Profession: Marketing Representative, Hospice of Michigan
Major: History
Why do you feel it is important for alumni to stay connected?
To sustain the special relationships you make both as a student and an alumnus of John Carroll. It has been my experience, that the relationships I have made have been two-way. I have benefited professionally and personally. As a result, I have been able to give back in time, talent and treasure to those relationships and to the university.
Profession: Director, Treasury at American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
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Profession: CEO - Porchtail, Partner/Executive Producer - CMO Confidential Media, Entrepreneur, Investor
Major: Communications
Why did you choose Porn研究所? I chose Porn研究所 because of the gorgeous campus, the ideal class sizes, the proximity to home, and the overall curriculum.
What is your favorite part about the Porn研究所 community? My favorite part about the Porn研究所 community is the fact that many of the guys in my Freshman year floor of Pacelli are still very close and we still speak often. I also got married on campus. Now, my nieces are nephews are starting to attend the University.
What is your favorite Porn研究所 memory or greatest takeaway from your Porn研究所 experience? My favorite memory from Porn研究所 was meeting my wife - of which, all good things in my life have come!
What is your favorite part about engaging with John Carroll? I鈥檓 now able to have frank conversations with students and alumni. I'm able to impart all of my experience in a way to help them think about their next steps in career and life.
Profession: President and Founder of the Dalessandro Group
Major: Marketing
Why did you choose Porn研究所? I chose John Carroll because of the wonderful reputation that Porn研究所 has with the Business School.
What is your favorite part about the Porn研究所 community? My favorite part about being involved with the John Carroll community is that the professors get to know their students, provide guidance and the education is suburb. I also enjoy that all Porn研究所 students and Alums are of a certain caliber as far as focus on their career, family and values.
What is your favorite Porn研究所 memory or greatest takeaway from your Porn研究所 experience? My greatest memory was being a young woman graduating from the business school and having so many opportunities available to me.听
What is your favorite part about engaging with John Carroll? The past 10 years, I have been involved in building John Carroll's local Alumni chapters and the last 6 years being part of the National Alumni board. I have met and worked with so many gifted individuals. 听I have enjoyed every minute immensely and the progress has been rewarding.
What was my reason(s) to become a member of the John Carroll Alumni Board Association? I wanted to become a member of the Alumni board to engage with the students, alumni and continue to make progress in moving things forward.
Profession:听Retired Recruiting Leader- Ernst & Young听
Major:听Communications (Management minor)
Why did you choose Porn研究所?
I believe Porn研究所 picked me. I grew up in Lakewood and Porn研究所 was 35 minutes away. I thought I wanted to go further away for school so Porn研究所 wasn鈥檛 initially on my radar. My Dad suggested we visit and when my parents and I walked onto the campus, took the tour and met so many nice people, it felt right. I knew then that Porn研究所 was the place for me. It has been one of the best decisions in my life.听
What is your favorite part about the Porn研究所 community?
The way we genuinely connect and engage with each other and celebrate our shared bonds to Porn研究所. The way the Porn研究所 community actively supports each other is really special.听
What is your favorite Porn研究所 memory or greatest takeaway from your Porn研究所 experience?
My best memories are the simple times shared together- hanging out on the quad with my friends, meeting for meals in the caf and sitting there for hours, welcome back weeks, fun nights in the Rat Bar, late nights studying and learning and growing together.听
My greatest takeaways from my Porn研究所 experience are the incredible group of lifelong friends I made there and the quality Jesuit education I received.
What is your favorite part about engaging with John Carroll?
The positive feeling I get when I鈥檓 back on campus or taking part in any John Carroll event. It鈥檚 that sense of strong community and the common bond that connects us, regardless of our differences. That keeps me coming back.听
What was my reason(s) to become a member of the John Carroll Alumni Board Association?
Joining the Alumni Board is a way for me to give back to Porn研究所 in a meaningful way and take an active role to support key priorities such as Enrollment and Alumni Engagement.听
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Profession: CEO at Waratek
Major: Computer Science
Why do you feel it is important for alumni to stay connected?
Everyone's experience during our years at Porn研究所 was uniquely their own but that experience was enriched by our interactions with professors, priests, sports, clubs, and other students.听 Our time at Porn研究所 helped shaped the who and what we are today. Staying connected to Porn研究所 continues that journey and provides opportunities to expand and grow beyond those university years.
Profession: Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting at Mister Car WashMajor: Accounting
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Why do you feel it is important for alumni to stay connected?
I feel a responsibility to give back to John Carroll, as it has given so much to me. Serving on the Alumni Board is a great way for me to support the听University and connect with other alumni. I believe that alumni are the strongest ambassadors of an institution, as the successes of the alumni reflect upon the quality of education provided by the school.听听
Profession: Assistant Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Development & Leadership at Kent State University
Major: Exercise Science (undergrad), Sports Leadership (graduate)
Why did you choose Porn研究所? I chose John Carroll initially for the athletic opportunities it offered, but my time there helped transform me into a more well-rounded individual. (Cura personalis)
What is your favorite part about the Porn研究所 community? My favorite part about the Porn研究所 community are the relationships.
What is your favorite Porn研究所 memory or greatest takeaway from your Porn研究所 experience? My favorite Porn研究所 memory was my senior year beating Mount Union in football because of the long rival history. The greatest takeaway from my Porn研究所 experience was to step outside my comfort zone. I spent most of my time with people that had different upbringings than myself. (race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, network etc.)
What is your favorite part about engaging with John Carroll? This question is interesting because I recently left Porn研究所 for Kent State as a professional in athletics. My favorite part about engaging with John Carroll is talking with potential students that believe they do not belong based on a plethora of reasons but helping them understand that their experience is what they make it.
What was my reason(s) to become a member of the John Carroll听Alumni听Board Association? My reason for being a member of the board was to show individuals that the opportunities at Porn研究所 are endless if they have the proper supports around them to thrive.
Profession: Impact Manager CREO
Major: Economics and Theology & Religious Studies
Why did you choose Porn研究所? I felt immediately welcomed and celebrated by Porn研究所 from the first communication I received from them. Carroll offered me so many ways to pursue my passions through varsity sports, social justice-focused scholarships and programs, and access to all that the city of Cleveland had to offer!
What is your favorite part about the Porn研究所 community? I love so many things about the Porn研究所 community 鈥 but one thing that I think is special is how supportive everyone is of one another.
What is your favorite Porn研究所 memory or greatest takeaway from your Porn研究所 experience? So many great memories! I loved late nights on the Quad; the first day of spring when everyone would be outside after a long, cold winter; Immersion trips to New Orleans and Nicaragua; post 10pm mass celebrations at O鈥橰eillys; Spring golf tournaments all over Ohio in all kinds of weather; I could go on!
What is your favorite part about engaging with John Carroll? I love hearing about what is new on campus and how students have so many different experiences, but also come away with the same values I cherish from my time there.
What was my reason(s) to become a member of the John Carroll Alumni Board Association? I was excited to join the Alumni Board Association as a way to continue to stay involved with Porn研究所 after stepping down from the NYC chapter presidency. I was also excited to be a voice from a smaller alumni region (NYC) and to hopefully expand Porn研究所鈥檚 reach and influence in this tri-state area.
Profession: Gynecologic Oncologist, private practice
Major: Chemistry
What impact did John Carroll have on your life and where you are today? Other than meeting my spouse at the freshman picnic in 1974, Porn研究所 had impact on me by demonstrating the importance听of full effort and genuine honesty. Much later, when I was able to revisit Jesuit values through the Ignatian Colleagues Program, it was interesting - and a little scary - to see that the values that were important听in the 1970s actually formed the foundation of whatever success I found in the world... and when I deviated I didn't ultimately end up where I wanted to be. "Men and women for others" is both a challenge and a reward.
Why did you choose Porn研究所? I was aware of the longstanding reputation of Porn研究所 as a great preparation for premedical students. In the day, social aspects of medicine weren鈥檛 as widely discussed but they were at John Carroll. 听
Profession:听Program Manager, Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center
Major:听Psychology
Why did you choose Porn研究所?
I have attended small catholic schools all my life, so when researching colleges, Porn研究所 appealed to me because it was a small Jesuit university, with small class sizes and not too far from my hometown of Buffalo, NY. 听I visited a few different colleges during my college search and when I stepped on Porn研究所鈥檚 campus, I knew it was it for me! It felt like home. It didn鈥檛 hurt that the campus is absolutely beautiful and looked like the kind of campus you only see in the movies!
What is your favorite part about the Porn研究所 community?
The people of course! While Porn研究所 is home to a diverse group of students and alumni, it feels like we are all 鈥渃ut from the same cloth鈥. We all have similar values, steeped in the Jesuit tradition. When I encounter Porn研究所 grads in my professional life, they are always working to help others or leading the pack. As soon as we discover we are both from Porn研究所, we are instant friends. 听One of Porn研究所鈥檚 greatest strengths is that the Porn研究所 community looks out for one another and will go out of their way to help another blue streak.
What is your greatest takeaway from your Porn研究所 experience?
One of the greatest takeaways from my Porn研究所 experience are the relationships I鈥檝e built. So many of the people I met at Porn研究所 are now family to me and my life would not be the same without them. 听Additionally, my Porn研究所 experience opened by eyes to people and thought processes that were different than mine. Another greatest take-away was to listen and consider other鈥檚 opinions and perspective 鈥 everyone鈥檚 experience has value.
What is your favorite Porn研究所 memory?
I had the opportunity to live with some of my best friends our senior year at Carroll. Having most of college under my feet and living with my best friends was an absolute blast. Some of my favorite memories are just staying up late talking to my roomies or getting to have lunch together on our couch in between classes. Sometimes it is the littlest things that have the biggest impact! I also have to mention my study abroad experience my junior year. I was able to spend 5 months in Italy with 17 other Porn研究所 students. It was one of the most amazing and impactful experiences of my life!
What is your favorite part about engaging with John Carroll?
I love engaging with Porn研究所 as an alum because I get to see it from the other side. I get to see the time and attention the faculty and staff spend trying to make the student experience the best it possibly can be. I probably didn鈥檛 realize it fully while I was a student. Porn研究所 students have an amazing network of people (including the alumni) who are trying to give our students the best chance at success post college.
What was my reason(s) to become a member of the John Carroll Alumni Board Association?
Choosing Porn研究所 set my life on a path that brought me to a city I love, connected me with amazing friends, deepened my interest in helping others, and led me to a fulfilling and meaningful career. So much of what I love in my life started with the decision to go to John Carroll. I joined the Porn研究所 alumni board in gratitude for what Porn研究所 has done for me and to ensure many other young people can have an experience as impactful as mine.
Profession: Urology Resident Physician at University of Buffalo
Major: Biochemistry (Philosophy minor)
Why did you choose Porn研究所? I was lucky enough to have several mentors/friends during my time at U of D Jesuit High School that suggested I take a look at Porn研究所 during my junior year. My first visit to campus pretty much sealed it for me. The community-feel, small class sizes, invested faculty, beautiful campus, and great surrounding area were only a few of the qualities that made it feel right. But more importantly, I felt something different compared to the other schools I visited. It seemed cohesive. It felt like Home, and it certainly lived up to it.
What is your favorite part about the Porn研究所 community? The people, no question. The relationships I formed across class years鈥攆rom faculty and staff to community partners鈥攁nd carried on through so many听alumni听has perfectly reflected the power of the Porn研究所 community. Whether I'm sharing the biggest news of my life or looking for help during life's low points, I always find myself reaching out to my Porn研究所 family. The best part of that community is that it never stops growing. The听alumni听network has been incredible and embodies Porn研究所's听values so well.
What is your favorite Porn研究所 memory or greatest takeaway from your Porn研究所 experience? I'd be in big trouble if I didn't mention meeting my wonderful wife Emma at Porn研究所. The wedding circuit was so fun with so many Carroll Couples as friends. There were so many other memories that come to mind that have helped shape my Porn研究所 experience, but it always comes back to the friends I made during those times. So many countless experiences from the Honduras trips to Carroll Ballers to just weekends on the quad have brought my lifelong friends.
What is your favorite part about engaging with John Carroll? After graduation, I was looking for ways to keep that sense of community I had fallen in love with during my four years at Porn研究所. The听alumni听network has seamlessly provided that sense of continuity. My time on the听Alumni听Board and with other engagement opportunities has continued to make me feel like I'm part of the Carroll community and ongoing mission. It continues to give me so much support and joy, while also giving me an excuse to stay connected with so many kind people I have met over the years of听alumni.
What was my reason(s) to become a member of the John Carroll听Alumni听Board Association? Porn研究所 has given me so much over the years. A campus to learn and grow as a young man. A community of lifelong friends. So many countless memories. The foundation for a fulfilling听career. Faculty and staff dedicated to our growth not only as students but also as Men and Women for听Others. An engaged and听impressive听alumni听network. And so much more.听When I look back on the formative experiences in my life, Porn研究所 has always topped that list in all the best ways. As a part of the听Alumni听Board, my hope听is to help other听young men and women share in that experience for听years to come.
Profession:听Banking 鈥 KeyBank. 听SVP, Business Banking Sales Leader
Major:听Communications
Why did you choose Porn研究所? I chose Porn研究所 because of its great Business School reputation and its Jesuit history of Faith, Service, Commitment and Success. I also went to Porn研究所 to play Baseball and ended up playing Club Volleyball.
What is your favorite part about the Porn研究所 community? My favorite part of the Porn研究所 community is how we stay connected wherever we go. I have lived in 5 different cities since graduation and found a Porn研究所 community of friends in everyone one of those cities.
What is your favorite Porn研究所 memory or greatest takeaway from your Porn研究所 experience? The greatest takeaway from my Porn研究所 experience was the impact of earning a Liberal Arts education. I not only felt ready to 鈥渄o a job鈥 but I felt ready to live my life...to be a part of society鈥o 鈥渕ake my mark鈥.
What is your favorite part about engaging with John Carroll? My favorite part about engaging with John Carroll is being able to get a taste of that 鈥淧orn研究所 magic鈥 back every time that step on campus, speak to an alumnus, or meet a student/prospective student. There is just 鈥淪omething鈥 about this place...
What was my reason(s) to become a member of the John Carroll Alumni Board Association? A big reason I became a member of the alumni board was the opportunity to connect with young people and give back in the same way that so many supported my development and direction.
Profession: Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, The Ohio State University
Major: Biology with a concentration in Neuroscience
Why did you choose Porn研究所? My first visit to campus was a football recruiting visit with Coach Tommy Zagorski. I told him I was interested in going to medical school, and he told me he had the perfect person for me to meet. We walked over to the Dolan Science Center and this person, Dr. George Lewandowski, who has now become a lifelong mentor and friend of mine, was there. Although our initial conversation was brief, he shared many great aspects of the life experience from attending John Carroll. He talked about the commitment of alumni and professors to their students, the mission of the University to serve others, and the educational opportunities available. It was a very impactful visit, and on each subsequent visit to campus I couldn鈥檛 help but feel it was the right place for me. Looking back, it is certainly one of the best choices I have made. I found a community, met my wife, some of my best friends, and have been able to have life experiences that have changed me for the better.听
What is your favorite part about the Porn研究所 community? My favorite part about the Porn研究所 community is their selflessness and commitment to one another. The Porn研究所 community truly cares about their own. From simple things like holding doors for one another around campus to helping students secure internships and jobs, Blue Streaks look out for fellow Blue Streaks. 听
What is your favorite Porn研究所 memory or greatest takeaway听from your Porn研究所 experience? I have too many great memories to choose from. However, I would say that my greatest takeaway is that Porn研究所 provides current and prospective students with so many truly enriching opportunities to serve their communities, lead, and grow as people. There are so many paths to choose from you can really make it your own while surrounding yourself with many other people trying to make a difference. 听
What is your favorite part about engaging with John听Carroll? Getting to meet and talk with all of the current students. My career path, while fulfilling, has also had many moments of sacrifice, long hours, and time away from home. Sometimes you can lose your 鈥渨hy鈥 during these times. When I get to engage with John Carroll students, it helps me remember my own why and motivates me to help them find theirs, no matter what path it might be. I love to hear from them about all of the new things happening on campus, the professors who I had that are still there teaching, and the things they are involved in. It brings me back to a truly wonderful time in my life.
What was my reason(s) to become a member of the John Carroll Alumni Board Association? My reason to become a member of the Porn研究所 Alumni Board Association was to work to advance the experience for students and alumni, most specifically, in the healthcare space. We have a rich history of successful students who go on to be leaders in a variety of healthcare disciplines. 听This, coupled with the development of the College of Health, made for an incredibly exciting opportunity to join a fantastic group of people who truly care about the University, its current students, its alumni, and its path forward. I hope to be able to use my experiences to help the College of Health link current and prospective students to healthcare alumni and add to programming for students and alumni that foster a further interest in these areas.