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
Chiara Colicino, B.A. screenwriting and psychology ’13, credits networking as the key factor in helping her land a great job right after graduation. In this Alumni Spotlight, Chiara encourages current Chapman students to expand their horizons and reflects on some of her favorite professors. Tell us about your career- what do you do on a day
Beau Menchaca, M.A. counseling ’02, a counselor for the Santa Ana Unified School District, was recently recognized with the Santa Ana Unified School District’s 2013 Support Staff of the Year award. He has a passion for working in education and serves as the Higher Education Coordinator at Century High School in Santa Ana, Calif. Read on
Mike Rotstein, B.S. biological sciences ’11, is making an impact on the scientific world through his success in writing about the medical field. In this Alumni Spotlight, Mike reflects on his Chapman experience, including his favorite spot on campus, and offers advice on how to connect with professors while at Chapman. Tell us about your career-
Christine Curry, B.A. sociology ’95, has set out to redefine life as a farmer in Grenada, a small island nation in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Her urge to help the environment and low-income families propelled her into the world of non-profits through her work with The Grenada Goat Dairy Project. Read on to find out what
Charles Bailey , M.A. ’77, has led an incredible life filled with unique experiences ranging from publishing his book about being an Air Force combat pilot, If You Fly… Don’t Crash! , to flying World War II Stearman biplanes with his son to serving on the Chapman Alumni Association Board of Directors in the 1990s. Read
From resident advisors to business partners, Chris Eggleton , B.A. economics and B.S. business administration ’02, and Chris Retzer , B.S. business administration ’01, have been a team for almost 15 years. It all began in an accounting class at Chapman in the spring semester of 1999. “I noticed the girls in class were always
Ngoni Takawira, Class of 2006, is living proof of the powerful impact that scholarships can make, not just on the students who receive them, but on the communities these students (and alumni) serve. Ngoni is the managing director of GEM Investments Ltd, which aims to provide education and health services to young people in Zimbabwe.
From crime to camels, Samantha Cortese, BFA television broadcast journalism ’11, has the scoop on what’s happening in Palm Springs. Samantha attributes her success as the morning reporter for the CBS and ABC affiliates in Palm Springs to the hard work and connections she made at Chapman. Read on to see what advice Samantha has
How many accountants do you know who have a Super Bowl ring with their name engraved on it? Elizabeth McCroskey , B.S. accounting ’07, does. She’s a senior accountant for the Baltimore Ravens, Super Bowl XLVII champions. In this Alumni Spotlight, Elizabeth gives us a glimpse into her career, offers advice to current students and