The Saints and Alumni Show

SCTV's Maddy Arce '26 talks with Chris Pearce '11 about his time at Siena, which includes meeting his wife, and life since graduation.

James Christopher '13, founder of James Christopher Communications talks about his journey as a Siena student and how his time here prepared him for his career.

Rudrani Ghoshal '27, a student organizer with this year's Out of the Darkness Walk talks about her Siena story and why the walk and its message is so important to her.

Carolyn Huston '87 is a local author of a series of books based on her son, James. We'll hear how these books have changed perceptions of those on the autism spectrum and what's next for her and James!

Ralph Simone '79 discusses his Siena journey—from his days on the baseball diamond to his success as an entrepreneur—and dive into his brand-new book, Slow Down to Go Faster: Living and Leading Intentionally.

Michael Ashe, head coach for Siena University Water Polo, discusses his career coaching water polo, and the ongoing season as the program heads into MAAC play.

Burgandy McCurty '10 discusses her time at Siena, her role on the Board of Trustees, and the upcoming S.O.L.I.D. Step Team Showcase.

Br. Jacek Orzechowski, O.F.M. & Blake Demianenko '27 discuss the upcoming Symposium on Integral Ecology, Reimagining Economy: For People and Planet.

Christian Gray '23 talks about his Siena experience, how he is staying connected to Siena, and his goal to work for the Foreign Service sector of the State Department.

Niki Wadhwa, Class of 2018, is the Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois and talks about her time at Siena and her career in medicine!

Charlie Murphy, Class of 1968, and his wife Rose Murphy, author of "Everlasting Rose, One Woman’s Amazing Survival in Defiance of Life-Threatening Cancers and Sepsis" talk about their life’s journey together, highlighting love, family, travel, and the inspiration behind the book.

Hans Smith '95, author of "Bombs Away: A B-17 Pilot's 'Small' Part in a Big War" joins the show to about his Siena experience, professional career, and delve into the journey of writing his book. 

William Serritella, Class of 1971, retired mathematics teacher and high school administrator, and current member of the Electric City Chorus, talks about his Siena experience, career in education, and the Electric City Chorus!

Alyssa Tognetti, Class of 2011, and Manager of Client Service at Broadsheet Communications joins the show to talk about  her time at Siena, how she brings the Franciscan tradition to the community she lives in, and her career in public relations.

Daniel Solis, Class of 2024, and working towards an advanced degree in economics. will join the show to talk about his Siena experience, and how he is staying connected to Siena, and his time currently studying for a doctorate in economics.

Today on "The Saints & Alumni Show," Emma Ryan, Class of 2025, a dual Major in Communications on the Marketing Track and in Visual Art/Design with a Minor in Multimedia Design and Katherine Bisset, Class of 2026, an Environmental Studies major with a political science minor joins the show to talk about their Siena experience, the Free Use Closet,and sustainability initiatives here on...

Madeline Hagen '19, Physics Engineering Lab Manager here at Siena, joins the show to talk about her Siena experience, her passion for education, and the work she is doing with the physics team.

Bobbie Cardea '24, 7th Grade English Language Art Teacher at Troy Middle School, joins the show to talk about her time at Siena, her passion for education, and ways that she is staying connected to Siena.

Jay Pierre '23, Resident Director at Long Island University, joins the show. He shares, "In this episode, I reflect on my time at Siena, sharing some of my favorite memories, how those experiences shaped me, and what I'm currently working on now. It's a great conversation about growth, connections, and life after Siena."

Sam Upson '19, police officer for the SUNY Albany Police Department, joins the show to talk about his Siena experience, his connection with the Jeter's Leaders program, and his career in public safety.

Christina Amari '23, and current grad student at Adelphi University studying for her master's in Mental Health Counseling, joins the show to talk about her time at Siena, her passion, and pursuit to help others.

Jack Walters, Class of 2024, and 7th Grade English Teacher at Troy Middle School, joins the show to talk about his time at Siena, his experience student teaching, and how that has led him to where he is today.

Suzanne O'Connor, retired career counselor from The MacDonnell Career and Internship Center at Siena, current instructor for the Marketing Practicum Preparation Course at Siena, and founder of her own Career Coaching Practice,  SuzanneO Services, LLC, joins the show to talk about her time at Siena, how she continues to stay involved with Siena, and her new practice focusing on career counselin...

David MacDonald '07, founder of Topsail Creative, joins the show to talk about how his studio in Ballston Spa blends illustrations, copywriting, and marketing to create more attention and opportunities for your business, along with his new cartoon series, Engleside Ave, and his Siena experience.

Shelsy Gross '25 and Matt Tyrell '25, student leaders at Siena, join the show to talk about their Siena experience, the Class of 2025 Senior Gift, and commencement weekend.