Alumni Profiles
The profiles listed below are in alphabetical order
Abbott, Kathy '80 (landscape architecture and regional planning)—Alum Leads City Parks Alliance
Allan, Jessica MRP, MLA ’04 (landscape architecture and regional planning—LARP Alumni Assume Leadership Roles in Ware, Easthampton (also includes Stuart Beckley MRP '89)
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
Beckley, Stuart MRP '89 (landscape architecture and regional planning)—LARP Alumni Assume Leadership Roles in Ware, Easthampton (also includes Jessica Allan MLA, MRP '04)
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
Blaustein, Jeffrey D. '73, PhD '77(psychology)—Neuroendocrinologist Named Editor-in-Chief of Top Journal
Braceras, Jennifer '89 (communication)—Alum is New Trustee, Part-time Legal Scholar, Full-time Mom
Burke, Scott—UMass Offers Options and Life Lessons, Says Alum
Cameron, Ron '75 (communication)—Alum Manages Vancouver's Olympic Stadium
Cardinal, Michelle '89 (communication)—Media Buying Giant Measures Results Through Profits
Carpman, Larry '75 (journalism)—Governor Appoints New Trustee
Caso, Alan '74 (communication)—Lights, Camera, Action: Top Cinematographer Offers Snapshot of the Scene
Cliggott, Doug '78 (economics)—Financial Expert Cliggott Joins Economics Department
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
Cornish, Audie '01 (journalism)—NPR News Names Cornish Host of "Weekend Edition Sunday"
Czelusniak, Alison '02 (communication) – Volunteer, Beauty, Traveler Connects to Her World through PAVE and More
Dallmeyer, Robert '59 (sociology)—Exhibitionist Par Excellence
Dandley, Sean '85 (journalism)—Telecom Entrepreneur Credits UMass as Foundation of Success
Davie, Sharon '84 (political science)—Alum Davies to Lead Kirwan Institute
Der Hagopian, David '72 (economics)– Businessman Funds Scholarship, Helps Build Endowment
DiMare, Charles '74 (political science), MPA '83—Attorney DiMare Wins Elizabeth Berg Streeter Award
Donovan, Joe '92 (political science)—Lobbying for a Cause
Dorfman, Jackie '82 (economics) —Top Recruiter Now, Financial Analyst Then
Elwell, Kent '83 (economics)—Financial Sales Manager Joins Dean’s Board, Reflects on Career
Encarnacao, Stephen '70 (economics)—Vancouver CEO
Etkin, Steve '81 (political science)—Etkin '81 Honors Prof. Gere with Scholarship
Falvey, David '04 (political science)—Accidental Author, Serves Army and Air Force, Offers Advice
Feder, Daniel ’84 and Mary (Howard) ’85 (political science)—Political Science Couple Creates Departmental Scholarship
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
Foudy, Sarah '96 (STPEC/comparative literature)—STPEC Alum Wins Emmy for Documentary Work
Friend, Bruce '79 (communication)—Alumnus Brings Marketing Research Expertise to Campus
Garcia, Lynn Robitaille '97 (STPEC)—Alum Lawyer Credits UMass with Nurturing Lifelong Negotiation Skills
Giaquinta, Gerry '73 (political science)—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
Halper, Donna PhD '11—New PhD Blazed Trail for Women in Radio
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
Hynes, Thomas J. PhD '76 (communication)—Alumnus Leads Clayton State University
Ihedigbo, James '07 (sociology)—Ihedigbo Named NHF Humanitarian of the Year
Jaworski, Bernie '79 (sociology)–Alum Named Drucker Chair at Claremont Grad University; Marketing Guru Attributes Success to Mentor
Jordan, Scott A. '89 (economics)—Sleepless in Boston
Kanof, Marisa '06 (political science)—Young Alum on the Road to Leadership Recounts Campus Experience
Katz, Jeffrey '69 (economics)—Shedding Light on Times Square—and More
Kay, Dan '99 (political science)—Alum Lawyer Among Survivor: Gabon Contestants
Keel, Kristen '88 (psychology), MPA '92—Budget Expert Joins SBS Dean's Board
Kellogg, Stephen '98 (communication)—Shady Esperanto and the Young Hearts (Music Video by Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers)
Kennedy, John '86 (political science)—Alumnus, Veteran News Producer to Head University Relations
Kenoi, Billy ’93 (political science)—Big Man on the Big Island
Khanna, Derek '09 (political science)—The Case of the Vanishing Policy Memo
Lamothe, Dan '04 (journalism)—Following the Fight
Langer, Todd '95 (communication)—Alum Says, “Get Fit, Be Functional, and Live Pain Free”
Lash, Nevin '78 (environmental design)—Zoo Designer Focuses on Making a Difference
LeBovidge, Alan '64 (economics)—Former Commissioner of Mass Department of Revenue on Dean's Advisory Board; Alum Tapped to Run Mass Turnpike Authority
Lemanski, Kenneth M. '76 (political science)—Alum to Lead St. Joseph's College; 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.
Locke, Chris '75 (sociology)—Life in the Fast (and Legal) Lane
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)—Alum Joins CNN as Senior Vice President; 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
McCarthy, Ward '73 (economics)—Financial Economist Reflects on Career, Offers Advice
McClaurin, Irma ’89 MA, ’93 PhD (anthropology)—Alum Named New Leader of Shaw University; From Poetry to Urban Research and Outreach/Engagement
McLeod, Kembrew '00 PhD (communication)—Alum's Music Industry Documentary Released (interview in Valley Advocate)
Melchionda, Gabrielle ’92 (anthropology)—Growing a Business, the Mad Gab’s Way
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)—Talk Show Host Becoming a Force; Young Alumnus Creates and Hosts Syndicated Radio Show
Pearson, David E. '79 (sociology)—Alum Pearson Named VP for Partnership Affairs at UTB/TSC
Perry, Stefanie '06 (political science)—Third Grade Minutemen and Women
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
Quinn, Molly '05 (journalism)—UnHappy Hispster Publishes Book, Featured in NYTimes
Ramsey, William C. '97 (political science)—From the Classroom to the Bench; Alum Says Positive Attitude, Enthusiasm Are Key to Excellence
Reed, Doris '00 MS (labor studies)—Alumna Wins Top Union Honor in Washington
Riikonen-Gelinas, Todd '87 (economics)—Passion for Asian Cultures Steers Investment Manager’s Life
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
Sheley, Joseph F. PhD '76 (sociology)—Alum to Lead CSU Stanislaus, Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
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
Thomson, Peter '85 (STPEC)—Building a Career in Radio, Alum Learns Lessons about Life
Trovato, Peter '05 (political science)—Alum's Legacy Fund Supports Children of Fallen Soldiers
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
Zagami, Jaime '08 (political science)—One Step at a Time (Boston Globe article about her role in her brother's recovery from PTSD, beginning with their attendance at UMass together).
