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Alumni of Prominence Identifying Alumni of Prominence from The College of Saint Rose has long been an important objective. After years of committee work, a recognition program called Alumni of Prominence is ENCE underway! The purpose of the project is twofold: first, to PROMIN A LUMNI OF recognize alumni who have made significant and noteworthy strides in their life’s work since their graduation from the College; and second, to feature these alumni success stories and therefore convey the Saint Rose promise of producing “Remarkable Outcomes.”
1997
Thomas Gianatasio G’97 was named one of The Business Review’s 40 Under Forty. Tammy Kirkwood joined 3tarchitects as a studio coordinator. 1998
Siobhan Sheehan-Rosencranse is now a real estate agent with CM Fox. Beth St. Claire-Bedell was appointed to the Commissioners Advisory Panel for Special Education in New York State. 1999
Diana Ehrlich G’99 became a lobbyist with Ostroff, Hiffa & Associates, Inc., in Albany.
2000
Marcia White received the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce's “Women of Excellence” Award.
2001
Elena A. D’Agnese was named one of The Business Review’s 40 Under Forty as the new Director of Marketing and Communications at the Center for Economic Growth.
Criteria for identifying Alumni of Prominence from The College of Saint Rose include: Won a national/regional award
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Author who is published nationally
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Prominent/senior-level position in a national organization
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Locally/regionally prominent endeavor in education
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National commentaries, interviews, etc., in mass media (including internet)
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National/regional conference speaker
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Conducted nationally published research
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Regional commentaries, interviews, etc., in mass media
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Holds a senior leadership position in a prominent regional/local company or organization
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Teachers engaged in community or service-learning; “living the mission” of their Saint Rose education
All alumni provide a vital link to Saint Rose’s past, present and future. The College enthusiastically shares the distinguished stories of our Alumni of Prominence with the entire College community including those young adults who will someday choose Saint Rose as their foundation for a bright future. Identifying Alumni of Prominence is an ongoing, forever-changing project. As the Saint Rose alumni population grows and advances, we will watch for others to rise to prominence. If you know of alumni who fit the criteria of Alumni of Prominence from The College of Saint Rose, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 518.454.5105 or alumni@strose.edu. You Find out more about Alumni of Prominence. www.strose.edu/prominentalumni may also complete an online form by visiting www.strose.edu/prominentalumni.
Frances G. Dunn published a collection of short stories and is working on a new writer blog at www.penandpatience.wordpress.com. Lori Savona is the new Construction Program Analyst for the NYS Dormitory Authority.
Those selected as Alumni of Prominence must meet certain criteria and are chosen by a committee from across campus, including members of the Alumni and Advancement Offices, the Career Center, Public Relations and Marketing, and the Office of the Provost. Names and stories of alumni are gathered from various sources, including faculty recommendations, to be reviewed and evaluated. The College features Alumni of Prominence on the web at www.strose.edu/prominentalumni.
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Amie Bloom was recognized by the Times Union for her work expanding Congregation Ohav Shalom Nursery School's special education programming.
Michael Ridley started his own video game company, Deadmans Productions, in January 2011. 2002
Jason Bariteau was inducted into the Capital District Basketball Hall of Fame. Peter Gannon was named among The Business Review’s 40 Under Forty. Daesha Devon Harris will have her artwork on display at the National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs, titled “I’ve Got a Home: Inside a Community of Color.” Eric Strauss G'02 was named principal of the week for DNAinfo.com.
2003
Kevin Calacone ’03, G’07 is the new Dean of Students at LaSalle Institute in Troy, NY. William Hart G’03, Financial Services Manager of Irving Tissue, was appointed to the Capital Region Economic Development Council. Kristan Pelletier was inducted into the Capital District Basketball Hall of Fame.
2004
Kerri Herlick was named a member of the 2011 Executive Council of New York Life Insurance Company. Julie Massry Knox G’04 was honored at the 2012 Get on Board Volunteer Awards Ceremony. Pete Stapleton was named The Sage Colleges’ new head coach of the women’s lacrosse team. Ian T. Williams was named direct loan officer and branch coordinator in the Consumer Loan Department at Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company.
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