Profiles List

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.
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.
Ruchika Shah

Nursing
The scholarships and financial aid Ruchika received from UMass Lowell have helped tremendously in keeping her education affordable.
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.
Krystal Quezada, '13

English - Journalism and Professional Writing
Local, regional and international experiences have prepared Krystal for life after college.
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.
Gianni Falzone, '13

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.
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.
Silas Laycock

Lecturer Physics & Applied Physics, Director of UMass Lowell Astronomical Observatory
Silas Laycock researches black holes, neutron stars and time-domain astrophysics.
Shelby Creamer, '15

Nursing
Shelby Creamer gained the clinical experience, faculty support, good grades and passion that made her shine, helping the nursing student land a coveted "externship" with Mayo Clinic.
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.
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.
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.
Steven Jacek, '16

Chemical Engineering
Research and community are important to Steven Jacek. Fortunately, he’s found opportunities for both on campus.
Dimitrios Booras, ’13

English and Political Science
For Dimitrios Booras, college learning isn’t something that takes place only in a classroom.
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.”
Terri Jabaley, '12

School of Nursing
Terri Jabaley, an advanced practice oncology nurse, chose UMass Lowell to pursue a Ph.D. in research, to learn more about her patients disease and the role genetics played
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.
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.
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.
Chris & Paula White, '91

Engineering
The founders of what has become a multimillion dollar premium, all-natural cookie dough and ice cream sandwich company hold degrees in engineering.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Molly Clay, ’10, ’11

Chemical Engineering
Molly was looking for a high-caliber engineering program. The answer was UMass Lowell.
Thayse Mota, ’12

Accounting
For Thayse Mota transferring to UMass Lowell from Northern Essex Community College was a seamless process.
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.
Edwyn Shoemaker, '14

Political Science
Edwyn Shoemaker hasn't had an easy road through life. But he’s taken the right steps for success in his education and now wants to help others do the same.
Xinwen Fu

Computer Science, i-SAFER
Xinwen Fu is spearheading efforts to help protect the country’s national cyber infrastructure.
Mignon Duffy

Sociology
Mignon Duffy researches paid care work and authored "Making Care Count: A Century of Gender, Race and Paid Care."
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.
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.
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.
Wael Kamal

Digital Media Program, Art
As director of the Digital Media program and art lecturer, Wael Kamal helps students learn skills needed to share stories and break barriers in a global world.
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.
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. Here he became a student DJ on the campus radio station, WUML.
Justin Lawler, ’09

Campus Recreation
Justin Lawler's job as assistant director of campus recreation has him working while others play.
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.
Mayara Belasque, '14

Accounting
Transferring from UMass Amherst, now 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.
Lydia Sisson, '12

Economic and Social Development of Regions
Armed with skills achieved through her graduate studies in Economic and Social Development of Regions, Lydia Sisson '12 launched Mill City Grows "with the goal of empowering Lowell residents to create a safe, healthy food system through access and education."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jie Wang

Computer Science
Jie Wang enjoys teaching computer science at UMass Lowell and likes the freedom of doing research in a university environment.
David Nader, ’12

Civil Engineering
Transferring from Middlesex Community College, David is now the mix captain for UMass Lowell’s 2012 concrete canoe team, in charge with devising a concrete formula that can withstand being molded, transported and paddled — and stay afloat.
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.
Mary-Kathryn Hazel, ’13

History, Political Science minor
At UMass Lowell, Mary-Kate has blossomed as a scholar of history.
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.
Kacey Hill, '14

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.
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.
Joey Mead

Plastics Engineering
For most of her professional life, Prof. Joey Mead has been interested in plastics.
Derek Winslow, ’13

History
Derek Winslow rediscovered his passion for learning when he transferred from UMass Amherst to UMass Lowell in 2010 to study history.
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.
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.
Daniel Schmidt

Associate Professor, Plastics Engineering
Daniel Schmidt and his team have identified an alternative to BPA.
Edward Barrett, '58

Education
A generous alumni donor, and chair to the Advisory Board for the Graduate School of Education, Edward "Ned" Barrett '58 is forever thankful to his late mother for providing him an educational rudder.
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.
Jack Neary, ’73

English
Jack Neary ’73 is a prolific playwright, director and actor with 34 published works to his name.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Deborah Paul, ’14

Sociology
Deborah Paul transfer from Eastern Nazarene College and quickly decided on UMass Lowell when she came to visit campus. She discovered the sense of community and the University's rich diversity.
Aleksandra Tugbiyele, ’07

English
Aleks came to UMass Lowell for an education she could afford. She left with the skills to help others.
Matthew Johnson, '14

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Callie Anderson

Marketing
Callie finds that being part of a Living and Learning Community has had a positive impact on her academic life and her adjustment to college.
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.
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.
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.
Joshua Dyck

Co-director, Center for Public Opinion
Joshua Dyck is an expert in political and public-opinion polling, elections and campaigns, and national and state politics.
Nicole Sambursky, ’10, ’11

Chemical Engineering, Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship (MSITE)
Nicole transferred from Middlesex Community College and has availed herself of opportunities for hands-on experience in her field and leadership at UMass Lowell.
Jessica Tawczynski , '14

Painting
Jessica Tawczynski has made painting her life and career with the help of her diverse undergraduate education.
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.
John Huikku, '90

Art
John Huikku, using his art degree from UMass Lowell, is responsible for some of our most beloved movie characters, including Elsa from "Frozen."
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.
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.
Renee Elliott, '86

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

Psychology Department
Meg Bond is co-principle investigator for the NSF Advancing STEM Women in the Academy grant.
Gabriela Boscaja, '15

Management and Finance
Boscaja choice to attend college close to home gave her the opportunity to travel across the globe, making connections that will serve her well after graduation.
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.
Thomas Wilson, ’87

Clinical Laboratory and Nutritional Sciences, Biomedical Engineering
Thomas Wilson researches the study of micronutrients on inflammation and the development of nanotechnology in the use of drug and nutrient delivery systems and bioavailability.
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.
Vikram Singh Prasher, '12, '14

Physics
A typical day for Vikram Singh Prasher is filled with studying, attending classes, conducting research, interviewing for jobs and working with the American Physics Society. He thrives on the jam-packed schedule, and on the relationships he’s developed at UMass Lowell.
Sebastien Poirier, '12

Physical Therapy
When Sebastien Poirier was a young boy, he dreamt of playing ball in the NBA. As he grew older, he realized he didn't have the skills to compete, but still loved the game enough to pursue his dream in a different way.
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.
Sean Jordan, '14

Physical Therapy
Sean Jordan is living his dream working for the New England Patriots as an assistant athletic trainer and physical therapist.
Adam Haywood, ’14

Civil Engineering
Looking for a more challenging major was part of Adam Haywood’s motivation to transfer from Morehouse College.
Analissa Iversen, ’12

Sociology
Analissa Iversen transferred from Eastern University and found an intellectual home in the Sociology Department and became an award-winning student leader at UMass Lowell.
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.”
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.”
Maureen Stanton

English
Award-winning Assoc. Prof. Maureen Stanton shares her love of storytelling with students in writing classes.
Jacob Gomes, '13

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

Management and Marketing
Riley Wetmore balances classes and ice time as captain of the River Hawks hockey team.
Keith Lewis, '14

Psychology
Keith's education in his psychology classes and experiences on the track fulfilled his desire to learn about others and himself.
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.
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.
Angelica Lord, '14

Accounting
Through hard work and determination, Angelica Lord became the first in her family to earn a college degree.
Robert Giles, ’86

Physics & Applied Physics, Submillimeter Wave Technology Lab Professor, Chair, Director
Bob Giles' Submillimeter Wave Technology Laboratory brings in $5 million per year and his biomedical imaging research will help cancer patients, but its his work in Haiti that is close to his heart.
Lisa Brothers, ’84

Civil Engineering
Alum Lisa Brothers is an engineer. She is also an outspoken advocate for UMass Lowell.
Kimberly Chao, '14

Manning School of Business, concentration in Accounting and Finance
Kimberly Chao transferred to UMass Lowell where she was able to follow her two passions: business and health care
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.
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.
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.
Leandro Quezada, '15

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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Burhan Colak, '15

Community Social Psychology
Captain in the Turkish military. Former world champion in the 1,500 meters. Passionate promoter of cross-cultural student exchanges. There’s a lot you wouldn’t guess about graduate student Burhan Colak if you walked past him on South Campus.
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.
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.
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.
Ryan Liebel, '14

English, Journalism and Professional Writing
Ryan Liebel found his talent for broadcast radio as a DJ at 91.5 FM WUML, the University’s student-run radio station.
Katharine Covino, '16

Education
As a third-year doctoral student, Katharine Covino is excited to continue her work at UMass Lowell in fall 2012.
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.
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.
Amber Zapatka, '13

Plastics Engineering, Business minor
Amber credits her classmates and professors in the plastics program with making her UMass Lowell experience such a good one.
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.
Katherine Spagnoli , ’11

Plastics Engineering
Katherine Spagnoli took a roundabout path, beginning at Mount Wachusett Community College, to arrive at UMass Lowell's Plastics Engineering Department - now it feels like home.
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.
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.
Laura Punnett

Work Environment, Center for Public Health in the New England Workplace
University Professor Laura Punnett heads the Center for Public Health in the New England Workplace, one of four CDC national Centers for Excellence of the NIOSH Total Worker Health(TM) program.
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.
Thomas B. Shea

Director, Center for Cellular Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration Research
Tom Shea's research looks at ways to prevent or slow down brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and ALS.
Brandon Geisler, '14

Information Technology
For veteran Brandon Geisler, transferring to UMass Lowell from Northern Essex Community College gave him real work experience to help in his field of Information Technology.
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.
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.
Jennifer Gonzalez, '13

Nutritional Science
UMass Lowell turned Jennifer Gonzalez into a more confident person.
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.
Pauline Ladebauche

Assistant Dean, College of Health Sciences
Pauline Ladebauche creates a positive educational experience for all Health Sciences students.
Salmaan Kapadia, '15

Business Administration, Accounting
For Salmaan Kapadia, giving back to the community has been a life-long endeavor that's rooted in family.
Nathaniel Royer, ’12

Biotechnology
After attending Dean College, Nathaniel Royer wanted a bigger school — but not too big — where he could work toward being a research scientist.
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.
Mallory Mulligan, '14

Accounting
Mallory Mulligan credits the work experience she got during her two co-op jobs and through her part-time work as the accounting assistant in Career Services with helping her land a highly competitive position at Ernst & Young.
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.
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.
Stefanie Tate

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

Clinical Laboratories and Nutritional Sciences
Prof. Kay Doyle has always been driven to help students succeed.
Kreg Kaminski, '15

Biological Sciences
Kreg Kaminski's experience at UMass Lowell in the Biology department and UTeach Program is being put to good use at Lowell High School.
Brian Dano, ’13

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

Coach, Cross Country and Track and Field
Gardner credits the people at UMass Lowell for his decision to coach at the University.
Eduardo Beato, '14

Mathematics
Eduardo's passion for math accompanied by Umass Lowell's UTeach program led him to his career of teaching.
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."
May Futrell

School of Nursing
As a young nursing student on hospital duty, May Futrell was struck by the neglect of elderly patients, which ultimately defined her career and helped implement the first graduate program in the U.S. to educate primary-care gerontological nurse practitioners.
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.
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.
Frank Talty

Co-director, Center for Public Opinion
Frank Talty, whose experience spans law, politics and Irish history, is a popular source during election season.
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.
Melissa Franklin, '15

Community Health
Community Health major and transfer student from Middlesex Community College Melissa Franklin is a non-traditional student, yet feels at home on the UMass Lowell campus.
Susan Braunhut

(Honorary University Professor, 2008-2011) Biological Sciences
Susan Braunhut has researched limb regeneration and developed the smart bandage, among other medical devices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Peter Trearchis, ’13

Chemical Engineering
Peter enjoys solving complex problems in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. He’s grateful for opportunities to conduct research.
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.
Joe MacFadzen, ’09

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

Profiles

Profiles List

Profiles List

Amanda Murray, '11, '13

Donald Lampron

Ruchika Shah

Jay Souweine, ’15

Krystal Quezada, '13

Ardeth Thawnghmung

Gianni Falzone, '13

Chad Montrie

Silas Laycock

Shelby Creamer, '15

Mikhaila Schaefer, ’13

Ashleigh Hillier

Jessica Huizenga, '05, '12

Steven Jacek, '16

Dimitrios Booras, ’13

Tiffany Noel, '12

Terri Jabaley, '12

Mark Saab, '81

Joanne Yestramski, ’76

Bobby Tugbiyele, ’04

Chris & Paula White, '91

Eric Peary, ’13

Harish Hande, ’98, ’00

Michael Boyer, '13

Rebecca Farnham, ’12

Molly Clay, ’10, ’11

Thayse Mota, ’12

Jay Noble, ’11

Edwyn Shoemaker, '14

Xinwen Fu

Mignon Duffy

Mohamed Omar, ’11

Taniya Nayak, ’97

Priscilla March

Wael Kamal

Paula Bustos, ’10, ’11

Andy Hwang, ’13

Justin Lawler, ’09

Beth Rosenberg, '95

Mayara Belasque, '14

Lydia Sisson, '12

Raymond Soto, '12

Mark Micire, ’11

Wendy Sanchez, '11

Gordon Halm, '12

Jie Wang

David Nader, ’12

Kyle Coffey, ’10

Mary-Kathryn Hazel, ’13

Matt MacDonald, ’06, ’11

Kacey Hill, '14

Roger Cressey, ’87

Joey Mead

Derek Winslow, ’13

Steven DiNoto, '94, '97

Javier Horta

Daniel Schmidt

Edward Barrett, '58

Deepak Bhimani, '62, '63

Jack Neary, ’73

Alexander Rick, '13

Shannon Smith, ’08, ’09

Ryan MacInnis, '13

David Martins, ’79

Jennifer Castano, ’13

Deborah Paul, ’14

Aleksandra Tugbiyele, ’07

Matthew Johnson, '14

Susan Gordon, ’12

Adam Norton, ’10

Tim DiFrancesco, ’06

Bill Lovely, ’92

Callie Anderson

Leo Montagna, '70, '76

Mark Lalli, ’12

Terrie Enis, '90, '07

Joshua Dyck