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Redhawks Who Soar - June 2025
We are proud of the nearly 21,000 living alumni working in marketing, healthcare, social work, business, criminal justice, law, ministry, non-profits, the technology industry, and entrepreneurship – to name a few.
This month, we celebrate accomplishments in our alumni network.
Sydney Yanak '25 - Started new position as Insurance Agent at Yanak Insurance Group in Amherst, OH.
Maia Lavigne '25 (Accounting and Business Administration) started a new position as VP of Marketing at Lavigne Financial in Clifton Park, NY. This is her family’s financial advising business.
Morgan Burnett '25 - Started new position as Server and Event Staff at The Links at Greystone.
Caleb Dyer ' 24 (Business Administration) - Promoted to Sales Engineer II at Keyence Corporation in Rochester.
Emily Purcell '23 (Psychology) - Started new position as Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Regent University!
Kaycee Viator '22 (History) - Was presented the Margaret C. McCarthy, Ph.D. Academic Excellence Award at the HELA Commencement Reception! This award is presented to a person who embodies what it means to be a graduate of the HELA program. It includes academic excellence, commitment, integrity, professionalism, and potential for success in the field.
Angelica Polcini '25 - Will be a lead pre-k teacher at Pearce Christian Church in September.
Nathan Magaw ‘25 (Marketing and Global Studies) graduated in May and started at USI as a Commercial Lines Associate Representative.
Alexander Stankovski ‘19 (Communication and Bio-Chemistry) started a new position at HubSpot as an Account Executive.
Malcolm Shaw ‘17 (Communication) joined Galway United, a professional soccer club that competes in the League of Ireland Premier Division. This Canadian-born alumni continues to follow his dream of playing soccer professionally and internationally. Since graduating from Roberts, he played in Sweden for two seasons. After COVID he joined Ottawa in the Canadian Premier League from 2020-2023. Because of his mother’s heritage, he has also played for the Trinidad and Tobago national team. Read the story
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Laura Amaya '24 (Psychology) - Is a Legal Assistant for the Attorney for the Child Unit at The Legal Aid Society of Rochester, New York.
Shawna Lesmerises '25 (Chemistry and Forensic Science) - Started a new position as an Associate Scientist at Alcami Corporation!
Dimitra Gkizani '22 (Chemistry) - Joined Accord Healthcare, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company, as a Biotechnology Analyst in Schimatari, Greece.
Connor Beagle '25 (Strategic Leadership) - Started a new position as the Head of Team Marketing for Geneva Red Wings in Geneva, NY.
