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An Alumni Story Exchange: Have You Met Rochelle Breedon (JD ’14)? This is that moment at an event when you introduce someone new to the conversation and everyone pivots, eager to connect and welcome your friend.

September 22, 2017 by Alyssa Lahham '13 | Alumni Spotlight

Have you met Rochelle Breedon (JD ’14)? We volunteer together on Ingram Micro’s Philanthropic Committee, planning activities for local nonprofits and working to give grants to our many well-deserving applicants. Rochelle earned a law degree from the Dale E. Fowler School of Law in 2014 and is now a human resource consultant at Ingram Micro. She is a

Max Landwirth ’14 defies gender stereotypes in his new film, ‘L’

September 12, 2017 by Melissa Hoon | Alumni Spotlight

Max Landwirth ’14 is a film producer and founder of Landwirth Legacy Productions. He’s making his mark on the industry by becoming known for producing films that advocate for social consciousness and compassion for humanity. One of his latest projects, L, just might be his most important projects yet in terms of shifting the way

Entrepreneur Jack Litchfield ’11 offers lessons in leadership

February 16, 2015 by Hallie Nicholson (M.A. '14) | Career

Jack Litchfield , BFA film production ’11, has seen firsthand how a film degree goes exponentially further than just the silver screen. But while working at mixing houses, nonprofits and giant corporations after school has paid the bills, what Jack’s taken from Chapman University couldn’t be closer to Albert Schweitzer’s quest to search and see

Kevin Staniec ’01 shines a spotlight on the contemporary American novella

March 10, 2014 by Hallie Nicholson (M.A. '14) | Events

As co-founder of Black Hill Press , Kevin Staniec , BFA film and television production ’01, is a champion of the art of the contemporary American novella. Kevin, along with a panel of fellow alumni authors from Black Hill Press, will be on campus on Monday, April 14 speaking in a panel discussion about the role

Alumna gives travelers an authentic experience in Peru

February 28, 2014 by Hallie Nicholson (M.A. '14) | Career

In May 2013, Becky Williams , B.A. Spanish ’09, took a leap of faith and moved to Cusco, Peru, to design and start a business focusing on social responsibility and authentic cultural encounters. Launched in January, Encuentros Andinos is a non-conventional tour company designed to support isolated indigenous communities while fostering pride in the communities’

Chapman50 Alumni Spotlight: Pat Boulard ’90 (MBA ’92)

January 7, 2014 by Hallie Nicholson (M.A. '14) | Alumni Spotlight

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

Alumni Spotlight: Naomi (Coe) Alon ’05

September 24, 2013 by Madeleine Wilson | Alumni Spotlight

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

Alumni Spotlight: Alex Fortunato ’09

September 19, 2013 by Madeleine Wilson | Alumni Spotlight

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

Alumni Spotlight: Charles Bailey (M.A. ’77)

August 21, 2013 by ashstock | Alumni Spotlight

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

Alumni Spotlight: Chris Eggleton ’02 and Chris Retzer ‘01

August 19, 2013 by Hallie Nicholson (M.A. '14) | Alumni Spotlight

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