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Our Alumni Mentors are available to help you along your journey at any stage.

Corey Bartell, '07

Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Marywood University

Topics: Student Experience, Life After College, Life

Hello there! I’m Corey, and it’s nice to meet you! I am so passionate about music and music education. I am looking to help not only future music teachers, but anyone in the education field, to help them with the skills they will need to be successful. I have experience as a music teacher and as a church music minister of 21 years. I also have been a past marching band director for a local high school.

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Megan Boettcher, '12

Bachelor's in Communication Studies, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Master of Social Work/Human Services

Topics: Career Exploration, College Major Selection, Life

Megan Boettcher is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in child/adolescent and family member health, trauma treatment, and clinical services in educational settings. She has earned the designation of Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (DCSW) with the National Association of Social Workers, representing the highest level of expertise and excellence in the clinical social work field. Additionally, Megan holds the advanced practice specialty credential of Certified School Social Work Specialist (C-SSWS) through the National Association of Social Workers, attesting to expertise and skills in the areas of: social work ethics; program development and management skills; social work modalities and procedures; characteristics of student populations; multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary activities; and public education and federal and state laws. She has advanced training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT).

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Catherine Carter, '14

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Central Michigan University

Topics: Career Exploration, Student Experience, Life After College, Life

Hey there! My name is Catherine, Class of 2014. I had a fantastic experience while I was at Marywood, and I'm more than happy to help you achieve the same. Even though I was a nutrition major, I was heavily involved in the music and theatre departments and a member of the honors program. I now work as an inpatient pediatric dietitian and continue my passion for music and acting on the side.

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Brielle Mayle, '14

Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Communication, Marywood University
Master of Business Administration, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Topics: Career Exploration, Student Experience, Life After College, College Major Selection, Life, Leadership and Networking

Senior Customer Contracts Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the computer networking industry at Cisco Systems Capital Corp. Skilled in Operations Management, Learning and Development, Project Management, Video Production, and Event Planning. Strong entrepreneurship professional with an Executive MBA from the University of North Carolina - Wilmington and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia from Marywood University.

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J.D. Miller, '05 MSW '11

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Marywood University
Master of Social Work/Human Services, Marywood University

Topics: Career Exploration, Life After College, College Major Selection, Life

I have always been and continue to be passionate about helping people grow. The roles and the ways I have been successful with that have changed over the years, but the passion stays the same.

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Laura Niederer, '18

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Marywood University

Topics: Career Exploration, Student Experience, Life After College, Students majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics

I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) working as both a clinical research coordinator and an inpatient/outpatient clinical dietitian at Duke University Hospital. I am passionate about the role RDNs play in providing individualized and preventative healthcare to patients. As a research coordinator, I currently assist with a large, multi-center study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) that aims to improve the health and well-being of adolescents and adults with sickle cell disease. I believe that mentorship is a key component of both personal and professional development. I myself have a mentor, and I hope to bring the same insight, advisement, and encouragement that I have received.

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Mandy Pennington, '10 MA '11

Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations, Marywood University
Master of Arts in Communication Arts, Marywood University

Topics: Career Exploration, Student Experience, Life After College, College Major Selection, Life

Hi there! Nice to meet you. I'm Mandy. I teach, consult, and make digital marketing campaigns. Three things I love: food, theatre, and reading. Three characters I'm like: Liz Lemon, Leslie Knope, and Hermione Granger. Three things I can help you with: navigating a career in communications/marketing, making connections, and giving advice and support as you take the next step in your journey.

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Lindsay Roth, '15

Bachelor of Arts in English, Penn State University
Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies, Marywood University

Topics: Career Exploration, Life After College, Life

Lindsay is currently a senior copywriter with Klick, a healthcare advertising agency. She recently relocated back to the Scranton area, after living and working as a copywriter in Philadelphia post-graduation. Lindsay has always wanted to be a writer and found her niche in healthcare advertising when her goal to make an impact and love for advertising crossed paths. Lindsay is passionate about the arts, spending her spare time crafting with textiles.

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Micalena Sallavanti, '12 MA '15

Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Marywood University
Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Marywood University

Topics: Career Exploration, Life After College, College Major Selection

Thank you for visiting my profile! I am a proud Marywood Alumna and a passionate higher education professional. I currently work as an Academic Advisor at Drexel Univeresity. I became interested in academic advising, because it enables me to combine my two greatest interests – helping others and engaging in the world of higher education. When I started college, I knew I wanted to work with people. What I did not know was how much I would fall in love with academia. Through taking an experimental psychology class and completing various research projects related to music preferences, mindfulness, and spirituality, I discovered an enthusiasm for learning, researching, and being a part of the higher education community. While pursuing my master’s degree in mental health counseling, I realized that I could incorporate both of my interests by becoming an academic advisor.

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Steph Schaefer, '10

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (Music), Marywood University
Master of Science in Special Education, University of Scranton

Topics: Career Exploration, Life After College, Life

I'm passionate about education and especially e-learning. I look forward to mentoring the next generation of educators at Marywood University.

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Tyler Smith, '18 MBA '19

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Marywood University
Master of Business Administration, Marywood University

Topics: Career Exploration, Student Experience, Life After College, College Major Selection, Life

I am currently a young professional living in Lancaster, PA, working for a Public Accounting Firm doing Auditing in the Manufacturing and Distribution Sector. Currently studying for my CPA exam and taking tests. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to - Accounting, Finance, Personal Finance, Stock Markets, Real Estate Investing, and Business in general.

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Lia Sohl, '18

Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management

Topics: Career Exploration, Student Experience, Life After College

Someone who loves connecting and talking to people. I love the hospitality industry and all it has to offer. I loved Marywood and all the opportunities it gave me after college. I also love cheesecake :)

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Amanda Thorney, '16

Bachelor of Arts in English, Marywood University
Master's in Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Dublin City University

Topics: Career Exploration, Student Experience, Life After College, College Major Selection, Life, Study Abroad

Hi there! My name is Amanda. I graduated back in 2016, but it feels like just yesterday! I am from Connecticut originally, moved to Pennsylvania for my undergrad, then moved to Dublin, Ireland, for my master's degree. I currently live and work there now. Please feel free to browse my profile. I can answer questions you may have about the campus, your major/minor, extracurriculars, jobs/internships, and studying abroad. Shoot me a message and let's chat!

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Shawna Vernisie, '09

Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy, Marywood University
Master's in Music Therapy, New York University
Master's in Health Administration, Hofstra Univerity (in progress)

Topics: Student Experience, Life After College, College Major Selection, Music Therapy Students

Hi there! I am a Board-Certified Music Therapist and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. I am passionate about advocating for creative arts therapy services within healthcare, as well as pursuing additional educational opportunities. I am also well-versed in program development, research, patient experience, and mental health awareness.