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Amy J Abramovich - Class of 1976 - Major: Education Studies Position: Grade 2 Teacher
Employer: Central Berkshire Regional School DistrictEmployer Address: 71 Park Avenue
Dalton, MA 01226Job Responsibility:
Teaching a second grade class
Job Shadow Activities:Observing in the classroom and, if appropriate, helping students.
Overview:Public Elementary school
Alexandra Adler - Class of 2010 - Major: ChemistryPosition: Veterinarian
Employer: Woodbridge Veterinary GroupEmployer Address:
424 Amboy Avenue Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Job Responsibility: Examining both healthy and sick dogs, cats, and exotic pets, surgery, and ultrasound.
Job Shadow Activities:Shadowing patient exams and work-ups, learning proper techniques of holding and examining pets. For the brave,
shadowing daily surgery. Ability to get to know the process of applying to veterinary school and tips to get you there.
Overview:Busy 6 doctor general practice for small animals and exotics. We perform most aspects of veterinary medicine including
internal medicine, surgery, radiographs, ultrasound, and boarding.
Ursina Amsler - Class of 1992 - Major: ArtPosition: Middle School Art Teacher
Employer: Masconomet Regional SchoolsEmployer Address: 20 Endicott Rd.
Topsfield, MA 01983Overview:
Masconomet Regional Middle School is high performing public middle school with approximately 700 7th and 8th graders. We share a campus and facilities with Masconomet Regional High School. Together, the district serves the communities of
Topsfield, Boxford, and Middleton, Massachusetts.
Job Responsibilities: I am the 7th grade art teacher. Every 7th and 8th grade student has art daily for one trimester,, (twelve consecutive
weeks.) We have a well supported and extensive art program and have been the top winning school for many years in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art competition. I teach 5 sections of 7th grade art daily, working with a variety of media including
drawing, painting, design, printmaking and sculpture.
Job Shadow Activities: Observing my classes and possibly helping with a lesson, or even implementing one depending on the time spent in class.
This is an ideal place to observe for any college student interested in a quality arts education program/position
Elizabeth Ann S. Barten - Class of 1971 - Major: American StudiesPosition: RN
Employer: Fairview Southdale HospitalEmployer Address: Edina, MN 55435Job Responsibility:
Pt care - I work in the PACU/Main Recovery
William M Bauer - Class of 1988 - Major: Biology Position: Medical Doctor
Employer: GI Associates of Northern NYEmployer Address:
5 Irongate Ctr Glens Falls, NY 12801
Job Responsibility: Caring for and treating patients through encounters in our office, endoscopy suite and community hospital.
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of office. Informational interview. Opportunity to witness endoscopic procedures and patient interviews.
Overview:My office is shared with 5 other gastroenterologists where we see patients in consultative practice and also perform
procedures in our adjacent endoscopy suite.
Dr Ronald Bays - P'18 - Major: Doctor of Medicine Employer: Mid Michigan Vascular Surgery Employer Address: Saginaw, MI We
practice vascular surgery in a medium size city. My wife practices Breast surgery. We own our own practices and participate with training medical students and residents of central michigan university.
The student can spend time following patients in the office, and operating rooms. Direct observation of many types of surgery. We are happy to discuss the many issues involved in current practice of medicine and what is involved in
achieving a medical and surgical education. We also have significant business background in establishing and managing our own practices.
Tom W Bieber - Class of 1984 - Major: Business Position: Senior Vice President
Employer: State Street CorporationEmployer Address: 1 Lincoln Street
Boston, MA 02111Job Responsibility:
I am the Global Chief Operating Officer for the Alternative Investment Solutions division. We provide portfolio recordkeeping, fund accounting and fund administration services for hedge, private equity and real estate investment
firms. My role is to oversee the operations in all global locations and ensure our client service is strong, net income meets targets, employees are engaged, focus on business transformation and innovation.
Job Shadow Activities:Would pair job shadower with a business unit representative manager that would arrange a series of stops to show the
various aspects of our functions to help shadower understand what the jobs would be like.
Overview:State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) is one of the world's leading providers of financial services to institutional investors including investment servicing, investment management and investment research and trading. With $27.4 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $2.3 trillion1 in assets under management at March 31, 2014, State Street operates in more than 100 geographic markets and employs 29,530 worldwide. For more information, visit State Street's website at
www.statestreet.com
Elyssa Brand Class of 2002- Special Education Teacher and LiasonPaul F. Doyon Elementary School. 450 students in Grades PreK-5 and 80 staff members. The school is located in a rural
location, 40 minutes north of Boston.
Elyssa's job combines teaching and case-managing students with varying disabilities, as well as supervising teaching assistants and consulting to and coaching classroom teachers.
Job shadower activities include observation of teaching at the elementary level, opportunities to interview and observe school therapists (speech and language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, BCBA), sharing of
professional resources (i.e. books, journals, etc.)
Lori Brewer - Class of 1993 - Major: BiologyPosition: Extension Faculty (Adult and Family Garden-Based Learning)
Employer: Cornell UniversityEmployer Address:
Tower Road 134 Plant Science Ithaca, NY 14853
Job Responsibility: By creating professional development opportunities for CCE horticulture educators, MGV and other community horticulture
and environmental volunteers including Master Composters and Environmental Stewards, I aim to connect them with research-based knowledge, emerging issues as well as Cornell University's faculty, staff, departments and programs. My
work results in several thousand direct contact hours with these supporting stakeholders each year as I coordinate program work team meetings, campus and regional trainings, conferences, web-based forums and resources, e-
newsletters, the Horticulture Resource Library, volunteer training resources and small group or one-on-one discussions.A public Internet presence also serves to provide all audiences easy access to research-based knowledge. Moreover,
web-based Citizen Science in Horticulture projects provide an opportunity for CCE multipliers and gardeners across NYS, North America and beyond to connect with each other while also helping Cornell University scientists address research
questions of concern to gardeners and sustainability in residential environments.My faculty pages provides further details: http://hort.cals.cornell.edu/people/lori-brewer
Job Shadow Activities:Participation in Cornell Cooperative Extension professional development training for educators and volunteers providing
garden-based learning opportunities for community audiences. Sharing information about national Cooperative Extension network and the fields of Garden-Based Learning and volunteer engagement.
Overview:Cornell's second-largest undergraduate college and the third-largest college of its kind in the United States. We are consistently ranked as the best college of agriculture and related sciences in the country. CALS is a New York State
contract college. More about section of Horticulture at: http://hort.cals.cornell.edu/
Kemoy A. Briscoe '05- Economics- Director, Liberty Partnerships Program
Provides fiscal and program management of St. John's University New York State Department of Education Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) contract and all related services. Responsible for providing leadership to the LPP project including, but not limited to: on-site management of LPP program activities; management of the budget; development
implementation and evaluation of programs and services; the hiring and supervision of staff; program representation on statewide communities and boards; coordination of partnerships; sustainability planning; LPP student recruitment and
admissions processes; data collection and reports required by NYSED.
A job shadower may be able to: attend departmental meetings. Co-teach a class. Volunteer opportunities.
Marian M. Burns - Parent- Veterinarian/Practice OwnerMarian practices veterinary medicine and surgery, and offers client education. She can offer a job shadower observation of
activities in a veterinary clinic and hospital, Involvement in some activities including animal care and lab work.
Sam Butcher - Class of 1986 - Major: Geosciences Position: Vice President, LSP
Employer: Loureiro EngineeringEmployer Address:
800 Hingham Street Rockland, MA 02370
Job Responsibility: Oversight of environmental remediation project
Job Shadow Activities:Visit typical sites, discuss nature of work, possibly follow field crew.
Overview:Satellite office for larger company based in CT.
Dawn M. Carney '9088 Harvard StBrookline, MA
Attendance at staff and possible administrative meetings; sharing information about WL education at state and national level; observing and debriefing K-8 WL teaching
Adam Carver '04 - Business - Investor Adam meets with entrepreneurs to learn about their technologies and consider investing. Adam can offer a shadower attendance
to meetings with him, visit the office, tour some tech co-working spaces in Manhattan. Should be a great day!
Ellen Casey - Class Of 2003 - Major: French Position: Purchasing Manager Employer: DonorsChoose.org
Employer Address: 134 W 37th Street
11th Floor New York, NY 10018
Job Responsibility: As the Purchasing Manager, I work with a team of 5 other people to ensure that materials for funded projects are ordered and received by the classroom in a timely manner. We work primarily with 20 preferred vendors, including Amazon.com
and Best Buy for Business.
Job Shadow Activities:A job shadow candidate would get a chance to tour our office in midtown Manhattan, sit in on any meetings occurring that
day (small team meetings, cross-team interdepartmental meetings, meetings with external partners/vendors), interview team members about their jobs and careers, and assisting with various projects and initiatives the team might be working
on.
Overview:DonorsChoose.org is an online marketplace that allows public school teachers to request materials they need and
crowdfund their requests from donors. To date, we have supplied classrooms across the US with over $225 million worth of supplies ranging from pencils and papers to 3D printers and trips to Europe.
David A. Castle - Class of 87 - Major: GovernmentPosition: President
Employer: Branford Castle, Inc.Employer Address:
150 E 58th Street, 29th Floor New York, NY 10155
Job Responsibility: I am president of the company, responsible for the operations of the existing companies in the group and the acquisition of
new businesses.
Job Shadow Activities:Our typical day involves reviewing management reports and new deal opportunities, and working with the management of
our existing businesses to maximize the success of their businesses.
Overview:Branford is a family-owned and managed small business investment company currently managing a group of five
operating businesses. Our businesses include two distributors of commercial marine hardware, the only manufacturer of large-diameter anchor chain for the navy, an international manufacturer of recreational marine products, and a Florida-
based chain of 25 NY-style deli restaurants.
Joseph M Cavallaro - Class Of 07 - Major: Business Position: Analytics
Employer: Bloomberg LP Employer Address:
731 Lexington Ave. New York, NY 10022
Job Responsibility: In-bound help requests for assistance with terminal functionality. business aligned processs or assistance with
troubleshoots when needed
Overview: Huge international finance company. Clients incude just about every financial institution on earth. Very cool headquarters
in NYC where I work
Karim Chichakly - Class of 80 - Major: Mathematics Position: Co-President
Employer: Isee Systems, Inc.Employer Address:
31 Old Etna Road, Suite 7N Lebanon, NH 03766
Job Responsibility: Marketing, sales, software development, course development and training, consulting.
Job Shadow Activities:Marketing meetings, developer meetings, interviewing developers about what they do, sharing projects we're working on,
guided exercises.
Overview: We develop and sell the leading systems modeling package, STELLA. We also do training and consulting.
Jesse Coan '04, Director of Content, Aberdeen GroupWe are a market research content marketing firm where we have a full staff of analysts conducting industry research and
creating compelling reports and content for our customers to marketer their businesses. A job shadower can get a full service view of the company - my team runs like a mini internal agency, we are well
integrated within the company - we also work very closely with the researchers, sales and the marketing teams - so it will be a nice robust picture.
Barbara R Collins '90 - Self-Determined - Portfolio Manager Bnymellon is a small wealth management office. Barabar manages money for high net worth individuals. She can offer a job shadower 1
day in office, tour, informational interview, a day in the life of a portfolio manager.
Erica C Collins - Class of 2002 - Major: Education Studies Position: 3rd Grade Teacher
Employer: Creslane Elementary SchoolEmployer Address:
998 West A Street Creswell, OR 97426
Job Responsibility: classroom teacher for 25-30 students
Job Shadow Activities:flexible. work with small groups of students
Overview:Elementary School 20 minutes south of Eugene OR
Sandra Crystall - Class of 1976 - Major: BiologyPosition: Wetland Scientist
Employer: New Hampshire Dept of Environmental ServicesEmployer Address:
29 Hazen Drive, PO Box 95 Concord, NH 03302
Job Responsibility: I am developing a monitoring and assessment program for wetlands in New Hampshire to ensure that their condition is
being evaluated, like other traditional surface waters. I research what other states are doing, and coordinate with them to develop a program that fits the needs of New Hampshire and meets the requirements of the federal Clean Water Act.
Job Shadow Activities:Participate in a meeting, or webinar, tour of the limnology lab and herbarium collection. Depending on the time of year,
field- based activities could be included.
Overview:NHDES is the state agency charged with protecting the environment and public health.
Janice E Desi - Class Of 1976 - Major: Education StudiesPosition: Physician Assistant
Employer: Middlesex Orthopedic Surgeons Employer Address:
410 Saybrook Road Suite 100 Middletown, CT 06457
Job Responsibility: I see patients in the office, round on patients in the hospital, assist in surgery and take call.
Job Shadow Activities:Most people who shadow me follow me in the office while I see patients.
Overview:I work in an Orthopedic Office for one physician. I split time between the office, surgery and the hospital.
John Diggs Jr. - Parent of Class of 2017 - Major: American StudiesPosition: MD
Employer: Wing Memorial HospitalEmployer Address:
2 Main Street Monson, MA 01057
Job Responsibility: Assessment and diagnosis of disease, preventive health.
Job Shadow Activities:Primarily observation, discussion, patient exposure.
Overview:I practice primary care medicine with adults, both in the hospital and in the office.
Gary A DiSanto-Rose - Class of 2012 - Major: Sociology Position: DentistEmployer: Self
Employer Address: 32 South Market Street Johnstown, NY 12095
Job Responsibility: For more info. you may visit us at: www.disantorose.com
Job Shadow Activities:It will be mostly observational treatment of patients with some hands on lab techniques if time permits.
Overview:It is a modern, general dental office with emphasis on orthodontics, periodontics, and cosmetic dentistry.
Christine J. Feehan - Class of 04 - Major: History Position: Web Editor
Employer: Ski Racing LLCEmployer Address:
339B North Street Burlington, VT 05401
Job Responsibility: My job responsibilities include generating print and photo content while attending live sporting events and then managing
and editing the website SkiRacing.com. It's not all glamor, but it would be an excellent job shadowing opportunity for anyone interested in sports journalism or professional writing as a career. If you plan to attend a race with me, please
make sure you have at least an intermediate skiing or snowboarding ability plus equipment and reliable transportation.
Job Shadow Activities:The best way to job shadow my profession would be to join me for a day at a ski race to see exactly what I do. The event
would likely occur somewhere in Vermont.
Overview:From November through March, I specialize in coverage of the NCAA Skiing circuit, but I also travel to and write about
World Cup ski races both domestically and abroad. We maintain a virtual office with writers and editors based all around the U.S.
Robert Fox - Class of 86 - Major: BusinessPosition: Licensed Psychotherapist
Employer: Private Practice - Job Stress SolutionsEmployer Address:
7 Winn Street, 2nd Floor Woburn, MA 01801
Job Responsibility: Individual, Couples, and Family psychotherapy.
Also EAP affiliate work
Job Shadow Activities:Witness the above sessions as a shadow.
I've enjoyed very much having Skidmore Students in the past!
Overview:A private practice providing counseling/psychotherapy to clients with a wide range of issues. I have a specialty in
Addictions and Job Stress.
JoAnna Foyle - Class of 1998 - Major: PsychologyLinkedIn Account - www.linkedin.com/pub/joanna-foyle/0/425/ab2/
Position: Senior Vice President, Client Services & OperationsEmployer: Adap.tv, a division of AOL Platforms
Employer Address: 315 Park Avenue South
Apt N9K New York, NY 10010
Job Responsibility: My organization is responsible for our hundreds of client relationships, and for training those clients on how to use our technology. My responsibilities include establishing scaled services operations, methodology, and processes, driving
revenue growth, designing nimble and scalable organizations, creating global service levels, managing global best practices, and developing deep customer relationships. Also serve as General Manager of the 50+ person New York City
office.
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of NY-based organization, informational interviews with teammates fresh out of college, attendance at team
meetings, listen in on client meetings, mentoring and guidance on career options, resume advice.
Overview:Adap.tv is a technology division of AOL Platforms (NYSE: AOL) that provides video advertising technology to marketers and publishers. AOL Inc. is one of the largest media companies and owns Huffington Post, TechCrunch, among others.
Dana K Freier - Class of 88 - Major: EnglishPosition: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Employer: Mill Brook PediatricsEmployer Address:
490 Boston Post Road, Suite 2002 Sudbury, MA 01776
Job Responsibility: Provide healthcare to patients ranging in age from newborns to college students
Job Shadow Activities:Observe patient visits
Overview:Small physican-owned pediatric practice
Lindsey W Fyfe - Class of 2005 - Major: Art Position: Education/Community Coordinator
Employer: Real Art WaysEmployer Address: 56 Arbor Street
Hartford, CT 06033Job Responsibility:
I manage anything to do with Real Art Ways' educational/student programs and communication with the Hartford community at large.
Job Shadow Activities:Student would be welcome to come for a "day in the life" at Real Art Ways which, if timed right, could coincide with a
monthly social event, art opening or guest speaker.
Overview:Real Art Ways is an alternative art cinema and gallery space that was started by artists in the 1970s. It is one of the oldest
and most prominent alternative arts spaces in Connecticut.
Brian Geraghty '04, Operations Manager, NYC Bike ShareBrian is responsible for all station installation, removal and relocation activity in coordination with DOT, private parties, and
public works agencies. This includes scheduling of staff and equipment, coordinating with other departments and DOT, conducting site visits, and working on site selection for new stations. He also manages the team of individuals that perform
this work. In addition, he works on launching and transitioning new systems such as Seattle, and Toronto.
Brian can offer a job shadower site visits, including preliminary, as well as detailed site surveys, informational interviews with bicycle redistribution strategists, tour of their headquarters and visits with other operations sub-departments,
introduction to tracking our inventory and assets in the field, introduction to his methods for tracking productivity and costs of goods sold.
Leslie A GillenPosition: Chief, English Interpretation, United Nations Headquarters, NY
Employer: United NationsEmployer Address:
1st Avenue and 42nd StreetNew York, NY 10017
Job Responsibility:I provide simultaneous interpretation from Spanish and French into English at UNHQ's meetings. I am also Chief of the
English booth which involves some administrative work and responsibility for the 19 permanent English interpreters working at headquarters.
Overview:Security Council, General Assembly and many other high-level, international meetings are held at United Nations
Headquarters in New York in six official UN languages.
Doug Gilmour, '00, Classics Major- Current Product Marketing Manager Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes
automobiles across six continents. With about 186,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com. Doug leverages the voice of the customer in the vehicle design and engineering process by communicating the target
customer wants, needs, brand positioning and market research findingsA job shadower can experience a tour of the organization, informational interviews, "show and tell" on future vehicle
programs, sharing on the use of the customer viewpoint in product design, general marketing & sales, etc.
Benj Gleeksman - Class of 1996 - Major: ArtPosition: Senior Art DirectorEmployer: Cengage Learning
Employer Address: 5 Maxwell Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065Job Responsibility:
I manage the design of a wide variety of print and digital products.
Job Shadow Activities:We're gonna go crazy. Meetings, staff introductions, building tour, workflow demonstrations, resume / portfolio review / It's
gonna be a party!
Overview:I work for one of the world's largest educational publishers. We produce content for people going to school for various
trades and career paths.
Carly M. Goldstein - Class of 10 - Major: Psychology Position: Resident and Researcher
Employer: Butler Hospital/Brown Medical School/LifespanEmployer Address: 13 Slater Avenue
Providence, RI 02906Job Responsibility:
I am finishing my clinical psychology PhD and am currently on my residency. I see clients for psychotherapy and assessment in and out of the hospitals, and all my work focuses on behavioral medicine. I also conduct research on
mHealth at the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center.
Job Shadow Activities:Although I unfortunately cannot meet with a student at my physical place of employment (due to confidentiality), I would be happy to meet at the medical school or on/near Brown's campus. I can offer an informational interview with myself, tell the student about projects on which I'm currently working, share information about journals and professional activities related
to my field, provide guidance about whether or not to pursue a PhD in psychology or other health science field, and niches in the field that the student might consider.
Overview:Lifespan is a healthcare system in Rhode Island. I personally work at Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital, and the
Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center.
Carrie Grady '85- Government- Current Assistant Federal Public DefenderCarrie works in the FPD office and provides defense for those who are accused of crimes in the federal court system. She represents people accused of crimes- motions, conference, court hearings, interviews, investigation. She can offer a job shadower attendance at meetings, conferences with clients, witnesses, small research or organization projects, watching
in court.
Molly R Greenberg - Class of 2006 - Major: Gender StudiesPosition: Nurse Care Manager
Employer: Institutes for Behavior Resources / REACH Health ProgramsEmployer Address:
2104 Maryland Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218
Job Responsibility: I am a public health nurse and meet with patients both one-on-one and in groups to provide health assessments, care
coordination, advocacy, and education.
Job Shadow Activities:Shadow me and meet with patients -Shadow nursing staff in the methadone clinic -Meet with various care providers to
understand the daily operations of a community health clinic.
Overview:I work at a nonprofit health clinic that has an opioid treatment program on the bottom floor. I help manage the Patient
Centered Behavioral Health Home, which is a new initiative and model of care that empowers patients to play an active role in their own healthcare.
Rich Gruenberger '88- Psych- Current Attorney/Director of Pro Bono ProgramsDLA Piper is the world's largest law firm. Mr. Gruenberger is an attorney responsible for the firm's domestic pro bono
program. He can offer a job shadower meetings with himself and some of his attorneys, and possibly attend court.
Dr Joseph S Gulyas - Class of 1984 - Major: BiologyPosition: Owner
Employer: Northeast Spine and WellnessEmployer Address:
1741 Route 9 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Job Responsibility: I own and operate an office , consult with Patients and market wellness to the community
Job Shadow Activities:Teach you about our brand of healthcare by asking you to help out with daily tasks in working with people
Overview:Healthcare office focused on non-drug Solutions to chronic health concerns
Thomas Hardy - Class of 1985 - Major: Business Position: CEO
Employer: American Promotional ProductsEmployer Address:
7240 Cross Park Drive N. Charleston, SC 2941
Also: President and Secretary of The Affinity Group Holding Company of Dexter Cutlery and American Promotional Products
www.app-co.com www.dexter1818.com
Overview:Purchasing, Managing Sales, Managing Personnel, Managing Marketing. We custom imprint customer names on paint paddles, rulers, yardsticks, bookmarks, and several masonry items. We are going after many new markets with some of
our products.
Bill Haydon - Class of 06 - Major: Business Position: Portfolio Manager
Employer: Wells Fargo AdvisorsEmployer Address:
23 Woodland Road Madison, CT 06443
Job Responsibility: A portfolio manager makes investment decisions using money other people have placed under their control . On the
investments side, they work with a team of analysts and researchers, and are ultimately responsible for establishing an investment strategy, selecting appropriate investments and allocating each investment properly for a fund- or asset-
management vehicle.
Portfolio managers are presented with investment ideas from internal buy-side analysts and sell-side analysts from investment banks. It is their job to sift through the relevant information and use their judgment to buy and sell securities.
Throughout each day, they read reports, talk to company managers and monitor industry and economic trends looking for the right company and time to invest the portfolio's capital.
A team of analysts and researchers are ultimately responsible for establishing an investment strategy, selecting
appropriate investments and allocating each investment properly for a fund or asset-management vehicle.
Portfolio managers make decisions about investment mix and policy, matching investments to objectives, asset allocation for individuals and institutions, and balancing risk against performance.
Portfolio management is about strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the choice of debt vs. equity, domestic vs. international, growth vs. safety, and other tradeoffs encountered in the attempt to maximize return at a given appetite
for risk.
Job Shadow Activities:Day to day observation of what happens in an asset management firm
:Wells Fargo Securities ("WFS") is the investment banking division of Wells Fargo & Co. It is the 9th largest in the U.S.
Jane (Baldwin) Henzerling - Class of 1997 - Major: Foreign Language Position: Founder & Head of School
Employer: The Mission Preparatory SchoolEmployer Address: 75 Francis Street
San Francisco, CA 94112Job Responsibility:
I founded and now lead and oversee the school's educational program, staffing and professional development, community outreach, financial management, fund development, and board governance.
Job Shadow Activities:Tours, classroom observations, attending professional development sessions, participating in school events
Overview:Mission Prep is a college-preparatory, elementary, public charter school that serves primarily low-income students of color.
Darren J Herman - Class of 2004 - Major: BusinessPosition: Vice President, Content Services
Employer: Mozilla (Firefox)Employer Address:
115 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010
Job Responsibility: I am responsible for creating better content partnerships and programs within our suite of products that both drive user satisfactions and drive revenue for the business. We focus on content distribution, syndication, personalization and
advertising technologies.
Job Shadow Activities:I will have the shadower spend time with me during my daily routine but also provide access to members of my staff and
can do 1:1 interviews with them as well.
Overview:Mozilla is one of the largest non-profit technology companies and makes the Firerfox web browser. Every month, 400+
million people use our technologies to access the Internet.
Katherine Horoschak - Class of 1984 - Major: American StudiesPosition: Senior Director, Leadership Development
Employer: Salve Regina UniversityEmployer Address:
100 Ochre Point Avenue Newport, RI 02840
Job Responsibility: Higher education fund raising and leadership volunteer development.
Job Shadow Activities:Staff meetings, strategy session on solicitations, possibly event or networking, depending on the date of shadowing.
Overview:Salve is a small liberal arts college originally founded by the Sisters of Mercy.
Nelle Hotchkiss - Class of 1985 - Major: GovernmentPosition: SVP Corporate RelationsEmployer: NC Electric Cooperatives
Employer Address: 3400 Summer Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27616Overview:
Responsible for communications, government relations, advertising, community relations, training, and conferences as well as all publications.
David Michael Joyal - Class of 97 - Major: Biology Position: Senior Patent CounselEmployer: Avon Products, Inc.
Employer Address: One Avon Place
Suffern, NY 10901Job Responsibility:
I am responsible for all patent preparation and prosecution activities as well as for IP strategy with respect to Avon's products.
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of department or organization, informational interview with yourself, HR representative, or other colleagues,
attendance at staff meetings, visit with constituent/client/customer
Overview:Avon is the worlds largest direct selling companies and one of the worlds' largest cosmetics companies.
Faye I Kantz - Class Of 1985 - Major: English-Spanish Position: Director of Purchasing Employer: Blue Marble Brands
Employer Address: 313 Iron Horse Way
Providence, RI 02908 Job Responsibility:
Importing, contracting organic food, distribution, cost negotiation, logistics.
Job Shadow Activities:I would prefer to meet near my home office (Avon, CT) for an informational interview, so I could explain international
business, import/export to a student wanting to pursue a career in international.
Overview:I work in procurement (both domestic and international) for an Organic Food Distributor.
Laura I. Keramida - Class of 98 - Major: DancePosition: Owner/Trainer
Employer: Target Pilates StudioEmployer Address:
31316 Via Colinas #108 Westlake Village, CA 91362
Job Responsibility: Last year I started this studio from the ground up, handling everything from finding space, creating an LLC, designing a studio, marketing, branding, etc. These days I spend my time teaching and running the studio's administrative needs. I
have several teachers who work for me and my day-to-day focus in making sure the client experience is an incredible one.
Job Shadow Activities:Someone who is interested in starting their own company, running a business, or teaching would be an ideal fit. I would
cater the experience depending on what the student was interested in learning about. If someone is interested in the business side, I would love to share ideas about strategy, marketing, branding etc. If someone is interested in the physical
component, they could observe classes or guest teach.
Overview:I own a small boutique Pilates Studio in Westlake Village just outside of Los Angeles. The studio is client-centered,
focused on helping people reach they physical goals through the Pilates method. Clients range from people who have never worked out before, to people who are advanced athletes. www.targetpilates.com
Gail A. Kessler-Walsh - Class of 81 - Major: Social Work Position: Elementary Guidance Counselor
Employer: Blanchard Memorial SchoolEmployer Address:
493 Massachusetts Avenue Boxborough, MA 01719
Job Responsibility: As a guidance counselor, I work with children daily and parents as well as attend special education meetings.
Job Shadow Activities:A person shadowing me would see me in the classroom working with whole groups as well as a small groups in my office.
The person would also attend scheduled IEP, 504 or parent meetings.
Overview:Pre- K - 6 Elementary School
David S Kovall - Class Of 2000 - Major: SociologyPosition: Senior Account Director, Corporate Sales & Strategy
Employer: Zoom MediaEmployer Address:
112 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor New York City, NY 10016
Job Responsibility:National sales. Pitch to clients and bring in the business.
Overview:Zoom Media Group Inc. operates on a worldwide basis digital and fixed media networks that reach active consumers in over 12,400 venues, including fitness centers, bars & restaurants, indoor soccer facilities, bowling centers, and family
entertainment centers. Zoom’s digital place-based network audiences are measured by The Nielsen Company, and with over 25,000 digital screens and over 55,000 billboard locations worldwide, Zoom Media Group reaches over 100 million
monthly viewers. Zoom Media & Marketing is a brand of Zoom Media Corp. and is the largest digital fitness media company in the US, with over 1,800 venues in 135 markets; has a network of over 3,000 bars and restaurants across over 50 markets; and is the official media partner of the indoor soccer and bowling industries. Zoom also has an in-house event
marketing and promotion department that constructs custom media placements and experiential marketing programs.
Joel Kurzynski - Class of 2002 - Major: MathematicsPosition: Regional Service Desk Supervisor
Employer: Perking Coie LLPEmployer Address:
1201 Third Avenue Suite 4900
Seattle, WA 98101Job Responsibility:
Supervise the Service Desk Support Analysts for Seattle and NW region (16) who process and resolve incoming user support issues and questions; trains staff, performs administration and maintenance duties for the Firm's systems
infrastructure; installs, moves, changes, and removes hardware and software within the local offices; and provides project, conference, and other support.
Job Shadow Activities:Travel between local offices, join in on staff and team meetings, troubleshoot issues, review and follow documentation,
image and deploy computers, work on projects, take a tour, participate and train on online meetings and video conferences, opportunity to assist with the development and implementation of a training curriculum for firm customers.
Overview:an international law firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It has been listed on the Fortune Magazine "100 Best
Places to Work in America" for the past twelve years, and is routinely included in the AmLaw 100 list. Perkins Coie is the oldest and largest law firm headquartered in the Pacific Northwest and has a total of 19 offices across the United States
and Asia. It works in Intellectual Property, Venture Capital, Emerging Companies, Labor & Employment, Corporate Governance and Securities, Investigations and White Collar Defense, and Products Liability practice groups. Perkins Coie provides corporate, commercial litigation and intellectual property legal services to clients who range from FORTUNE 100
corporations to small, independent start-ups, as well as public and not-for-profit organizations.
Top clients include Microsoft, Amazon, and Obama for America.
Taylor Leake - Class of 2007 - Major: American StudiesPosition: State Communications Director
Employer: Connecticut Working Families PartyEmployer Address: 30 Arbor Street
Suite 210 Hartford, CT 06106
Job Responsibility: As the Communications Director, I am responsible for all outgoing messages about Working Families. I use the
relationships I've build within the traditional press corps, as well as digital media, to advance our campaigns and build our brand. As the only communications staffer in Connecticut, my daily responsibilities can range from planning a press conference, to pitching a story to a reporter, to designing a piece of direct mail, to implementing a digital campaign.
Job Shadow Activities:I can arrange informational interviews or meeting with all of our staff (Executive Director, Political Director, Field Director
and Operations Director) so that they can get a better sense of the internal operations of an advocacy organization. Depending on timing, I can also arrange meetings with candidates who are running for office and their key staff, or
prominent statewide elected officials who we are working with. Depending on the job shadower's interests, I can also set up meetings with experts on particular topics or functions within the organization. I can certainly also do 'show and tell'
regarding several of our projects, share professional activities related to my field.
Overview:Connecticut Working Families is a minor political party and independent political organization that uses elections and grassroots advocacy to affect change on social justice issues in the state. As a minor party, we use our ballot line to support politicians who commit to building an economy that work for everyone, not just the rich. Then we use those
relationships to push for specific policies that will improve the lives of working people. Some of our victories in the past include passing the country's first statewide paid sick days law, helping to raise the minimum wage to $10.10, and laying the groundwork for a state retirement savings plan. We are also standing up to corporate education reformers. Last year we won a majority on the Bridgeport Board of Education, which has been a major battleground in the education reform
movement.
Brett Levine - Class of 1990 - Major: Psychology Position: Director of School Counseling
Employer: Madison (NJ) Board of EducationEmployer Address:
170 Ridgedale Avenue Madison, NJ 07940
Job Responsibility: Director of 7 Guidance/School Counselors
Job Shadow Activities:Everything from college conferences to meetings to discuss disciplinary issues.
Overview:Suburban School district
Tom E Lockett - Parent of 2016 - International AffairsPosition: Director - Market Development
Employer: GDF SUEZ Employer Address:
20 City Square, Suite 3 Boston, MA 02129
Job Responsibility: I oversee natural gas procurement and strategy for major projects. 100% desk and phone work.
Job Shadow Activities:Expect to meet employees engaged in various disciplines, including engineering, marketing, legal, govt and public affairs
and communications. Also, a brief tour of an LNG plant will be scheduled.
Overview:Focus is energy, specifically liquefied natural gas and electric power generation. Casual dress, kitchen, 10 minute walk
from North Station train, parking available
Barry Loffredo - Major: Biology Position: Dentist
Employer: Hometown Health ClinicEmployer Address: 1044 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12307Job Responsibility:
Dentistry
Job Shadow Activities:Shadow, but more importantly, interaction
Overview:Dental clinic, however I had my own private practice for 41 years, so have the perspective of both
Sean Loftus - Major: BiologyPosition: Physicians AssistantEmployer: Glens Falls Hospital
Employer Address: 100 Park Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801 Job Responsibility:
Care of inpatients at GFH
Job Shadow Activities:Observe patient encounters, discussion with PAs/MDs about specific cases and about careers in healthcare.
Gillian E Lynch - Class of 2006 - Major: Business Position: DirectorEmployer: WinsperEmployer Address:
101 Arch Street, Suite 240 Boston, MA 02110Job Responsibility:
Overseeing a team of account and creative professionals, managing our portfolio of clients, ensuring profitability on all projects and accounts
Job Shadow Activities:TBD based on interests
Overview:Boutique advertising and marketing agency/consultants.
Renee L Mack - Class of 83 - Major: Social WorkPosition: Case Manager
Employer: Bryn Mawr Rehab HospitalEmployer Address: 414 Paoli Pike
Malvern, PA 19355Job Responsibility:
Coordinate care for approximately 20 patients and their families providing discharge planning
Job Shadow Activities:Observe the day of the case manager-admissions, team process, work with patients and families
Overview:BMRH is a physical medicine rehab servicing people with spinal cord injuries, amputations, brain injuries, strokes and
elective orthopedic surgeries.
Lauren T Madden - Class of 2012 - Major: BusinessPosition: Institutional Equity Sales Assistant
Employer: Keybanc Capital Markets, Inc.Employer Address:
575 Fifth Avenue, 18th Floor New York, NY 10017
Job Responsibility: Preparing detailed itineraries for KBCM research analyst and public company management trips
- coordinating research analyst and management trip logistics -research conference support -preparation of expense reports -assisting with projects for sales people
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of department, assisting with projects, observing daily activities, sitting on trading floor
Overview:Cleveland-based KeyCorp is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of
approximately $87 billion. Key companies provide investment management, retail and commercial banking, consumer finance, and investment banking products and services to individuals and companies throughout the United States and, for
certain businesses, internationally. The company's businesses deliver their products and services through branches and offices; a network of 1,576 ATMs; telephone banking centers 800-KEY2YOU(800-539-2968); and a website, Key.com, that
provides account access and financial products 24 hours a day.
Sohpie Markovich - Class of 96 - Major: Biology Position: Orthodontist
Employer: SelfEmployer Address:
120 Palmer Avenue Falmouth, MA 02540
Job Responsibility: I am a specialist in the dental field so I see patients all day.
Job Shadow Activities:Observing
Overview:I am a self-employed orthodontist.
Heather T. McClure - Class of 1994 - Major: English Position: Librarian
Employer: St John's CollegeEmployer Address:
1160 Camino Cruz Blanca Santa Fe, NM 87505
Job Responsibility: Cataloging/Technical Services/Archives
Job Shadow Activities:Book repair, cataloging, organization, tour of college
Overview:Small private liberal arts college.
Melanie R McDonald - Class of 1999 - Major: Art HistoryPosition: Executive Director
Employer: TEAM Jaffrey: A Main Street OrganizationEmployer Address:
28 Main Street Jaffrey, NH 03452Job Responsibility:
I am the sole employee, but work in partnership with the town government, a board of directors, and over 75 volunteers to carry out the mission of the organization. This role is dynamic and no two days are the same. I coordinate community-wide
events attended by thousands, I fund raise in a variety of ways, and I am the face and primary advocate for this small organization.
Job Shadow Activities: Help prepare for a board meeting, assist in a presentation to a community group about volunteer opportunities, meeting
with potential donors or sponsors, help with designing/printing/mailing materials, listen in on committee meetings, research grant opportunities, learn about grant-writing, etc.
Overview:TEAM Jaffrey is a small, independent, non-profit dedicated to enhancing, revitalizing and improving the downtown area of Jaffrey, New Hampshire by supporting existing commercial establishments, encouraging new business opportunities and
promoting tourism.
Patricia E. McGoldrick Co-director of Tuberous sclerois clinic and developmental disability program, Assistant Director of Pediatric
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
shadowing while seeing patients- research- surgery
Brandy L Menzel - Class of 06 - Major: MathematicsPosition: Mathematics Teacher/Summer Camp Director
Employer: Edmund Burke SchoolEmployer Address:
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008
Job Responsibility: I currently teach 3 math classes and advise 6-8 9th grade students. I am also responsible for planning and operating our
summer program (courses, staffing, budget, etc).
Job Shadow Activities:A job shadower could observe classes in a variety of departments, attend any meetings I may attend, lunch with the students, observe clubs/assembly/homeroom (depending upon the day). I could also arrange a meeting for the job
shadower with the head of school/deans/appropriate department head.
Overview:Burke is a progressive, urban, co-ed college prep school for grades 6-12. We offer challenging academics, world-class arts
and championship sports in an inclusive and nurturing environment.
Based on work by Jean Piaget and John Dewey (among others), progressive education rejects the notion that children are empty vessels to be filled with the accumulated knowledge of previous generations. Burke students spend most of their
time in challenging discussions, solving problems, doing research and working on projects, as opposed to sitting in traditional lectures. We emphasize critical thinking, responsibility, independence and making a positive contribution to
society. We continually reexamine our methods, taking advantage of the latest research while maintaining the practices that work best.
Justin Model - Class of 91 - Major: Government Position: Director, East Region Marketing and Communication Lead
Employer: AccentureEmployer Address:
1345 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10105
Job Responsibility: I manage the geographic marketing team for the East Region (DC - Boston) where we focus on building and maintaining relationships with clients and prospects. Our goal is to ultimately help clients teams and sales directors sell more work.
Job Shadow Activities:Follow your passion and do not be afraid of reinventing yourself.
Overview:Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with approximately 289,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across
all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments.
Antonio Mojica - Class of 2002 - Major: Business Position: Vice PresidentEmployer: Whitney Bank
Employer Address: 4265 San Felipe
Suite 200Job Responsibility:
We provide working capital, commercial real estate, and syndicated facilities to middle market and corporate institutions.
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of department or organization, informational interviews, attendance at staff meetings, visit with
constituents/clients/customers, sharing information about journals and professional activities related to your field, current project where you can contribute and learn some valuable skills, niches within the field that you could consider and ways
to explore those areas
Overview:Commercial Banking
C. Jerome Mopsik - Class of 2006 - Major: EconomicsPosition: Analyst
Employer: Pet Partners LLCEmployer Address:
10 Mountain Ledge Wilton, NY 12866Job Responsibility:
I am responsible for financial analysis, M&A analysis, reporting in addition to other various day to day reporting responsibilities.
Job Shadow Activities:Learn more about what I do on a daily, weekly, monthly basis and take some time to meet with the other departments in
the company to learn about their functions.
Overview:Pet Partners LLC owns and operates animal hospitals around the country.
Thomas D. MorgantiPosition: Associate Veterinarian Employer: Avon Veterinary Clinic
Employer Address: Avon, CT 06001
Overview: Full service small animal clinic, 2500-3000 client base. I am one of two full time vets and have a special interest in exotics.
Elissa Nadworny - Class of 2010 - Major: Self Determined Position: White House Reporter
Employer: Bloomberg NewsEmployer Address:
2223 13th Street NW Washington, DC 20009
Job Responsibility: Report/write about the happenings of President Obama.
Job Shadow Activities:To come take a tour of the White House, to listen in on a press briefing from the WH press secretary, to watch an arrival or
departure of Marine One.
Overview:News organization.
Zachary L Nagle - Class of 2000 - Major: Art Position: Interactive
Employer: Czarnowski Display ServiceEmployer Address:
2287 S Blue Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60608Job Responsibility:
Today I am doing the following: Re-wire lighting displays for Hallmark, submit and review sustainable policy for client RFP's, create content for Trend Report and new business leads, send 3D printed composite displays to France, and then
design and build a display in Utah.
Job Shadow Activities:Visit trade show set up. Arrange a tour of exhibit halls and office. Introduce student to everyone in the office. Show the
student where to look for work in Chicago. Bring student to an association meeting.
Overview:Czarnowski is and Exhibitor Appointed Contractor.
Wendilee Heath O'Brien - Parent of 2016 - Major: Self DeterminedPosition: Artist/Business Owner/Teacher
Employer: self Employer Address: 316 Main Street
PO Box 315 Winter Harbor, ME 04693
Job Responsibility: I am the Sole Proprietor of whopaints Gallery and Studio. I create the art which includes watercolor, oil, pastel, Asian Ink and Japanese style Gold Leaf Paintings. I do my own framing, creation of panels for gold leafing, wet lamination of Asian
Ink. I also created and execute the business plan which includes book keeping, marketing and community out reach.
Job Shadow Activities:-preparing gold leaf panels-wet lamination of paintings
-marketing activities web site development
news letters note card making
Retail experience and interaction with customers Visits to other artists in the area making a living at their crafts - including potters, glass blowers, stone masons and fiber artists The greatest gifts I can give a student are opportunities to create art
in several different mediums and more importantly ideas on how to make a viable living selling ones work by articulating one's vision for art and wedding that vision with a cohesive business plan.
We live in a very rural fishing village in Downeast Maine. Previous students have lived with us during their apprenticeship tenure.
Duration can be up to one week. To get the most of the experience I encourage students to come for 3 or more days.
Overview:Gallery/ Studio
Amy O'Leary - Class of 92 - Major: Psychology Position: Early Education for All Campaign Director
Employer: Strategies for ChildrenEmployer Address:
400 Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02110
Overview:Strategies for Children works to ensure that all children in Massachusetts have the foundation to take advantage of the
rich educational and economic opportunities that our state has to offer. We focus our efforts on the critical early years from birth to third grade.
We believe there are several crucial points along the continuum from birth to third grade where we can influence outcomes and close the achievement gap.
SFC leverages its core strengths in policy, advocacy, research, communications, constituency building and practice to advance outcomes in the three focus areas:
Ensure that all children have access to high-quality early education.Ensure that our children are entering elementary schools ready to succeed.
Ensure that our children are proficient readers by the end of third grade.
Michelle Person '00- Assistant Principal K-8 elementary school. Ideal for students looking to go in to any any aspect of education from regular education, special education, and administration.Potential teaching candidates could prepare several mini lessons at different grade levels to get a better feel for their
preferred grade level, assisting in classrooms, attend a staff meeting,
Meredith Principe - Class of 94 - Major: EnglishPosition: VP of College Counseling
Employer: Campus BoundEmployer Address:
76 Bedford Street, Suite 33 Lexington, MA 02420
Job Responsibility: I counsel students and parents, supervise a staff of 28 counselors, and participate in all business development and sales
activities.
Job Shadow Activities:Opportunities to sit in on counseling sessions, involvement in brainstorming ideas for company growth, informational
interviews with former guidance counselors and/or college admissions officers
Overview:Campus Bound is a college admissions consulting company. We are a private company of counselors helping high school
students and their parents with the college search and application process.
Robert F. Resnick - Class of 88 - Major: GovernmentPosition: Staff Judge Advocate
Employer: US ArmyEmployer Address:
Fort Lewis, WA 98327Job Responsibility:
I lead a large law office that focuses on the legal needs of one of the largest divisions in the US Army. We do mostly criminal law with a lot of administrative law and operational law.
Job Shadow Activities:Office leadership, criminal trials, opportunities to speak with lawyers, ability to view anything we have going on at the time
Overview:It is a large law office
Daniel C. Rheault '07-Sociology- Director of Product MarketingNetage Solutions provides cloud solutions for the alternative assets industry. He runs the marketing department and can
offer a job shadower experience with market research, analysis, business analysis, creative work.
Travis F Roe-Raymond - Class of 2008 - Major: Religious Studies Position: Associate Portfolio Manager
Employer: BlackRockEmployer Address:
39533 Woodward Avenue Suite 100
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304Job Responsibility:
I work with two senior portfolio managers and we service customized investment portfolios for high net worth individuals and small institutions such as college endowments, foundations, charities, etc.
Job Shadow Activities:I would most likely try to arrange for a day where I am in my office and doing regular portfolio construction activities and
conference calls with financial advisors/clients
Overview:I work for the largest Asset Management firm in the world, which manages over $4tr in assets under management.
Gregg Rubinstein - Major: American StudiesPosition: Chiropractor
Employer: 57th Street Chiropractic and WellnessEmployer Address:
119 W. 57th Street, Suite 207 New York, NY 10019
Job Responsibility: Examination and treatment of chiropractic patients
Job Shadow Activities:An opportunity to trail a Dr. of chiropractic as he works through his day
Overview:A chiropractic office helping adults and children
Jennifer R Savino - Class of 1992 - Major: Government Position: Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Employer: Phillips AcademyEmployer Address:
1 Sioux Circle Andover, MA 01810
Job Responsibility: Manage global Alumni events and programs
Job Shadow Activities:Help book a venue Listen to con call re: volunteer management
Overview:Phillips Academy is a private secondary school
Andrew W Schwartz - Parent - Major: American StudiesPosition: Partner
Employer: Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLPEmployer Address: 907 Ventura Way
San Francisco, CA 94102Job Responsibility:
I am a senior partner in the firm. I represent clients in litigation and transactional matters and supervise younger lawyers.
Job Shadow Activities:Discussion of law school and careers in law, with a focus on public interest law, and a sharper focus on land use and
environmental law. Tour of our offices in San Francisco, SF City Hall, and the state and federal courts. If the timing is right, a meeting with a client, a court hearing, or a public hearing of a public agency, such as the SF Board of Supervisors.
Overview:We are the largest for-profit environmental law firm in the United States. We represent public agencies and citizen groups
in environmental and land use matters--on the side of the environment. (Most environmental lawyers represent private, regulated businesses, whose objective is to reduce the cost of environmental regulation.)
Tod Shapiro Position: VP
Employer: New York City Seminar and Conference Center Employer Address:
71 West 23rd Street Suite 515
New York, NY 10010 Job Responsibility:
Director of Sales and Marketing and Director of Technology
Overview: Technology Conference Center in NYC - Host Conferences and Meetings for technology companies ...
Yashoda Sharma '95, Biology, Administrative Manager/ Project Administrator is the administrator for an interdisciplinary research group and for the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Genetics Consortium. In charge of managing manage the research team (technicians, clinical study coordinators,
post-docs, graduate students), finances, and research projects and timelines.
Yashoda can offer a job shadower: Having obtained my PhD and then choosing an alternate career path, I am qualified to teach and expose students to the many paths available to those with an interest in science and research. I can provide
tours of the medical school and research areas, including basic and clinical research labs, as well as expose students to the many facets research including interacting with researchers from a variety of academic and professional background. In addition, I will be able to share information regarding professional activities. I've served as a mentor to recent Skidmore
graduates and welcome the opportunity to serve in this capacity again.
Pamela R Shaw - Class of 1980 - Major: Chemistry Position: Pediatric Dentist
Employer: SelfEmployer Address:
701 Metairie Road Metairie, LA 70005
Job Responsibility: taking care of children's teeth and oral care
Job Shadow Activities:observation
Overview:Pediatric dental office
Randi Shenkman - Class Of 1974 - Major: History Position: Owner/Photographer Employer: Belchertown Photos
Employer Address: 48 Warner Rd
Belchertown, MA 01007-9553 Job Responsibility:
Since I am a sole proprietor, I do everything. I plan the shoots, I do the photography, I do the post processing and I handle all the business/bookeeping jobs.
Job Shadow Activities:At the moment I have only one event in January. It is usually a slow month, however, there are many indoor sports opportunities which can be great learning opportunities. I will also have lots of organizing activities, scanning, post
production and prep work for shows and contests. I am also working on a photo book and am at the editing stage. An intern/job shadower could be as involved as he/she might want to be.
Overview:My place of employment is wherever the event that I am shooting is. I do have a workroom in my home.
Jennifer Slane '05259 1st Street
Mineola, NY 11501
Observing endoscopic procedures Shadowing patient consultations in office
Tour of hospital and endoscopy suite Sharing information regarding medical school/ residency/ fellowship and application process
Michael S. Spicer - Class Of 2002 - Major: EnglishPosition: Director/Alumni and Constituent Engagement, Community Development
Employer: Pomona CollegeEmployer Address:
333 North College Way Claremont, CA 91711
Job Responsibility: Oversee an office of 10 full time staff to meet and exceed annual fundraising goals. Hold events that engage the
community in the mission and vision of Pomona College.
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of department or organization, informational interviews, attendance at staff meetings
Overview:Pomona College is a top ranked liberal arts college located in Claremont, CA, and is one of five undergraduate members
of the Claremont University Consortium
Mary Sprayregen - Class of 2002 - Major: Sociology Position: Federal Government Relations
Employer: Con EdisonEmployer Address: 1225 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20005Job Responsibility:
Sole federal lobbyist for the company. Work remotely in Washington, DC, representing the utility's interests. Coalition building, issue management, etc.
Job Shadow Activities:Attending business and strategy meetings, observing hearings, reviewing policy materials, etc.
Overview:Con Edison is the electric, gas a steam utility serving New York City and the surrounding area.
Kate P Sullivan - Class of 1994 - Major: Education Studies Position: Classroom Teacher
Employer: Wethersfield Board of EducationEmployer Address:
127 Hartford Avenue Wethersfield, CT 06109
Job Responsibility: I am a regular education classroom teacher. Currently I teach sixth grade and we follow a modified switching schedule. I teach math to both classes and my partner teaches the science and social studies. Language Arts classes are taught by
the homeroom teacher.
Job Shadow Activities:I could arrange observation sessions in any grade. I could allow the shadow student to try his or her hand out in a small
group or individual teaching opportunity. There are countless ways the student can choose to be involved.
Overview:I work in an elementary school. My district consists of five K-6 elementary schools (there is at least one school that
houses pre-k), one middle school and one high school.
Gary H Swalsky - Class Of 1991 - Major: Biology - General Position: Dentist Employer: self
Employer Address: 1456 Vischer Ferry Rd Halfmoon, NY 12065
Overview:I'm a dentist with my own practice offering a variety of services utilizing very modern and high-tech
Lindsay Tarnoff - Class of 2005 - Major: Government Position: Director of Marketing and Development
Employer: Youth in ActionEmployer Address: 672 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02907Job Responsibility:
I am responsible for marketing, fundraising, and event planning.
Job Shadow Activities:Meeting and engaging with youth, helping to plan an event, meeting with supporters of the organization, informational
interviews.
Overview:Since 1997, YIA has supported urban teens to reach their personal leadership goals, enroll in higher education, and create
positive change in their communities. Over the years, YIA's more than youth members have changed the landscape of Providence by reaching thousands of their peers with health education and violence prevention programming, youth
produced media, school improvement initiatives, multi-cultural events, and community renovation projects. Youth In Action is a partnership between youth, adults, and community where young people are at the forefront of creating positive social
change.
Kate Thomas - Class of 99 - Major: BiologyPosition: Veterinarian
Employer: WignallEmployer Address:
1837 Bridge Street Dracut, MA 01826Job Responsibility:
Examinations and treatments, surgery, client communication and team leadership
Overview:Busy 5 doctor full service practice
Nina Tinsley - Class of 2007 - Major: Government Position: Classroom Management & Culture Coach
Employer: Teach for AmericaEmployer Address:
3030 N. Central Avenue Suite 900
Phoenix, AZ 85012Job Responsibility:
I coach colleagues and current TFA Corps Members ton increase their classroom management and culture. I am often in classrooms, using walkie talkies and direct conversations to help teachers improve their classroom management and
culture.
Job Shadow Activities:Joining me in the field in classrooms, observing teachers teach, field time with other mentors who also support teachers.
Overview:Teach For America recruits, trains and supports people to teach in high needs areas to close the opportunity gap and
become lifelong advocates for educational equity.
Qiana Torres Flores - Class of 08 - Major: Government Position: Policy Analyst
Employer: National Conference of State LegislaturesEmployer Address: 7700 E 1st Place
Denver, CO 80230Job Responsibility:
My work is with the NCSL Working Families Project where we are interested in what policies help low-income families build and grow wealth for themselves and future generations. We coordinate with all the programs at NCSL to talk about issues
that touch these families like job training, housing, savings, retirement, child-well being and others. I write policy briefs, blogs and podcasts addressing these issues, making lawmakers aware of the different ways they can help families build
up their financial assets.
Job Shadow Activities:Helping develop some policy research and writing skills that could be used at other non-profits or state agencies,
government associated or otherwise. Learn more intimately the structure and processes of state government. Participate in presentations given by policy experts internally and from other organizations. There many be an opportunity to go to the
State Capitol and sit in on interim committee hearings as well and possibly visit with a state legislator or staff member. And, just as important, learn how to be in a professional environment, exercising those soft skills ( time management,
communications, professionalism etc.) that matter in every working environment.
Overview:The National Conference of State Legislatures is a extension of all 50 state legislatures, providing legislators and their staff
with policy research assistance, on-site testimony and representation on The Hill for state's rights.
Gail Torres - Class of 1982 - Major: Dance Position: Nurse Program Director
Employer: National Kidney FoundationEmployer Address:
30 East 33rd Street New York, NY 10016
Job Responsibility: Professional and patient educational programming.
Job Shadow Activities:Attend staff and project launch meetings, contribute to projects, tour departments within the organization, discuss clinical
research, discuss medical fields
Overview:Non-profit health advocacy organization
Vera Ventura '03, Media Arts Teacher. Somerville High School is the top urban high school in MA. It has a diverse student body and a vocational program. A job shadower can
help teach a lesson, guest speaking, or making a video.
Kathleen B. Vetrano - Major: EnglishPosition: Proprietor / Attorney
Employer: selfEmployer Address:
630 Freedom Business Center Suite 215
King of Prussia, PA 19406Job Responsibility:
Meet with potential clients to discuss their situation and provide sound advice on moving forward during their difficult times, including but not limited to drafting/filing of legal memoranda, attending Court hearings, and reviewing financial
documentation.
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of organization, review files; research and draft of legal memoranda; attend and contribute to meetings and
consultations.
Overview:Tour of organization, review files; research and draft of legal memoranda; attend and contribute to meetings and
consultations.
Caroline F Warren - Class Of 1980 - Major: Dance Position: Executive Director
Employer: BalletNova Center for Dance Employer Address:
3443 Carlin Springs Road Falls Church, VA 22041
Job Responsibility: As Executive Director, I am in charge of all development/fundraising, finances, marketing/communications, board
development and communication, strategic planning and general management of this $1.7 M nonprofit organization.
Job Shadow Activities:Depending on what time of year they arrive, they might:
attend staff and committee meetings;have informational interviews with the Artistic Director and key staff and faculty members; accompany me to outside
meetings with Chambers of Commerce for networking; attend related arts advocacy meetings (I'm on the Master Arts Plan Task Force for Fairfax County); watch classes and rehearsals; assist with a particular project or event such as our January
Open House; help prep for and attend a board meeting; help/learn how to pitch a story to the media
Overview:20,800 square foot dance training center just outside of Washington D.C. Known for our pre-professional ballet program,
we also have an extensive adult dance pdivision as well as enrichment classes for children and teens. New in 2014 is our black box theater for dance, the only one in the Northern Virginia community.
Robin L Watson - Class of 1988 - Major: PsychologyPosition: Integration Manager
Employer: Beacon CommunitiesEmployer Address: 2 Center Plaza
Boston, MA Job Responsibility:
I travel across our entire portfolio to provide employee support and training
Job Shadow Activities:Tours of various types of rental communities
Overview:I provide support services for community teams who provide apartment housing. Most of our housing is for low-income
renters but we do also manage some market rate communities.
Megan Weagley - Class of 09 - Major: Exercise Science Position: Multisport Education Manager
Employer: USA TriathlonEmployer Address:
5825 Delmonico Drive, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Job Responsibility: As the Multisport Education Manager, I oversee the Sport Development Coordinator and the Research and Development
Coordinator to support the Sport Development Department at USA Triathlon. I handle Race Director Certification for multisport event directors and Timing Education as well as the USAT Medical Multisport Conference. We work with race
directors, clubs, regions, as well as other stakeholders in the multisport community. Further, we handle research developments and how best to build our membership platform.
Job Shadow Activities:Although this is mainly a sport administration and management position, some activities and duties may involve research, reading through material, running reports, and working with various business units. Tour of department or organization, informational interview with myself, HR representative, or other colleagues, attendance at staff meetings, information on
current projects and learning valuable sport management skills.
Overview:USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon (one of the fastest growing sports in the world)as well as aquabike, aquathlon, duathlon, off-road triathlon, winter triathlon and the newest sport in the Olympic family, Paratriathlon, in the United States. USAT sanctions nearly 4.000 races and connects with more than 140,000
members annually, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work with athletes, coaches and race directors on the grassroots level, USAT provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Championships, Pan American Games and the Summer Olympic Games.
Linda Weiss-King - Class Of 1986 - Major: Psychology Position: Learning Specialist / Special Educator
Employer: The Packer Collegiate InstituteEmployer Address: 170 Joralemon St
Brooklyn, NY 11201 Job Responsibility:
My job is that of a lower school learning specialist. I work primarily with third and fourth graders, but in my career have worked with students K through 8th grade. I am responsible for supporting those students at the school who require
assistance with their reading, writing, and math skills. I work in the classroom collaborating with teachers and supporting students with curriculum as well as working with students in small groups outside of the classroom.
Job Shadow Activities:I would have a job shadower join the small groups of children I teach to show them the kind of learning support needed for
success. I would also have them join me in any meetings I have that would be appropriate for observation in the school setting. I would also have them shadow me in the classrooms I go into so that they could observe classroom activities and
dynamics.
Overview:Packer Collegiate is an independent school in Brooklyn Heights, New York founded in 1845. It serves a pre-K through high
school population.
Mara A. Whitman - Class Of 1986 - Major: Business Position: Reference Librarian
Employer: Prosser Public Library Employer Address: 1 Tunxis Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002 Job Responsibility:
I answer questions at a reference desk.
Overview: I work as a reference librarian at a public library. A student who is interested in getting a Masters in Library Science would
enjoy seeing what working as a librarian is like.
Samuel T. Williamson '05- Anthropology- Current Program CoordinatorThe Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy at Dartmouth College seeks to educate, train, and inspire the next
generation of public policy leaders in all fields of endeavor through multidisciplinary education, public lectures by visiting scholars and dignitaries, skills training, and public policy-oriented research across the social sciences. The Center seeks to connect experiences in and out of thRockefeller Center at Dartmouth Collegee classroom, on and off campus to reach this goal. The Center offers many opportunities for discussion and interaction with scholars, policy makers and political
figures. http://rockefeller.dartmouth.edu/ From Mr. Williamson: As Program Coordinator, I am responsible for developing leadership programs, advising, and
connecting students to resources in the field of public policy - including education, health, law, government, international relations, etc. The programs that I am primarily responsible for include two mentoring programs that connect students to
mentors to help them form a skill for use throughout their professional lives. I also run the internships program that connects students to resources to find, fund, and prepare for high-level internships in public policy (currently we are
sponsoring interns both internationally and domestically in non-profit organizations such as the U.S. State Department, the White House, and many other think tanks, NGOs, and government organizations. The third program that I cover is called
Create Your Path - it is a Dartmouth program that teaches students a process of self-reflection to identify their specific strengths, interests, and values and make a strategic plan for their future.
I think students could benefit from my background as a school administrator, designing programs and teaching students from kindergarten through graduate school. Additionally, as the internship program coordinator, I have access to
networking connections, resources, ideas, descriptions, and feedback from past participants working in almost every section of government agencies as well as think tanks, law offices, NGOs, and many others. I am also involved in the design of professional development programs in leadership and management, global leadership, and many others. I
counsel and design training sessions regularly on topics such as networking, mentoring, public speaking, and professional communication, and have extensive experience working on the receiving end of educational legislation. With me, they
would learn to find creative ways to solve problems, identify, and connect to extensive resources to identify and achieve their goals.
Kim Wilson - Class of 84 - Major: BusinessPosition: Board Member/Business Manager
Employer: Rye Arts CenterEmployer Address: 51 Milton Road Rye, NY 10580Job Responsibility:
The Business Manager is responsible for the financial aspects of the facility, human resources issues and operations.
Job Shadow Activities:The staff is comprised of 6 people, Executive Director, Heads of Music and Arts schools, Development, and administrative staff. The job shadowing could be an overview of all roles, attending meetings, depending on the time of year will impact
what activities are in current production at the time.
Overview:The RAC is a regional arts org. that offers arts (various media), music, outreach programs, to sound shore region touching
all ages. The RAC has active gallery exhibits throughout the year.
Jeff Winter - Class Of 1994 - Major: English Position: Vice President - Marketing
Employer: SAP Employer Address:
New York, NY 10014Job Responsibility:
I lead field marketing in North America. Direct contact with sales teams, helping create new sales leads / opportunities as well as helping accelerate those leads. Work directly with top accounts.
Job Shadow Activities:Day in the NY SAP office...or just a conversation or two with me about my role, career, and SAP.
Overview:SAP is a global software company, ranked #2-3 in overall software sales. Target is mid-large enterprises, offering an array
of software from database to business applications, to mobile / Cloud offerings.
Victoria L Wright - Class of 2008 - Major: English Position: Account ExecutiveEmployer: AOL Advertising
Employer Address: 331 N Maple Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210Job Responsibility:
My job is to help brands with their advertising goals across AOL - whether that be a specific technology capability, branding across relevant content channels, targeting to specific audiences and more.
Job Shadow Activities:Various things such as:
- sit in on digital advertising proposals, gather an understanding of what a brand wants and how we at AOL put forth the best proposal based on our clients needs
- access to leadership within the digital industry
Overview:AOL is a digital Media Company specializing in delivering the best in class content to consumers online.
Ben S. Yelin - Class of 2008 - Major: GovernmentPosition: Law and Policy Analyst
Employer: University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland SecurityEmployer Address:
1101 North Calvert Street Apt. 511
Baltimore, MD 21202Job Responsibility:
I advise the State of Maryland on implementing the Nationwide Public Safety Data Network (FirstNet). My duties range from writing legal memos to policymakers on laws governing implementation to outreach to public safety officials.
Job Shadow Activities:I would be happy to bring a student to one of our statewide outreach events with either policymakers or public safety
officials. The Center also does prominent work in public health policy and emergency management, so I would be happy to facilitate informational interviews in those fields.
Overview:I work at an academic consulting group, associated with the University of Maryland, that advises clients on plans, policies
and strategies to cope with natural and man-made disasters (including public health pandemics).
Eli Zimmer - Class of 02 - Major: BusinessPosition: Partner
Employer: Daigle & Travers InsuranceEmployer Address:
22 Thorndal Circle Darien, CT 06820Job Responsibility:
As one of the owners my responsibilities are to bring in new clients to the firm and to manage the day to day operations of my staff
Job Shadow Activities:I will try to teach the shadower a bit about insurance and bring them on client meetings
Overview:We are a mid size Property & Casualty Insurance Agency that focuses on commercial and high net worth personal
insurance
Ashley M Zink- Class of 2006 - Major: Philosophy Position: Safety Specialist
Employer: Lancaster General HealthEmployer Address:
555 N. Duke Street Lancaster, PA 17602
Job Responsibility: I am the Safety Specialist; I ensure emergency management and Joint Commission Environment of Care regulatory
compliance in conjunction with managing the Life Safety program.
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of Safety/Security department and organization, conducting fire drills, researching regulatory standards (DOH, OSHA,
Joint Commission) and applying standards to relevant issues in the health system.
Overview:LGH is a mid-size health system with a full array of inpatient, rehab, and ambulatory health care services.
Zachary L Nagle - Class of 2000 - Major: Art Position: Interactive
Employer: Czarnowski Display ServiceEmployer Address:
2287 S Blue Island Avenue Chicago, IL 60608Job Responsibility:
Today I am doing the following: Re-wire lighting displays for Hallmark, submit and review sustainable policy for client RFP's, create content for Trend Report and new business leads, send 3D printed composite displays to France, and then
design and build a display in Utah.
Job Shadow Activities:Visit trade show set up. Arrange a tour of exhibit halls and office. Introduce student to everyone in the office. Show the
student where to look for work in Chicago. Bring student to an association meeting.
Overview:Czarnowski is and Exhibitor Appointed Contractor.
Yashoda Sharma '95, Biology, Administrative Manager/ Project Administrator is the administrator for an interdisciplinary research group and for the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Genetics Consortium. In charge of managing manage the research team (technicians, clinical study coordinators,
post-docs, graduate students), finances, and research projects and timelines.
Yashoda can offer a job shadower: Having obtained my PhD and then choosing an alternate career path, I am qualified to teach and expose students to the many paths available to those with an interest in science and research. I can provide
tours of the medical school and research areas, including basic and clinical research labs, as well as expose students to the many facets research including interacting with researchers from a variety of academic and professional background. In addition, I will be able to share information regarding professional activities. I've served as a mentor to recent Skidmore
graduates and welcome the opportunity to serve in this capacity again.
William M Bauer - Class of 1988 - Major: Biology Position: Medical Doctor
Employer: GI Associates of Northern NYEmployer Address:
5 Irongate Ctr Glens Falls, NY 12801
Job Responsibility: Caring for and treating patients through encounters in our office, endoscopy suite and community hospital.
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of office. Informational interview. Opportunity to witness endoscopic procedures and patient interviews.
Overview:My office is shared with 5 other gastroenterologists where we see patients in consultative practice and also perform
procedures in our adjacent endoscopy suite.
Wendilee Heath O'Brien - Parent of 2016 - Major: Self DeterminedPosition: Artist/Business Owner/Teacher
Employer: self Employer Address: 316 Main Street
PO Box 315 Winter Harbor, ME 04693
Job Responsibility: I am the Sole Proprietor of whopaints Gallery and Studio. I create the art which includes watercolor, oil, pastel, Asian Ink and Japanese style Gold Leaf Paintings. I do my own framing, creation of panels for gold leafing, wet lamination of Asian
Ink. I also created and execute the business plan which includes book keeping, marketing and community out reach.
Job Shadow Activities:-preparing gold leaf panels-wet lamination of paintings
-marketing activities web site development
news letters note card making
Retail experience and interaction with customers Visits to other artists in the area making a living at their crafts - including potters, glass blowers, stone masons and fiber artists The greatest gifts I can give a student are opportunities to create art
in several different mediums and more importantly ideas on how to make a viable living selling ones work by articulating one's vision for art and wedding that vision with a cohesive business plan.
We live in a very rural fishing village in Downeast Maine. Previous students have lived with us during their apprenticeship tenure.
Duration can be up to one week. To get the most of the experience I encourage students to come for 3 or more days.
Overview:Gallery/ Studio
Victoria L Wright - Class of 2008 - Major: English Position: Account ExecutiveEmployer: AOL Advertising
Employer Address: 331 N Maple Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210Job Responsibility:
My job is to help brands with their advertising goals across AOL - whether that be a specific technology capability, branding across relevant content channels, targeting to specific audiences and more.
Job Shadow Activities:Various things such as:
- sit in on digital advertising proposals, gather an understanding of what a brand wants and how we at AOL put forth the best proposal based on our clients needs
- access to leadership within the digital industry
Overview:AOL is a digital Media Company specializing in delivering the best in class content to consumers online.
Vera Ventura '03, Media Arts Teacher. Somerville High School is the top urban high school in MA. It has a diverse student body and a vocational program. A job shadower can
help teach a lesson, guest speaking, or making a video.
Ursina Amsler - Class of 1992 - Major: ArtPosition: Middle School Art Teacher
Employer: Masconomet Regional SchoolsEmployer Address: 20 Endicott Rd.
Topsfield, MA 01983Overview:
Masconomet Regional Middle School is high performing public middle school with approximately 700 7th and 8th graders. We share a campus and facilities with Masconomet Regional High School. Together, the district serves the communities of
Topsfield, Boxford, and Middleton, Massachusetts.
Job Responsibilities: I am the 7th grade art teacher. Every 7th and 8th grade student has art daily for one trimester,, (twelve consecutive
weeks.) We have a well supported and extensive art program and have been the top winning school for many years in the Boston Globe Scholastic Art competition. I teach 5 sections of 7th grade art daily, working with a variety of media including
drawing, painting, design, printmaking and sculpture.
Job Shadow Activities: Observing my classes and possibly helping with a lesson, or even implementing one depending on the time spent in class.
This is an ideal place to observe for any college student interested in a quality arts education program/position
Travis F Roe-Raymond - Class of 2008 - Major: Religious Studies Position: Associate Portfolio Manager
Employer: BlackRockEmployer Address:
39533 Woodward Avenue Suite 100
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304Job Responsibility:
I work with two senior portfolio managers and we service customized investment portfolios for high net worth individuals and small institutions such as college endowments, foundations, charities, etc.
Job Shadow Activities:I would most likely try to arrange for a day where I am in my office and doing regular portfolio construction activities and
conference calls with financial advisors/clients
Overview:I work for the largest Asset Management firm in the world, which manages over $4tr in assets under management.
Tom W Bieber - Class of 1984 - Major: Business Position: Senior Vice President
Employer: State Street CorporationEmployer Address: 1 Lincoln Street
Boston, MA 02111Job Responsibility:
I am the Global Chief Operating Officer for the Alternative Investment Solutions division. We provide portfolio recordkeeping, fund accounting and fund administration services for hedge, private equity and real estate investment
firms. My role is to oversee the operations in all global locations and ensure our client service is strong, net income meets targets, employees are engaged, focus on business transformation and innovation.
Job Shadow Activities:Would pair job shadower with a business unit representative manager that would arrange a series of stops to show the
various aspects of our functions to help shadower understand what the jobs would be like.
Overview:State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) is one of the world's leading providers of financial services to institutional investors including investment servicing, investment management and investment research and trading. With $27.4 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $2.3 trillion1 in assets under management at March 31, 2014, State Street operates in more than 100 geographic markets and employs 29,530 worldwide. For more information, visit State Street's website at
www.statestreet.com
Tod Shapiro Position: VP
Employer: New York City Seminar and Conference Center Employer Address:
71 West 23rd Street Suite 515
New York, NY 10010 Job Responsibility:
Director of Sales and Marketing and Director of Technology
Overview: Technology Conference Center in NYC - Host Conferences and Meetings for technology companies ...
Thomas Hardy - Class of 1985 - Major: Business Position: CEO
Employer: American Promotional ProductsEmployer Address:
7240 Cross Park Drive N. Charleston, SC 2941
Also: President and Secretary of The Affinity Group Holding Company of Dexter Cutlery and American Promotional Products
www.app-co.com www.dexter1818.com
Overview:Purchasing, Managing Sales, Managing Personnel, Managing Marketing. We custom imprint customer names on paint paddles, rulers, yardsticks, bookmarks, and several masonry items. We are going after many new markets with some of
our products.
Thomas D. MorgantiPosition: Associate Veterinarian Employer: Avon Veterinary Clinic
Employer Address: Avon, CT 06001
Overview: Full service small animal clinic, 2500-3000 client base. I am one of two full time vets and have a special interest in exotics.
Taylor Leake - Class of 2007 - Major: American StudiesPosition: State Communications Director
Employer: Connecticut Working Families PartyEmployer Address: 30 Arbor Street
Suite 210 Hartford, CT 06106
Job Responsibility: As the Communications Director, I am responsible for all outgoing messages about Working Families. I use the
relationships I've build within the traditional press corps, as well as digital media, to advance our campaigns and build our brand. As the only communications staffer in Connecticut, my daily responsibilities can range from planning a press conference, to pitching a story to a reporter, to designing a piece of direct mail, to implementing a digital campaign.
Job Shadow Activities:I can arrange informational interviews or meeting with all of our staff (Executive Director, Political Director, Field Director
and Operations Director) so that they can get a better sense of the internal operations of an advocacy organization. Depending on timing, I can also arrange meetings with candidates who are running for office and their key staff, or
prominent statewide elected officials who we are working with. Depending on the job shadower's interests, I can also set up meetings with experts on particular topics or functions within the organization. I can certainly also do 'show and tell'
regarding several of our projects, share professional activities related to my field.
Overview:Connecticut Working Families is a minor political party and independent political organization that uses elections and grassroots advocacy to affect change on social justice issues in the state. As a minor party, we use our ballot line to support politicians who commit to building an economy that work for everyone, not just the rich. Then we use those
relationships to push for specific policies that will improve the lives of working people. Some of our victories in the past include passing the country's first statewide paid sick days law, helping to raise the minimum wage to $10.10, and laying the groundwork for a state retirement savings plan. We are also standing up to corporate education reformers. Last year we won a majority on the Bridgeport Board of Education, which has been a major battleground in the education reform
movement.
Sohpie Markovich - Class of 96 - Major: Biology Position: Orthodontist
Employer: SelfEmployer Address:
120 Palmer Avenue Falmouth, MA 02540
Job Responsibility: I am a specialist in the dental field so I see patients all day.
Job Shadow Activities:Observing
Overview:I am a self-employed orthodontist.
Sean Loftus - Major: BiologyPosition: Physicians AssistantEmployer: Glens Falls Hospital
Employer Address: 100 Park Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801 Job Responsibility:
Care of inpatients at GFH
Job Shadow Activities:Observe patient encounters, discussion with PAs/MDs about specific cases and about careers in healthcare.
Sandra Crystall - Class of 1976 - Major: BiologyPosition: Wetland Scientist
Employer: New Hampshire Dept of Environmental ServicesEmployer Address:
29 Hazen Drive, PO Box 95 Concord, NH 03302
Job Responsibility: I am developing a monitoring and assessment program for wetlands in New Hampshire to ensure that their condition is
being evaluated, like other traditional surface waters. I research what other states are doing, and coordinate with them to develop a program that fits the needs of New Hampshire and meets the requirements of the federal Clean Water Act.
Job Shadow Activities:Participate in a meeting, or webinar, tour of the limnology lab and herbarium collection. Depending on the time of year,
field- based activities could be included.
Overview:NHDES is the state agency charged with protecting the environment and public health.
Samuel T. Williamson '05- Anthropology- Current Program CoordinatorThe Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy at Dartmouth College seeks to educate, train, and inspire the next
generation of public policy leaders in all fields of endeavor through multidisciplinary education, public lectures by visiting scholars and dignitaries, skills training, and public policy-oriented research across the social sciences. The Center seeks to connect experiences in and out of thRockefeller Center at Dartmouth Collegee classroom, on and off campus to reach this goal. The Center offers many opportunities for discussion and interaction with scholars, policy makers and political
figures. http://rockefeller.dartmouth.edu/ From Mr. Williamson: As Program Coordinator, I am responsible for developing leadership programs, advising, and
connecting students to resources in the field of public policy - including education, health, law, government, international relations, etc. The programs that I am primarily responsible for include two mentoring programs that connect students to
mentors to help them form a skill for use throughout their professional lives. I also run the internships program that connects students to resources to find, fund, and prepare for high-level internships in public policy (currently we are
sponsoring interns both internationally and domestically in non-profit organizations such as the U.S. State Department, the White House, and many other think tanks, NGOs, and government organizations. The third program that I cover is called
Create Your Path - it is a Dartmouth program that teaches students a process of self-reflection to identify their specific strengths, interests, and values and make a strategic plan for their future.
I think students could benefit from my background as a school administrator, designing programs and teaching students from kindergarten through graduate school. Additionally, as the internship program coordinator, I have access to
networking connections, resources, ideas, descriptions, and feedback from past participants working in almost every section of government agencies as well as think tanks, law offices, NGOs, and many others. I am also involved in the design of professional development programs in leadership and management, global leadership, and many others. I
counsel and design training sessions regularly on topics such as networking, mentoring, public speaking, and professional communication, and have extensive experience working on the receiving end of educational legislation. With me, they
would learn to find creative ways to solve problems, identify, and connect to extensive resources to identify and achieve their goals.
Sam Butcher - Class of 1986 - Major: Geosciences Position: Vice President, LSP
Employer: Loureiro EngineeringEmployer Address:
800 Hingham Street Rockland, MA 02370
Job Responsibility: Oversight of environmental remediation project
Job Shadow Activities:Visit typical sites, discuss nature of work, possibly follow field crew.
Overview:Satellite office for larger company based in CT.
Robin L Watson - Class of 1988 - Major: PsychologyPosition: Integration Manager
Employer: Beacon CommunitiesEmployer Address: 2 Center Plaza
Boston, MA Job Responsibility:
I travel across our entire portfolio to provide employee support and training
Job Shadow Activities:Tours of various types of rental communities
Overview:I provide support services for community teams who provide apartment housing. Most of our housing is for low-income
renters but we do also manage some market rate communities.
Robert Fox - Class of 86 - Major: BusinessPosition: Licensed Psychotherapist
Employer: Private Practice - Job Stress SolutionsEmployer Address:
7 Winn Street, 2nd Floor Woburn, MA 01801
Job Responsibility: Individual, Couples, and Family psychotherapy.
Also EAP affiliate work
Job Shadow Activities:Witness the above sessions as a shadow.
I've enjoyed very much having Skidmore Students in the past!
Overview:A private practice providing counseling/psychotherapy to clients with a wide range of issues. I have a specialty in
Addictions and Job Stress.
Robert F. Resnick - Class of 88 - Major: GovernmentPosition: Staff Judge Advocate
Employer: US ArmyEmployer Address:
Fort Lewis, WA 98327Job Responsibility:
I lead a large law office that focuses on the legal needs of one of the largest divisions in the US Army. We do mostly criminal law with a lot of administrative law and operational law.
Job Shadow Activities:Office leadership, criminal trials, opportunities to speak with lawyers, ability to view anything we have going on at the time
Overview:It is a large law office
Rich Gruenberger '88- Psych- Current Attorney/Director of Pro Bono ProgramsDLA Piper is the world's largest law firm. Mr. Gruenberger is an attorney responsible for the firm's domestic pro bono
program. He can offer a job shadower meetings with himself and some of his attorneys, and possibly attend court.
Renee L Mack - Class of 83 - Major: Social WorkPosition: Case Manager
Employer: Bryn Mawr Rehab HospitalEmployer Address: 414 Paoli Pike
Malvern, PA 19355Job Responsibility:
Coordinate care for approximately 20 patients and their families providing discharge planning
Job Shadow Activities:Observe the day of the case manager-admissions, team process, work with patients and families
Overview:BMRH is a physical medicine rehab servicing people with spinal cord injuries, amputations, brain injuries, strokes and
elective orthopedic surgeries.
Randi Shenkman - Class Of 1974 - Major: History Position: Owner/Photographer Employer: Belchertown Photos
Employer Address: 48 Warner Rd
Belchertown, MA 01007-9553 Job Responsibility:
Since I am a sole proprietor, I do everything. I plan the shoots, I do the photography, I do the post processing and I handle all the business/bookeeping jobs.
Job Shadow Activities:At the moment I have only one event in January. It is usually a slow month, however, there are many indoor sports opportunities which can be great learning opportunities. I will also have lots of organizing activities, scanning, post
production and prep work for shows and contests. I am also working on a photo book and am at the editing stage. An intern/job shadower could be as involved as he/she might want to be.
Overview:My place of employment is wherever the event that I am shooting is. I do have a workroom in my home.
Qiana Torres Flores - Class of 08 - Major: Government Position: Policy Analyst
Employer: National Conference of State LegislaturesEmployer Address: 7700 E 1st Place
Denver, CO 80230Job Responsibility:
My work is with the NCSL Working Families Project where we are interested in what policies help low-income families build and grow wealth for themselves and future generations. We coordinate with all the programs at NCSL to talk about issues
that touch these families like job training, housing, savings, retirement, child-well being and others. I write policy briefs, blogs and podcasts addressing these issues, making lawmakers aware of the different ways they can help families build
up their financial assets.
Job Shadow Activities:Helping develop some policy research and writing skills that could be used at other non-profits or state agencies,
government associated or otherwise. Learn more intimately the structure and processes of state government. Participate in presentations given by policy experts internally and from other organizations. There many be an opportunity to go to the
State Capitol and sit in on interim committee hearings as well and possibly visit with a state legislator or staff member. And, just as important, learn how to be in a professional environment, exercising those soft skills ( time management,
communications, professionalism etc.) that matter in every working environment.
Overview:The National Conference of State Legislatures is a extension of all 50 state legislatures, providing legislators and their staff
with policy research assistance, on-site testimony and representation on The Hill for state's rights.
Patricia E. McGoldrick Co-director of Tuberous sclerois clinic and developmental disability program, Assistant Director of Pediatric
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
shadowing while seeing patients- research- surgery
Pamela R Shaw - Class of 1980 - Major: Chemistry Position: Pediatric Dentist
Employer: SelfEmployer Address:
701 Metairie Road Metairie, LA 70005
Job Responsibility: taking care of children's teeth and oral care
Job Shadow Activities:observation
Overview:Pediatric dental office
Nina Tinsley - Class of 2007 - Major: Government Position: Classroom Management & Culture Coach
Employer: Teach for AmericaEmployer Address:
3030 N. Central Avenue Suite 900
Phoenix, AZ 85012Job Responsibility:
I coach colleagues and current TFA Corps Members ton increase their classroom management and culture. I am often in classrooms, using walkie talkies and direct conversations to help teachers improve their classroom management and
culture.
Job Shadow Activities:Joining me in the field in classrooms, observing teachers teach, field time with other mentors who also support teachers.
Overview:Teach For America recruits, trains and supports people to teach in high needs areas to close the opportunity gap and
become lifelong advocates for educational equity.
Nelle Hotchkiss - Class of 1985 - Major: GovernmentPosition: SVP Corporate RelationsEmployer: NC Electric Cooperatives
Employer Address: 3400 Summer Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27616Overview:
Responsible for communications, government relations, advertising, community relations, training, and conferences as well as all publications.
Molly R Greenberg - Class of 2006 - Major: Gender StudiesPosition: Nurse Care Manager
Employer: Institutes for Behavior Resources / REACH Health ProgramsEmployer Address:
2104 Maryland Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218
Job Responsibility: I am a public health nurse and meet with patients both one-on-one and in groups to provide health assessments, care
coordination, advocacy, and education.
Job Shadow Activities:Shadow me and meet with patients -Shadow nursing staff in the methadone clinic -Meet with various care providers to
understand the daily operations of a community health clinic.
Overview:I work at a nonprofit health clinic that has an opioid treatment program on the bottom floor. I help manage the Patient
Centered Behavioral Health Home, which is a new initiative and model of care that empowers patients to play an active role in their own healthcare.
Michelle Person '00- Assistant Principal K-8 elementary school. Ideal for students looking to go in to any any aspect of education from regular education, special education, and administration.Potential teaching candidates could prepare several mini lessons at different grade levels to get a better feel for their
preferred grade level, assisting in classrooms, attend a staff meeting,
Michael S. Spicer - Class Of 2002 - Major: EnglishPosition: Director/Alumni and Constituent Engagement, Community Development
Employer: Pomona CollegeEmployer Address:
333 North College Way Claremont, CA 91711
Job Responsibility: Oversee an office of 10 full time staff to meet and exceed annual fundraising goals. Hold events that engage the
community in the mission and vision of Pomona College.
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of department or organization, informational interviews, attendance at staff meetings
Overview:Pomona College is a top ranked liberal arts college located in Claremont, CA, and is one of five undergraduate members
of the Claremont University Consortium
Meredith Principe - Class of 94 - Major: EnglishPosition: VP of College Counseling
Employer: Campus BoundEmployer Address:
76 Bedford Street, Suite 33 Lexington, MA 02420
Job Responsibility: I counsel students and parents, supervise a staff of 28 counselors, and participate in all business development and sales
activities.
Job Shadow Activities:Opportunities to sit in on counseling sessions, involvement in brainstorming ideas for company growth, informational
interviews with former guidance counselors and/or college admissions officers
Overview:Campus Bound is a college admissions consulting company. We are a private company of counselors helping high school
students and their parents with the college search and application process.
Melanie R McDonald - Class of 1999 - Major: Art HistoryPosition: Executive Director
Employer: TEAM Jaffrey: A Main Street OrganizationEmployer Address:
28 Main Street Jaffrey, NH 03452Job Responsibility:
I am the sole employee, but work in partnership with the town government, a board of directors, and over 75 volunteers to carry out the mission of the organization. This role is dynamic and no two days are the same. I coordinate community-wide
events attended by thousands, I fund raise in a variety of ways, and I am the face and primary advocate for this small organization.
Job Shadow Activities: Help prepare for a board meeting, assist in a presentation to a community group about volunteer opportunities, meeting
with potential donors or sponsors, help with designing/printing/mailing materials, listen in on committee meetings, research grant opportunities, learn about grant-writing, etc.
Overview:TEAM Jaffrey is a small, independent, non-profit dedicated to enhancing, revitalizing and improving the downtown area of Jaffrey, New Hampshire by supporting existing commercial establishments, encouraging new business opportunities and
promoting tourism.
Megan Weagley - Class of 09 - Major: Exercise Science Position: Multisport Education Manager
Employer: USA TriathlonEmployer Address:
5825 Delmonico Drive, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Job Responsibility: As the Multisport Education Manager, I oversee the Sport Development Coordinator and the Research and Development
Coordinator to support the Sport Development Department at USA Triathlon. I handle Race Director Certification for multisport event directors and Timing Education as well as the USAT Medical Multisport Conference. We work with race
directors, clubs, regions, as well as other stakeholders in the multisport community. Further, we handle research developments and how best to build our membership platform.
Job Shadow Activities:Although this is mainly a sport administration and management position, some activities and duties may involve research, reading through material, running reports, and working with various business units. Tour of department or organization, informational interview with myself, HR representative, or other colleagues, attendance at staff meetings, information on
current projects and learning valuable sport management skills.
Overview:USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon (one of the fastest growing sports in the world)as well as aquabike, aquathlon, duathlon, off-road triathlon, winter triathlon and the newest sport in the Olympic family, Paratriathlon, in the United States. USAT sanctions nearly 4.000 races and connects with more than 140,000
members annually, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work with athletes, coaches and race directors on the grassroots level, USAT provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Championships, Pan American Games and the Summer Olympic Games.
Mary Sprayregen - Class of 2002 - Major: Sociology Position: Federal Government Relations
Employer: Con EdisonEmployer Address: 1225 I Street NW
Washington, DC 20005Job Responsibility:
Sole federal lobbyist for the company. Work remotely in Washington, DC, representing the utility's interests. Coalition building, issue management, etc.
Job Shadow Activities:Attending business and strategy meetings, observing hearings, reviewing policy materials, etc.
Overview:Con Edison is the electric, gas a steam utility serving New York City and the surrounding area.
Marian M. Burns - Parent- Veterinarian/Practice OwnerMarian practices veterinary medicine and surgery, and offers client education. She can offer a job shadower observation of
activities in a veterinary clinic and hospital, Involvement in some activities including animal care and lab work.
Mara A. Whitman - Class Of 1986 - Major: Business Position: Reference Librarian
Employer: Prosser Public Library Employer Address: 1 Tunxis Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002 Job Responsibility:
I answer questions at a reference desk.
Overview: I work as a reference librarian at a public library. A student who is interested in getting a Masters in Library Science would
enjoy seeing what working as a librarian is like.
Lori Brewer - Class of 1993 - Major: BiologyPosition: Extension Faculty (Adult and Family Garden-Based Learning)
Employer: Cornell UniversityEmployer Address:
Tower Road 134 Plant Science Ithaca, NY 14853
Job Responsibility: By creating professional development opportunities for CCE horticulture educators, MGV and other community horticulture
and environmental volunteers including Master Composters and Environmental Stewards, I aim to connect them with research-based knowledge, emerging issues as well as Cornell University's faculty, staff, departments and programs. My
work results in several thousand direct contact hours with these supporting stakeholders each year as I coordinate program work team meetings, campus and regional trainings, conferences, web-based forums and resources, e-
newsletters, the Horticulture Resource Library, volunteer training resources and small group or one-on-one discussions.A public Internet presence also serves to provide all audiences easy access to research-based knowledge. Moreover,
web-based Citizen Science in Horticulture projects provide an opportunity for CCE multipliers and gardeners across NYS, North America and beyond to connect with each other while also helping Cornell University scientists address research
questions of concern to gardeners and sustainability in residential environments.My faculty pages provides further details: http://hort.cals.cornell.edu/people/lori-brewer
Job Shadow Activities:Participation in Cornell Cooperative Extension professional development training for educators and volunteers providing
garden-based learning opportunities for community audiences. Sharing information about national Cooperative Extension network and the fields of Garden-Based Learning and volunteer engagement.
Overview:Cornell's second-largest undergraduate college and the third-largest college of its kind in the United States. We are consistently ranked as the best college of agriculture and related sciences in the country. CALS is a New York State
contract college. More about section of Horticulture at: http://hort.cals.cornell.edu/
Lindsey W Fyfe - Class of 2005 - Major: Art Position: Education/Community Coordinator
Employer: Real Art WaysEmployer Address: 56 Arbor Street
Hartford, CT 06033Job Responsibility:
I manage anything to do with Real Art Ways' educational/student programs and communication with the Hartford community at large.
Job Shadow Activities:Student would be welcome to come for a "day in the life" at Real Art Ways which, if timed right, could coincide with a
monthly social event, art opening or guest speaker.
Overview:Real Art Ways is an alternative art cinema and gallery space that was started by artists in the 1970s. It is one of the oldest
and most prominent alternative arts spaces in Connecticut.
Lindsay Tarnoff - Class of 2005 - Major: Government Position: Director of Marketing and Development
Employer: Youth in ActionEmployer Address: 672 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02907Job Responsibility:
I am responsible for marketing, fundraising, and event planning.
Job Shadow Activities:Meeting and engaging with youth, helping to plan an event, meeting with supporters of the organization, informational
interviews.
Overview:Since 1997, YIA has supported urban teens to reach their personal leadership goals, enroll in higher education, and create
positive change in their communities. Over the years, YIA's more than youth members have changed the landscape of Providence by reaching thousands of their peers with health education and violence prevention programming, youth
produced media, school improvement initiatives, multi-cultural events, and community renovation projects. Youth In Action is a partnership between youth, adults, and community where young people are at the forefront of creating positive social
change.
Linda Weiss-King - Class Of 1986 - Major: Psychology Position: Learning Specialist / Special Educator
Employer: The Packer Collegiate InstituteEmployer Address: 170 Joralemon St
Brooklyn, NY 11201 Job Responsibility:
My job is that of a lower school learning specialist. I work primarily with third and fourth graders, but in my career have worked with students K through 8th grade. I am responsible for supporting those students at the school who require
assistance with their reading, writing, and math skills. I work in the classroom collaborating with teachers and supporting students with curriculum as well as working with students in small groups outside of the classroom.
Job Shadow Activities:I would have a job shadower join the small groups of children I teach to show them the kind of learning support needed for
success. I would also have them join me in any meetings I have that would be appropriate for observation in the school setting. I would also have them shadow me in the classrooms I go into so that they could observe classroom activities and
dynamics.
Overview:Packer Collegiate is an independent school in Brooklyn Heights, New York founded in 1845. It serves a pre-K through high
school population.
Leslie A GillenPosition: Chief, English Interpretation, United Nations Headquarters, NY
Employer: United NationsEmployer Address:
1st Avenue and 42nd StreetNew York, NY 10017
Job Responsibility:I provide simultaneous interpretation from Spanish and French into English at UNHQ's meetings. I am also Chief of the
English booth which involves some administrative work and responsibility for the 19 permanent English interpreters working at headquarters.
Overview:Security Council, General Assembly and many other high-level, international meetings are held at United Nations
Headquarters in New York in six official UN languages.
Kim Wilson - Class of 84 - Major: BusinessPosition: Board Member/Business Manager
Employer: Rye Arts CenterEmployer Address: 51 Milton Road Rye, NY 10580Job Responsibility:
The Business Manager is responsible for the financial aspects of the facility, human resources issues and operations.
Job Shadow Activities:The staff is comprised of 6 people, Executive Director, Heads of Music and Arts schools, Development, and administrative staff. The job shadowing could be an overview of all roles, attending meetings, depending on the time of year will impact
what activities are in current production at the time.
Overview:The RAC is a regional arts org. that offers arts (various media), music, outreach programs, to sound shore region touching
all ages. The RAC has active gallery exhibits throughout the year.
Kemoy A. Briscoe '05- Economics- Director, Liberty Partnerships Program
Provides fiscal and program management of St. John's University New York State Department of Education Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) contract and all related services. Responsible for providing leadership to the LPP project including, but not limited to: on-site management of LPP program activities; management of the budget; development
implementation and evaluation of programs and services; the hiring and supervision of staff; program representation on statewide communities and boards; coordination of partnerships; sustainability planning; LPP student recruitment and
admissions processes; data collection and reports required by NYSED.
A job shadower may be able to: attend departmental meetings. Co-teach a class. Volunteer opportunities.
Kathleen B. Vetrano - Major: EnglishPosition: Proprietor / Attorney
Employer: selfEmployer Address:
630 Freedom Business Center Suite 215
King of Prussia, PA 19406Job Responsibility:
Meet with potential clients to discuss their situation and provide sound advice on moving forward during their difficult times, including but not limited to drafting/filing of legal memoranda, attending Court hearings, and reviewing financial
documentation.
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of organization, review files; research and draft of legal memoranda; attend and contribute to meetings and
consultations.
Overview:Tour of organization, review files; research and draft of legal memoranda; attend and contribute to meetings and
consultations.
Katherine Horoschak - Class of 1984 - Major: American StudiesPosition: Senior Director, Leadership Development
Employer: Salve Regina UniversityEmployer Address:
100 Ochre Point Avenue Newport, RI 02840
Job Responsibility: Higher education fund raising and leadership volunteer development.
Job Shadow Activities:Staff meetings, strategy session on solicitations, possibly event or networking, depending on the date of shadowing.
Overview:Salve is a small liberal arts college originally founded by the Sisters of Mercy.
Kate Thomas - Class of 99 - Major: BiologyPosition: Veterinarian
Employer: WignallEmployer Address:
1837 Bridge Street Dracut, MA 01826Job Responsibility:
Examinations and treatments, surgery, client communication and team leadership
Overview:Busy 5 doctor full service practice
Kate P Sullivan - Class of 1994 - Major: Education Studies Position: Classroom Teacher
Employer: Wethersfield Board of EducationEmployer Address:
127 Hartford Avenue Wethersfield, CT 06109
Job Responsibility: I am a regular education classroom teacher. Currently I teach sixth grade and we follow a modified switching schedule. I teach math to both classes and my partner teaches the science and social studies. Language Arts classes are taught by
the homeroom teacher.
Job Shadow Activities:I could arrange observation sessions in any grade. I could allow the shadow student to try his or her hand out in a small
group or individual teaching opportunity. There are countless ways the student can choose to be involved.
Overview:I work in an elementary school. My district consists of five K-6 elementary schools (there is at least one school that
houses pre-k), one middle school and one high school.
Karim Chichakly - Class of 80 - Major: Mathematics Position: Co-President
Employer: Isee Systems, Inc.Employer Address:
31 Old Etna Road, Suite 7N Lebanon, NH 03766
Job Responsibility: Marketing, sales, software development, course development and training, consulting.
Job Shadow Activities:Marketing meetings, developer meetings, interviewing developers about what they do, sharing projects we're working on,
guided exercises.
Overview: We develop and sell the leading systems modeling package, STELLA. We also do training and consulting.
Justin Model - Class of 91 - Major: Government Position: Director, East Region Marketing and Communication Lead
Employer: AccentureEmployer Address:
1345 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10105
Job Responsibility: I manage the geographic marketing team for the East Region (DC - Boston) where we focus on building and maintaining relationships with clients and prospects. Our goal is to ultimately help clients teams and sales directors sell more work.
Job Shadow Activities:Follow your passion and do not be afraid of reinventing yourself.
Overview:Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with approximately 289,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across
all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments.
Joseph M Cavallaro - Class Of 07 - Major: Business Position: Analytics
Employer: Bloomberg LP Employer Address:
731 Lexington Ave. New York, NY 10022
Job Responsibility: In-bound help requests for assistance with terminal functionality. business aligned processs or assistance with
troubleshoots when needed
Overview: Huge international finance company. Clients incude just about every financial institution on earth. Very cool headquarters
in NYC where I work
John Diggs Jr. - Parent of Class of 2017 - Major: American StudiesPosition: MD
Employer: Wing Memorial HospitalEmployer Address:
2 Main Street Monson, MA 01057
Job Responsibility: Assessment and diagnosis of disease, preventive health.
Job Shadow Activities:Primarily observation, discussion, patient exposure.
Overview:I practice primary care medicine with adults, both in the hospital and in the office.
Joel Kurzynski - Class of 2002 - Major: MathematicsPosition: Regional Service Desk Supervisor
Employer: Perking Coie LLPEmployer Address:
1201 Third Avenue Suite 4900
Seattle, WA 98101Job Responsibility:
Supervise the Service Desk Support Analysts for Seattle and NW region (16) who process and resolve incoming user support issues and questions; trains staff, performs administration and maintenance duties for the Firm's systems
infrastructure; installs, moves, changes, and removes hardware and software within the local offices; and provides project, conference, and other support.
Job Shadow Activities:Travel between local offices, join in on staff and team meetings, troubleshoot issues, review and follow documentation,
image and deploy computers, work on projects, take a tour, participate and train on online meetings and video conferences, opportunity to assist with the development and implementation of a training curriculum for firm customers.
Overview:an international law firm headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It has been listed on the Fortune Magazine "100 Best
Places to Work in America" for the past twelve years, and is routinely included in the AmLaw 100 list. Perkins Coie is the oldest and largest law firm headquartered in the Pacific Northwest and has a total of 19 offices across the United States
and Asia. It works in Intellectual Property, Venture Capital, Emerging Companies, Labor & Employment, Corporate Governance and Securities, Investigations and White Collar Defense, and Products Liability practice groups. Perkins Coie provides corporate, commercial litigation and intellectual property legal services to clients who range from FORTUNE 100
corporations to small, independent start-ups, as well as public and not-for-profit organizations.
Top clients include Microsoft, Amazon, and Obama for America.
JoAnna Foyle - Class of 1998 - Major: PsychologyLinkedIn Account - www.linkedin.com/pub/joanna-foyle/0/425/ab2/
Position: Senior Vice President, Client Services & OperationsEmployer: Adap.tv, a division of AOL Platforms
Employer Address: 315 Park Avenue South
Apt N9K New York, NY 10010
Job Responsibility: My organization is responsible for our hundreds of client relationships, and for training those clients on how to use our technology. My responsibilities include establishing scaled services operations, methodology, and processes, driving
revenue growth, designing nimble and scalable organizations, creating global service levels, managing global best practices, and developing deep customer relationships. Also serve as General Manager of the 50+ person New York City
office.
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of NY-based organization, informational interviews with teammates fresh out of college, attendance at team
meetings, listen in on client meetings, mentoring and guidance on career options, resume advice.
Overview:Adap.tv is a technology division of AOL Platforms (NYSE: AOL) that provides video advertising technology to marketers and publishers. AOL Inc. is one of the largest media companies and owns Huffington Post, TechCrunch, among others.
Jesse Coan '04, Director of Content, Aberdeen GroupWe are a market research content marketing firm where we have a full staff of analysts conducting industry research and
creating compelling reports and content for our customers to marketer their businesses. A job shadower can get a full service view of the company - my team runs like a mini internal agency, we are well
integrated within the company - we also work very closely with the researchers, sales and the marketing teams - so it will be a nice robust picture.
Jennifer Slane '05259 1st Street
Mineola, NY 11501
Observing endoscopic procedures Shadowing patient consultations in office
Tour of hospital and endoscopy suite Sharing information regarding medical school/ residency/ fellowship and application process
Jennifer R Savino - Class of 1992 - Major: Government Position: Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Employer: Phillips AcademyEmployer Address:
1 Sioux Circle Andover, MA 01810
Job Responsibility: Manage global Alumni events and programs
Job Shadow Activities:Help book a venue Listen to con call re: volunteer management
Overview:Phillips Academy is a private secondary school
Jeff Winter - Class Of 1994 - Major: English Position: Vice President - Marketing
Employer: SAP Employer Address:
New York, NY 10014Job Responsibility:
I lead field marketing in North America. Direct contact with sales teams, helping create new sales leads / opportunities as well as helping accelerate those leads. Work directly with top accounts.
Job Shadow Activities:Day in the NY SAP office...or just a conversation or two with me about my role, career, and SAP.
Overview:SAP is a global software company, ranked #2-3 in overall software sales. Target is mid-large enterprises, offering an array
of software from database to business applications, to mobile / Cloud offerings.
Janice E Desi - Class Of 1976 - Major: Education StudiesPosition: Physician Assistant
Employer: Middlesex Orthopedic Surgeons Employer Address:
410 Saybrook Road Suite 100 Middletown, CT 06457
Job Responsibility: I see patients in the office, round on patients in the hospital, assist in surgery and take call.
Job Shadow Activities:Most people who shadow me follow me in the office while I see patients.
Overview:I work in an Orthopedic Office for one physician. I split time between the office, surgery and the hospital.
Jane (Baldwin) Henzerling - Class of 1997 - Major: Foreign Language Position: Founder & Head of School
Employer: The Mission Preparatory SchoolEmployer Address: 75 Francis Street
San Francisco, CA 94112Job Responsibility:
I founded and now lead and oversee the school's educational program, staffing and professional development, community outreach, financial management, fund development, and board governance.
Job Shadow Activities:Tours, classroom observations, attending professional development sessions, participating in school events
Overview:Mission Prep is a college-preparatory, elementary, public charter school that serves primarily low-income students of color.
Gregg Rubinstein - Major: American StudiesPosition: Chiropractor
Employer: 57th Street Chiropractic and WellnessEmployer Address:
119 W. 57th Street, Suite 207 New York, NY 10019
Job Responsibility: Examination and treatment of chiropractic patients
Job Shadow Activities:An opportunity to trail a Dr. of chiropractic as he works through his day
Overview:A chiropractic office helping adults and children
Gillian E Lynch - Class of 2006 - Major: Business Position: Director
Employer: WinsperEmployer Address:
101 Arch Street, Suite 240 Boston, MA 02110Job Responsibility:
Overseeing a team of account and creative professionals, managing our portfolio of clients, ensuring profitability on all projects and accounts
Job Shadow Activities:TBD based on interests
Overview:Boutique advertising and marketing agency/consultants.
Gary H Swalsky - Class Of 1991 - Major: Biology - General Position: Dentist Employer: self
Employer Address: 1456 Vischer Ferry Rd Halfmoon, NY 12065
Overview:I'm a dentist with my own practice offering a variety of services utilizing very modern and high-tech
Gary A DiSanto-Rose - Class of 2012 - Major: Sociology Position: DentistEmployer: Self
Employer Address: 32 South Market Street Johnstown, NY 12095
Job Responsibility: For more info. you may visit us at: www.disantorose.com
Job Shadow Activities:It will be mostly observational treatment of patients with some hands on lab techniques if time permits.
Overview:It is a modern, general dental office with emphasis on orthodontics, periodontics, and cosmetic dentistry.
Gail Torres - Class of 1982 - Major: Dance Position: Nurse Program Director
Employer: National Kidney FoundationEmployer Address:
30 East 33rd Street New York, NY 10016
Job Responsibility: Professional and patient educational programming.
Job Shadow Activities:Attend staff and project launch meetings, contribute to projects, tour departments within the organization, discuss clinical
research, discuss medical fields
Overview:Non-profit health advocacy organization
Gail A. Kessler-Walsh - Class of 81 - Major: Social Work Position: Elementary Guidance Counselor
Employer: Blanchard Memorial SchoolEmployer Address:
493 Massachusetts Avenue Boxborough, MA 01719
Job Responsibility: As a guidance counselor, I work with children daily and parents as well as attend special education meetings.
Job Shadow Activities:A person shadowing me would see me in the classroom working with whole groups as well as a small groups in my office.
The person would also attend scheduled IEP, 504 or parent meetings.
Overview:Pre- K - 6 Elementary School
Faye I Kantz - Class Of 1985 - Major: English-Spanish Position: Director of Purchasing Employer: Blue Marble Brands
Employer Address: 313 Iron Horse Way
Providence, RI 02908 Job Responsibility:
Importing, contracting organic food, distribution, cost negotiation, logistics.
Job Shadow Activities:I would prefer to meet near my home office (Avon, CT) for an informational interview, so I could explain international
business, import/export to a student wanting to pursue a career in international.
Overview:I work in procurement (both domestic and international) for an Organic Food Distributor.
Erica C Collins - Class of 2002 - Major: Education Studies Position: 3rd Grade Teacher
Employer: Creslane Elementary SchoolEmployer Address:
998 West A Street Creswell, OR 97426
Job Responsibility: classroom teacher for 25-30 students
Job Shadow Activities:flexible. work with small groups of students
Overview:Elementary School 20 minutes south of Eugene OR
Elyssa Brand '02- Special Education Teacher and LiasonPaul F. Doyon Elementary School. 450 students in Grades PreK-5 and 80 staff members. The school is located in a rural
location, 40 minutes north of Boston.
Elyssa's job combines teaching and case-managing students with varying disabilities, as well as supervising teaching assistants and consulting to and coaching classroom teachers.
Job shadower activities include observation of teaching at the elementary level, opportunities to interview and observe school therapists (speech and language pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, BCBA), sharing of
professional resources (i.e. books, journals, etc.)
Ellen Casey - Class Of 2003 - Major: French Position: Purchasing Manager Employer: DonorsChoose.org
Employer Address: 134 W 37th Street
11th Floor New York, NY 10018
Job Responsibility: As the Purchasing Manager, I work with a team of 5 other people to ensure that materials for funded projects are ordered and received by the classroom in a timely manner. We work primarily with 20 preferred vendors, including Amazon.com
and Best Buy for Business.
Job Shadow Activities:A job shadow candidate would get a chance to tour our office in midtown Manhattan, sit in on any meetings occurring that
day (small team meetings, cross-team interdepartmental meetings, meetings with external partners/vendors), interview team members about their jobs and careers, and assisting with various projects and initiatives the team might be working
on.
Overview:DonorsChoose.org is an online marketplace that allows public school teachers to request materials they need and
crowdfund their requests from donors. To date, we have supplied classrooms across the US with over $225 million worth of supplies ranging from pencils and papers to 3D printers and trips to Europe.
Elizabeth Ann S. Barten - Class of 1971 - Major: American StudiesPosition: RN
Employer: Fairview Southdale HospitalEmployer Address: Edina, MN 55435Job Responsibility:
Pt care - I work in the PACU/Main Recovery
Elissa Nadworny - Class of 2010 - Major: Self Determined Position: White House Reporter
Employer: Bloomberg NewsEmployer Address:
2223 13th Street NW Washington, DC 20009
Job Responsibility: Report/write about the happenings of President Obama.
Job Shadow Activities:To come take a tour of the White House, to listen in on a press briefing from the WH press secretary, to watch an arrival or
departure of Marine One.
Overview:News organization.
Eli Zimmer - Class of 02 - Major: BusinessPosition: Partner
Employer: Daigle & Travers InsuranceEmployer Address:
22 Thorndal Circle Darien, CT 06820Job Responsibility:
As one of the owners my responsibilities are to bring in new clients to the firm and to manage the day to day operations of my staff
Job Shadow Activities:I will try to teach the shadower a bit about insurance and bring them on client meetings
Overview:We are a mid size Property & Casualty Insurance Agency that focuses on commercial and high net worth personal
insurance
Dr Joseph S Gulyas - Class of 1984 - Major: BiologyPosition: Owner
Employer: Northeast Spine and WellnessEmployer Address:
1741 Route 9 Clifton Park, NY 12065
Job Responsibility: I own and operate an office , consult with Patients and market wellness to the community
Job Shadow Activities:Teach you about our brand of healthcare by asking you to help out with daily tasks in working with people
Overview:Healthcare office focused on non-drug Solutions to chronic health concerns
Doug Gilmour, '00, Classics Major- Current Product Marketing Manager Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes
automobiles across six continents. With about 186,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com. Doug leverages the voice of the customer in the vehicle design and engineering process by communicating the target
customer wants, needs, brand positioning and market research findingsA job shadower can experience a tour of the organization, informational interviews, "show and tell" on future vehicle
programs, sharing on the use of the customer viewpoint in product design, general marketing & sales, etc.
Dawn M. Carney '9088 Harvard StBrookline, MA
Attendance at staff and possible administrative meetings; sharing information about WL education at state and national level; observing and debriefing K-8 WL teaching
David S Kovall - Class Of 2000 - Major: SociologyPosition: Senior Account Director, Corporate Sales & Strategy
Employer: Zoom MediaEmployer Address:
112 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor New York City, NY 10016
Job Responsibility:National sales. Pitch to clients and bring in the business.
Overview:Zoom Media Group Inc. operates on a worldwide basis digital and fixed media networks that reach active consumers in over 12,400 venues, including fitness centers, bars & restaurants, indoor soccer facilities, bowling centers, and family
entertainment centers. Zoom’s digital place-based network audiences are measured by The Nielsen Company, and with over 25,000 digital screens and over 55,000 billboard locations worldwide, Zoom Media Group reaches over 100 million
monthly viewers. Zoom Media & Marketing is a brand of Zoom Media Corp. and is the largest digital fitness media company in the US, with over 1,800 venues in 135 markets; has a network of over 3,000 bars and restaurants across over 50 markets; and is the official media partner of the indoor soccer and bowling industries. Zoom also has an in-house event
marketing and promotion department that constructs custom media placements and experiential marketing programs.
David Michael Joyal - Class of 97 - Major: Biology Position: Senior Patent CounselEmployer: Avon Products, Inc.
Employer Address: One Avon Place
Suffern, NY 10901Job Responsibility:
I am responsible for all patent preparation and prosecution activities as well as for IP strategy with respect to Avon's products.
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of department or organization, informational interview with yourself, HR representative, or other colleagues,
attendance at staff meetings, visit with constituent/client/customer
Overview:Avon is the worlds largest direct selling companies and one of the worlds' largest cosmetics companies.
David A. Castle - Class of 87 - Major: GovernmentPosition: President
Employer: Branford Castle, Inc.Employer Address:
150 E 58th Street, 29th Floor New York, NY 10155
Job Responsibility: I am president of the company, responsible for the operations of the existing companies in the group and the acquisition of
new businesses.
Job Shadow Activities:Our typical day involves reviewing management reports and new deal opportunities, and working with the management of
our existing businesses to maximize the success of their businesses.
Overview:Branford is a family-owned and managed small business investment company currently managing a group of five
operating businesses. Our businesses include two distributors of commercial marine hardware, the only manufacturer of large-diameter anchor chain for the navy, an international manufacturer of recreational marine products, and a Florida-
based chain of 25 NY-style deli restaurants.
Darren J Herman - Class of 2004 - Major: BusinessPosition: Vice President, Content Services
Employer: Mozilla (Firefox)Employer Address:
115 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010
Job Responsibility: I am responsible for creating better content partnerships and programs within our suite of products that both drive user satisfactions and drive revenue for the business. We focus on content distribution, syndication, personalization and
advertising technologies.
Job Shadow Activities:I will have the shadower spend time with me during my daily routine but also provide access to members of my staff and
can do 1:1 interviews with them as well.
Overview:Mozilla is one of the largest non-profit technology companies and makes the Firerfox web browser. Every month, 400+
million people use our technologies to access the Internet.
Daniel C. Rheault '07-Sociology- Director of Product MarketingNetage Solutions provides cloud solutions for the alternative assets industry. He runs the marketing department and can
offer a job shadower experience with market research, analysis, business analysis, creative work.
Dana K Freier - Class of 88 - Major: EnglishPosition: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Employer: Mill Brook PediatricsEmployer Address:
490 Boston Post Road, Suite 2002 Sudbury, MA 01776
Job Responsibility: Provide healthcare to patients ranging in age from newborns to college students
Job Shadow Activities:Observe patient visits
Overview:Small physican-owned pediatric practice
Christine J. Feehan - Class of 04 - Major: History Position: Web Editor
Employer: Ski Racing LLCEmployer Address:
339B North Street Burlington, VT 05401
Job Responsibility: My job responsibilities include generating print and photo content while attending live sporting events and then managing
and editing the website SkiRacing.com. It's not all glamor, but it would be an excellent job shadowing opportunity for anyone interested in sports journalism or professional writing as a career. If you plan to attend a race with me, please
make sure you have at least an intermediate skiing or snowboarding ability plus equipment and reliable transportation.
Job Shadow Activities:The best way to job shadow my profession would be to join me for a day at a ski race to see exactly what I do. The event
would likely occur somewhere in Vermont.
Overview:From November through March, I specialize in coverage of the NCAA Skiing circuit, but I also travel to and write about
World Cup ski races both domestically and abroad. We maintain a virtual office with writers and editors based all around the U.S.
Carrie Grady '85- Government- Current Assistant Federal Public DefenderCarrie works in the FPD office and provides defense for those who are accused of crimes in the federal court system. She represents people accused of crimes- motions, conference, court hearings, interviews, investigation. She can offer a job shadower attendance at meetings, conferences with clients, witnesses, small research or organization projects, watching
in court.
Caroline F Warren - Class Of 1980 - Major: Dance Position: Executive Director
Employer: BalletNova Center for Dance Employer Address:
3443 Carlin Springs Road Falls Church, VA 22041
Job Responsibility: As Executive Director, I am in charge of all development/fundraising, finances, marketing/communications, board
development and communication, strategic planning and general management of this $1.7 M nonprofit organization.
Job Shadow Activities:Depending on what time of year they arrive, they might:
attend staff and committee meetings;have informational interviews with the Artistic Director and key staff and faculty members; accompany me to outside
meetings with Chambers of Commerce for networking; attend related arts advocacy meetings (I'm on the Master Arts Plan Task Force for Fairfax County); watch classes and rehearsals; assist with a particular project or event such as our January
Open House; help prep for and attend a board meeting; help/learn how to pitch a story to the media
Overview:20,800 square foot dance training center just outside of Washington D.C. Known for our pre-professional ballet program,
we also have an extensive adult dance pdivision as well as enrichment classes for children and teens. New in 2014 is our black box theater for dance, the only one in the Northern Virginia community.
Carly M. Goldstein - Class of 10 - Major: Psychology Position: Resident and Researcher
Employer: Butler Hospital/Brown Medical School/LifespanEmployer Address: 13 Slater Avenue
Providence, RI 02906Job Responsibility:
I am finishing my clinical psychology PhD and am currently on my residency. I see clients for psychotherapy and assessment in and out of the hospitals, and all my work focuses on behavioral medicine. I also conduct research on
mHealth at the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center.
Job Shadow Activities:Although I unfortunately cannot meet with a student at my physical place of employment (due to confidentiality), I would be happy to meet at the medical school or on/near Brown's campus. I can offer an informational interview with myself, tell the student about projects on which I'm currently working, share information about journals and professional activities related
to my field, provide guidance about whether or not to pursue a PhD in psychology or other health science field, and niches in the field that the student might consider.
Overview:Lifespan is a healthcare system in Rhode Island. I personally work at Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital, and the
Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center.
C. Jerome Mopsik - Class of 2006 - Major: EconomicsPosition: Analyst
Employer: Pet Partners LLCEmployer Address:
10 Mountain Ledge Wilton, NY 12866Job Responsibility:
I am responsible for financial analysis, M&A analysis, reporting in addition to other various day to day reporting responsibilities.
Job Shadow Activities:Learn more about what I do on a daily, weekly, monthly basis and take some time to meet with the other departments in
the company to learn about their functions.
Overview:Pet Partners LLC owns and operates animal hospitals around the country.
Brian Geraghty '04, Operations Manager, NYC Bike ShareBrian is responsible for all station installation, removal and relocation activity in coordination with DOT, private parties, and
public works agencies. This includes scheduling of staff and equipment, coordinating with other departments and DOT, conducting site visits, and working on site selection for new stations. He also manages the team of individuals that perform
this work. In addition, he works on launching and transitioning new systems such as Seattle, and Toronto.
Brian can offer a job shadower site visits, including preliminary, as well as detailed site surveys, informational interviews with bicycle redistribution strategists, tour of their headquarters and visits with other operations sub-departments,
introduction to tracking our inventory and assets in the field, introduction to his methods for tracking productivity and costs of goods sold.
Brett Levine - Class of 1990 - Major: Psychology Position: Director of School Counseling
Employer: Madison (NJ) Board of EducationEmployer Address:
170 Ridgedale Avenue Madison, NJ 07940
Job Responsibility: Director of 7 Guidance/School Counselors
Job Shadow Activities:Everything from college conferences to meetings to discuss disciplinary issues.
Overview:Suburban School district
Brandy L Menzel - Class of 06 - Major: MathematicsPosition: Mathematics Teacher/Summer Camp Director
Employer: Edmund Burke SchoolEmployer Address:
4101 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC 20008
Job Responsibility: I currently teach 3 math classes and advise 6-8 9th grade students. I am also responsible for planning and operating our
summer program (courses, staffing, budget, etc).
Job Shadow Activities:A job shadower could observe classes in a variety of departments, attend any meetings I may attend, lunch with the students, observe clubs/assembly/homeroom (depending upon the day). I could also arrange a meeting for the job
shadower with the head of school/deans/appropriate department head.
Overview:Burke is a progressive, urban, co-ed college prep school for grades 6-12. We offer challenging academics, world-class arts
and championship sports in an inclusive and nurturing environment.
Based on work by Jean Piaget and John Dewey (among others), progressive education rejects the notion that children are empty vessels to be filled with the accumulated knowledge of previous generations. Burke students spend most of their
time in challenging discussions, solving problems, doing research and working on projects, as opposed to sitting in traditional lectures. We emphasize critical thinking, responsibility, independence and making a positive contribution to
society. We continually reexamine our methods, taking advantage of the latest research while maintaining the practices that work best.
Bill Haydon - Class of 06 - Major: Business Position: Portfolio Manager
Employer: Wells Fargo AdvisorsEmployer Address:
23 Woodland Road Madison, CT 06443
Job Responsibility: A portfolio manager makes investment decisions using money other people have placed under their control . On the
investments side, they work with a team of analysts and researchers, and are ultimately responsible for establishing an investment strategy, selecting appropriate investments and allocating each investment properly for a fund- or asset-
management vehicle.
Portfolio managers are presented with investment ideas from internal buy-side analysts and sell-side analysts from investment banks. It is their job to sift through the relevant information and use their judgment to buy and sell securities.
Throughout each day, they read reports, talk to company managers and monitor industry and economic trends looking for the right company and time to invest the portfolio's capital.
A team of analysts and researchers are ultimately responsible for establishing an investment strategy, selecting
appropriate investments and allocating each investment properly for a fund or asset-management vehicle.
Portfolio managers make decisions about investment mix and policy, matching investments to objectives, asset allocation for individuals and institutions, and balancing risk against performance.
Portfolio management is about strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the choice of debt vs. equity, domestic vs. international, growth vs. safety, and other tradeoffs encountered in the attempt to maximize return at a given appetite
for risk.
Job Shadow Activities:Day to day observation of what happens in an asset management firm
:Wells Fargo Securities ("WFS") is the investment banking division of Wells Fargo & Co. It is the 9th largest in the U.S.
Benj Gleeksman - Class of 1996 - Major: ArtPosition: Senior Art DirectorEmployer: Cengage Learning
Employer Address: 5 Maxwell Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065Job Responsibility:
I manage the design of a wide variety of print and digital products.
Job Shadow Activities:We're gonna go crazy. Meetings, staff introductions, building tour, workflow demonstrations, resume / portfolio review / It's
gonna be a party!
Overview:I work for one of the world's largest educational publishers. We produce content for people going to school for various
trades and career paths.
Ben S. Yelin - Class of 2008 - Major: GovernmentPosition: Law and Policy Analyst
Employer: University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland SecurityEmployer Address:
1101 North Calvert Street Apt. 511
Baltimore, MD 21202Job Responsibility:
I advise the State of Maryland on implementing the Nationwide Public Safety Data Network (FirstNet). My duties range from writing legal memos to policymakers on laws governing implementation to outreach to public safety officials.
Job Shadow Activities:I would be happy to bring a student to one of our statewide outreach events with either policymakers or public safety
officials. The Center also does prominent work in public health policy and emergency management, so I would be happy to facilitate informational interviews in those fields.
Overview:I work at an academic consulting group, associated with the University of Maryland, that advises clients on plans, policies
and strategies to cope with natural and man-made disasters (including public health pandemics).
Barry Loffredo - Major: Biology Position: Dentist
Employer: Hometown Health ClinicEmployer Address: 1044 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12307Job Responsibility:
Dentistry
Job Shadow Activities:Shadow, but more importantly, interaction
Overview:Dental clinic, however I had my own private practice for 41 years, so have the perspective of both
Ashley M Zink- Class of 2006 - Major: Philosophy Position: Safety Specialist
Employer: Lancaster General HealthEmployer Address:
555 N. Duke Street Lancaster, PA 17602
Job Responsibility: I am the Safety Specialist; I ensure emergency management and Joint Commission Environment of Care regulatory
compliance in conjunction with managing the Life Safety program.
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of Safety/Security department and organization, conducting fire drills, researching regulatory standards (DOH, OSHA,
Joint Commission) and applying standards to relevant issues in the health system.
Overview:LGH is a mid-size health system with a full array of inpatient, rehab, and ambulatory health care services.
Antonio Mojica - Class of 2002 - Major: Business Position: Vice PresidentEmployer: Whitney Bank
Employer Address: 4265 San Felipe
Suite 200Job Responsibility:
We provide working capital, commercial real estate, and syndicated facilities to middle market and corporate institutions.
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of department or organization, informational interviews, attendance at staff meetings, visit with
constituents/clients/customers, sharing information about journals and professional activities related to your field, current project where you can contribute and learn some valuable skills, niches within the field that you could consider and ways
to explore those areas
Overview:Commercial Banking
Andrew W Schwartz - Parent - Major: American StudiesPosition: Partner
Employer: Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLPEmployer Address: 907 Ventura Way
San Francisco, CA 94102Job Responsibility:
I am a senior partner in the firm. I represent clients in litigation and transactional matters and supervise younger lawyers.
Job Shadow Activities:Discussion of law school and careers in law, with a focus on public interest law, and a sharper focus on land use and
environmental law. Tour of our offices in San Francisco, SF City Hall, and the state and federal courts. If the timing is right, a meeting with a client, a court hearing, or a public hearing of a public agency, such as the SF Board of Supervisors.
Overview:We are the largest for-profit environmental law firm in the United States. We represent public agencies and citizen groups
in environmental and land use matters--on the side of the environment. (Most environmental lawyers represent private, regulated businesses, whose objective is to reduce the cost of environmental regulation.)
Amy O'Leary - Class of 92 - Major: Psychology Position: Early Education for All Campaign Director
Employer: Strategies for ChildrenEmployer Address:
400 Atlantic Avenue Boston, MA 02110
Overview:Strategies for Children works to ensure that all children in Massachusetts have the foundation to take advantage of the
rich educational and economic opportunities that our state has to offer. We focus our efforts on the critical early years from birth to third grade.
We believe there are several crucial points along the continuum from birth to third grade where we can influence outcomes and close the achievement gap.
SFC leverages its core strengths in policy, advocacy, research, communications, constituency building and practice to advance outcomes in the three focus areas:
Ensure that all children have access to high-quality early education.Ensure that our children are entering elementary schools ready to succeed.
Ensure that our children are proficient readers by the end of third grade.
Amy J Abramovich - Class of 1976 - Major: Education Studies Position: Grade 2 Teacher
Employer: Central Berkshire Regional School DistrictEmployer Address: 71 Park Avenue
Dalton, MA 01226Job Responsibility:
Teaching a second grade class
Job Shadow Activities:Observing in the classroom and, if appropriate, helping students.
Overview:Public Elementary school
Alexandra Adler - Class of 2010 - Major: ChemistryPosition: Veterinarian
Employer: Woodbridge Veterinary GroupEmployer Address:
424 Amboy Avenue Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Job Responsibility: Examining both healthy and sick dogs, cats, and exotic pets, surgery, and ultrasound.
Job Shadow Activities:Shadowing patient exams and work-ups, learning proper techniques of holding and examining pets. For the brave,
shadowing daily surgery. Ability to get to know the process of applying to veterinary school and tips to get you there.
Overview:Busy 6 doctor general practice for small animals and exotics. We perform most aspects of veterinary medicine including
internal medicine, surgery, radiographs, ultrasound, and boarding.
Adam Carver '04 - Business - Investor Adam meets with entrepreneurs to learn about their technologies and consider investing. Adam can offer a shadower attendance
to meetings with him, visit the office, tour some tech co-working spaces in Manhattan. Should be a great day!
Tom E Lockett - Parent of 2016 - International AffairsPosition: Director - Market Development
Employer: GDF SUEZ Employer Address:
20 City Square, Suite 3 Boston, MA 02129
Job Responsibility: I oversee natural gas procurement and strategy for major projects. 100% desk and phone work.
Job Shadow Activities:Expect to meet employees engaged in various disciplines, including engineering, marketing, legal, govt and public affairs
and communications. Also, a brief tour of an LNG plant will be scheduled.
Overview:Focus is energy, specifically liquefied natural gas and electric power generation. Casual dress, kitchen, 10 minute walk
from North Station train, parking available
Lauren T Madden - Class of 2012 - Major: BusinessPosition: Institutional Equity Sales Assistant
Employer: Keybanc Capital Markets, Inc.Employer Address:
575 Fifth Avenue, 18th Floor New York, NY 10017
Job Responsibility: Preparing detailed itineraries for KBCM research analyst and public company management trips
- coordinating research analyst and management trip logistics -research conference support -preparation of expense reports -assisting with projects for sales people
Job Shadow Activities:Tour of department, assisting with projects, observing daily activities, sitting on trading floor
Overview:Cleveland-based KeyCorp is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of
approximately $87 billion. Key companies provide investment management, retail and commercial banking, consumer finance, and investment banking products and services to individuals and companies throughout the United States and, for
certain businesses, internationally. The company's businesses deliver their products and services through branches and offices; a network of 1,576 ATMs; telephone banking centers 800-KEY2YOU(800-539-2968); and a website, Key.com, that
provides account access and financial products 24 hours a day.
Laura I. Keramidas - Class of 98 - Major: DancePosition: Owner/Trainer
Employer: Target Pilates StudioEmployer Address:
31316 Via Colinas #108 Westlake Village, CA 91362
Job Responsibility: Last year I started this studio from the ground up, handling everything from finding space, creating an LLC, designing a studio, marketing, branding, etc. These days I spend my time teaching and running the studio's administrative needs. I
have several teachers who work for me and my day-to-day focus in making sure the client experience is an incredible one.
Job Shadow Activities:Someone who is interested in starting their own company, running a business, or teaching would be an ideal fit. I would
cater the experience depending on what the student was interested in learning about. If someone is interested in the business side, I would love to share ideas about strategy, marketing, branding etc. If someone is interested in the physical
component, they could observe classes or guest teach.
Overview:I own a small boutique Pilates Studio in Westlake Village just outside of Los Angeles. The studio is client-centered,
focused on helping people reach they physical goals through the Pilates method. Clients range from people who have never worked out before, to people who are advanced athletes. www.targetpilates.com
Heather T. McClure - Class of 1994 - Major: English Position: Librarian
Employer: St John's CollegeEmployer Address:
1160 Camino Cruz Blanca Santa Fe, NM 87505
Job Responsibility: Cataloging/Technical Services/Archives
Job Shadow Activities:Book repair, cataloging, organization, tour of college
Overview:Small private liberal arts college.