Alumni Profiles
The profiles listed below are in alphabetical order
Barabe, Tim '75 (business)– Journey into International Finance Leads Alum to Help Others Attend UMass Amherst
Barr, Henry '68 (government, now political science)– A Leader’s Advice: Get Involved and Give Back
Barsamian, Anthony '86 (legal studies)—Advocacy Work is Lawyer’s Passion
Bauman, Marc '75 (communication)– Emmy-winning Producer Brings the World Live Music Performances and More
Becker, Matt '07 (STPEC) —Perfect GPA Reflects Passion for His Courses
Blaustein, Jeffrey D. '73, PhD '77(psychology)—Neuroendocrinologist Named Editor-in-Chief of Top Journal
Berenson, Heidi '79 (journalism/English) —Turning Messages from Blah Blah Blah to Va Va Voom
Blakey, Michael '85 PhD, '80 MA (anthropology)—UMass Amherst Graduate School to Honor Anthro Alum at 100th Anniversary Gala
Braceras, Jennifer '89 (communication)—Alum is New Trustee, Part-time Legal Scholar, Full-time Mom
Cardinal, Michelle '89 (communication)—Media Buying Giant Measures Results Through Profits
Caso, Alan '74 (communication)—Lights, Camera, Action: Top Cinematographer Offers Snapshot of the Scene
Cole, Robert C., Jr. '59 (psychology)—Alum Funds Lecture Series to Showcase Excellence and Engagement
Collins, Gail '70 (government, now political science)—Alum Editor of New York Times to Step Down
Czelusniak, Alison '02 (communication) – Volunteer, Beauty, Traveler Connects to Her World through PAVE and More
Dallmeyer, Robert '59 (sociology)—Exhibitionist Par Excellence
Der Hagopian, David '72 (economics)– Businessman Funds Scholarship, Helps Build Endowment
Dorfman, Jackie '82 (economics) —Top Recruiter Now, Financial Anaylist Then
Elwell, Kent '83 (economics)—Financial Sales Manager Joins Dean’s Board, Reflects on Career
Falvey, David '04 (political science)—Accidental Author, Serves Army and Air Force, Offers Advice
Feuer-Beck, Stephanie '06 (psychology and elementary education)—Recent Grad Reflects on UMass Amherst Influences and Opportunities
Fong, Christina '98 MA, '00 PhD (economics) Research Scientist Studies Economic Enigma
Friend, Bruce '79 (communication)—Alumnus Brings Marketing Research Expertise to Campus
Giaquinta, Gerry '73—The Winding Road to Success, Giaquinta Style
Ginsburg, Richard D. MS '95, PhD '98 (psychology)—Parents of Young Athletes, Take Note of Alum's New Book
Greer, Chrisopher '88 (economics)—Dean's Advisory Board Member
Haley, Michael '65 (speech)—Filmmaker Named Bateman Scholar
Happ, Benjamin '98 (psychology) —Investment Manager Serves on Dean's Advisory Board
Hertz, George '69 (government, now political science), ’73 (MPA)—Man on the Move Motivated by New Challenges
Hickmann, Sara '05 PhD (psychology) —Psychologist Keeps NFL Players Mentally Fit
Hoff, Lew '62 (economics) —Entrepreneur Recalls Development of Business
Hollister, Jeremy '96 (political science)—Alum Makes Creative Waves
Hughes, Danielle F. (Bionda) '91 (political science)—Woman on Wall Street
Jaworski, Bernie '79 (sociology)– Marketing Guru Attributes Success to Mentor
Kanof, Marisa '06 (political science)—Young Alum on the Road to Leadership Recounts Campus Experience
Kay, Dan '99 (political science)—Alum Lawyer Among Survivor: Gabon Contestants
Keel, Kristen '88 (psychology), MPA '92—Budget Expert Joins SBS Dean's Board
Kenoi, Billy ’93 (political science)—Big Man on the Big Island
Langer, Todd '95 (communication)—Alum Says, “Get Fit, Be Functional, and Live Pain Free”
LeBovidge, Alan '64 (economics)—Former Commissioner of Mass Department of Revenue on Dean's Advisory Board; Alum Tapped to Run Mass TuUrnpike Authority
Lemanski, Kenneth M. '76 (political science)—State Colleges are Alum's Focus
Levin, Howard '75 (political science)—Lawyer Personifies Excellence
Linares, Bryant '84 (economics) —Fabulous Diamonds...from the Boston Suburbs
Also see the Apollo Diamond website.
Lopes, Christine '97 (STPEC) —Alumna Brings Public Policy Leadership Skills to Common Cause
Madison, Stacy '87 (sociology)—Cashing in Her Chips (cofounder and brand name behind Stacy’s Pita Chip Company)
Malhotra, Vinnie '97 (communication/political science)—Reporting Back
Mandela, Maki MA '89 (sociology), PhD ’93 (anthropology)—Daughter Speaks of the Private Nelson Mandela
Martin, Bonnie Reid '70 (political science)—Professional Volunteer’s Efforts Result in Effective Social Action
McCarthy, David '86 (political science)—Making It on Wall Street
McClaurin, Irma ’89 MA, ’93 PhD (anthropology)—From Poetry to Urban Research and Outreach/Engagement
McLeod, Kembrew '00 PhD (communication)—Alum's Music Industry Documentary Released (interview in Valley Advocate)
Merriam, Dwight '68 (sociology) —Land-Use Lawyer Supports Students
Monaghan, Scott '05 (political science)—Alum Climbing on YouTube Charts
Morse, Suzanne '95 (journalism)—Public Awareness Communicator Shares Experiences
Moynihan, John '83 (economics) —Leading the Way in Information Security and Internal Audit
Neal, Ricardo O. '95 (political science)—Distinguished Alumni Service Award Honors Advocate for Social Justice
Noble, Lisa '76 (political science)—President of Farmhouse Foods Leads Company to New Heights
O'Reilly, Ed '75 (legal studies) —Ed O'Reilly's Uphill Road
Pakman, David '06 (communication/economics)—Young Alumnus Creates and Hosts Syndicated Radio Show
Pearson, David E. '79 (sociology)—Alum Pearson Named VP for Partnership Affairs at UTB/TSC
Perry-Jenkins, Maureen '81 (psychology) —Psychologist Recognized for Outreach to Families
Price, Stuart '79 (political science) and Price, Linda Mitchell '77 (economics)—Benefitting Students is Couple’s Passion, Gift Challenges Others to Fund Scholarships
Proescher, Sarah '01 (social thought & political economy) Seeking Fulfillment and Being Useful to the World
Ramsey, William C. '97 (political science)—Alum Says Positive Attitude, Enthusiasm Are Key to Excellence
Reed, Doris '00 MS (labor studies)—Alumna Wins Top Union Honor in Washington
Roach, Christine M. '76 (legal studies) – Legal Eagle
Rothman, W. Greg '89 (political science) —President Bush Appoints Alumnus Rothman to VTC Board
Schultz, Andrew '91 (economics) and Schultz, William '94 (communication)—A Family History of Cleaning Up
Seche, Stephen '74 (journalism)—Seche Appointed Ambassador to Yemen
Soler, Steve '82 (economics)—The Art of the Possible: Alum Transforms Brownfields into Green Community
Solt, Christine '92 (political science)—Solt Selected for Boston Business Journal’s 2007 “40 Under 40” Award; A Passion for Health Care Law
Stevens, John '73 (political science)—Alum Specializes in Strategic Planning for Educational Institutions
Taylor, Stephen '88 (psychology) —Reflections on Career in Psychology
Wedberg, Kyle '00 (public policy and administration MA)—Public Servant Makes Big Impact in Arts Education
Werner, Stephen '06 (psychology)—Alum SIgns Three-Year Contract with Washington Capitals
Wijeyesinghe, Charmaine '80 (psychology)—Education Opens Doors for Diversity Consultant
