Over the course of the past two weeks, I have been able to connect with University of Massachusetts Amherst alumni from 23 different U.S. States and 24 additional countries throughout in the world. I have had a significant amount of success with this challenge thus far, and have been thrilled with the results. LinkedIn has been an amazing resource throughout this process, and has allowed me to connect with former UMass students across the globe and unveil their professions, which would otherwise be virtually impossible. Below are the 47 new connections:
U.S. States
Alaska: Michelle Steward- Isenberg School of Management, currently an Account Manager at Cenergy, International Services
Arizona: Josh Targe- Isenberg School of Management, currently a Business Consultant, OPEN Top Client Acquisition at American Express
California: Jenna Helstowski- Isenberg School of Management, currently a Merchandise Buying Assistant at TJX | Fashion Design
Colorado: Daryl Wolfenden- Economics B.A., currently a Retirement Account Associate | Jocelyn Pension Consulting, LLC
CONNECTicut: Cathie Cannon: Isenberg School of Management, Director of Operations at Strategic Sales & Marketing, Inc
Delaware: Rich Claire- Political Science B.A., Chief Operating Officer at Trinity Logistics
Illinois: Stefan Vehr- Isenberg School of Management, Financial Planning & Analysis at CDW
Indiana: Anthony Hosking- Computer Science phD., Associate Professor at Purdue University
Maine: Alina Bahlavouni- B.S., Public Health & Kinesiology Double Major, last employed at Get Moving UMass Campus Outreach Coordinator at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Maryland: Sara Schroeder- Isenberg School of Management, Marketing Manager at Cigna-HealthSpring
Massachusetts: A good friend of mine that graduated last year, Alexander Hamboyan- Isenberg School of Management, Account Set-Up Specialist at Brown Brothers Harriman
Michigan: Bob White- BS, HRTA, Executive Banker at Quicken Loans
Minnesota: Jocelyn Blase- B.S. Environmental Science/Geology, currently Seeking Employment Opportunities
Missouri: Justin Shaw- Isenberg School of Management, Director at Client Engagement at VM
Nebraska: Brian Ethridge- B.A., Journalism, Editor, Writer and Columnist
Nevada: Joseph Swain- Isenberg School of Management, Associate Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab
New York: Lonny Sweet- Isenberg School of Management, President & CEO of The Connect Group
Rhode Island: Andrew Brousell- Isenberg School of Management, Senior Compensation Analyst at FM Global
Tennessee: Jon Zagami- Isenberg School of Management, Finance Professional With Caterpillar Financial & former Soldier in the U.S. Army
Texas: Frank Ginac- Isenberg School of Management, CTO | Innovative Software Developer & Business Leader | Entrepreneur
Virginia: Stephanie Rocha- Isenberg School of Management, Analyst at Global Atlantic Financial Group Limited
West Virginia: Gabrielle Baker- Journalism, Web Designer at Gabby Designs
Wisconsin: Renee Sinden, Isenberh School of Management, Finance Leader, Large Capital Program, Project Portfolio Management, Lifecycle Reporting, Project Controls
Cross them off the list..(These aren’t the actual states eliminated, found this online)
Countries
Brazil: Rodrigo Francozi- Isenberg School of Management, CED Market Development Specialist
Belgium: Guy Van Leemput- Masters in Computer Science, Independent Intranet and Digital Workplace Consultant
Turkey: Mahmut Varli-Isenberg School of Management, Financial Services Professional
Canada: Paul Nursey- Isenberg School of Management, President & CEO at Tourism Victoria
Luxembourg: Juan Andres Godoy Liere- Isenberg School of Management, Business and Financial Analyst Latin America en Millicom International Cellular
Czech Republic: Fabian Schramm- Isenberg School of Management, Account Manager – Inside Sales
China: Kyle Smith- Isenberg School of Management, Senior Content Manager at Alibaba
Australia: Kanho Uno- Isenberg School of Management, Senior Account Manager at Vision Critical
Taiwan: Ken Lin- B.A., Psychology and Chinese Linguistics, Consultant at Michael Page
Tanzani: Benjamin N. Oganga- Master in Education, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
United Kingdom: Patrick Gwyther- Isenberg School of Management, Investment Banking at AGC Partners
United Arab Emirates: Yousaf Nishat-Botero- Isenberg School of Management, Business Development
Russian Federation: Anna Ivanova- Master in Public Policy and Administration, Technology Policy Analyst / Government Relations Manager
Ivory Coast: Rene Attoumbre- Isenberg School of Management, Principal at Nova Capital Global Markets
Puerto Rico: Ayton E. Amadeo- Isenberg School of Management, Business Development / Marketing Manager – AIG
Korea: Danny Jun-Young Lee- Isenberg School of Management, Admin and Finance Manager at Seoul Music High School
Congo: Abraham Balima- Isenberg School of Management, Country CFO at Newrest
India: Sunintha Ramaswamy- Isenberg School of Management, Associate at Aavishkaar
Germany: Marisela Aguilar- Isenberg School of Management, Employer Branding Services – Career Events UK at E.ON Business Services
Ireland: Brian Ruhlmann- Isenberg School of Management, Business Development Representative at HubSpot
Saudi Arabia: Khalid Alassaf- Master in Chemistry, Director, KSA Regional Analytical at SABIC
Spain: Eduarda Orri- B.S. in Industrial Engineering, EMEA Operational Team Lead SC Operations at Hewlett-Packard
Hong Kong: Alwin Lam- Isenberg School of Management, Risk Management
Macao: Jose Alves- Isenberg School of Management, Catalyzing Social and Business Entrepreneurship
Digging deeper and learning more about this vastly diverse group of alumni sheds light on the extraordinary university that I am fortunate enough to attend. It’s almost as if I’m vicariously living through these alums via LinkedIn. Gaining a glympse of their successes and discovering the levels in which this prestigious school has helped them elevate to truly hits home. 27 states and 76 countries to remain. Updates to come soon.
Earth to Evan
EARTH TO EVAN 