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50 Under 50
50 Under 50
William Paterson University is a powerhouse of progress. Our nearly 89,000 alumni are leaders in business, entrepreneurship, research, healthcare, science, technology, the arts, entertainment, the media, sports, public service, philanthropy, education, and the community.
Our new 50 Alumni Under 50 program shines a light on Pioneer alumni who embody the mission and values of the University. These remarkable alumni are having a meaningful impact and demonstrating the many ways that a William Paterson degree is a springboard to success in their careers, communities, and lives.
We launched our project with 10 honorees in November 2024. Now, meet our March 2025 honorees below.
March 2025
Eleanor Anderson, MFA ’18
MAJOR
Art
CURRENT ROLE
Creative Director, AlensiaXR
Eleanor Anderson, MFA ’18
Hoda Bastani ’02, MD, MPH
MAJOR
Biology
CURRENT ROLE
Medical Director, Vytalize Health, LLC
Hoda Bastani ’02, MD, MPH
Justin Black ’03
MAJOR
Business Administration—Finance
CURRENT ROLE
President, Retail and Digital Banking, Valley Bank
Justin Black ’03
Reem Eldabagh ’18, MS ’20
MAJOR
Biology and Chemistry; Materials Chemistry
CURRENT ROLE
Cell Culture Senior Technician, BeiGene
Reem Eldabagh ’18, MS ’20
Rayah Hammad ’22, MA ’23
MAJOR
Broadcast Journalism; Professional Communication
CURRENT ROLE
Associate Producer, Al Jazeera Media Network
Rayah Hammad ’22, MA ’23
Bianca Mayes ’15
MAJOR
Applied Health
CURRENT ROLE
National Director, Black Health Equity, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Bianca Mayes ’15
Jessica Reiner Miele ’16
MAJOR
Communication—Public Relations
CURRENT ROLE
Media Relations Director, FischTank PR
Jessica Reiner Miele ’16
Matthew Nigro ’16
MAJOR
Exercise Science and Secondary Education
CURRENT ROLE
Owner, AP2T
Matthew Nigro ’16
Nicholas Scheibner ’11
MAJOR
Business Administration—Financial Planning
CURRENT ROLE
Owner, Supportive Financial, LLC
Nicholas Scheibner ’11
Kevin Vega ’17
MAJOR
History and Secondary Education
CURRENT ROLE
Social Studies/Humanities Teacher, Princeton Public Schools
Kevin Vega ’17
February 2025
Vera Blazevska ’17, MS ’19
MAJOR
Communication Disorders and Sciences
CURRENT ROLE
Speech Language Pathologist, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital
Vera Blazevska ’17, MS ’19
Noor Eldabagh ’16, MS ’19
MAJOR
Biology and Chemistry; Biology
CURRENT ROLE
Senior Quality Partner, Roche Molecular Systems
Noor Eldabagh ’16, MS ’19
Christiam Fajardo ’09, MSN ’17, DNP ’22
MAJOR
Spanish and Nursing; Nursing Administration
CURRENT ROLE
Director of Nursing and Strategic Nursing Transformation, St. Joseph’s Health
Christiam Fajardo ’09, MSN ’17, DNP ’22
Kelsey Harkins ’18
MAJOR
Athletic Training
CURRENT ROLE
Coordinator of Player Services, Buffalo Bills
Kelsey Harkins ’18
Tom McGuire ’03
MAJOR
Mathematics
CURRENT ROLE
Chief Technology Officer, and Co-Founder, Bantam Technologies
Tom McGuire ’03
Shannon Morales ’14
MAJOR
Finance and Accounting
CURRENT ROLE
Founder and CEO, Tribaja
Shannon Morales ’14
Robin Roberts ’01, MS ’04
MAJOR
Biology
CURRENT ROLE
Co-Founder, CEO, and Chairman, DatosX Digital Health Labs
Robin Roberts ’01, MS ’04
Marialuisa Solis ’24
MAJOR
Psychology
CURRENT ROLE
Perinatal Mental Health Specialist, Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey
Marialuisa Solis ’24
Chris Sullivan, MM ’16
MAJOR
Jazz Studies and Performance
CURRENT ROLE
Director of Jazz Studies, Harvard-Westlake School
Chris Sullivan, MM ’16
Nathan Webb ’10, MM ’15, EdD ’24
MAJOR
Music; Music Education; Leadership
CURRENT ROLE
Music Educator, Belleville Public Schools
Nathan Webb ’10, MM ’15, EdD ’24
January 2025
Steven Baker ’04
MAJOR
Communication and Political Science
CURRENT ROLE
Vice President of Development, Candle True Stories
Steven Baker ’04
Genina D. Carey ’14
MAJOR
Broadcast Journalism
CURRENT ROLE
NBCSports Operation Supervisor, NBCUniversal
Genina D. Carey ’14
Ike Ejiochi ’13
MAJOR
Communication
CURRENT ROLE
National Correspondent, ABC News
Ike Ejiochi ’13
Jasmine Henry-Tomski ’14, MM ’16
MAJOR
Sound Engineering Arts; Master of Music in Music Management
CURRENT ROLE
Assistant Professor of Music, University of Pennsylvania
Jasmine Henry-Tomski ’14, MM ’16
Sara Jones ’00
MAJOR
Communication
CURRENT ROLE
Vice President, Workforce Experience, Atlantic Health System
Sara Jones ’00
Julia Kolak ’16
MAJOR
Philosophy
CURRENT ROLE
Clinical Ethics Fellow, Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics; Clinical Instructor, Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Health System
Julia Kolak ’16
Robert Melendez ’22
MAJOR
Communication
CURRENT ROLE
Senior Account Manager, kdc/one Chemaid
Robert Melendez ’22
Rajh Odi ’11
MAJOR
Communications-Public Relations
CURRENT ROLE
Associate Director, Talent Strategy Reporting and Analytics, Bristol Myers Squibb
Rajh Odi ’11
Maité Rago ’06
MAJOR
Psychology
CURRENT ROLE
Strategic Marketing Advisor, Digital Mining Solutions
Maité Rago ’06
Victoria Saavedra ’17
MAJOR
Public Relations
CURRENT ROLE
Senior Publicist, CBS Entertainment
Victoria Saavedra ’17
December 2024
Megan Baird ’17, MS ’20
MAJOR
Mathematics; MS in Applied Business Analytics
CURRENT ROLE
Manager, Gross to Net and Strategic Initiatives, Novartis
Megan Baird ’17, MS ’20
Katina Chase ’07
MAJOR
Communication
CURRENT ROLE
Associate Attorney, Chartwell Law
Katina Chase ’07
Schoenstani Gil ’19
MAJOR
Accounting and Financial Planning
CURRENT ROLE
Senior Tax Accountant, PwC
Schoenstani Gil ’19
Norm Greene ’98
MAJOR
Accounting
CURRENT ROLE
Partner, PoliOps, LLC
Norm Greene ’98
Ashanti Jones ’15
MAJOR
Psychology and Africana World Studies
CURRENT ROLE
Policy Analyst, New Jersey Institute for Social Justice
Ashanti Jones ’15
Kayla-Lynn Kasica ’15
MAJOR
Accounting and Financial Planning
CURRENT ROLE
Controller, InterVest Capital Partners
Kayla-Lynn Kasica ’15
Justin Kauflin ’08
MAJOR
Jazz Studies and Performance—Piano
CURRENT ROLE
Performer, Composer, Teacher; Faculty, Governor's School for the Arts, Norfolk, Virginia
Justin Kauflin ’08
Geovanni Molina ’22
MAJOR
Communication Studies
CURRENT ROLE
Senior Airport Engineer, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Geovanni Molina ’22
Maria Ortiz ’01
MAJOR
English Writing and Secondary Education
CURRENT ROLE
Assistant Superintendent, Newark Public Schools
Maria Ortiz ’01
Jake Plunkett ’24
MAJOR
Communication
CURRENT ROLE
Senior Producer/Segment Director,
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Jake Plunkett ’24
November 2024
Theresa Abou-Daoud ’22
MAJOR
Popular Music Studies and Music and Entertainment Industries
CURRENT ROLE
Tour Manager, Production Coordinator
Theresa Abou-Daoud ’22
Adam Beder ’99
MAJOR
Political Science
CURRENT ROLE
Vice President, Government Affairs, Hackensack Meridian Health
Adam Beder ’99
Angela Cleveland ’00
MAJOR
Secondary Education and English Writing; Humanities Honors Program
CURRENT ROLE
Senior Program Manager, ZemiTek, LLC
Angela Cleveland '00
Jhiree Davis-Jones ’06, MEd ’13
MAJOR
Psychology and Elementary Education; School Counseling and Mental Health Dual Certification
CURRENT ROLE
Owner, Cherry Blossom Healing LLC; Middle School Counselor, Paterson Public Schools
Jhiree Davis-Jones ’06, MEd ’13
Frank Franco Jr. ’11, MBA ’12
MAJOR
Accounting and Finance
CURRENT ROLE
Managing Director, KPMG LLP
Frank Franco Jr. ’11, MBA ’12
Marc Greenstein ’23
MAJOR
Communication
CURRENT ROLE
SVP, Production, Programming and Operations, NBC News Group
Marc Greenstein ’23
Dylan Johnson ’21
MAJOR
Accounting
CURRENT ROLE
Senior Risk Consultant, EY
Dylan Johnson ’21
Davontae “Vont” Leak ’23
MAJOR
Communication: Media Production
CURRENT ROLE
On-Air Talent and Producer, iHeartMedia
Davontae “Vont” Leak ’23
Dr. Naima Ricks ’11
MAJOR
Sociology
CURRENT ROLE
Executive Director, After-School All-Stars New Jersey
Dr. Naima Ricks ’11
Morgan Taylor ’18
MAJOR
Fine Arts; Concentration: Animation and Multimedia
CURRENT ROLE
Senior 3D Artist, RealizedCare
Morgan Taylor ’18
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