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CLASS NOTES proudly serving in the United States Army with deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism . Most recently , he was a Business Banking Relationship Manager for M & T Bank in York County , Pa .
2015
Justin Dunn was named Senior Vice President of Development of the Philadelphia team of Hilco Redevelopment Partners . He held similar positions at Hillwood Investment Properties , LLC and Tradepoint Atlantic . Justin is a member of the Sigma Beta Delta honor society for Business , Management , and Administration and is a LEED accredited professional .
Alex Parker is the Partnership Marketing Manager for the Baltimore Orioles , and in February she was named the Black History Month honoree by the networking group of Black Sports Professionals . She received a master ’ s degree from Georgetown University where she is an adjunct capstone advisor in the Sports Industry Management Master ’ s Program .
Emma Pfingsten is a Project Manager with Teneleven Interactive in San Diego , Calif . She and her team work with clients to help grow their businesses through social media , paid media and branding strategies .
Courtney Dreisch Waters , a first-grade teacher at Kemptown Elementary School in Frederick County , was selected as the Charles E . Tressler Frederick County Public Schools ( FCPS ) Distinguished Teacher Awardee . Participating in this virtual surprise were FCPS Superintendent Dr . Theresa Alban , FCPS board members and staff , Kempton Elementary principal Ms . Kathryn Golightly , co-workers and family .
Jamal Williams received a master ’ s degree in Journalism from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland College Park .
2016
Paul Daugherty , Jr ., RN ’ 16 ’ 19M was recently announced as the new vice president of Strategy and Organizational Effectiveness at The Menninger Clinic , a nationally ranked psychiatric hospital in Houston , Tx . In this role he will oversee the implementation of the strategic plan and corresponding operating models while leading the Strategic Initiatives Department to support new opportunities .
Prior to joining Menninger , Paul worked at the Sheppard Pratt Health System in Towson , where he served in several clinical and administrative roles over the past 15 years . His professional service included serving as vice chair of the Residential Treatment Center Coalition for the State of Maryland and representing Sheppard Pratt Health System in the Maryland Association for Families and Youth .
Megan Donovan ’ 16 and Patrick Curtis ’ 17 were married on Oct . 10 , 2020 at Antrim 1844 in Taneytown , Md .
Alicia Greene graduated in May from Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine . The commencement celebration was held online . She will be completing her residency in general surgery at Penn State Hershey Medical Center in Hershey , PA .
In 2019 Prince Gyamfi received his white coat as part of the convocation ceremony at Morehouse School of Medicine , an event that marks the first official step in a student ’ s medical education , and a symbol of the trust bestowed upon students as they carry on the traditions of medicine and science . Prince was also awarded the Presidential Scholar Merit Scholarship for exceptional scholastic ability .
Laura Holland ’ 16 , Jordan Brown ’ 19 and Jainaya Rice ’ 20 took part in The Discourse Project , a production of Baltimore-based Quarry Theatre , which featured actors from across the United States performing prominent speeches and historical documents addressing calls for democracy , freedom , and equality . The project premiered on July 4 th and ran through Election Day , and the video content was shared on social media platforms in hopes of evoking a community discourse about the future of our nation leading up to the presidential election .
Sydnie Marshall is the Senior Special Events Coordinator at the Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine . She previously served as an Events Coordinator there .
Congratulations to Annie McCoach who graduated with her class of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service , a long-held dream of hers .
Connor Skeen is a brokerage trading associate at T . Rowe Price .
Alicia Snellings has been crafting on Etsy for a while now , creating handmade ’ nerdy ’ gifts , many of them Harry Potter themed items . She is now making and selling masks in various themes : florals , animals , sports teams and of course ... Harry Potter . Since graduating SU , Alicia has worked at the Irvine Nature Center and as a hospital lab assistant . She is most recently working on her master ’ s degree in Healthcare Management at University of Maryland Global Campus , while also working there as a financial aid officer .
Chris Toth graduated from the University of Toledo in Ohio with a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Physician Assistant .
2017
Carli Castiglia Allison ’ 17 ’ 18M and her husband David Allison ’ 15 welcomed a son , Roman Lee , on Feb . 18 , 2020 . Carli is an adjunct instructor in chemistry at SU .
In May 2019 Melissa Catalano graduated from the University of Delaware with a master ’ s degree in School Psychology . She credits her experiences at SU with being selected to receive the Graduate Scholar Award at Delaware , which made her dream of attending graduate school a reality . Melissa ’ s ultimate goal is to become a nationally certified school psychologist .
Jackie Cooper received a Master of Science degree in Marketing from the Kogod School of Business at American University . During her time in business school she worked as a freelance marketing consultant , and in August she officially launched her own business , Powerful Progression , with a new website .
LaShae Felder is the Program and Development Associate at Sisters Circle . She designs and facilitates after-school programs for middle school girls , leads the summer High School Readiness Program , and supports the Executive Director in fundraising efforts . LaShae is a former Baltimore County Public Schools language arts teacher .
Corrin Harris is the box office and program coordinator for The Freeman Stage in Selbyville , De . She is responsible for contract management with the artists booked each season . She oversees all box office and ticketing operations and assists
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