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Erica Kleinbaum '15 opens periodontist practice

I am excited to announce the opening of my new periodontal practice, Dr. Erica Kleinbaum, GUMDOC MA, serving the south shore and south coast of Massachusetts through our Brockton and Taunton office locations. I offer full scope periodontal care and provide services such as extractions, implants, laser periodontal therapy, gum grafting and treatment of periodontal disease. To learn more, please visit www.gumdocma.com for hours and information.

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Quinnipiac alumna Catherine Campbell poses with friends for a picture

2014

Catherine Campbell ’14 celebrates friendship this Valentine's Day

From Commons to Forever: They say you find your soulmates in college and for us, that meant finding the friends who would walk through every stage of life by our side. Our journey began in 2010 as freshmen meeting in Commons. What started as a random introduction in the dorm turned into a fifteen-year "Bobcat bond" that only grew stronger as we moved through every stage of the QU experience. We navigated the evolution of campus life together: moving from Old Village to the sunsets and mountain views at York Hill, and finally getting a taste of the "real world" in our off-campus house on Whitney Avenue while we tackled grad school. Our time at QU was defined by the best of Hamden and New Haven: Numerous hikes up Sleeping Giant. Endless, coffee-fueled study marathons at Arnold Bernhard Library. Dancing on the benches at Aunt Chilada’s and legendary nights out at Toad’s Place. Since leaving the Bobcat bubble, we’ve remained best friends into our adult lives, celebrating marriages, babies, promotions, and every major milestone in between. This Valentine’s Day, we’re sending a huge "Thank You" to QU for the best memories and for giving us a friendship that truly is for keeps. Once a Bobcat, always a Bobcat! 🐾

Quinnipiac alumna Jessica Grace poses for a picture with several of her alumnae friends

2015

Jessica (Sola) Grace ’15 shares over a decade of friendship

Meeting in our 2012 sophomore year our friendship began and has only gotten better since! We’ve experienced everything together from heartbreak to celebrations and everything life has offered us in between. We are each other’s soulmates.

Freshman Roommates Dana Cirincione-Welles and Charity Kuchyt reconnect in New York City and enjoy dinner with their spouses at a restaurant

2007

Freshman roommates Dana Cirincione-Welles '07 and Charity Kuchyt '07 reconnect

Dana Cirincione-Welles 07 and Charity Kuchyt '07 reconnected in New York City with their husbands recently to see a Broadway show. Although we are separated by miles and are in different states, we try to get back together once in awhile to catch up with each other over dinner, or in this case, dinner and a show. This past weekend we saw Harry Potter and the Cursed Child together before going off to dinner.

Kyle Adams and Matt Warner pose for a picture at the top of Sleeping Giant Mountain

2018

Kyle Adams ’18 and Matt Warner ’18, MHS ’20, maintain close friendship

Being part of the Quinnipiac alumni community is a privilege! I'm super grateful for Quinnipiac strengthening lifelong connections and bringing me closer to people like Matt Warner ’18, MHS ’20. Matt and I met in middle school, were friends throughout high school, and got even closer during our time together at QU. We still see each other to this day and will be watching the Super Bowl together this February! The picture included is from our first day of freshman year hiking Sleeping Giant in August 2014.

Kyle Adams and John Shepherd pose for a photo at On the Rocks for an alumni event

2018, 2023

John Shepherd ’23 highlights the value of alumni connections

After graduating with a double major in criminal justice and sociology, John Shepherd ’23, joined the Quinnipiac Office of Development and Alumni Affairs in 2024 as assistant director of next generation and affinity giving. He shares that working at Quinnipiac has given him the opportunity to strengthen his ties with fellow alumni. He writes: "Working at Quinnipiac has given me the chance to build meaningful connections with people I’m now fortunate to call friends. I’m especially grateful for Kyle Adams ’18; it’s been a privilege to work alongside him on the same team, and I’m glad our paths crossed through this job."

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2009

Jennifer (Patterson) Obsuth '09 establishes two companies

Jennifer (Patterson) Obsuth '09 is the founder of Reach Catalyst Group, a strategic marketing and communications firm, and the Female Forward Alliance, a female-focused nonprofit dedicated to empowering women, giving back and building connections throughout New Jersey.

Jennifer Moglia poses on a rooftop next to a Live Nation sign

2024, 2025

Jennifer Moglia '24, MS '25, joins Live Nation Entertainment in NYC

After graduating in May 2025, Jennifer Moglia '24, MS '25, returned to Live Nation Entertainment in New York City full-time as a venue marketing coordinator. She interned in the company's media and sponsorship division as a creative copywriting associate in 2023. Moglia now leads marketing efforts for iconic Long Island venues Jones Beach Theater and Westbury Music Fair, and assists with marketing for the newly renovated and reopened Brooklyn Paramount. She recently began leading the NYC chapter of LNE's women's employee resource group, WE Nation, and worked her first concert at Madison Square Garden, capturing content for a sold-out Maroon 5 show.

2000

Jonathan Block '00 announces promotion

After 23 years working for the State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) as an investigations social worker, I transferred to the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and was recently promoted to special investigator in their Gaming Division.

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2006

Joy Maini, JD '06, joins Harris Beach Murtha's Trusts and Estates Practice

Joy Maini, JD '06, has joined Harris Beach Murtha's Trusts and Estates Practice Group as Senior Counsel. Joy brings nearly 20 years of experience as an estate planner. She also serves as fiduciary and represents fiduciaries in the administration of complex trusts and estates and develops family succession and business plans. She is based in the firm's Bantam, CT, office.

Ben Teicher poses with his award and another person from PR Daily

2016

Ben Teicher '16 earns PR Daily award

Ben Teicher '16 earned the PR Daily National Winner for Crisis/Reputation Management on behalf of the American Hospital Association for their response to the Change Healthcare cyberattack.

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2006

Bethany Allen ’06 promoted to Chief Advancement Officer

Bethany has been with Sherrill House Inc., for just over three years and was recently promoted to Chief Advancement Officer. She is the first female on C-suite at Sherrill House and manages all fundraising and development, as well as all marketing and communications needs.

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2006

Holly LaPrade ’06 earns HR scholarship

Holly LaPrade ’06 was recently selected as the recipient of the Andy Thiede HR Certification Scholarship. The scholarship was created by Andrea (Andy) Thiede, a human resources professional from Berlin, CT, with a passion for helping others in the HR field. LaPrade is a human resources manager with the Banton Construction Company.

Robyn Swanson smiling in a blue and red top

1994

Robyn Swanson ’94 earns Award of Excellence

Robyn Swanson ’94, of Cromwell, CT, is senior vice president at Ellafi Federal Credit Union (formerly Seasons FCU), the first financial institution in Connecticut designed to serve women and their allies. She was recently honored with the Award of Excellence at the Hartford Business Journal’s 2025 Women in Business Awards.

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2001

Tanya Bovée, JD '01, earns Trailblazer Honoree award

Tanya A. Bovée of nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. has been named a Trailblazer Honoree by the Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York (KALAGNY). She is a principal in the firm’s Hartford office and has more than 20 years of experience representing management across industries including life sciences, retail, automotive, manufacturing and hospitality.

Flyer for Minty's Scoop on School book by Samantha Castella

2016

Samantha (Fanelli) Castella '16 publishes children's book

Hello! I am Samantha Castella (formerly Fanelli), a QU Class of 2016 graduate, and I'm so excited to announce I wrote a children's book, Minty's Scoop on School! As a mom and pediatric PT, I'm passionate about helping kids grow with confidence, which is why this story is so close to my heart! Minty is a mint chocolate chip ice cream cone who's nervous about her first day of school, afraid she won't fit in - until she discovers that being unique is what makes her so special! I can't wait to share this sweet story about self-acceptance and friendship with you all! You can check out my book on Amazon now at www.amazon.com/dp/B0F27FSYH2 - THANK YOU!

Flyer for new psychological thriller book The Faces She Sees by Elizabe Scozzari

2012

Elizabeth Scozzari ’12 publishes psychological thriller

On September 30, 2025, my debut psychological thriller, “The Faces She Sees,” is being released! This has been a dream of mine since the English department at QU was so encouraging. I’m ecstatic to be sharing this news with you all!

1986

Susan Thomas '86 shares life updates

I have passionately worked in environmental conservation since QC and recently switched to a veterinary diagnostic company. Hubby and I currently live in central MA and have 3 sons (pilot, mechanical engineer and college freshman in environmental science). I have been a leader with BSA for 15 years and enjoy all types of outdoor adventures in my free time. Would LOVE to hear from my fellow Class of '86 "Bobcats"!!!

2015

John-Raphael Pichardo, JD '15, selected as Leadership Council on Legal Diversity fellow

I have been chosen as a Fellow for the 2025 Class of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). LCLD fellowship prepares high-potential, mid-career attorneys from diverse backgrounds with professional and personal development opportunities, leadership training, relationship-building resources, and access to LCLD Members (Managing Partners and General Counsel).

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2010

Justin Wilcox '10 named to Forbes’ inaugural Best-In-State CPAs 2025 list

Justin Wilcox '10, a partner at Glastonbury-based accounting and advisory firm FML, has been named to Forbes’ inaugural Best-In-State CPAs 2025 list. FML is the only firm in Connecticut to have three CPAs receive this honor. This year’s list identifies 1,000 of the finest CPAs from across all 50 states. Wilcox joined FML straight out of college and in less than 10 years became the youngest partner in the firm. He heads the firm’s cryptocurrency accounting practice, which he founded in 2018. Wilcox oversees U.S. federal and state tax compliance for FML, including U.S. foreign information reporting and financial accounting. He has also done pro bono tax filings and consulting for UConn’s Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship (CCEI) program for the past seven years and is part of their summer fellowship.

Kimberly Lebel onstage being interviewed at the Global Surgical Conference & Expo

2021

Kimberly Lebel '21 speaks at AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo

I recently had the opportunity to speak on stage during the Opening Ceremony at the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo, one of the largest gatherings of perioperative professionals in the world. Even more exciting, I shared the stage with Carol Devlin, a respected leader in the field. Representing both the surgical nursing community and my roots at Quinnipiac University, this experience was a proud moment in my career.

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2018

Stephanie Van Albert '18 earns Emerging Leader Award

MONECO Advisors is thrilled to announce that Lead Advisor, Stephanie Van Albert CFP®, has been honored with the “Emerging Leader Award” in The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Women in Business Awards. This prestigious recognition highlights her dedication, leadership and influence in the financial planning industry — all achieved under the age of 30. A Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) since 2019, Stephanie continues to set a high standard in the industry, providing insightful financial guidance to clients while also mentoring younger professionals/peers in her field. Stephanie was recently promoted from Senior Associate Advisor to Lead Advisor, and in her four+ years with MONECO has become a vital member of the wealth management team, consistently demonstrating dedication in both client service and professional growth. “We are incredibly proud of Stephanie for this well-deserved recognition,” said Charlie Rocco, Managing Partner at MONECO. “Her passion for empowering others and her commitment to making a meaningful impact in our community truly embodies the values we hold at MONECO. This honor reflects her hard work, dedication and the positive influence she continues to have on our clients in pursuing their financial life stories. This award not only acknowledges personal achievements but also highlights the growing presence of young, influential women in leadership roles across our financial planning industry. We are excited to see what the future holds for Stephanie as she continues to break new ground and inspire others.” In addition to her role at the firm, Stephanie is a member of both the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Fairfield Emerging Leaders Organization (FELO), where she actively contributes to advancing the profession and supporting future leaders.

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