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ALUMNISPOTLIGHT ACE Alumni Notes AmeriCorps*VISTA Fellows Erika Carey (2011-2012) is moving to North Carolina in July to start her professional career at Appalachian State University as Assistant Director/Career Counselor for the Career Development Center. Brian Costello (2011-2012) will be starting graduate school in the fall 2014 semester to complete a degree in computer science at the State University of New York (SUNY), Albany. Carly Fortin (2009-2011) recently graduated from nursing school and will be sitting for her boards July 2014. She recently got married on May 31, 2014. Ruchi Gala (2012-2013) is currently pursuing her doctorate in physical therapy, with a focus in pediatrics. She just completed her science pre-requisites at Dutchess Community College and will be applying to physical therapy programs this coming July and starting school in 2015. She is also volunteering at Vassar Brother's Hospital in the physical therapy department and is in the process of expanding her venture Majestic Mehndi. Melanie Iannacone (VISTA 2012-2013, Bonner 2008-2012) recently accepted a new position and is planning to be a teacher in the Uncommon Schools next year. Jennifer Hunt (2009-2013) is currently working as a marketing and communications consultant. In the fall, she will be starting graduate school at the University of Southern California (USC) to obtain a master’s degree in communication management. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband David. and working for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the Office of Wastewater Management. Victoria Malaney (2010-2012) recently started working at the Teachers College, Columbia University. Bonner Service Leaders Tanya Marie (2010-2011) recently completed her master’s program in community mental health at the College of Saint Rose. Pou Mok (2012-2013) now works for his former AmeriCorps*VISTA site, Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls, and is pursuing an MPA degree at Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. This summer he will be interning at the U.S. Census Bureau in Suitland, Maryland. Samantha Tymchyn (2009-2011) recently accepted the position of Residence Director with Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus. Claudia Congemi (2010-2014) accepted a position as a Dake Fellow through the Office of Academic Community Engagement. She will spend a year of full-time service post graduation working to address community challenges in the Capital District. Laura Priest (2010-2014) is attending Merrimack College to obtain a master’s degree in higher education administration. She is in the Merrimack College Honor’s Program and received a graduate fellowship to attend school. Yalitza Negron ’08 (2008-2010) was promoted to the position of Associate Director at ACE. She was recently honored by Rising Latino Stars: 40 Under 40 for her dedication to community engagement and development. Nicholas Ramundo (2011-2014) accepted an AmeriCorps*VISTA position through the Maryland/DC Campus Compact Program. He will be serving at the University of Maryland as a service learning and school-family connections coordinator with the Shriver Center. Frankie Sylvester (2009-2010) graduated from Syracuse University College of Law and the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in 2013. He is currently living in Washington, DC April Risley (2008-2012) was hired as Coordinator ACE in 2012 and continues to coordinate various ACE programs. She recently got married to Edward Backus on May 31, 2014! Want to see your news in the next Alumni Notes? Email your news to [email protected] and we will include it in the next issue of the DEEP Service Magazine! DEEP Service Magazine | Page 31