Who Are You?

In the 44th episode of Who Are You?, Madison Hamelin, an accelerated dual-degree Business Analytics student, shares: 🤝 How she was inspired from a young age by watching her grandfather and father grow the family business. 👩‍💼 What led her to study business at Quinnipiac 🎓 What she hopes she can take from her experiences at Quinnipiac to her family’s business once she graduates   Related to thi...

In the 43rd episode of Who Are You?, David Tomczyk, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship & Strategy, shares: 🎒 Why being an “undecided” major might be your biggest strength 🚀 How Creativity Fuels Success in Business and Beyond ☄️ What he learned by working at NASA and lessons that transformed his view on learning Related to this episode: Quinnipiac University Business Undeclared (Business 360...

In the 42nd episode of Who Are You?, David DesRoches, Director of Community Programming, shares: 🎙️ The scale and scope of Quinnipiac University's Podcast Studio and what it has to offer to the community 🏫 How students can get involved in podcasting at Quinnipiac 🎧The Origins of Dismantling the divide Podcast, and why YOU should listen   Related to this episode:  The Quinnipiac University Podcas...

In the 41st episode of Who Are You?, Alan Bruce, Professor of Criminal Justice shares: 🧑‍🏫 How Quinnipiac’s approach to hands-on learning allows students to make an impact through the Pardons Program 🚓 The experiential learning opportunities available to criminal justice students, such as the “Inside Out” program 📚 Advice for students interested in studying Criminal Justice Related to this epi...

In the 40th episode of Who Are You?, Alyssa Drumm, an accelerated dual-degree graduate student in the Producing for the Film and Television program who recently completed her bachelor’s degree in Film, Television, and Media Arts, shares: 🎭 What makes Quinnipiac’s Theater community so special 💪 The opportunity of strengthening her writing and directing skills by taking part Quinnipiac’s New Play...

In the 39th episode of Who Are You?, Trent Honda, Dean of the Quinnipiac University School of Health Sciences, shares: 🏥 His non-traditional path of majoring history and religious studies to a career in healthcare 🥼 What type of students excel in Health Science disciplines 🩺 Advice for students interested in studying one of the disciplines within Health Sciences Related to this episode: Quinnip...

In the 38th episode of Who Are You?, John Powers, Director of Interactive Media & Communications, shares: 📱 How Quinnipiac’s Interactive Media Program Blends Innovation and Experience 💼 What “The Agency” at Quinnipiac University offers students 🎓 How Quinnipiac’s Lifelong Learning can support your professional development Related to this episode: Quinnipiac University’s Master in Interactive Me...

In the 37th episode of Who Are You?, Noah Sussal, a Finance and Accounting double major in the accelerated dual-degree program, shares: 😁His strategy for meeting people and making friends the moment he arrived on campus his first year ☑️ The benefits of being open to different opportunities and ready to say, “Yes” 😎The confidence he gained through the experiences he has taken advantage of Relate...

In the 36th episode of Who Are You?, Jessica Theodore, an accelerated dual-degree Computer Science major continuing on to the Master’s in Cyber Security program shares: 🌎How being a child of immigrants shaped her college journey 🎓The benefits of Quinnipiac’s accelerated dual-degree programs and why it made her decision college decision easy 🖥️ Her passion for advocating and effecting change Rela...

In the 35th episode of Who Are You?, Moinuddin Kothawala, a student in the accelerated dual-degree program studying Computer Information Systems and Applied AI & Business Analytics, shares: 🤔 The importance of not being afraid to ask questions 💼 Why he chose to study Computer Information Systems and earn a Masters in Applied AI & Business Analytics 🏫 Advice for what prospective students should...

In the 34th episode of Who Are You?, Elyssa Wrubel, Director of Advising and Student Experience for Quinnipiac University’s College of Arts & Sciences, shares: 📚How she went from an undeclared college student to advising other Bobcats on their journey ✈️ How a connection with a professor led to a life-changing study abroad opportunity 🐾 The benefits of being open to different experiences Related...

In the 33rd episode of Who Are You?, Kahlen Lamarche shares: ⛸️Her journey as a figure skater in Canada to an ice hockey player in the US 📚What led her to major in Criminal Justice, and a passion for Forensic Science 🏒What it’s like to be a Division I athlete Related to this episode: Quinnipiac’s Criminal Justice Program Quinnipiac’s Forensic Science Program Quinnipiac’s Women's Ice Hockey Host:...

In the 32nd episode of Who Are You?, Marie Hardin, Quinnipiac University’s 10th President, shares: 🎓Her journey as a first-generation college student to becoming a university president 🐾What drew her to Quinnipiac and why NOW is exciting time to be a part of Bobcat Nation 👟How her personal passions as a runner, reader, explorer, and overall curious person help her lead Related to this episode:...

In the 31st episode of Who Are You?, Carrie Bulger, Professor of Psychology at Quinnipiac University, shares: 🧠 How Psychology can improve leadership and workplace well-being ⚠️ What things students should be aware of as they move into the workforce 💪 The Impact of Quinnipiac’s Lifelong Learning program helps leaders grow through professional development Related to this Episode: Quinnipiac’s Psy...

In the 30th episode of Who Are You?, Robert Yawson, Professor of Management at Quinnipiac University, shares: 🔬 His journey from science to business 👨🏾‍🎓 The importance of teaching students to be lifelong learners ✏️ Why professors should be facilitators, not sages 👩🏼‍💻 Preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist Whether you're a student, educator, or business professional, this conver...

In the 29th episode of Who Are You?, Christina Vittas ’20, Senior Social Media Manager at Sesame Workshop, shares: 📺 How Christina’s childhood love of media sparked a professional path in advertising and social content. 📱 The social media management course that sparked Christina’s passion—and continues to impact her work today. ❤️A look into Christina’s role managing the online personas of belov...

In the 28th episode of Who Are You?, Nitish Patidar, Associate Professor of Management at Quinnipiac, University shares: 🩺 How the challenges he faced early in his career as a physician led him to a career in management 🤝 The importance working as a team in a professional environment and how it impacts productivity 📚 The benefits of Quinnipiac’s Continuing Education program in helping prepare e...

In the 27th episode of Who Are You?, Julie Booth, Director for the Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education at Quinnipiac, shares: 💼Her nontraditional path from working in corporate America to becoming a Physical Therapist, and then a professor 🩺 The importance of working collaboratively in an interprofessional healthcare environment 💪 What sets Quinnipiac University’s Physical Therapy...

In the 26th episode of Who Are You?, Morgan Pastir, a Quinnipiac alum who earned her bachelor's degree in psychology in 2021 and completed the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in 2023, shares: 🤝 How guidance from an advisor help determine her path from Psychology to healthcare 🏥 What led to her decision to join Quinnipiac's Accelerated Nursing Program 💉 What a typical day is l...

In the 25th episode of Who Are You?, Erin Sabato, Senior Director of Quinnipiac’s Global Learning in the Office of Global Engagement, shares: 🌍 How the opportunity to study abroad during her time at Quinnipiac transformed her life and career 🌐 The scale and scope of programs Quinnipiac offers for study abroad ✈️ How Quinnipiac students can take the first step in studying abroad Related to this e...

In the 24th episode of Who Are You?., Breana Butkievich, a fourth-year Law and Society major, shares: 🎤 How conquering a fear of public speaking led her into political and student advocacy, ultimately drawing her to Quinnipiac’s Law & Society program 🏛️ How mentors from Quinnipiac’s law community and student government propelled her to become a student advocate 🤝 How getting involved on campus a...

In the 23rd episode of Who Are You?, Colin Fanning, an Applied Business major in Quinnipiac’s 3+1 program, shares: 💼 How his family background in business sparked his interest in the field 🎓 How making a lasting impression on professors and forming connections can lead to future opportunities 👥 How he found his place and made friends at Quinnipiac Related to this episode: Quinnipiac University...

In the 22nd episode of Who Are You?, Becca Huyck, an Interdisciplinary Studies major in Quinnipiac’s 4+1 Master of Arts in Teaching program, shares: 🍎 How her third-grade teacher sparked her passion to become an educator 📚 What Quinnipiac’s Interdisciplinary Studies major is and it's benefits 👥 How she found her place and made friends at Quinnipiac Related to this episode: Quinnipiac's Interdis...

In the 21st episode of Who Are You?, Adam Roth, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Quinnipiac University, shares: 🌟 His circuitous path from being an at-risk student high school student to earning a Ph. D. and career in higher education 🌍 The College of Arts and Sciences’ focus on experiential learning opportunities and the impact it has on students 🧠 How the College of Arts & Sciences...

In the 20th episode of Who Are You?, Bill Ollayos, a part-time law student at Quinnipiac University’s School of Law, shares: ✍️Why he decided to change career paths and pursue becoming a lawyer ⚖️ How Quinnipiac Law’s flexible scheduling made it possible for him to thrive as a part-time student 🏛️ How Quinnipiac Law’s Career Development Office helped him secure externships at the Connecticut Attor...