Profiles List

Jay Souweine, ’15

Music Studies
Music student Jay Souweine is a jazz trumpeter, member of the marching band and plays taps at military funerals – yet he loves UMass Lowell for being more rounded than a conservatory.
Timothy Conklin

Executive Chef, University Dining Services
Timothy Conklin decided on a radical career change when he was robbed of his photography equipment. He enrolled in culinary school and is now Executive Chef of University Dining Services.
Arno Minkkinen

Art, Photography
Fans of Prof. Arno Minkkinen’s iconic photography may be surprised to know that the camera was not his first artistic love affair.
Sarah Ross, ’10, ’11

Education
Sarah Ross found the path to her profession at UMass Lowell, and the young students of Lowell are reaping the benefits. Ross earned two degrees in five years through the Fast Track to Teaching program. "I wanted to teach in an urban setting, and the whole program seemed fit to what I needed."
Brian Dano, ’13

Marketing, Finance
As former president of UMass Lowell’s Student Government Association, Brian Dano felt that his voice was being heard.
Adam Norton, ’10

Graphic Design
Adam Norton’s experience at the UMass Lowell robotics lab and Revolving Museum allowed him to work with iRobot on educational school visits to get the next generation hooked on robotics.
Dimitrios Booras, ’13

English and Political Science
For Dimitrios Booras, college learning isn’t something that takes place only in a classroom.
Anna Jabar-Omoyeni

Chemical Engineering
Anna Jabar-Omoyeni returned to UMass Lowell in spring 2012 to share some of her signature dishes with the University community.
Adam Ayan, ’97

Sound Recording Technology
How many people can say they’ve worked with Madonna and the Rolling Stones? UMass Lowell alumnus Adam Ayan can.
Keith Mitchell

English
Keith Mitchell’s search for a university that challenged him as a teacher and scholar as well as offered a diverse campus community ended when he visited UMass Lowell in 2004.
Ryan MacInnis, '13

English Journalism and Professional Writing
Ryan MacInnis built a strong relationship with the career and co-op center early in his academic career that quickly turned into work opportunities.
David Laurello, ’81, ’88

Electrical Engineering, master’s in Business Administration
When it comes to education, David Laurello values lessons that translate to life on the job.
Ashleigh Hillier

Psychology
Ashleigh Hillier’s work in the areas of neuropsychology, psychophysiology and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is cutting-edge, interesting and extraordinarily beneficial to young people in the community and beyond.
Chelsey Feole

Field Hockey Coach
Chelsey Feole was instantly impressed with UMass Lowell's field hockey program after a serendipitous encounter with Head Coach Shannon Hlebichuk.
Katharine Covino

Education
As a third-year doctoral student, Katharine Covino is excited to continue her work at UMass Lowell in fall 2012.
Raymond Soto, '12

English/Writing
Getting out of the classroom can be the best way to learn, according to Ray Soto, a recent graduate who saw the power of his studies during a service-learning course his senior year.
Donna Lannan, ’96

Physical Therapy
Physical therapy alumna Donna Lannan chose UMass Lowell for its “affordable program that was within commuting distance to home. It also happened to have one of the best reputations around.”
Amber Zapatka

Plastics Engineering, Business minor
Amber credits her classmates and professors in the plastics program with making her UMass Lowell experience such a good one.
Susan Gordon, ’12

Doctor of Nursing Practice
With a dual nurse practitioner certification in adult acute care and gerontology, Gordon enrolled in UMass Lowell’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program to learn leadership skills to help her improve care, especially for older adults.
Kacey Hill

Biology
Kacey Hill, a biology major in the Commonwealth Honors Program, spent a summer tracking urban wildlife and studying invasive plant species at the University of Louisville as part of the National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates program.
Chad Montrie

History
For someone who wasn’t born and bred in Lowell, Prof. Chad Montrie has a strong kinship for the Mill City. Montrie, a native of Louisville, Ky., saw the opportunity to work at UMass Lowell as a golden one. “I really can’t see myself anywhere else,” he says.
James Ristow, ’11

Mechanical Engineering
James Ristow wanted to be an astronaut when he grew and now works at NASA as an aeronautical engineer. When given the chance to further his studies in structural dynamics, UMass Lowell was at the top of his list.
Amanda Veiga, ’12

Economic and Social Development of Regions
One of the more memorable projects Amanda Veiga has worked on at the University was the St. Patrick’s Church excavation project in Lowell. As one of six students selected to participate, the group searched for remnants of Irish immigrants.
Mignon Duffy

Sociology
Prof. Mignon Duffy is passionate about teaching and inspiring students, and finds that the Sociology Department attracts students who want to make a difference in the world.
Rebecca Farnham, ’12

Vocal Performance and Music Education
According to music student Rebecca Farnham, you don’t need to travel far to get a world-class education. As the Lowell native says, “I wanted an excellent education close to home and didn't have to look much farther than my own backyard."
Colleen Brady, ’02, ’04

Political Science, Criminal Justice
UMass Lowell government relations associate Colleen Brady’s path to the University wound its way from Bolton, England through the school system in Lowell.
Mike Lunderville, '13

Mathematics, Computer Science minor
Through a summer internship in Holly Yanco’s lab, Mike entered the creative, team-building world of robotics that thrives here on campus.
Andy Hwang, ’13

Marketing
Andy Hwang was born in South Korea and moved to the United States ten years ago knowing only one simple word: apple. Now he's a student DJ on the campus radio station, WUML.
Maureen Stanton

English
Award-winning Assoc. Prof. Maureen Stanton shares her love of storytelling with students in writing classes.
Ardeth Thawnghmung

Political Science
When Ardeth Thawnghmung of the political science department teaches international relations, her students will be learning from someone with real hands-on experiences.
Jessica Saad, ’11

Community Health & Sustainability
Looking back, Jessica Saad doesn’t take for granted how much UMass Lowell —and community health especially— helped prepare her for life outside of college.
Mary-Kathryn Hazel, ’13

History, Political Science minor
At UMass Lowell, Mary-Kate has blossomed as a scholar of history.
Pranav Joshi, ’11

Management Information Systems
Pranav Joshi encourages incoming students to take advantage of the co-op program and the career-building seminars offered throughout the University.
Jay Noble, ’11

Finance and Entrepreneurship
UMass Lowell graduate Jay Noble worked his way through college. As a real estate agent, the finance program at UMass Lowell appealed to him for its close proximity to home and the ability it provided him to keep working.
Peter Trearchis, ’13

Chemical Engineering
Peter enjoys solving complex problems in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. He’s grateful for opportunities to conduct research.
Ramez Antoun, ’10

Exercise Physiology & Physical Therapy
Ramez Antoun’s internship at the Institute of Performance and Fitness in Andover gave him real-work experience and access to leaders in his chosen field while he was still in the exercise physiology (EP) program.
Steven DiNoto, '94, '97

Criminal Justice
Steven DiNoto's career is a mix of “CSI” and “Criminal Minds” high-tech rip-offs, forensics and criminal psychology. He's held top-level posts through his career and credits his UMass Lowell education for his success.
Bill Lovely, ’92

Industrial Management/Work Environment
A bachelor’s degree in industrial management in 1992 helped Bill Lovely launch his career as an environmental scientist. Now he’s back pursuing a master’s in work environment with a concentration in cleaner production and pollution prevention.
Gordon Halm, '12

Liberal Arts
Gordon Halm '12 learned from an early age that hard work pays off. The Ghana native and father of three earned his Bachelor's in Liberal Arts in 2012 and is pursuing his Master's in Peace and Conflict Studies.
Ianna Hondros-McCarthy, ’12, ’13

Psychology, English (pre-med), Peace and Conflict Studies
Ianna Hondros-McCarthy knows that you don’t have to travel far, or mortgage your future, to get an excellent education. She says, “Coming to UMass Lowell was the best possible decision for me.”
Harish Hande, ’98, ’00

Renewable Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Social entrepreneur Harish Hande is helping the poor in India in an economically and environmentally sustainable way, by bringing affordable solar power to the countryside.
Derek Winslow, ’13

History
Derek Winslow rediscovered his passion for learning when he transferred to UMass Lowell in 2010 to study history.
Jack Neary, ’73

English
Jack Neary ’73 is a prolific playwright, director and actor with 34 published works to his name.
Mohamed Omar, ’11

Work Environment
While working as an environmental management engineer at Harvard University in 2005, Mohamed Omar decided to “test the waters” by enrolling in Work Environment’s environmental risk assessment certificate program.
Jennifer Castano, ’13

Criminal Justice (Homeland Security)
Jenn got a fresh perspective on her major and many other things in life during a semester abroad in Barcelona.
Matt MacDonald, ’06, ’11

Liberal Arts, Nursing
Careers don’t always follow a straight path. Twists and turns along the way can lead you to unexpected places. Just ask Matt MacDonald who graduated from UMass Lowell, not once, but twice.
Mallory Hillard, ’11

Community Health & Sustainability
Thanks to UMass Lowell, Hillard says she's found true satisfaction and happiness in her career and in herself.
Thomas McGurk, '91

Music
A graduate of the Sound Recording Technology Program, Thomas McGurk '91 owns his own studio and is a seven-time Emmy award winner.
Norm Bazin, ’94, ’99

Men's Ice Hockey Coach
As an alum and a coach, Norm Bazin makes the River Hawks proud on and off the ice.
Linda Williams

Criminology and Justice Studies
Williams has spent decades studying family violence, violence against women, and child sexual abuse. Her recent work includes a study of commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth and domestic and international trafficking of humans.
Aaron Stella, ’08, ’10, ’13

Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional Sciences
Before Aaron Stella graduated from the medical laboratory science program, he had more job offers than he knew what to do with.
Amanda Murray, '11, '13

Community Health, Work Environment
Transfer student, Amanda Murray started in UMass Lowell's clinical laboratory sciences, moving to community health, where faculty helped guide her and provide internship opportunities in her area of interest: occupational and environmental health.
Ruchika Shah

Nursing
The scholarships and financial aid Ruchika received from UMass Lowell have helped tremendously in keeping her education affordable.
David Martins, ’79

Music Performance
Professor David Martins was one of the first two students to graduate from the Masters in Music Performance program. He liked the department so much that he’s been a faculty member for more than 30 years.
Vladimir Saldana, '13

Finance and Management
For Saldana, who is pursuing a dual concentration in finance and management and minoring in Spanish, the experience of studying overseas has helped expand his view of global business and cultures.
Deborah Paul, ’14

Sociology
Deborah Paul quickly decided on UMass Lowell when she came to visit campus. She discovered the sense of community and the University's rich diversity.
Joanne Yestramski, ’76

Business Administration
As vice chancellor of finance and operations, Joanne overseas administrative departments such as accounting, facilities, human resources, budgeting, information technology, parking and more – all areas that keep the University humming.
Donald Lampron

Maintenance and Trades, Facilities Department
Don Lampron oversees day-to-day maintenance on campus, where duties range from snow removal, classroom maintenance, plumbing and electricity.
Stefanie Tate

Manning School of Business
Stefanie Tate brings a competitive skater’s dedication and passion for her work to the classroom.
Wael Kamal

Journalism and Media Studies, Art
As director of the Journalism and Media Studies program and art lecturer, Wael Kamal helps students learn skills needed to share stories and break barriers in a global world.
Roger Cressey, ’87

Political Science
Roger Cressey is a leading expert on counterterrorism and security, who has served in two White House administrations and the Departments of State and Defense, and gives expert commentary on NBC News.
Kyle Coffey, ’10

Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy
Kyle Coffey credits the strength of the UMass Lowell faculty for preparing him with the critical-thinking skills needed to pass his board exam the first time around.
Frank McKone, '56, Honorary Degree Recipient '00

Engineering
Over the last 15 years, engineering alumnus Frank McKone '56 has created three endowed funds at the University, each of which tops $250,000 in assets.
Francisco Urena, ’10

History and Legal Studies
Francisco Urena balanced a full-time courseload with his job as Director of Veterans Affairs for the City of Lawrence. Now he works in Boston.
Molly Clay, ’10, ’11

Chemical Engineering
Molly was looking for a high-caliber engineering program. The answer was UMass Lowell.
Rick Violette, '75

Political Science
Rick Violette Jr. is forever grateful to the UMass Lowell faculty for incredible success in a field he is most passionate about.
Laura Punnett

Work Environment, Center for Public Health in the New England Workplace
Prof. Laura Punnett, who co-leads the Center for Health and Promotion in the New England Workplace (CPH-NEW), has dedicated her career to making workplaces healthier for people.
Bob Manseau, ’72, ’85

Education
Bob Manseau was named Principal of the Year for his work in New Hampshire, but its his education from UMass Lowell that made the difference for him.
Analissa Iversen, ’12

Sociology
Analissa Iversen found an intellectual home in the Sociology Department and became an award-winning student leader.
Mayara Belasque, '14

Accounting
An accounting major in the Manning School of Business, Belasque wants to become a certified public accountant, a profession she feels has limitless opportunities for success.
Steven Jacek

Chemical Engineering
Research and community are important to Steven Jacek. Fortunately, he’s found opportunities for both on campus.
Tim DiFrancesco, ’06

Physical Therapy
Tim DiFrancesco '06 landed his dream job as the strength and conditioning coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. His doctor of physical therapy degree gave him the edge.
Lynn Le, '13

Finance, Music minor
Finance major Lynn Le had to make some major adjustments when she started her co-op job, but she says it's one of the best experiences she's ever had.
Janelle Diaz, ’12

Psychology
Janelle Diaz says two things made her undergraduate experience at UMass Lowell really special: residence life and the club she founded, Disable the Label.
Justin Lawler, ’09

Campus Recreation
Justin Lawler's job as assistant director of campus recreation has him working while others play.
Mikhaila Schaefer, ’13

Economics, Math minor
First in her family to attend college, Mikhaila Schaefer likes to work hard, enjoys research and is pleased to be graduating without any debt.
Matthew Olson, '07

Graduate School of Education
Matthew Olson, dean of humanities and social science at Middlesex Community College, says there is a direct connection between the doctorate he earned in Leadership in Schooling and his current job.
Alexander Rick, '13

Plastics engineering
For plastics engineering major Alexander Rick, a co-op position at Burton Snowboards was a dream job, a perfect alignment of his personal passion and professional goals.
Deepak Bhimani, '62, '63

Chemistry
Deepak Bhimani's love of chemistry led him to pursue a degree in chemical textiles at Lowell Textile Institute. His education resulted in the creation of several successful companies, and spurred a desire to give back to the University.
Allegra Williams, ’09

Community Social Psychology
With a background in psychology and international studies, Allegra Williams says the community social psychology master’s program was a perfect fit for her. Now, she’s turned her interest in community-building into a career as the neighborhood planner for the City of Lowell.
Garrett Burgess, ’14

Chemistry
Garrett Burgess's future is bright and his goals have him focused. In addition to earning his degree and working for the FBI, Burgess is also focused on some personal goals: regaining his eyesight and the ability to walk.
Jenna Goecke, ’15

Exercise Physiology
Jenna Goecke is able to pursue her exercise physiology degree and compete in synchronized skating with the help of supportive faculty.
Matthew Desmond, ’15

Mathematical Sciences
As a UMass Lowell freshman, Matthew Desmond decided he wanted to be a math teacher and got hands-on experience through innovative teacher-training programs like UTeach and Jumpstart.
Sophie Hansen, ’12

Criminal Justice and Psychology
Sophie Hansen doesn’t just talk the talk – she walks the walk about getting involved with student activities and residence life. Watch a video interview to learn more about life at UMass Lowell.
Daniel Schmidt

Associate Professor, Plastics Engineering
When Daniel Schmidt first visited the University and learned more about it, he was very impressed with the facilities available in the Plastics Engineering Department as well as its history.
Robert Giles, ’86

Physics & Applied Physics, Submillimeter Wave Technology Lab Professor, Chair, Director
To watch Prof. Bob Giles interact with students in the classroom and laboratory, you would never know that he was once a reluctant university educator.
Gary Gardner

Coach, Cross Country and Track and Field
Gardner credits the people at UMass Lowell for his decision to coach at the University.
Sadrac Noel, ’12

Civil Engineering
When Sadrac Noel graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, he could look back on many twists and turns in his path – and one professor who was always there for him.
Andrew Ambrosino, '15

Computer Science, Business minor
Andrew Ambrosino is helping to expand the Commonwealth Honors Program at school and to solve problems with his computer science studies.
Paula Bustos, ’10, ’11

Electrical Engineering
Paula Bustos isn't afraid of a challenge. The Colombia native earned two degrees in electrical engineering in five years.
Terrie Enis, '90, '07

Physical Therapy
Terrie Enis’ college experience is quite different from most. She was married with a two-year old daughter when she decided to go back to college full time to earn her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.
Steven Tello, ’80, ’02

Assoc. Vice Chancellor, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development; Assoc. Prof. Management and Entrepreneurship
Steven Tello credits UMass Lowell with providing the education, skills and confidence he needed to accomplish significant success in his lifetime.
Kay Doyle

Clinical Laboratories and Nutritional Sciences
Prof. Kay Doyle has always been driven to help students succeed.
Carly Tiches, ’14

Nursing
Carly Tiches's desire to help and care for others began when she started coaching children in gymnastics. She realized that she enjoyed giving first aid and caring for injuries. Now she is turning that passion into a career.
Gianni Falzone

Management, Innovation & Technology Entrepreneurship
Coming from a family of small business owners, entrepreneurship is Gianni Falzone's blood. To develop on his Bachelor's degree, he is pursuing a Master of Science in Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurship.
Salmaan Kapadia

Business Administration, Accounting
For Salmaan Kapadia, giving back to the community has been a life-long endeavor that's rooted in family.
Javier Horta

Clinical Laboratory & Nutritional Sciences
Javier Horta understands that today’s students are practically born with technology at their fingertips. In his Physiological and Organic Chemistry courses, he continues to innovate and utilize new technologies to help his student learn.
Beth Rosenberg, '95

Work Environment
Beth Rosenberg '95 developed a "network of stellar people" during her time in the Work Environment department. Today she's an assistant prof. in Public Health and a board member of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board.
Vanessa Kent, ’13

Accounting and Finance
Studying in the Manning School of Business, Vanessa Kent has juggled a packed academic and extracurricular schedule with her commitment to the field hockey team.
Matthew Burke, ’12

Engineering
While he was accepted at several high-caliber engineering programs in the Boston area, Matt is happy that he chose UMass Lowell.
Susan Braunhut

(Honorary University Professor, 2008-2011) Biological Sciences
Students in Prof. Susan Braunhut’s Biology class are fortunate to talk shop; they share ideas and debate real life scenarios.
Thomas Wilson, ’87

Clinical Laboratory and Nutritional Sciences, Biomedical Engineering
When Thomas Wilson graduated from the University’s medical technology program in 1987, little did he know then that he’d return as a researcher and faculty member working side-by-side with his former teachers.
Pascale Jean-Jacques, ’11

Community Health, President of SISTERS
Pascale acquired the skills to make a difference through hands-on experiences in her major and through shepherding the young campus organization SISTERS (Sisters of Integrity Striving Toward Empowerment, Respect and Success) through a growing phase.
Jennifer Yee, '13

Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Softball Coach
If there is one motto that Jennifer Yee has always lived by, it’s to be the best and train accordingly.
Maryann Ford, ’12

Environmental Health
Maryann Ford hopes to combine her environmental toxicology research with public health concerns to design effective campaigns that will reduce health disparities in large city populations.
Leo Montagna, '70, '76

Plastics Engineering
Plastics Engineering alumnus Leo Montagna Jr. '70, '76 says he wouldn't be where is is today with the University. He is a devoted UMass Lowell donor and supporter of the Plastics Engineering Department.
Bobby Tugbiyele, ’04

Political Science, History
Since graduation, Bobby Tugbiyele has become part of the growing community of young UMass Lowell alumni living and working in Lowell.
Adam Haywood, ’14

Civil Engineering
Looking for a more challenging major was part of Adam Haywood’s motivation to transfer from his original college.
Renee Elliott, '86

English
Renee Elliott's path from English major to expat entrepreneur was an unconventional one, guided more by serendipity than design.
Priscilla March

Career Services and Cooperative Education Center
Priscilla March is part of the Career Services & Cooperative Education Center that assists students with defining their career goals and working toward them.
Jennifer Gonzalez, '13

Nutritional Science
UMass Lowell turned Jennifer Gonzalez into a more confident person.
David Nader, ’12

Civil Engineering
As the mix captain for UMass Lowell’s 2012 concrete canoe team, David is charged with devising a concrete formula that can withstand being molded, transported and paddled — and stay afloat.
Nicole Sambursky, ’10, ’11

Chemical Engineering, Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship (MSITE)
Nicole has availed herself of opportunities for hands-on experience in her field and leadership.
Shaheed Mohamed, ’11

Clinical Laboratory and Nutritional Sciences
As a Fulbright scholar and international student, Shaheed Mohamed has his choice of programs. He decided to continue his studies at UMass Lowell because of the strength of the clinical laboratory sciences.
Jessica Huizenga, '05, '12

Graduate School of Education
The Graduate School of Education's online program afforded Jessica Huizenga the opportunity to advance her career, completing both master's and doctorate degrees without stepping foot on campus.
Neha Manohar, ’14

Chemical Engineering
Through her summer internship at UMass Lowell, Neha Manohar gained hands-on research experience and the opportunity to present her findings at a national meeting of the American Chemical Society.
Michael Boyer, '13

Community Health
Just as the University experienced its own transformation, so did Michael Boyer who started as an exercise physiology major, changing to community health after taking epidemiology and community health courses.
Joe MacFadzen, ’09

Fine Arts, Photography
Joe’s connection to the Lowell arts and music scene began at UMass Lowell.
Mark Lalli, ’12

Chemical Engineering
In just three years, Commonwealth Scholar and UMass Lowell alumni, Mark Lalli graduated with a B.S. in chemical engineering. Because of his research opportunities at the University, he's able to purse a Ph.D. in fall 2012.
Nathaniel Royer, ’12

Biotechnology
After attending a small, two-year college, Nathaniel Royer wanted a bigger school — but not too big — where he could work toward being a research scientist.
Edwin Aguirre

Science and Technology Writer, Office of Public Affairs
As the science and technology writer for UMass Lowell’s Office of Public Affairs, Edwin Aguirre stays on top of new research on campus. He then helps communicate that work to the outside world in the hopes of helping people better understand and appreciate it.
Thomas B. Shea

Director, Center for Cellular Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration Research
You can have the best research facilities in the world and still might be missing the essential element to the university experience—the interaction between faculty and students.
Tiffany Noel, '12

Photography
Asked for advice to would-be art students, Noel says, “Go for it. If you love art, you must pursue it. You’ll regret it if you don’t.”
Xinwen Fu

Computer Science
Asst. Prof. Xinwen Fu is spearheading efforts to help protect the country’s national cyber infrastructure.
Aleksandra Tugbiyele, ’07

English
Aleks came to UMass Lowell for an education she could afford. She left with the skills to help others.
Krystal Quezada, '13

English - Journalism and Professional Writing
Local, regional and international experiences have prepared Krystal for life after college.
Katherine Spagnoli , ’11

Plastics Engineering
Katherine Spagnoli took a roundabout path to arrive at UMass Lowell's Plastics Engineering Department - now it feels like home.
Brittany Forslind, '14

Biology/Ecology
After spending her freshman year at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Forslind transferred to UMass Lowell, where the biology program was a better fit for her.
Mark Saab, '81

Plastics Engineering
Alumni donor Mark Saab's UMass Lowell education provided the foundation for a successful career. His gratitude to the plastics engineering program is expressed through the generous donations he's bestowed upon the University.
Danielle Niles, ’06

Atmospheric Science
NECN Meteorologist Danielle Niles says that the meteorology program at UMass Lowell was amazing. "It provided me with a solid foundation not only in the atmospheric sciences, but in other critical weather-related fields such as math, physics and chemistry."
Wendy Sanchez, '11

Nursing
Originally planning to become a doctor, when Wendy Sanchez received the Tsongas Scholarship to UMass Lowell as a high school senior, she decided to pursue nursing instead. The high achiever who turned hardship into success has no regrets.
Joey Mead

Plastics Engineering
For most of her professional life, Prof. Joey Mead has been interested in plastics.
Jose Pino, ’07

Marketing and Management
Jose Pino earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management, worked as an intern at Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union while he was a student and was offered a full-time marketing job when he graduated. He is now the Credit Union’s virtual banking specialist.
Lisa Brothers, ’84

Civil Engineering
Alum Lisa Brothers is an engineer. She is also an outspoken advocate for UMass Lowell.
Eric Peary, ’13

Accounting & Corporate Finance
A senior with a double concentration in accounting and corporate finance in the Manning School of Business, Eric Peary has routinely taken on academic and extracurricular challenges and assumed leadership positions in student organizations.
Thayse Mota, ’12

Accounting
For Thayse Mota transferring to UMass Lowell from Northern Essex Community College was a seamless process.
Anteah Jones, ’11

Psychology and Criminal Justice
Many people think they don’t have the time to work on a degree. But as Anteah Jones says, “there’s always time for education.”
Taniya Nayak, ’97

Marketing
From Fox Hall to your flat screen TV! Taniya Nayak can trace her interest in interior design to her days at UMass Lowell.
Matthew Johnson, 2014

Management
Management student Matthew Johnson entered the University in the aftermath of the global financial crisis and wanted to graduate with strong educational credentials and relevant job skills.
Riley Wetmore

Management and Marketing
Riley Wetmore balances classes and ice time as captain of the River Hawks hockey team.
Mark Micire, ’11

Computer Science
Mark Micire’s unique work experience and education have been able to help people in their darkest hour. He designs robotics systems that help coordinate efforts at search and rescue sites.
Meg Bond

Psychology Department
Meg Bond combines her passion for social justice with an equal passion for research, teaching in the renowned Community Social Psychology graduate program.
Lisa Abdallah

Nursing
Lisa Abdallah loves the Merrimack Valley. When the Lawrence native heard of a faculty opening with UMass Lowell’s School of Nursing in 2003, she didn't have to think twice.
Jacob Gomes, 2013

Community Health
For Jacob Gomes '13, playing rugby in his sophomore year was the turning point that changed his life.
Pauline Ladebauche

Assistant Dean, College of Health Sciences
Pauline Ladebauche creates a positive educational experience for all Health Sciences students.
Danielle Bergeron, ’07

Community Social Psychology
Danielle Bergeron always knew she wanted to be involved with the Chamber of Commerce. She just didn’t expect to be its director in her mid-20s.
Shannon Smith, ’08, ’09

Psychology, Elementary Education
Shannon Smith entered school planning to be a criminal profiler. Now she teaches kindergarten in the United Arab Emirates.
Andrea Evans, ’12

Community Health and Sustainablility
Andrea Evans is working as an intern at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health.
Leandro Quezada

Sound Recording Technology with a minor in Latin American Studies
Leandro chose UMass Lowell after doing exhaustive research online from his home in Ecuador. He was impressed by the history of success and obvious rigor of the sound recording technology program at UMass Lowell.

Profiles

Profiles List

Profiles List

Jay Souweine, ’15

Timothy Conklin

Arno Minkkinen

Sarah Ross, ’10, ’11

Brian Dano, ’13

Adam Norton, ’10

Dimitrios Booras, ’13

Anna Jabar-Omoyeni

Adam Ayan, ’97

Keith Mitchell

Ryan MacInnis, '13

David Laurello, ’81, ’88

Ashleigh Hillier

Chelsey Feole

Katharine Covino

Raymond Soto, '12

Donna Lannan, ’96

Amber Zapatka

Susan Gordon, ’12

Kacey Hill

Chad Montrie

James Ristow, ’11

Amanda Veiga, ’12

Mignon Duffy

Rebecca Farnham, ’12

Colleen Brady, ’02, ’04

Mike Lunderville, '13

Andy Hwang, ’13

Maureen Stanton

Ardeth Thawnghmung

Jessica Saad, ’11

Mary-Kathryn Hazel, ’13

Pranav Joshi, ’11

Jay Noble, ’11

Peter Trearchis, ’13

Ramez Antoun, ’10

Steven DiNoto, '94, '97

Bill Lovely, ’92

Gordon Halm, '12

Ianna Hondros-McCarthy, ’12, ’13

Harish Hande, ’98, ’00

Derek Winslow, ’13

Jack Neary, ’73

Mohamed Omar, ’11

Jennifer Castano, ’13

Matt MacDonald, ’06, ’11

Mallory Hillard, ’11

Thomas McGurk, '91

Norm Bazin, ’94, ’99

Linda Williams

Aaron Stella, ’08, ’10, ’13

Amanda Murray, '11, '13

Ruchika Shah

David Martins, ’79

Vladimir Saldana, '13

Deborah Paul, ’14

Joanne Yestramski, ’76

Donald Lampron

Stefanie Tate

Wael Kamal

Roger Cressey, ’87

Kyle Coffey, ’10

Frank McKone, '56, Honorary Degree Recipient '00

Francisco Urena, ’10

Molly Clay, ’10, ’11

Rick Violette, '75

Laura Punnett

Bob Manseau, ’72, ’85

Analissa Iversen, ’12

Mayara Belasque, '14

Steven Jacek

Tim DiFrancesco, ’06

Lynn Le, '13

Janelle Diaz, ’12

Justin Lawler, ’09

Mikhaila Schaefer, ’13

Matthew Olson, '07