Welcome to the Team – July 2015
July 1, 2015
Brandi Valentine
University Telephone Operator
(714) 997-6506
Start date:
May 18, 2015
Hometown:
Corona, CA
Current city:
Corona, CA
What interested you about working at Chapman?
My interest in Chapman University started after I spoke with the director of my department. I asked how long had he worked for Chapman. He responded he’s been with Chapman University for 15 years, five years as a student and ten years as an employee. I was convinced that the culture at Chapman University was a great career and educational path. In fact, throughout my career I have worked for many different companies. However Chapman University is the first employer that I’ve ever thought of retiring with. I look forward to success and longevity.
What’s something people might be surprised/interested to learn about you?
I love to screen write. I have written and directed 5 short films and I enjoy acting and poetry.
Matt Congel
Web Technology Specialist
(714) 997-7313
congel@chapman.edu
Hometown:
Seal Beach, California
Current city:
Orange, California
What interested you about working at Chapman?
I was most interested in working for Chapman after attending as an undergrad and a student worker for four years. The atmosphere here is so unique in that it’s supportive and accepting, but professional at the same time. It really helped motivate me while I was a student and has continued to do so through my short time so far as a full time staff member.
What’s something people might be surprised/interested to learn about you?
Aside from some of the basics like playing sports and a lot of video games, I’m an avid drummer in my spare time. I marched drumline all the way through high school, and have been playing the drumset for well over a decade now. In general, if I ever have the opportunity to drum with other people in some capacity, I’m always willing.
Haley Wragg
Development Assistant, Career and Industry & Institutional Support
(714) 289-2024
wragg@chapman.edu
Start date:
Began as a temp in February 2015 (filling in for Beth Hofeldt while she was on maternity leave), started as a full time employee on June 30, 2015.
Hometown:
Encinitas, California
Current city:
Orange, California
What interested you about working at Chapman?
Passionate people working toward a noble cause… and an opportunity to learn and grow
What’s something people might be surprised/interested to learn about you?
I love (and used to teach) ballet, but I can also gut a fish.