Scott Pastel , B.S. business administration ’06, lost touch with Chapman University after graduating, but over the past few years he found a renewed connection with his alma mater. As a volunteer at numerous campus events and member of Chapman50 and President’s Circle , Scott has become an active part of the campus community. “I
In this Chapman50 Alumni Spotlight, we get to know Rebecca Hall, B.A. communications ’96. As the founder of Idea Hall , an integrated marketing firm, Rebecca leads a team of energetic and talented professionals that specializes in branding, media relations and integrated marketing campaigns. Despite her busy schedule as president and CEO of Idea Hall, she remains
Meet Patrick Boulard, B.S. business administration ’90 and MBA ’92, in this Chapman50 Alumni Spotlight. Born and raised in France, Pat headed to California in 1989 for what was supposed to be a one-year abroad experience as part of an exchange program with Chapman University. Ultimately, Chapman had a much more profound impact on Pat’s
Meet Amber Hall , BFA broadcast journalism ’00, in our latest Chapman50 Alumni Spotlight. In her role as a Chapman50 member, Amber hopes to build a stronger Chapman alumni community. Read on to learn about her career and her advice for current students. What inspired you to become a member of Chapman50? As a real
Brianna (Peckham) Shaffer , B.A. music therapy ’08, recently opened her business, Play Your Part, Inc. , a unique company designed to provide music therapy for children with autism. After being involved in Greek Life, Order of Omega and as an Orientation Assistant, Brianna urges students to dive in and try new things. Tell us about
In this Chapman50 Alumni Spotlight, we meet Mike Brown , B.S. business administration ’06. A young entrepreneur, Mike founded ModBargains , a trusted source for performance automotive parts and accessories, as a 19-year-old student at Chapman University. Now the CEO of a thriving business, Mike is giving back and taking an active role in life
Bill Theriault, B.A. history ’69 (M.A. education ’74), had a unconventional start to his college career. “I started out at a community college and flunked out after a year and half,” said Bill. But he didn’t let a rocky start deter his dreams of a college education. On his 21st birthday in 1965, Bill (who
Founded in late 2012, Chapman50 is an exclusive group designed to connect influential alumni leaders in a university-wide network unlike any other. Comprising fifty founding members under the age of 50, Chapman50 enacts the mission of Chapman University by encouraging alumni leadership and professional development in all fifty states and across the globe. Over
Despite launching her design career during tough economic times, Naomi (Coe) Alon, BFA art ’05, persevered and is now co-owner of design firm Little Crown Interiors. With her business partner, Gerri Panebianco, Naomi designs nurseries and children’s rooms for clients in Southern California (including many celebrities). In this Alumni Spotlight, Naomi shares her story, offers some entrepreneurial advice
Co-founder of tech startup CrowdSYNC, Alex Fortunato, BFA film production ’09, says the most difficult part about starting a company was taking the initial leap of faith, but that it is all worth it. In this Alumni Spotlight, Alex advises students to be open to new experiences and ask a lot of questions. Tell me