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	Abigail Rafferty arafferty@ayco.com Financial Associate and Speaker at Goldman Sachs Ayco Class Year: 2020 Occupation: Finance I studied at Skidmore and graduated in December of 2019 and am currently enrolled in a dual MBA/CFP program with California Lutheran University. I started at Goldman Sachs Ayco in January of 2020 as a financial coach. I participated in my companies hybrid speaker training program and now travel to give in person seminars on a variety of financial topics and present virtually as well. I also still work closely with clients of mine on their financial portfolios helping with items like retirement planning, investing, life insurance and estate planning! Recruiting Talent: Yes - Download to PDF
	AJ Hano ahano@skidmore.edu Human Resources Coordinator at Berry Global Career Advisor Class Year: 2021 Occupation: Business, Management and Administration I was a Management and Business major with a focus in HR. I started out as an intern with the company I’m with now. My primary focus has been Staffing/Recruitment with a focus on Employee Engagement. Now I am transitioning to be more of a site leader with a focus on Staffing and Training. Identity-based organization: SHRM is a resource for all things HR. Download to PDF
	Amy O'Leary aoleary@strategiesforchildren.org Executive Director at Strategies for Children Career Advisor www.strategiesforchildren.org Class Year: 1992 Occupation: Education and Training Amy O’Leary is Executive Director of Strategies for Children, an advocacy and policy organization that works to ensure that Massachusetts invests the resources needed for all children, from birth to age five, to access high-quality early education and care programs. Amy manages the overall advocacy and policy strategy, legislative and field engagement, strategic partnerships, and fundraising and is the host of The 9:30 Call. Amy joined SFC in 2002 as the early childhood field director and has served in many roles including the Early Education for All Campaign Director. Prior to that, Amy worked as a preschool teacher and program director at Ellis Early Learning in the South End of Boston. Amy was elected twice to serve on the Governing Board of the National Association for the Education of Young Children serving as President from June 2018–2020. She serves on the adjunct faculty at Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, Cambridge College and the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. Amy earned a master’s in public administration degree from the Sawyer Business School at Suffolk University. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and early education from Skidmore College. In July 2020, Amy was appointed an Alumna Trustee for a four-year team to serve on both the Skidmore College Board of Trustees and Alumni Board. Amy is a member of the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Advisory Committee and Workforce Council. Amy also serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Children’s Investment Fund in Boston and is a member of the Board of Directors at Ellis Early Learning. Download to PDF
	Anne Kenny-Urban akennyurban@agecrofthall.com Executive Director at Agecroft Hall and Gardens http://www.agecrofthall.org Class Year of Child:2024 Occupation: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications My non-linear career has moved between the corporate and non-profit worlds. After graduating from Princeton with an AB in Comparative Literature, I spent a year in London on the Christie's Fine and Decorative Arts Course. Returning to the States, I took my first job at Christie's auction house in New York. Several year later, I left to get my master's in art history at the University of Chicago. Afterwards, I worked for an art dealer in Chicago before deciding to expand my skill set with an MBA which I earned at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. I then took a job in marketing at Citibank in New York, but after 6 years, I decided to return to the non-profit world and move with my young family to Richmond, Virginia for a better family life. I joined the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts where I worked in Education (with travelling exhibitions), Risk Management, and Budget over the course of nearly a decade. In 2015, I accepted a position as Executive Director of Agecroft Hall and Gardens, a historic house in Richmond, where I use skills gained in both arts and business to manage a unique cultural site. (Agecroft is a Tudor manor house that was built in England in the 16th century and then moved across the ocean and adaptively rebuilt in the U.S. in the 1920s.) My team and I are constantly working to grow Agecroft's attendance, relevance, reputation and financial security. Download to PDF
	Anne Williams awilliams4@aol.com Recruiter at Peace Corps www.peacecorps.gov Occupation: Government and Public Administration Anne Williams is a current Peace Corps Recruiter for the Albany and Northeast region of New York. With a master's degree in special education from Boston University, Anne began her career as a teacher and parent trainer until joining the corporate world as a community relations specialist in the Work/Life Balance Industry. Community Relations and a love for telling important stories, led to a move to Public Relations, where Anne worked with major media outlets, including This American Life, NY Times, Boston Globe and many radio and television programs. Anne continues her passion for helping people achieve their lifelong goals by assisting people learn more about Peace Corps service and the many opportunities it offers. Recruiting Talent: Yes - The Peace Corps brings together skilled, committed Volunteers with welcoming host communities for service opportunities in more than 60 countries. Volunteers live and work side by side with community members on locally prioritized projects, building relationships, exchanging cultures and knowledge, and helping transform lives for generations. Download to PDF
	Anne Wargo annewargo@ymail.com President at Anne Wargo Consulting Class Year: 1989 Occupation: Business, Management and Administration An English-French major at Skidmore, Anne landed her first job after graduation with a boutique consulting firm in New York. She moved with her husband to Boston then San Francisco and finally New Jersey where she and her family have lived for more than 20 years. Anne's particular focus on supporting women in growing their careers in Corporate America led her to a role at IBM where she supported global programs designed to elevate high performing women to executive roles. She founded her own consulting practice and has supported clients in a variety of consultative capacities for the last 10 years. She has been actively involved in volunteer organizations locally and is well positioned to support these local organizations thanks to the strong liberal arts foundation she received at Skidmore. She worked with Skidmore to establish memorial funds in memory of two dear Skidmore friends, Richard Amdursky '88 and Jennifer Landers '90. She is proud of her long-standing involvement with Skidmore as a class agent, 1989 Presidents Society Chair and now Alumni Board Member. Anne enjoys walking with friends, gardening, cooking, golf. Download to PDF
	Barbara Jenny brjenny@comcast.net artist / educator / entrepreneur / small bus. at BRJstudios / Working Stiff Properties Career Advisor barbararitajenny.com Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Maine College of Art & Design MFA Dartmouth College BA Studio Artist - ongoing Visual Arts teacher for 30 years, high school and middle school Manager of small family property development business Advocate for public art and community engagement Download to PDF
	Becki Collins barbarella560sl@mac.com Behavior Analyst at MeBe Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics My name is Becki Collins and my student is part of the Class of 2027. I have a B.A. from Boston University where I majored in Art History. From there, I worked in an art gallery for my first position out of college. In a very zig-zag path I left the art world and landed in software, first in support, then project management and consulting. After a bit, it wasn’t enough to be helping large companies be more profitable and increase their stock price so after a few more zigs and zags, I ended up in special education. By the end of the first year, I knew that I wanted to help neuro-diverse children as well as those who were developmentally delayed. So, I asked my boss what I could do to learn more and improve and she suggested ABA. At first I told myself that I was too old to get a masters, so I went for the BCaBA (board certified assistant behavior analyst) certification and I was very surprised to learn not too far in to the first class that this is SCIENCE! And I had thought that I didn’t do science. I worked hard and did well in my classes, accumulated the number of supervised hours needed and passed the board certification exam on the first try. Unfortunately, I found out a bit late that insurance companies do not often fund that level of certification, so I also received my board certification as an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) and decided at an even OLDER age to pursue my masters degree while accumulating the required number of supervised hours AGAIN. Since the program was on line I was able to complete it while in Tokyo so I now hold a Masters of Arts in Behavior Analysis Practice from Florida Institute of Technology. Download to PDF
	Bethany Sherman Durkin bethany.sherman@teneo.com Senior Managing Director at Teneo Career Advisor www.teneo.com Class Year of Child:2025 Occupation: Business, Management and Administration Bethany Sherman has more than 25 years of experience creating and driving communications programs for the world’s most visible corporate and retail brands, with a particular expertise in financial communications and reputation and issues management. Bethany served as the Chief Communications Officer for Dow Jones/The Wall Street Journal. As the company’s first CCO, Bethany built a centralized, global communications function for Dow Jones’ portfolio. Previously, she was a member of the management team and led global communications for Nasdaq, including through the financial crisis of 2008. She has supported numerous high-profile companies through IPOs and spin-offs and has led multi-disciplinary campaigns to build company reputation and valuation for newly public organizations and Fortune 100 companies. Recruiting Talent: Yes - Download to PDF
	Bilal Wahid bilal@triviuminteractive.com Studio Director at Trivium Interactive LLC https://www.triviuminteractive.com/ Occupation: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications I graduated from Boston College with a degree in Economics. Currently I am working as a Studio Director here at Trivium Interactive. Download to PDF
	Briana Sullivan bsullivan@cmssny.org Education Coordinator at Children's Museum at Saratoga cmssny.org Occupation: Education and Training Briana Sullivan is the Education Coordinator for the Children's Museum at Saratoga. The Museum strives to provide educational opportunities to all children across the Capital Region with an emphasis on learning through play and STEAM education. As Education Coordinator, Briana works closely with PreK-7 teachers and educators to develop and manage school and youth programs in addition to helping coordinate staff, in-house programming, volunteers, and events. Originally from the Capital Region, Briana moved downstate and graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. Since her junior year in college, she has worked in museums in either a collections or education capacity, beginning at Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz as a collections intern. She remained in the museum sector post-graduation working to connect her passions of education and museum studies and hoping to inspire young learners to pursue archaeology and history. Briana continued her work in collections and interpretation as an intern at Hanford Mills Museum. She then moved to Syracuse and was hired as a Science Educator at the Milton Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology (MOST). The Education staff faced a huge challenge during the pandemic and the MOST had to rethink how to continue to educate students virtually. She helped organize their online programming and acted as an in-house educator when the museum reopened to provide childcare to those whose families were returning to work. In 2020, she virtually began her graduate studies at UAlbany in the Anthropology department, from which she graduated in 2023. When she returned to the Capital Region to finish her studies in person, she was hired as a Museum Educator at the Children’s Museum and eventually shifted into her current position. Recruiting Talent: Yes - The Children's Museum is always looking for volunteers. Our volunteers get a unique opportunity to experience just how a children's museum runs. Volunteers help prep our educational programs, run our general public programs, maintain the exhibit floor, and more. Download to PDF
	Bryn Schockmel bschockmel@hydecollection.org Curator of the Permanent Collection at The Hyde Collection Career Advisor https://www.hydecollection.org/ Class Year: 2012 Occupation: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Originally from upstate New York, Bryn Schockmel earned her B.A. from Skidmore College in 2012, her M.A. from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, and her Ph.D. in Italian Renaissance art history from Boston University. After graduating in 2019, Bryn moved to Oklahoma City where she first held a Kress/AAMD Fellowship for Provenance Research and then served as Curator at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. At OKCMOA Bryn curated a number of major exhibitions, ranging from Pompeii frescoes to sports photography. In January 2023 Bryn began her current position, as Curator of the Permanent Collection and Related Exhibitions at The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls. This year Bryn has curated a number of small exhibitions at The Hyde, revamped interpretation in historic Hyde House, and is currently working on two loan exhibitions for 2024. Download to PDF
	Carla Cretaro carla.cretaro@gmail.com Lower School Head at The John Thomas Dye School Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Education and Training I have enjoyed being in the field of education for the past twenty years, most recently joining The John Thomas Dye School (JTD) as Lower School Head. Prior to my start at JTD, I was the principal for seven years at Community Magnet Charter School, an affiliated charter in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Additionally, I have taught every grade at the elementary level and have served as coordinator in charge of school programming, enrollment, and student achievement. I hold a bachelor’s degree in African-American Studies from Oberlin College and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from California State University, Northridge. I also hold a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential and an Administrative Services Credential. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of mentoring new teachers, guiding them through the intricacies of classroom management and pedagogical techniques. I've also had the opportunity to teach classes to aspiring administrators, sharing my insights and experiences to help shape the next generation of educational leaders. Identity-based organization: I am a member of SoCal POCIS, an affinity-based organization dedicated to the connection, support, development, and retention of BIPOC faculty, staff, and administrators in independent schools throughout Southern California. Download to PDF
	Carrie Koval-Burt ck353@cumc.columbia.edu Genetic Counselor at Columbia University https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/education/academic-programs/program-genetic-counseling Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Health Science Mt. Holyoke College, class of 1993, BA Biology Northwestern University, class of 1995, MS Genetic Counseling Currently position is Assistant Professor of Genetic Counseling at Columbia University, clinical cancer genetic counselor, research genetic counselor Download to PDF
	David Levine dml3221@gmail.com Founder/CEO at Levine Family Ventures Class Year: 1991 Occupation: Finance I help oversee a family office. Business units are: 1. Lending 2. Multifamily Real Estate 3. Foundation 4. Venture Investing Download to PDF
	David Kizirian dkizirian@amnh.org Curatorial Associate at American Museum of Natural History Career Advisor amnh.org Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Ph.D. in Systematics and Ecology, University of Kansas, 1994; M.S. in Biology, University of Texas at El Paso, 1987; B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Texas A&M University, 1984. After a postodoctoral fellowship at the AMNH, I was Assistant Curator at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, where I and another new curator established a molecular systematics program at the LACM with a grant from the Keck Foundation. In 2004, I returned to the AMNH to serve in my current position. In addition to my museum work, I mentor high-school students in original research through the Science Research Mentoring Program at AMNH and I teach biology classes at LaGuardia Community College. Download to PDF
	Diana Martinez dm437@cumc.columbia.edu Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University Irving Medical Center Career Advisor https://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/research-labs/martinez-lab Class Year of Child:2024 Occupation: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics I am a psychiatrist who researches the effects of drug use and addiction on the brain. My undergraduate degree was in philosophy, which meant that I had to complete pre-med requirements after graduating. From there, I attended medical school in New York City (Cornell/Weill) and decided to specialize in psychiatry. After completing residency, I decided to pursue a career in academic research rather than clinical practice. I have been doing this type of work since that time, including mentorship of students, residents, and fellows interested in the neuroscience of substance use disorders. Recruiting Talent: Yes - I periodically hire research assistants for my lab. Download to PDF
	Elaina DiNunzio e.dinunzio@wiltonems.org EMT-B at Wilton Emergency https://wiltonems.org/ Occupation: Health Science I have a Bachelor of Science in Biology from SUNY Geneseo. I am currently working in EMS as a stepping stone on my way to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant. Download to PDF
	Eliot Cresswell ecresswell@wdiny.org Director of Research at WDINY Career Advisor https://wdiny.org/ Occupation: Government and Public Administration Eliot is the Director of Research at the Workforce Development Institute (WDI). WDI is a New York statewide non-profit dedicated to strengthening New York's workforce. At WDI, Eliot leads the Energy & Climate Program as well as program evaluation, research, and strategic analysis in support of his colleagues and WDI's many partners. His work is grounded in the idea that training and education offer the most proven path out of poverty. Eliot has over two decades of experience in workforce development, data analysis, and public administration. He is a graduate of the University of Buffalo and Empire State University. He served in the US Peace Corps and is active with civic and community service organizations in the Saratoga area. Recruiting Talent: Yes - WDI hires interns to support our Energy & Climate Program. We are always on the lookout for curious, motivated students. This internship is supported by NYSERDA's Clean Energy Internship Program. Download to PDF
	Elizabeth Bird ebirdmd@gmail.com Pediatrician at Charter Oak Community Health Center Career Advisor Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Health Science Bowdoin College BA 1995 Yale University MD 2002 University of Michigan Pediatrics Residency 2002-2005 Download to PDF
	George Nunn george.nunn@hotmail.com COO at Self Employed Career Advisor Class Year of Child:2026 Occupation: Finance George was the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer for BNP Paribas Global Markets and Banking Americas from 2015 to 2022. Prior to 2015, George held a series of leadership roles across BNP Paribas, responsible for Foreign Exchange and Emerging Markets Sales, Interest Rate and FX Structuring and the Fixed Income Advisory and Strategic Transformation (FAST) team. Prior to joining BNP Paribas, George held leadership roles in Interest Rate Derivatives Trading at HSBC, Credit Suisse, DLJ, and Paribas. George has served as a Board Observer for Symphony Communication, and as a Board Member of Digital Asset Holdings from 2017 to 2021. George received dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Management from MIT. Identity-based organization: Developing professionals ERG Download to PDF
	Gregory Hinkle ghinkle@alnylam.com VP, Research Informatics at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Career Advisor www.alnylam.com Class Year of Child:2024 Occupation: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics I am a PhD scientist with a focus on DNA sequencing and the molecular evolution of microbes. I have been in and out of positions within academia and industry since getting my PhD in 1990, and have spent the last 16 years in biotechnology at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals. I am a self-taught programmer and data scientist. I manage rather than practice these skill sets at this stage of my career. I am very much involved in large scale human genetics projects and applying the learnings from human genetics in drug discovery. Identity-based organization: I am the executive sponsor of the Green Team, Alnylam's employee sustainability group. Download to PDF
	Haley Nash-Thompson hnashtho@skidmore.edu Account Development Representative at Toast Inc. Career Advisor Class Year: 2023 Occupation: Business, Management and Administration In my professional career, I have worked as a social media manager and completed internships in public relations, project management operations, sports licensing, and marketing. Notably, I have interned twice for Vineyard Vines, worked for the Connecticut Tourism Office managing social media for 'Mystic Country,' and completed a six-month Co-op at Toast Inc. Now, I am in a sales role as an Account Development Representative on the Growth Team at Toast Inc. helping Toast customer increase efficiency. As a 2023 graduate of Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, I received a Bachelor of Science in Management and Business and a minor in the Periclean Honors Forum. While at Skidmore, I worked on campus in the Career Development Center as its Strategic Communications Assistant and for the Management and Business Department as a Research Assistant. Download to PDF
	Jacquelyn Dropkin dropkinj@gmail.com Victim Advocate/Prevention Educator at Wellspring https://www.wellspringcares.org/ Class Year: 2018 Occupation: Human Services Jacquelyn was born and raised in New York City and graduated from Skidmore in 2018 with a B.S. in Dance with a concentration in Dance Research Studies. She still dances and also teaches dance at a local dance studio in Saratoga Springs once a week, but it was a personal experience that drew Jacquelyn to her primary job at Wellspring. Wellspring is the domestic violence and sexual assault agency for Saratoga County. A survivor of domestic violence herself, Jacquelyn saw the job at Wellspring as an opportunity to help others the way she was helped. Jacquelyn is now a Victim Advocate and Prevention Educator with the agency. After intensive training with the agency, she now works one on one with survivors of both domestic violence and sexual assault and provides a variety of services like counseling, case management, crisis intervention, and safety planning. She also goes to schools and businesses in Saratoga County to teach people about healthy versus unhealthy relationships and engage them in the mission to end relationship and sexual abuse in our community. Download to PDF
	Jane Karlin jfk2077@nyu.edu Professor at NYU School of Professional Studies Career Advisor Class Year: 1972 Occupation: Education and Training I have enjoyed a distinguished career as a frontline fundraiser and leader of large-scale advancement programs and comprehensive campaigns in higher education (New York University, The New School, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion) and the Jewish community (Hadassah, UJA-Federation of New York and The Jewish Agency for Israel). I have taught major gifts fundraising theory and practice and coached practitioners for over 20 years at NYU School of Professional Studies. My courses are typically oversubscribed. Today, I sit on nonprofit boards and provide fundraising coaching pro bono. I also pursue research interests that reflect the intersection of philanthropy and American social and cultural history. I am well-equipped to speak with students about varied career paths in the nonprofit sector, including providing resources to prepare for exploring employment in the sector. Identity-based organization: Association of Fundraising Professionals (The national/international association for my profession) Women in Development New York (A network of women in fundraising and allied fields in New York City) Jewish Funders Network (Institutional membership through Women of Reform Judaism) A group of individual and institutional donors who give at least $25,000 annually to Jewish and non-Jewish causes) Have working knowledge of other professional associations like Women of Color in Philanthropy, Download to PDF
	Jennifer Tirnauer drtirnauer@comcast.net Senior deputy editor (Physician) at Wolters Kluwer Health / UpToDate https://www.uptodate.com/login Class Year of Child:26 Occupation: Health Science Yale 1985/BS (Molecular biophysics and biochemistry) University of Maryland School of Medicine 1989 (MD) Tufts New England Medical Center 1992 (Internal Medicine Residency) 1996 (Hematology Oncology Fellowship Harvard Medical School 2004 Postdoctoral fellowship Cell Biology I have had a three-part career, first taking care of hematology oncology patients, second conducting basic science research and running a lab, third as a full time writer/editor at a major medical website. Download to PDF
	Jennifer Gannett jennifer@newarkcommunitystreetteam.org Director of Development at Newark Community Street Team Career Advisor https://www.newarkcommunitystreetteam.org; https://www.cbpscollective.org Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Government and Public Administration Jennifer Gannett holds a BA in Politics and a JD with specializations in both environmental and animal law and has worked for a wide swath of nonprofit organizations including The Humane Society of the United States, Hackensack Riverkeeper, For the Love of Dogs Rescue, and True Health Initiative. Jen currently serves as the Director of Development for Newark Community Street Team, a nonprofit focused on reducing violent crime and addressing systemic inequities through violence intervention and trauma recovery in Newark, NJ. NCST was identified this year by the U.S. Department of Justice as one of the Seven Trailblazers in the U.S. Addressing Community Violence. Jen holds the same role for the national policy and advocacy group The Community Based Public Safety Collective, which supports grassroots community-based organizations throughout the U.S. scale up to support their work; community based violence intervention organizations have been identified by the Biden Harris Administration as a priority initiative to reduce gun violence in the nation. Jen also runs Gannett Creative LLC, supporting nonprofits in advancing their work through content, policy, development and strategy. She serves on the Boards of Directors for the Oklahoma-based Humble Warrior Collective and the New Jersey-based Clean Water Advocacy Center. Download to PDF
	Jill Robinson jrobinson@trgarts.com Owner/CEO at TRG Arts Career Advisor www.trgarts.com Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Degrees: BA Indiana University, MBA University of Colorado, Direct Marketing Certification University of Missouri-Kansas City Professional Bio: Jill S. Robinson is a driving force in the arts and culture sector who has inspired leaders and organizations for more than three decades. From early career achievements with regional symphony orchestras to her leadership building TRG Arts (The Results Group for the Arts) into a renowned international, data-driven change agency, Jill’s expertise and counsel are sought out by arts and cultural executives worldwide. Jill believes in the transformative power of arts and culture experiences, and that positive, profound change in the business model of arts organizations leads to artistic innovation that can inspire entire communities. With Jill’s leadership, TRG Arts has doubled in size, opened a location in the United Kingdom, and served more than 1,200 clients in the U.S., Canada, Australia, the U.K. and Europe. Under her guidance TRG Arts has developed the largest (and growing) global arts and cultural consumer dataset in the industry, the COVID-19 International Sector Benchmark. In 2020, TRG was named one of Colorado’s Top 100 Women-Owned Companies by ColoradoBiz magazine, and was presented with the 2017 Create Award by Colorado Business Committee for the Arts. Jill’s strategic vision for TRG Arts has benefited prominent arts organizations from the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and The Australian Ballet to the Museum of Popular Culture (MoPOP) in Seattle, Canada’s National Arts Centre, and theatres and venues throughout the U.K., including Theatre Clywd, Sheffield Theatres and Nottingham Playhouse. A sought-after speaker, Jill has delivered her insights at countless industry conferences, including keynotes at the UK Theatre Touring Symposium in London, the Broadway League Spring Road Conference in New York City, the Dance/USA International Dance Managers Conference in Copenhagen, and the annual Conference on Marketing in the Arts in Madrid and Barcelona. She is a trusted source for a wide range of media covering arts and culture issues, including The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor and Inside Philanthropy, among others. Jill is an adjunct professor of the Master of Arts Administration/Master of Business Administration program at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX and an inaugural faculty member for the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity’s Cultural Leadership Program. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and the Advisory Board for SMU DataArts, and has served on the board of the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region in Colorado Springs, C Download to PDF
	John Moosbrugger jcmoosbru@gmail.com Professor and Associate Dean at Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering, Clarkson Career Advisor https://www.clarkson.edu/ Class Year: N/A Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Education and Training I worked at Morris Bean and Company for 2 years where I was employed as a process engineer and also filled a supervisory role as department foreman. After my graduate work, I was hired as an Assistant Professor at Clarkson University. I have taught a variety of courses, conducted research on applied mechanics and materials, and published on this topic. I have served in various administrative roles, including Department Chair, Director of the Honors Program, and Associate Dean of the School of Engineering. I also enjoyed serving as advisor for the Formula SAE car team. My educational background includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, an M.S.M.E. from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a B.S. in Engineering from Wright State University. https://www.clarkson.edu/people/john-moosbrugger Download to PDF
	John Onderdonk jonderdonk@mosaicaa.com Principal at Mosaic Associates Architects Career Advisor www.mosaicaa.com Class Year: 1989 Occupation: Architecture and Construction John Onderdonk, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB Principal John leads Mosaic’s College & University market and our Sustainable Design effort. Specializing in the planning and design of educational facilities, John brings over 25 years of experience working with clients designing both new facilities and complex renovations. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Skidmore College and a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech. Featured projects: Gene Haas Center for Advanced Manufacturing Skills, Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY New Science Center, Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY Skidmore College, Valentine Boathouse, Saratoga Springs, NY Download to PDF
	Jorge Rodriguez Jorge.Rodriguez@ag.ny.gov Assistant Attorney General at Office of the Attorney General, State of New York https://ag.ny.gov/ Occupation: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Assistant Attorney General working in the Litigation Bureau of the Office of the New York State Attorney General. I represent the State of New York, its agencies and officers in state and federal courts in litigation relating to matters arising out of state operations and legislation. I have experience in the areas of creditors' rights, collections, provisional remedies, U.C.C. litigation, bankruptcy, consumer law, maritime and admiralty law, insurance policy defense, personal injury litigation, commercial and business law, legal malpractice, appeals and general litigation. I am admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut State and Federal Courts. Recruiting Talent: Yes - I'm happy to refer students to the internship program coordinator. Identity-based organization: Capital District Black & Hispanic Bar Association Download to PDF
	Joshua Berger papajberger@gmail.com Video Editor at Cosmo Street Editorial cosmostreet.com Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications I received my BA in Philosophy from The College of William and Mary, and quickly put it to use in the ancient art of "Desktop Publishing" as the first digital graphic artist at the Cuisenaire Company of America (anyone remember the math manipulatives Cuisenaire Rods?) After honing my Photoshop skills there, I left to freelance as a photo-retoucher, mostly in the advertising industry, which left me plenty of time and money to play drums in a few bands in the 90s NYC music scene. Soon after that, I started teaching Photoshop at the Amalgamated Lithographers of America, trying to re-train the last of the analog printers/typesetters/photo-retouchers and help them keep up with the ever-changing technology that was rapidly replacing them. We certainly had some existential conversations, and I probably used my Philosophy degree there more than anywhere else up until then. Giving up my grimy, glorious, three-bedroom railroad apartment in Williamsburg, Brooklyn ($665/month when I moved in, up from my $650/month East Village studio) I moved with my soon-to-be-wife into our first shared home in Park Slope, Brooklyn on September 10th, 2001. We had a view from our kitchen of lower Manhattan and didn't unpack for months. Everyone and their dog seemed to be learning Photoshop, so, as freelance salaries fell, I turned my attention to video editing, taking a crash course in Avid Media Composer and searching for any assisting gig I could get. I found myself working for two young Italian guys who came to New York to capture the American reaction to 9/11. They had hundreds of hours of interviews with politicians, activists, artists and journalists, footage of protests, marches and arrests, and more. It was a colossal project that turned into an eight-part series and an excellent education for me. Then I had one of those life-changing, serendipitous moments involving a delayed subway, band practice, a backyard barbecue, and our crazy neighbor Larry (you know the kind) and it led directly to my current career as a commercial video editor at Cosmo Street Editorial, where I've been for 20 years and during which time I got married, had three kids and sent the oldest to Skidmore! It was certainly not a conventional career path, but one that I think demonstrates being as prepared as possible, being both proactive and patient, capitalizing on lucky breaks, and enjoying the journey in all its twists and turns. Download to PDF
	Joyce Glass joyce@jmgpclaw.com Animal Welfare Attorney at Joyce M. Glass PC Career Advisor Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security I am an animal welfare attorney. One of the areas I focus on is legislation for companion animals in NY. I am also the co-founder of Fund For Animal Cruelty Treatment of Suffolk (FACTS). We entered into a first of its kind partnership with the Suffolk County DA, Suffolk County PD and Suffolk County Sheriff in 2023 to provide costs of care for animal cruelty victims whose cases are being prosecuted. www.factssaves.org. https://suffolkcountyny.gov/da/Newsroom/Press-Releases/district-attorney-raymond-a-tierney-announces-partnership-with-new-yorks-first-of-its-kind-animal-victims-fund#:~:text=%E2%80%9CFACTS%20is%20proud%20to%20partner,%2C%20co%2Dfounders%20of%20FACTS.. Additionally, I am an attorney advocate under Desmond's Law in CT which permits attorneys to be appointed in cruelty cases to advocate "in the interests of justice." We take part in all aspects of the cruelty case including discovery, hearing, trial etc. Much of what I do entails educating stakeholders including legislators, law enforcement, and the domestic violence community about the importance of addressing animal cruelty. That is because it is a gateway crime to human violence. I worked with Long Island Against Domestic Violence for 4 years so they could become the first, and still only, DV shelter on Long Island to accept animals. In 2023 I earned my LLM in Animal Law from Lewis and Clark Law School. I graduated from Hofstra Law in 1998, and the Zarb School of Business in 2001 with an MBA in Tax and Finance. Download to PDF
	Justin Model justinmmodel@gmail.com Marketing & Strategy Lead at Thompson Hine Career Advisor www.thompsonhine.com Class Year: 1991 Occupation: Marketing I am an experienced marketer with a track record of developing and implementing integrated multichannel campaigns and programs focused on increasing awareness, loyalty, and sales pipeline. My sweet spots include demand generation, sponsorship negotiation and activation, relationship development programs, digital strategy, internal communications, and people/stakeholder management. My career includes roles in consulting firms, law firms, early-stage technology firms, venture capital incubators, non-profit entities and governmental agencies. Download to PDF
	Kannan Sundaram kannan_sundaram@fd.org Assistant Federal Defender at Federal Defenders of New York www.fd.org Class Year of Child:2025 Occupation: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security I received my undergraduate degree, a B.S. in journalism from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana I received my law degree (J.D.) from Rutgers Law School-Newark. My career as a lawyer has been entirely doing criminal defense work in public defender offices. Currently, and since 2010, I do criminal trial defense at the Federal Defenders office in the Eastern District of New York (Brooklyn, NY). Essentially, I represent indigent defendants charged with federal crimes in the EDNY, which includes Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island. From 2000 - 2010, I did the same type of work -- criminal trial defense -- in state court in Manhattan, as a staff attorney for the Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Division. From 1990 (upon graduating from law school)to 1999, I did criminal appellate defense for the Legal Aid Society, Criminal Appeals Bureau, meaning I represented indigent defendants in their appeals from criminal convictions in New York City. Download to PDF
	Kara Bauer karabauer@yahoo.com Senior Director, Adobe Marketing Managed Cloud at Adobe Class Year of Child:2026 Occupation: Marketing Kara has enjoyed a 20+ year career as leader in the Marketing Technology space focusing on Campaign Management, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Automation and Email+Mobile Marketing. After several years running a global marketing technology deployment team at IBM, Kara now runs a global marketing cloud operation for Adobe. Along with this, Kara has specialized in mentoring women who aspire to Engineering and technology careers and in helping non-technical professionals navigate Engineering organizations. Kara has an MBA in Mass Communication from The Ohio State University. Download to PDF
	Karen Fuller klfullernd@gmail.com Section Chief - Homeless Program at Department of Veterans Affairs (NYC) Class Year of Child:2026 Occupation: Government and Public Administration BA - UC Berkeley MIA - Columbia University School of International Affairs MSW - University of Washington Diplome - L'Institut Universitaire De Hautes Etudes Internationales (Geneva) ND - Bastyr University Have had diverse career experiences, but in Social Work, I worked for 12 years in a Level One Trauma Center (Harborview) in Seattle, worked at Benedictine Hospital (Kingston, NY), for Visiting Nurse Service of NY. I have been at the VA since 2008, first running an intensive mental health case management team, and then managing the homeless program since 2010. Download to PDF
	Kate Brittenham kbrittenham@fspgardens.com Landscape Designer at Front Stoop Gardens, LLC Career Advisor www.frontstoopgardens.com Class Year: 2014 Occupation: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Kate Brittenham is an ecological landscape designer in Troy NY. She is the owner and founder of Front Stoop Gardens, an ecological landscape design and gardening company. Kate holds a BA in Environmental Studies from Skidmore College '14 and a Certificate in Landscape Design from the New York Botanical Garden. In 2015 she interned with the Native Plant Trust (formerly New England Wild Flower Society) at their native plant nursery Nasami Farm. She credits this opportunity as transformational, expanding her knowledge not just of native plants, but also the creatures and ecosystems that depend on them. Upon her return to the Capital Region in late 2016, she found a lack of employment opportunities. Frustrated, she decided to forge her own career path and founded Front Stoop Gardens. Most recently, she co-founded Home Earth Alliance, a nonprofit which seeks to help dismantle barriers for individuals to ecological education and resources, like native plants. Recruiting Talent: Yes - Front Stoop Gardens is looking for individuals to fill a couple of positions in 2024: Administrative Assistant, Ecological Design intern and Garden Manager. Download to PDF
	Kate Gurley kgurley67@gmail.com K-12 ELA Supervisor and Prof Dev Coordinator at Burnt Hills - Ballston Lake Central School Distric Career Advisor bhbl.org Class Year: 1989 Occupation: Education and Training I received my Bachelors in Elementary Ed at Skidmore. Got a job teaching 4th grade a month after graduating from Skidmore. Received a Masters in Literacy from SUNY Albany as well as a CAS in Education Administration. I taught 4th grade for 19 years and Kindergarten for four years. I have been the Professional Development Coordinator for our district for almost 20 years. I have been the K-12 ELA Supervisor overseeing all things related to English Language Arts (Reading/Writing/English, Reading RtI & AIS, MTSS) for the past 10 years. I have worked in the same district since graduating from Skidmore in 1989!!!! ( I can't believe it either!) Download to PDF
	Kate Lynch Machado kate.machado@summitllc.us Director of Client Development at Summit Consulting Career Advisor summitllc.us Class Year of Child:2026 Occupation: Business, Management and Administration DIRECTOR OF CLIENT DEVELOPMENT As Director of Client Development, Kate Lynch Machado develops and extends Summit’s service offerings in current and new markets. She identifies and pursues the opportunities that enable our statisticians, economists, and econometricians to solve real-world client problems. Ms. Machado has 25 years of experience in the health and social services corporate development and client engagement space. Machado most recently served as the Vice President of Corporate Development at Atlas Research, an advisory firm that provides consulting and research services to federal health and social service agencies. She directed Atlas Research’s corporate development strategy, where she built long-range sustainable client, partner, and colleague relationships. Machado also worked as Business Development & Marketing Manager at Altarum Institute and as Director of Business Development at Health System Research, Inc. She holds a B.A. in psychology and economics from Randolph-Macon College. Download to PDF
	Kimberly Griffey kim.griffey@communitiesu.org CFO at Communities Unlimited, Inc. communitiesu.org Class Year of Child:2026 Occupation: Human Services BS in Accounting from Arkansas State University; MBA from University of Arkansas. I was a audit superviors with large regional CPA firm before moving to Communities Unlimited (CU) as the CFO. I started with CU in 1995 at that time we had assets and revenues of less than $1M. Over the last 28 years we have grown to cover 7 states with assets in excess of $32M and annual revenues of more than $18M Download to PDF
	Leslie M Elias-Saed grumblinggryphons@gmail.com Director, Actress, Playwright, Teaching Artist at Grumbling Gryphons Traveling Children's Theater Career Advisor www.grumblinggryphons.org Class Year of Child:2024 Occupation: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Leslie Elias, 2018 Connecticut Arts Hero, is a playwright, actress, storyteller and theater director who has been teaching drama in schools, theaters, libraries and public venues for countless years. She is the artistic director and co-founder of Grumbling Gryphons Traveling Children’s Theater now celebrating forty-three years and winner of Connecticut Governor’s Arts Award. Leslie won the Culture Max Award for Arts Educator from The Northwest Connecticut Arts Council. This year in 2023 she was awarded an Artist Fellowship Award from Connecticut Office on the Arts. Leslie runs an annual theater arts camp in her hometown Cornwall CT where children and teens take part in original theatrical productions.Leslie performs as a solo storyteller as well as with her troupe of actors and musicians. With her flutes, drum, and years of experience as an actress and director, Leslie inspires joy and interactive teamwork in timely environmental and multi-cultural stories filled with compassion, bravery, anti-bullying, social justice and healing themes. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College with a BA, Leslie has created a life of engagement through arts and education. Recruiting Talent: Yes - We are in search of actors who have a particular interest in teaching drama, music and dance in conjunction with performing. Additionally we seek innovative set designers, graphic designers , office assistants and social media consultants. Download to PDF
	Lisa Ferrari LFerrari@cozen.com Member at Cozen O'Connor Career Advisor https://www.cozen.com/people/bios/ferrari-lisa Class Year of Child:2025 Occupation: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Lisa is a member of Cozen O’Connor, a national law firm with 31 offices throughout the country. Lisa is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Group and practices out of the firm’s New York offices. Lisa litigates trademark, copyright, and patent infringement actions in U.S. federal courts. In addition to her litigation practice, Lisa maintains an active trademark protection and enforcement practice, advising clients in a variety of fields including art, apparel, hospitality, food and beverage products, jewelry and accessories, dentistry, housewares, and electronics. Lisa also prosecutes trademark applications, represents clients in trademark cancellation and opposition proceedings in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and handles matters relating to copyright registration and enforcement. Lisa also regularly advises clients and speaks on cutting-edge issues such as NFTs and generative artificial intelligence. Identity-based organization: I am on the Executive Committee of Cozen O'Connor's Women's Initiative. Download to PDF
	Lyssa Jackson lj@heylj.com Program Manager at Linkedin www.heylj.com Class Year: 2016 Occupation: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Lyssa Jackson graduated from Skidmore in 2016 with a degree in Management and Business. She was the original co-president and founder of Skidmore Women in Business and also a lead career coach in the Career Development Center. Currently, Lyssa manages LinkedIn’s Instruct program, a program enablement workshop exclusively for LinkedIn's largest customers like IBM, Zoom, Stanley, and more. She also designs and delivers live and recorded courses as part of the LinkedIn Sales Solutions Learning Center. With over 10 years in Learning and Development, Lyssa has carved a path as an educator in the tech space and has just finished a Instructional Leadership Program at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Lyssa is also the founder of Hey LJ through which she is a personal brand coach, workshop leader, and keynote speaker. Identity-based organization: I'm part of Women@ LinkedIn Download to PDF
	Margo Olson mbolson@wiltonpreserve.org Executive Director at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park www.wiltonpreserve.org Occupation: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics After college, Margo spent four incredible summers working as a National Park Service Interpretive Ranger. After getting her Masters in Education, she worked as the Director of Education at the Junior Museum in Troy before becoming the Curator of Education at the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs. She also worked as a member of the Campus Life Staff at Skidmore College before becoming the Executive Director at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, her dream job. She is happy to be able to help further the conservation goals of our partners, provide top-notch educational experiences for our community to foster the next generation of conservationists, and to promote, encourage, and educate people about the many benefits of spending time in nature. University at Albany, SUNY; Master of Science (MS), Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher 1985 - 1987 Binghamton University; Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology; 1979 - 1983 Executive Director, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Nov 2010 - Present Coordinator of Jewish Student Life and Interfaith Programming, Skidmore College 2003 - 2010 Curator of Education, National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame 1994 - 1998 Director of Education, The Junior Museum, Troy NY 1986 - 1994 Interpretive Ranger, National Park Service; Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park 1984 - 1986 Interpretive Ranger. National Park Service, Grand Canyon National Park Aug 1983 - Oct 1983 Interpretive Ranger, Student Conservation Association, Grand Canyon National Park May 1983 - Aug 1983 Recruiting Talent: Yes - If there are students that are interested in internships, I would be happy to share information on what we have available. Download to PDF
	Mark Tarabula saratogaclayarts2011@gmail.com Studio Manager at Saratoga Clay Arts Career Advisor https://www.saratogaclayarts.org/ Occupation: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Northern Michigan University BFA Edinboro University MFA Residences and opportunities The Ceramic Center of Iowa, Gallery One, Saratoga Clay Arts Center, Watershed, Arrowmont, Assistant with Justin Rothshank Studio Manager Gallery One, Saratoga Clay Arts https://www.marktarabula.com/cv Recruiting Talent: Yes - Our Summer Internship program is open to high school or college students who have some experience in clay art and are looking to further explore by assisting at the Center during summer vacation. Studio interns will work approximately 15 hours per week. Duties will include assisting Kids & Clay Summer Program faculty, helping with classroom maintenance, firing kilns and doing inventories. In addition, interns will assist with special events, gallery receptions and various other studio-related assignments. In exchange for this service, interns will have access to the studio, its shared work space, storage shelves and firing facilities. Interns will also be able to purchase clay and firings at cost. Download to PDF
	Mark Josephson mark@josephson.net CEO at Castiron Career Advisor castiron.me Class Year: 1994 Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Skidmore 94. Lifelong tech entrepreneur. 6 start-ups 3x CEO 3 exits Download to PDF
	Matt Reichel mreichel@racingmuseum.net Museum Educator and Volunteer/Tours Coordinator at National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame https://www.racingmuseum.org/ Occupation: Hospitality and Tourism I graduated from Washington and Lee University with a BA in History and then went to Johns Hopkins to pursue my MA in Museum Studies. I graduated just as the pandemic was taking off and most museums in the country closed down, so there weren't very many prospects after graduation. I took the first museum job I could find in 2022 at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame as a front desk associate in my native town of Saratoga Springs, New York. After a successful tourist season I was promoted to the museum educator role and shortly after that was placed in charge of all the museum's volunteers and tour bookings. Now I organize all the museum's tours, volunteers, and educational programs. Recruiting Talent: Yes - The museum is looking for front desk staff, volunteers to help execute tours, and interns across all our departments. Download to PDF
	Matthew Lobner lobnerfamily@gmail.com Chief Transformation Officer at HSBC Bank www.hsbc.com Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Finance Matthew Lobner is Group Chief Transformation Officer at HSBC. Mr Lobner has oversight and responsibility for group-wide strategic initiatives at HSBC. He works with the Group Executive Committee (GEC) and other senior executives across the bank to accelerate the delivery of HSBC’s strategy through transformation, driving clear outcomes, profitability and great customer experiences. Mr Lobner joined HSBC in 2005 from McKinsey & Company and since then has held various roles in the US, UK and Asia. His previous appointment was Group General Manager, Head of International Markets and Head of Strategy and Planning for Asia- Pacific, and prior to that held roles including Chief of Staff and Head of Strategy and Planning in Europe as well as Global Head of Strategy for Commercial Banking. Prior to joining HSBC, Mr Lobner was a US Naval Submarine Officer in the United States Navy. He has a Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy. Download to PDF
	Navine Karim navkarim@me.com General Counsel & Head of Impact at Guayaki Yerba Mate, SPC Career Advisor http://guayaki.com Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Seasoned strategic advisor to C-Suite and Board of Directors with collaborative leadership skills and over 20 years of experience leading cross-cultural teams and advising on complex legal, business and regulatory topics in dynamically evolving industries. Senior business and legal affairs executive and strategic business advisor to global organizations involved in beverage consumer products, entertainment, media, technology, and education. Experience spans four continents (North America, South America, Africa, Europe) with both publicly and privately held companies, including public benefit companies, in consumer products, media and technology as well as non-governmental and policy-making initiatives. Present focus on B-Corps and supporting purpose-driven organizations committed to ESG and Regenerative business models. B.S. Finance/Economics- University of Florida (1994) J.D. American University, Washington College of Law (1998) M.A. International Development, American University School of International Service (1999) Smith Cooper, LLP (Washington D.C. 1999-2002) International Law Institute (Kampala, Uganda 2002-2004) Viacom Inc. / BET Networks (Los Angeles, CA 2005-2012) Red Bull, N.A. (Los Angeles CA 2012-2020) Guayaki Yerba Mate, SPC (Los Angeles, CA 2021-Present) Download to PDF
	Neil McKinnon neil@girldadagent.com Owner, Agent at State Farm Career Advisor girldadagent.com Class Year: 1997 Occupation: Finance Bachelors from Skidmore. Property & Casualty and Life & Health Insurnace state certifications. Continuing Education. Download to PDF
	Nicole Bailey nicole.bailey@goprimegroup.com Recruiter at Prime Group Holdings https://www.goprimegroup.com/ Occupation: Finance Nicole is a recruiter at Prime Group Holdings based out of Saratoga Springs. She went to Hudson Valley Community College for her Associates in Business Administration, then Siena for her Bachelors and Masters in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. She found her role at Prime Group Holdings interviewing for a summer job, the semester before she graduated, when the recruiting manager provided the opportunity to join the company full time in the HR department. She finished her degree working with them, and has been at the company since. Jessica is currently a Corporate Recruiter for Prime Group Holdings. She graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with her Masters degree in Adolescent Education and her Bachelors degree in English Education. With over 10 years of recruitment experience in the financial industry, Jessica has worked in Recruitment at companies such as Goldman Sachs and Ultimus Fund Solutions. Recruiting Talent: Yes - We don't have any open roles at the moment. Although, we foresee having opportunities available this summer and coming Fall for those looking for post graduation roles. Download to PDF
	Pam Hinkle pamela.clapp.hinkle@gmail.com Director of Development at Falmouth Academy falmouthacademy.org Class Year of Child:2025 Occupation: Business, Management and Administration Pam Hinkle has 40 years of leadership and non-profit management experience in development, communications, publication management, and external relations. She is currently Director of Development at Falmouth Academy, a small independent school on Cape Cod where she oversees fundraising and communications. Prior to joining FA seven years ago, she served in a number of capacities at the renowned Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. She began her career there right out of college as an assistant editor of The Biological Bulletin, one of the oldest scientific journals in the world. Her responsibilities grew to include coordination of the laboratory's centennial events in 1988 and managing the lab's Science Journalism Program, an educational program for professional science communicators. She was later appointed Director of Communications, a role she held for nearly 20 years before being named Director of Development and External Relations where her responsibilities included oversight of fundraising, communications, and government and external relations. She led a campaign that raised over $135 million against a $125 million goal. She was named Chief of Staff prior to retiring from the laboratory in 2016. Pam has a B.S. in biology from the University of Mary Washington. She is also an avid equestrian who rides dressage. Download to PDF
	Pamela Polacsek ppolacsek@saratogabridges.org Development and Foundation Director at Saratoga Bridges Career Advisor www.saratogabridges.org Occupation: Human Services My education consists of - • Bachelor of Arts: French and Government, St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York • Cértificate Diplôme d’Études Françaises, Université d’haute Normandie, Rouen, France • Advanced Honors Project, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York • Over 30 years of progressive experience in Public, Community and Media Relations and Fundraising. • Expertise in marketing, communications, fundraising, community engagement and event planning. • Demonstrated success raising awareness and funds by working with myriad stakeholders – television, radio and digital media outlets, board and committee members, colleagues, families, vendors, elected officials, volunteers and service recipients. • Responsible for internal and external materials, social media and written documents regarding the services, programs, policies, and activities of several organizations to the general public, the media and other relevant audiences. Recruiting Talent: Yes - We are looking forward to speaking with students about potentially working with us in paid positions, internships and volunteer opportunities with our agency. Download to PDF
	Patricia Moosbrugger pmoosbrugger@potsdam.k12.ny.us French and Art Teacher at Potsdam Central Schools Career Advisor https://www.potsdam.k12.ny.us/ Class Year: N/A Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Education and Training I hold an M.S. in Counseling from SUNY Oswego and a B.A. in French and Art from the same university. I worked in the field of Counseling and Human Services for a number of years, including employment with Catholic Charities' Runaway & Homeless Youth Services, the NY State Labor Dept., and the Jefferson County Dept. of Social Services. Thanks to SLU's Professional Semester Program, I obtained my NYS teacher certifications in French and art, and later Spanish and School Counseling. I have taught French since 1997 and run an international French exchange with a French lycee; I also conduct numerous other trips and enrichment activities for my students. Download to PDF
	Patricia Ferrari padferrari@cozen.com Retired Partner at n/a Occupation: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Patricia is a recently retired attorney, having practiced for more than 45 years in large New York City law firms including Morgan Lewis, Philips Nizer LLP and Fox Rothschild LLP. During these years, Patricia was a member of both the Litigation Departments and the Family Law Practices of these firms. She was active in firm administration and was a member of the Executive Committee at Philips Nizer during her tenure there. Her practice included trials and appellate practice in all levels of New York State courts from Civil Court to the Court of Appeals. Her main practice centered on Family Law involving negotiations, trials and settlements of high profile substantial divorce cases, custody and prenuptial agreements with an emphasis on financial and legal advice to clients. Patricia was an active member of various bar associations and regularly lectured on legal issues in the Family Law field both nationally and internationally. Download to PDF
	Randi Barshack randi@sakers.net CMO at LayerZero layerzero.network Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Marketing From scrappy startup to enterprise scale; multiple successes in building marketing teams from ground up. Marketing leader with expertise in building and scaling the marketing functions to meet rapidly growing revenue goals through initial ramp (single digit $M’s) and expansion stages ($50M+ range). With broad enterprise software experience, I’ve created category ownership in multiple sectors- including AI/Machine Learning, API’s, developer marketing, analytics, IT infrastructure, eCommerce and IoT. Co-founded the first spin-off of SAP and exits include acquisitions by by IBM (TeaLeaf), Intel (Mashery) and Adobe/Omniture (Mercado). As a marketer, I firmly believe in the marketing magic that occurs when both left and right brains work together. Contemporary marketing is a medley of hard-core metrics and processes intertwined with stunning and creative storytelling. This philosophy drives my approach toward building teams diverse in talent and personalities and is why I love my craft. Diversity has also played a role in my ongoing career path- having spent 10 years overseas (5 in Tokyo and 5 in Tel Aviv). Educational highlights include an International MBA from Kellogg (Northwestern Graduate School of Management) and Dartmouth undergraduate degree. Download to PDF
	Robert Resnick robresnickjag@gmail.com Adjunct Professor (Retired military officer/lawyer at Fitchburg State Univ and Nova Southeastern Univ Career Advisor Class Year: 1988 Occupation: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security ROBERT F. RESNICK PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2023-Present Adjunct Professor, Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Developing and teaching Criminal Justice courses including Introduction to the Legal Process. 2021-Present Adjunct Professor, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida. Credentialed for undergraduate and graduate instruction. Developing and teaching Political Science courses including Law of Armed Conflict, War and Peace, and Introduction to World Politics. 2017-Present Adjunct Professor, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Credentialed for law school and undergraduate instruction. Developing and teaching courses including Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Criminal Law, Court Systems and Procedures, Advanced Criminal Procedure, and Professional Dilemmas in Criminal Justice (Ethics), 1992-2016 U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps, serving around the country and the world. Retired with rank of Colonel, a Bronze Star (among other awards and recognition), and having had the privilege of serving a very rare three times as a Staff Judge Advocate. 2014-2016 Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Army 7th Infantry Division, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. As the senior lawyer, serves as primary legal counsel for the Commanding General, Command Group, and senior staff. Supervises the legal office and has technical responsibility for all other legal assets in the organization. Oversees the provision of all legal support, including criminal law, ethics, administrative law, and international/operational law. Facilitates management and training of legal personnel, including preparation for deployment and other contingency operations. 2012-2014 Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. As the senior lawyer, serves as primary legal counsel for the Commanding General, Command Group, and senior staff. Supervises the legal office and has technical responsibility for all other legal assets on the installation. Oversees the provision of all legal support, including criminal law, ethics, administrative law, international/operational law, and client services. Facilitates management and training of all legal personnel. 2010-2012 Chief, Defense Counsel Assistance Program, United States Army Legal Services Agency, Arlington, Virginia. Lead an organization dedicated to training, resourcing, and supporting military defense attorneys worldwide. Prepare and conduct training courses, push information out to the practitioners, answer questions from counsel. 2008-2010 Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker, Fort Rucker, Alabama. As the senior lawyer, serves as primary legal counsel for the Commanding General, Command Group, and senior staff. Supervises the legal office and has technical responsibility for all other legal assets on the installation. Oversees the provision of all legal support, including criminal law, ethics, administrative law, international/operational law, and client services. Responsible for all legal education throughout the Aviation Center and School. Facilitates management and training of all legal personnel. 2007-2008 Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for I Corps and Fort Lewis, Fort Lewis, Washington. Responsible for the day-to-day operations and personnel management of the Army’s largest consolidated legal office. Trains and mentors officers, handles assignments, coordinates office training and facilities. Advises the command group and senior staff. 2005-2007 Chief of International and Operational Law, I Corps and Fort Lewis. Advises the I Corps Command and Staff on all international and operational legal issues, specifically focused on exercises, deployments, and contingency planning. Participated as the legal advisor to multiple exercises and conferences in Korea, Japan, and Thailand. 2002-2004 Chief, Criminal Law Division, U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division and Fort Stewart, Fort Stewart, Georgia. Responsible for the training, management and operations of the criminal law office. Oversaw criminal law legal support to all levels of command; responsible for charging, preparation, and trial of all courts-martial and administrative proceedings; trained and mentored prosecutors, paralegals, and court-reporters; and managed court docket. Deployed with 3ID as the OIC of the Division HQ legal team and transitioned to Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for 3ID in Iraq. Provided real-time legal support to the Division command and staff during operations, to include the “Thunder Run” from Kuwait to Baghdad concerning ROE, targeting, detainees, civil affairs, etc. Led the task force that established the criminal court system in Fallujah, the first free court system in Iraq since the Ba’ath Revolution. 1999-2001 Chief, Criminal Law Division, US Army Air Defense Artillery Center and Fort Bliss, Fort Bliss, Texas. Responsible for the training, management and operations of (then) the Army’s largest criminal law office. Oversaw criminal law legal support to all levels of command; responsible for charging, preparation, and trial of all courts-martial and administrative proceedings; trained and mentored prosecutors, paralegals, and court-reporters; and managed court docket. 1997-1999 Training Officer, Trial Counsel Assistance Program, U.S. Army Legal Services Agency, Falls Church, Virginia. Conducted trial advocacy training for trial counsel worldwide; represented the United States in extraordinary writs and government appeals before the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, U.S. District Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals; and assisted trial counsel in the field. 1996-1997 Appellate Attorney, Government Appellate Division, United States Army Legal Services Agency, Falls Church, Virginia. Represented the United States in criminal appeals before the Army Court of Criminal Appeals and Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. 1995-1996 Defense Counsel, U.S. Army Trial Defense Service, Camp Casey, Korea. Represented soldiers from 2ID and 8th U.S. Army in courts-martial and administrative boards. Advised soldiers on nonjudicial punishment and administrative matters. 1992-1995 Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. Served as the installation environmental law attorney for two years, represented Fort Monmouth before the EPA and state authorities and advised various installation activities; provided ethics advice to commanders and directorates (Joint Ethics Regulation, standards of conduct); and Legal Advisor, Patterson Army Community Hospital. Served as Legal Assistance Attorney for eight months. 1991-1992 Special Assistant Attorney General, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Represented various state agencies before district and appellate courts regarding administrative law matters. EDUCATION 2004-2005 Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. 2001-2002 Graduate Course, The Judge Advocate Generals Legal Center and School, U.S. Army, Charlottesville, Virginia. LLM awarded in Military and Criminal Law. 1992 Basic Course, The Judge Advocate General’s School, U. S. Army, Charlottesville, Virginia. 1988-1991 New England School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts. Juris Doctor. 1984-1988 Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York. Bachelor of Arts, Political Science. BAR ADMISSION U.S. Supreme Court and Commonwealth of Massachusetts. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES 2017-2021 Member, Code Enforcement Board, Delray Beach, Florida, including service as Chair. 2020-Present Member, Board of Trustees, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York. Chair of Student Life and Admissions Committee, member of Advancement and Trusteeship Committees. 2020-Present President, Alumni Association, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York. 1988-Present Alumni Volunteer, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York, including seven terms on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Presented with Distinguished Achievement Award in 2007. HOBBIES Sports, movies, and travel. Download to PDF
	Robert Mortell rmortell31@gmail.com Senior Transportation Analyst at State of New York / NYMTC https://www.nymtc.org/en-us/ Class Year: 1988 Class Year of Child:2026 Occupation: Government and Public Administration Education: BA, Math & Physics, Skidmore College, 1988; Bachelor or Engineering, Dartmouth College, 1990; Master of Engineering, Industrial & Management Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1992 Career Path: Port Authority of NY & NJ, Internal Consultant, Management Engineering & Analysis; Dover Jr/Sr High School, Physics Teacher; IBM Corp, Business Consultant, IBM Consulting Group; IBM Corp, Business Analyst, Systems Group; MetLife Insurance, Business Analyst, Group Disability Claims; State of New York, Transportation Analyst, New York Metropolitan Transportation Council. Download to PDF
	Samantha Cotterill Samcott@hotmail.com Picture Book Illustrator/Author at Samantha Cotterill Career Advisor Samanthacotterill.com Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications Samantha Cotterill is an award winning picture book author and illustrator of many books for children. Samantha has been featured in The New York Times (as illustrator for Just Add Glitter, written by Angela Diterlizzi and A Grand Day, written by Jean Reidy) and The Wall Street Journal for her art in The Jinx and The Doom Fight Crime! (written by Lisa Mantchev). She has recently launched a book series for kids on the Autism spectrum and/or with sensory issues entitled Little Senses, with This Beach Is Loud! chosen for Dolly Parton's 2020, 2021 and 2022 book list for The Imagination Library. Over 1,000,000 copies have been distributed nationwide through this program. Samantha is represented by Kirsten Hall of Catbird, and works out of her studio in Upstate New York. School : University of Wisconsin Madison 1992-1997 , BFA Kendall College of Art and Design 2000 Download to PDF
	Sarah Karchere Sarah.karchere@comcast.net Senior Director , Global Market Access at Pfizer Career Advisor https://www.pfizer.com/ Class Year of Child:2026 Occupation: Health Science Market Access / Pricing Strategy Executive with responsibility for Breast Cancer and Precision Medicines. I lead market access strategy development for Pfizer’s breast cancer and precision medicines . I have a Master’s in Business and Master’s in East Asian Studies from the University of Virginia, and a Bachelors degree in East Asian Studies from Oberlin College . I began working in the pharmaceutical industry following business school. I started out in Finance and then moved into Pricing strategy and Markey Access. Prior to business school I worked in Banking. When I first graduated from college I spent 1 year teaching English in China. Recruiting Talent: Yes - Pfizer offers summer internships for College and Graduate students. Download to PDF
	Sarah Fowler Sefowler12@gmail.com Learning & Development Lead at Latham & Watkins LLP Class Year: 2012 Occupation: Education and Training Sarah Fowler is the Global Learning & Development Lead for the Legal Professional and Paralegal Department at Latham & Watkins LLP. She also leads “Succeeding in Hybrid Teams,” a monthly learning program for global teams, focusing on the core skills necessary for continued collaboration, connection, and productivity in the new world of work. Prior to joining the firm, Sarah worked at Kobre & Kim, LLP, where she was responsible for managing the Learning & Development team’s software and processes, as well as at G100 Network, The Garden Club of America, and the YMCA of Greater New York. She holds a master’s degree in Social Work from NYU, where she focused her fieldwork on community organizations and non-profit institutions. Download to PDF
	Seaira Fountain s.fountain@wiltonems.org Paramedic Supervisor, Community and Brand Director at Wilton Emergency Squad Career Advisor https://wiltonems.org/ Occupation: Health Science My name is Seaira, I am a dedicated paramedic with passion for emergency care and health sciences. Since 2015, I have been a proud member of the Wilton Emergency Squad, where I've had the privilege of providing life-saving care to our community. With a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, my unique blend of business acumen and medical expertise has been invaluable in my journey. Over the years, I've grown both professionally and personally, currently serving as a Paramedic Supervisor, emphasizing my leadership skills and commitment to top-quality patient care. Beyond my clinical role, I've taken on the position of Community and Brand Director, working diligently to strengthen our squad's community ties and reputation. Looking ahead, my commitment to learning and growth remains strong. In the next five years, I aim to pursue a Master's degree, expanding my knowledge and creating opportunities for advanced leadership within the field. I am a dedicated paramedic committed to making a profound impact on the Wilton Emergency Squad and the community we serve. With a strong educational foundation, a deep love for emergency care, and ambitious goals for the future, I strive to continue delivering excellence in healthcare. Download to PDF
	Shelly Amato samato@thewesleycommunity.org Chief Strategy Officer at The Wesley Community www.thewesleycommunity.org Class Year: 1994 Class Year of Child:na Occupation: Human Services Shelly Amato, CPA, MBA and LNHA has energetically served the Wesley Community for the past 20 years as first their Chief Financial Officer and over the past six years, their Chief Strategy Officer, assisting in the oversight of over 700 residents, 600 staff members, ten subsidiaries, two Boards of Directors and an annual budget $45 million, in the highly complex and regulated non-profit, healthcare and housing industries. Before coming to Wesley, Shelly worked at KPMG, LLP as a Manager of Senior Care Services. Shelly is a 2007 graduate of Leadership Saratoga , has served on the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and is a Co-Chair of the Wesley Capital Campaign Steering Committee. Shelly is a graduate of the Leading Age Leadership Educator Program, the 2015 Albany Business Journal CFO of the Year Award and the 2016 Woman of Influence Award from Saratoga Today Magazine. Shelly, her husband, Keith and son, Ben, reside in Halfmoon. Shelly and her family enjoy recreational golf and bike riding. Recruiting Talent: Yes - The Wesley Community is continually seeking new team members!! Our full list of openings can be found at: https://thewesleycommunity.recruitpro.com/jobs/ Download to PDF
	Sumru Aricanli sumru.aricanli@gmail.com Senior Museum Specialist at American Museum of Natural History (Anthro. Div.) https://www.amnh.org/research/anthropology Class Year of Child:2027 Occupation: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics I have a B.A. from Bard College (in Anthropology), with an emphasis on Archaeology. I also have an extensive background in Art History. I have been working at the American Museum of Natural History (Anthropology Division) since 1993. Download to PDF
	Terrence Fina tjf444@gmail.com Physician Assistant Emergency Med at Adirondack Health Saranac Lake Career Advisor Class Year: 1984 Class Year of Child:25 Occupation: Health Science Skidmore Biology/PE 1984 King’s College Physician Assistant 1992 Download to PDF
	Vicki Kroviak vicki.kroviak@gmail.com Board Chair at Acorn Health LLC Career Advisor acornhealth.com Class Year of Child:2025 Occupation: Business, Management and Administration Founder and Board Chair of Acorn Health, former CEO of Monte Nido & Affiliates and Co-Founder of Oliver-Pyatt Centers, Vicki Kroviak is a respected leader in the behavioral health care field who is known for her passionate pursuit of both clinical excellence and business growth. Vicki brings a wealth of passion and business experience to her mission: to establish Acorn Health as the leading provider of Applied Behavioral Analysis treatment for children with autism and their families. Prior to founding Acorn Health, Vicki was the Chief Executive Officer of Monte Nido & Affiliates, and Co-Founder of Oliver-Pyatt Centers, leading providers of residential eating disorder treatment. As a Co-Founder of REDC, the Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Consortium, a national trade organization representing the industry, Vicki brought together eating disorder treatment providers to work together to raise industry standards for high-quality care and effective insurance coverage. Vicki is a Brene Brown Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator and applies these principles to every company she leads, developing daring leaders and fostering a courageous workplace culture. She has always approached behavioral health treatment as both a provider and a mother: working to deliver the standard of care she would want for her own children. The mother of three daughters, one of whom has special needs, Acorn’s mission strikes close to home. Download to PDF
	Warwick Carter warwickmcarter@gmail.com Wealth Advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel Career Advisor 1919ic.com Class Year of Child:2025 Occupation: Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security I am a lawyer who advises high net worth clients in estate planning and tax matters. I also handle administration of trusts and estates. I am a member bar of New York and D.C. Denison University (BA in Philosophy ), Catholic University of America (JD); Georgetown Univ. (LLM, Masters in Taxation). After graduating from law school I clerked for the judge at the US Tax Court. I then when on to practice law at a large law firm in NYC. I later joined the world of private banking and have stayed in that field for the last 24 years. Download to PDF
	Zach Skowronek zach@saratogaautomuseum.org Media Director at Saratoga Automobile Museum saratogaautomuseum.org Class Year: 2021 Occupation: Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications I attended Skidmore from 2017-2021 where I finished most of my schooling. After a rough couple of Covid semesters, I saw all my friends and teammates graduate without me, but that did not discourage me from working hard and starting my career in Media Production. While at Skidmore, between classes and lacrosse, I was teaching myself more and more about my passion, photography/videography, and knew that's what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. In my free time, I would freelance for small businesses around Saratoga including the Saratoga Automobile Museum. After my last semester at Skidmore, I moved back home and continued to freelance when one day the museum called me and asked me to interview for their Communications Manager position. I happily took the trip up to Saratoga and that day was hired for the position. Since then I have evolved my role and title at the museum to Media Director, a position that didn't exist before me. In doing so I learned a lot about marketing and communications while being able to add my media production skills and eventually carved a role that has now benefited the museum in a modern way. Download to PDF

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