the classes
ously work to hold students accountable for their choices while finding numerous ways to infuse joy into their educational experiences in order to build a vibrant school culture.”
Patricia Sanchez ’12 with Chandler Taylor ’12 and Mike Eremias ’12
Engineering Leadership Program in 2015 and works as an integrated product team lead on Navy Submarine programs. She also received a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University in May 2015. Krystle is an active volunteer for the Berkshire United Way, steering committee member for the Berkshire Leadership Program, and a volunteer for Engineer’s Week and other local STEM programs. Patricia Sanchez writes, “As an English language learner in elementary school, I quickly learned the value of education and the opportunities it affords. Attending Union College solidified my investment and deep appreciation for education by giving me an unforgettable experience. As a result, I have made it my personal and professional mission to develop a love of learning and an appreciation for education in today’s youth. Today, you can find me working as the dean of students at a middle school charter school in Brooklyn, N.Y. I really love my job because it allows me to help develop the character of my students and provides me with a platform to influence my students to invest in their own educations. I simultane-
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Anna Sise was recently hired as the Handle Bar indoor cycling studio’s newest instructor. She is teaching in their three Boston area locations (South Boston, Fenway, and Harvard Square).
2013 CLASS CORRESPONDENT
Cristina Vazzana vazzanaca@gmail.com Jillian DeBono writes, “Engaged to Andrew Beaule, Class of 2014!” Caitlin Maloy writes, “After graduating from Union, I spent a year serving children with mental health disabilities, which helped me discover my true passion for serving others. I just graduated with an M.S. in mental health counseling from Columbia University and I couldn’t be more thrilled to turn my passion into a career in this exciting new field! For the rest of the summer, I will be taking a much needed staycation in NYC before starting a job in the fall. My undergraduate degree from Union was a great springboard into the real world and an experience I am eternally grateful for.” Halley Darling recently became engaged to Daniel Otto ’12. Sonika Raj is engaged to Dr. Sujoy Phookan of Albany Medical College. Sonika is a third-year student at Albany Medical College. Julia Duros recently passed the Series 7 & 66 exams.
Chris Paolini recently graduated with an MBA in healthcare management from Clarkson Graduate College. He resides in Charleston, S.C., where he’s a project manager in quality improvement for Molina Healthcare of South Carolina. Carissa Vazzana was recently promoted to legislative director at top-ranked New York lobbying firm Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker. Ryan Semerad graduated from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in May and started as an associate at Jones Day in Cleveland, Ohio this fall. Kyra Burnett writes, “I just graduated WPI this spring with my master’s in biomedical engineering, still continuing with my Ph.D. there, and I am currently in Vienna, Austria, completing my international research experience for my NSF fellowship. Currently I am working at the Research Institute for Molecular Pathology and working with the Zimmer lab (an awesome C. elegans lab).” Brileigh Pinkey, Cristina Vazzana, Krystal Figueroa and Simona Teixeira-Mayhew met in London this past winter for a mini ReUnion. Caitlin Moore has completed her master’s degrees and passed her boards to become a certified physician assistant. She joined Texas Children’s Hospital to work with pediatric patients in Houston, Texas this fall.
2014 Nate Foster writes, “Starting in the fall of 2015, I have been a student at SUNY Optometry in NYC. I am at the end of my first year, and I love the work I
Katherine Keever ’16 stands with her brother Robert ’17 and father Nathan ’79, who holds a portrait of his father Dudley ’49. She writes, “It runs in the family. Go U!”
do and cannot wait to be a practicing optometrist. My time at Union has definitely given me excellent preparation for this field!” Gabriella Levine attends Albany Law School and is the executive editor of State Constitutional Commentary of the Albany Law Review. She recently worked for the Albany law firm of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna as a summer associate. Sarah Wizner writes, “I graduated with my masters in social work (MSW) from the University of Connecticut on May 7.”
2015 CLASS CORRESPONDENT
Kelsey Carroll kelsey.carroll12@gmail.com John Famulare was recently featured in the Times Telegram. The story focused on his solo exhibition, “Introspection,” which was on display in the 401 Gallery of the Mohawk Valley Arts Center (Little Falls, N.Y.) in April and May.
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