NJCU College of Professional Studies Alumni Spotlight

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NURSING

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PSS

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FIRE SCIENCE

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COLLEEN

Cannatelli ’16

“I seriously urge you to apply to NJCU. Aside from an excellent education the environment is nurturing, non-judgmental, and respectful of all.

No matter where you are in your career and when the last time you might have stepped into a classroom, the whole staff conveys their commitment to your success. As one of the professors kept saying, it doesn’t matter how long it takes you, just keep moving forward.”

Staff Nurse, Jersey City Medical Center.

NJCU Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2016.

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Flynn ’15, ’18

“My experience at NJCU was very enlightening. When I started, I had not been in school for 25 years and it was quite overwhelming and intimidating.

From my first meeting, I knew this was the college for me. The dean and every instructor, chairperson, student and assistant was knowledgeable, caring and encouraging. They are all there to help you succeed. I found the teaching methods to be very diverse and they reached every student based on their learning needs. I highly recommend NJCU RN to BSN and Master of Science programs.”

Clinical Leader, CentraState Medical Center. NJCU Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program and Master of Science in Nursing Education.

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ELIZ ABETH

Trellis ’19

”My experience at NJCU was wonderful! Without the RN to BSN program, my life would be completely different. NJCU is the reason I am employed in a workplace that I love and in a career that I love.

There was a world of opportunities available to me at NJCU and it was genuinely life changing.”

Staff Nurse, Jersey City Medical Center.

NJCU Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2019.

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ALEXIS

Zamboanga ’19

“NJCU has opened many opportunities for me; from scholarships to networking to building comradery with fellow nurses.

Obtaining my Bachelor of Science in Nursing was a huge achievement for me and it was a pleasure to study with likeminded peers who wanted to further their education to advance their Nursing practice.”

R.N., RWJ University Hospital New Brunswick.

NJCU Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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RODRIC

Bowman ’17

Serves as the Chief Disaster Officer for the New Jersey Region of the American Red Cross.

Dr. Bowman has served as the Senior Director for Emergency Management Operations at NYC Health + Hospitals where he provided strategic guidance and tactical support to ensure the uninterrupted functionality of system-wide operations for the nation’s largest municipal healthcare delivery system.

Dr. Bowman has also served the state of New Jersey as the Deputy Chief of the Preparedness Bureau at the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP). In his role at NJOHSP, he led planning efforts intended to enhance New Jersey’s disaster resilience.

NJCU Doctor of Science degree in 2017.

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RON

Hurley

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Currently employed as the Associate Vice President for Public Safety at New Jersey City University and is responsible for all security related issues and emergency management functions.

Ron is retired from the Jersey City Police Department after serving 27 years. After which Mr. Hurley began his career at NJCU as the Assistant Director of Public Safety in 2008.

NJCU Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice 00’, Master of Science degree in National Security Studies 09’ and a Doctor of Science degree in Civil Security Leadership, Management and Policy 15’ 11

DR. BERNARD A.

Jones

’15

Currently serves as an Assistant Professor at St. John’s University in the Collins College of Professional Studies.

He teaches undergraduate and doctorate courses in homeland security, emergency management, critical infrastructure analysis and protection, disaster management, and business continuity.

Professionally he assists organizations in quantifying their resilience posture and addressing resilience weaknesses while driving toward enhancing disaster preparedness. His post-doctoral research agenda focuses on organizational resilience, business continuity metrics, data visualization, and emotional intelligence.

NJCU Doctor of Science degree in 2015.

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TIM

Mathews ’15

Led his organization to ISO 22301:2012 & DHS PS-Prep certification and in 2015 received the prestigious BCI Continuity and Resilience Team of the Year.

Tim holds a Doctor of Science, Civil Security Leadership, Management and Policy (NJCU) an MBA (Rider University), undergraduate degrees in Banking/Commerce and Computer Science, and in 2008 completed the rigorous Georgetown Security Leadership program.

Adjunct Professor and serves his community as an elected member of the Township Committee. NJCU Doctor of Science, Civil Security Leadership, Management and Policy.

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ALEXANDER

Vlachos ’19

Alex is employed as a Data Analyst for Forfeiture Support Associates (FSA) within the US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) HQ’s Asset Forfeiture Unit in Washington, DC. As the department’s graduate assistant, Alex helped the department chair, and other PSS department members, with various research projects, coordination with internal and external partners, organizing events/meetings for the PSS Department’s OSSNHS and served as the chapter’s president.

Master of Science degree in Professional Security Studies (PSS) with Concentrations in National Security and Cyber Security with an NSA approved certificate in Cyber Defense from NJCU’s Professional Security Studies Department in 2019.

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ANGELO

Zecca ’15

Full-time professor at Berkeley College in New Jersey. Dr. Zecca was the 2017 award recipient of the Faculty Recognition Commitment to Students from Berkeley College — School of Professional Studies.

Additionally, he serves as a faculty mentor for criminal justice/homeland security students at Berkeley College giving students guidance and direction towards their career goals

MS degree in National Security and a D.Sc. in Civil Security Leadership, Management, and Policy from NJCU. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at NJCU and Middlesex County College.

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CHRISTOPHER M.

Ariemma ’05

”The knowledge and expertise I gained from the instructors at NJCU was second to none.

I currently work for the Township of Maplewood, and from my first meeting through every promotional interview, they can’t say enough about how important it is that I have my Fire Science degree. I know the degree has given me an edge over other candidates and what I learned prepared me for leadership. “

Deputy Chief, Township of Maplewood Fire Department.

NJCU Bachelor of Science in Fire Science in 2005.

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ADAM

Light

’19

“The Fire Science program at NJCU gave me the tools and knowledge to see emergency response from a responder’s perspective and understanding how they do their job has made me better at doing mine.”

Associate Director of Facilities Compliance, Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

NJCU Bachelor of Science in Fire Science in 2019.

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C ARLO

Palumbo ’08

“As a Fire Science major at NJCU, I was given the necessary skills to succeed in the fire service.

I am currently the Fire Chief/Fire Official of Springfield Fire Department here in New Jersey. Due to the nature of this industry and constantly evolving scientific discoveries, it is imperative to remain open to learning, and to keep current with up-to-date technology in fire science and safety.”

NJCU Bachelor of Science in Fire Science in 2008.

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DANIEL J.

Sullivan ’05

“Having the training and ability to intervene in emergencies at a moment’s notice is of the utmost importance in today’s world.

The confidence that I have to do this originates from many sources and was strengthened when I earned my degree at NJCU. This is something that I am able to share with others who are public safety minded and share this calling.”

Department Chief, South Orange Fire Department.

NJCU Bachelor of Science in Fire Science in 2005.

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