30 Alumni. One Thing in Common.
Saint Joseph’s University’s inaugural 30under30 class solidifies what our community has known for decades. Our esteemed academic programs have a proven track record of success and impact.
The final 30 honorees were chosen from a field of over 200 nominations. These dedicated and impressive young alumni rose to the top through our selection process, which engaged both University leadership and fellow alumni.
This class of 30 alumni make it clear that Saint Joseph’s continues to evolve and grow to meet the demands of our ever-changing society and the next generation of students who will shape it. A Saint Joseph’s education uniquely prepares students to make their mark on the world by leading a life founded on personal excellence, professional success and engaged citizenship.
In the categories of civic trailblazers, business experts, global leaders, media superstars and health and science innovators, our alumni are putting the SJU mission in action. The results speak for themselves.
Alumni in this category are civic trailblazers. They are making their impact through civil service and advocacy.
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Gregory Ferroni, BS ’16, JD Gregory Ferroni, BS ’16, JD- Graduated 2016
- Major Biology and Theology and Religious Studies minor
- Current Role Associate Attorney, DLA Piper
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I got to take what I learned from Laura Crispin, PhD, about econometrics research and write my own method for research.
— JARRETT HURMS, BA ’18, MSBIA ’19 SENIOR LIQUIDITY REPORTING AND INNOVATION ANALYST AT BANK OF AMERICA -
Jarrett Hurms, BA ’18, MSBIA ’19 Jarrett Hurms, BA ’18, MSBIA ’19- Graduated 2018, 2019
- Major Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics
- Current Role Senior Liquidity Reporting and Innovations Analyst at Bank of America
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Irena Kondrat, BA ’22 Irena Kondrat, BA ’22- Graduated 2022
- Major Economics
- Current Role Infantry Officer, U.S. Army
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Kayla Michel, BS ’20 Kayla Michel, BS ’20- Graduated 2020
- Major Interdisciplinary Health Services (IHS)
- Current Role Widener University Doctoral student
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I hope my assisted device will make everyday tasks more achievable for individuals who may need support.
— KAYLA MICHEL, BS ’20 WIDENER UNIVERSITY DOCTORAL STUDENT
From working at multibillion dollar corporations to self-owned businesses, alumni in this category are at the vanguard of business in a new world.
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Morgan Bui, BBA ’17 Morgan Bui, BBA ’17- Graduated 2017
- Major Risk Management and Insurance and Finance
- Current Role Vice President in Aon Financial Services Group
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Nicholas Chingas, BBA ’16 Nicholas Chingas, BBA ’16- Graduated 2016
- Major Finance and Economics
- Current Role Senior Director of Strategy and Development at Real Time Medical Systems
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Kathryn Goulding, MS ’22 Kathryn Goulding, MS ’22- Graduated 2022
- Major Special Education MS
- Current Role Teacher of the Deaf, Eastern Suffolk BOCES; Owner of AJ Sunflower Boutique
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Christina Lampert, BBA ’16, MS Christina Lampert, BBA ’16, MS- Graduated 2016
- Major Marketing and Leadership, Ethics and Organizational Sustainability
- Current Role Director of Growth & Innovation at HowGood
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Jonathan Panameno, BBA ’16 Jonathan Panameno, BBA ’16- Graduated 2016
- Major Risk Management and Insurance and Finance
- Current Role Project Manager at Kast Construction
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Brendan Papariello, BBA ’17 Brendan Papariello, BBA ’17- Graduated 2017
- Major Food Marketing and Entrepreneurship
- Current Role CEO and Co-founder of Viniamo
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Haub gave me the skills to turn my dreams into reality. I don’t believe I could be where I am without my marketing skills.
— KATELYN SINGLEY, BBA ’18 OWNER/OPERATOR OF CUPKATE’S -
Katelyn Singley, BBA ’18 Katelyn Singley, BBA ’18- Graduated 2018
- Major Marketing and Entrepreneurship
- Current Role Owner/Operator of CupKate’s
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Claire Tedesco, BBA ’15, MBA Claire Tedesco, BBA ’15, MBA- Graduated 2015
- Major Food Marketing and Leadership, Ethics and Organizational Sustainability
- Current Role Director of Procurement Strategy at HelloFresh
The Saint Joseph’s experience has awakened in these alumni an insatiable desire to travel the world and change it for the better.
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Caroline Hagan, BBA '16, MBA Caroline Hagan, BBA '16, MBA- Graduated 2016
- Major Accounting and Financial Planning
- Current Role Senior Director of Financial Operations at Temple University Hospital
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Aaron Lemma, BS ’20 Aaron Lemma, BS ’20- Graduated 2020
- Major Interdisciplinary Health Services (IHS)
- Current Role Outreach & Operations Manager for Water is Life Kenya
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Luigi Nuñez, BS ’17 Luigi Nuñez, BS ’17- Graduated 2017
- Major Mathematics and Computer Science
- Current Role Technical Advisor at Population Services International
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I love knowing that I am a part of an organization that is committed to addressing systemic and structural injustice in the United States.
— DANIEL SOUCY, BA ’18, MA RESEARCH ANALYST WITH THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS -
Daniel Soucy, BA ’18, MA Daniel Soucy, BA ’18, MA- Graduated 2018
- Major International Relations and Asian Studies
- Current Role Research Analyst with the National Alliance to End Homelessness
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Anna Willocks, BS ’19 Anna Willocks, BS ’19- Graduated 2019
- Major Psychology major, Autism Behavior Studies minor
- Current Role New Zealand Women’s National Team for Field Hockey
From international and local news, self-starter podcasts and video game streaming, these alumni engage with the world around them through cutting-edge methods and technologies.
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Weiyi 'Dawn' Cai, BA ’15 Weiyi 'Dawn' Cai, BA ’15- Graduated 2015
- Major Communications Studies and Art History
- Current Role Senior Editor for Visuals for the New York Times
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Olivia Centonza, BA ’20, MA, MT-BC, LCAT-LP Olivia Centonza, BA ’20, MA, MT-BC, LCAT-LP- Graduated 2020
- Major Music
- Current Role Music Therapist at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital
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Jonathan Lopes, BS ’16 Jonathan Lopes, BS ’16- Graduated 2016
- Major Finance and Actuarial Science
- Current Role Content Finance Manager at Twitch
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Chandler Lutz, BBA ’16 Chandler Lutz, BBA ’16- Graduated 2016
- Major Entrepreneurship and Communication, Media Studies minor
- Current Role Traffic Anchor and Reporter at CBS
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Sabrina Schielein, BBA ’18 Sabrina Schielein, BBA ’18- Graduated 2018
- Major Marketing
- Current Role Marketing Manager for GGV Capital
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Brandon Tamburri, BBA ’16 Brandon Tamburri, BBA ’16- Graduated 2016
- Major Entrepreneurship, Film Studies minor
- Current Role Founder, Joke Zero; Director, Producer and Co-Writer of feature film “Plan B”
In a post-COVID world, the realm of healthcare and science evolves daily. These alumni are meeting these challenges with compassionate care and cutting-edge research.
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Elise Brutschea, BS ’19 Elise Brutschea, BS ’19- Graduated 2019
- Major Chemistry
- Current Role PhD Candidate at Harvard University
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Marisa Egan, BS ’18, PhD Marisa Egan, BS ’18, PhD- Graduated 2018
- Major Biology
- Current Role Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at CHOP
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Kaitlyn Gaynor, BS ’19, PharmD ’21 Kaitlyn Gaynor, BS ’19, PharmD ’21- Graduated 2019, 2021
- Major Pharmaceutical Healthcare Studies and PharmD
- Current Role Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Critical Care at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Whether it's children learning or a therapist growing their confidence, I get to see people living their full potential every day.
— EMILY NGO, BS ’14, MOT ’17 PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, BUSINESS OWNER AND CLINIC DIRECTOR AT IVY REHAB FOR KIDS -
Emily Ngo, BS ’14, MOT ’17 Emily Ngo, BS ’14, MOT ’17- Graduated 2014, 2017
- Major Autism Behavioral Studies and Interdisciplinary Health Services
- Current Role Pediatric occupational therapist, Owner and Clinical Director at Ivy Rehab for Kids
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Dorela Priftanji, MBA, PharmD ’17, BCPS Dorela Priftanji, MBA, PharmD ’17, BCPS- Graduated 2017
- Major Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Current Role Assistant Director, Pharmacy Compounding Services for the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Health System
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Blake Tobias Jr., MHA ’19, MHCI Blake Tobias Jr., MHA ’19, MHCI- Graduated 2019
- Major Health Administration MHA
- Current Role Senior Regional Practice Manager of Penn Transplant Institute
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Marques Williams, BS ’18, PharmD ’20 Marques Williams, BS ’18, PharmD ’20- Graduated 2018, 2020
- Major Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Current Role Program Manager at Janssen Pharmaceutical Company
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It is rewarding to be in a role where I am able to lead change that ultimately helps impacts the care of others.
— DORELA PRIFTANJI, MBA, PharmD ’17, BCPS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PHARMACY COMPOUNDING SERVICES AT JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL