- 2008 Social Work
- Mental Health, Prentive child welfare, Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking.
- Masters of Science in Social Work (MSSW) from Columbia University School of Social Work, 2009
- Melissa.brierley@gmail.com
Theatre & Performing Arts
- Theatre Faculty
- Theatre Alumni
- More Information
- 2012 Theatre & English
- MFA Candidate, Drama and Theatre For Youth and Communities, University of Texas at Austin
- eaguilar7@gmail.com
- M.F.A. Experimental Theatre (Special Effects, Costume Design)
- Head of Visitor Services, Burchfeld Penney Art Center
- jessicaknoerl@gmail.com