MAKING AN IMPACT
Envisioning the Future
Nick Carney ’16 VSB strives to positively impact public health and the arts in Rwanda.
Finding the Right Opportunity
Yun Seong Jo brought his background as a Marine Corps Corporal to VSB’s Certificate in Accountancy program.
Philadelphia’s Poet Laureate
Trapeta B. Mayson ’15 EMBA, a nonprofit leader and a poet with an entrepreneurial mindset blends her experiences to pursue her life’s mission.
Superhero to the Rescue
Dr. Mayank Amin, PharmD,’15 MBA, is a real-life superhero to many, dressing in costume to deliver COVID vaccines to his pharmacy patients.
Creative and Analytic Balance
For SNACKLINS Brand Marketing Manager Tess Cimini ’14 VSB, the VSB curriculum gave her the framework and skills to approach any problem.
A Service Mindset
Brendan Dwyer ’14 VSB credits Villanova for helping him develop a global mindset and commitment to service.
Creative Pursuits
Gabriela Guaracao ’09 VSB credits Villanova with laying the foundation for her success in the fashion industry and her desire to make an impact.
Toolkit for Success
Katherine (Gibbs) Parr’s ’01 VSB deep passion for service and desire to make an impact have informed her career choices.
Connection. Belonging. Growth.
Jeanette Ding ’16 VSB, emphasizes how VSB, the faculty, and its opportunities have contributed to her success.
Opening Doors to Success
Earnest Pettway ’15 VSB ’17 MAC shares how the VSB educational experience as an undergraduate and graduate student opened doors to future success.
Making her Mark
Lisa Chase ’93 VSB reflects on the education beyond a business degree that Villanova offers.
Building Success
John Perna’s ’18 EMBA used his Executive MBA to take his career in the lumber and building materials industry to the next level.
Value of a Network
Kristen Hogan ’08 VSB, a digital marketing entrepreneur, reflects on the importance of making connections.
Finding One’s Path
Gabriel Newman ’12 VSB leveraged the resources of VSB’s Clay Center to launch a successful career in media.
A Leader in the ER
Dr. Monika Smith ’21 EMBA leverages the skills gained from the Executive MBA program in her healthcare career.
Curiosity and Connections
Claire Asmussen ’16 VSB reflects on the benefits of keeping an open mind and making connections.
Professional Success
Kai Cunningham ’16 VSB found a top ranked undergraduate business program, mentorship, and a deep love of sports at Villanova
Paying It Forward
Vidhi Shah ’15 VSB believes in helping the next generation of students make the most of Villanova.
Sustainable Influence
Kathleen Blehl ’18 VSB, embodies the versatility of a VSB education, taking her business acumen and passion for sustainability around the globe.
International Expertise
Fernando Guardia ’10 VSB continues to apply the well-rounded skills he learned from VSB to his international business career.
A Helping Hand
Nicole DiPaolo ’18 VSB discusses her experience as part of the inaugural group of the VSB Mentor Program.
Creativity and Community
For Christopher Josephs ’17 VSB and Ryan Mazzie ’18 VSB, VSB courses served as inspiration for the social investing app they have created.
Invaluable Experience
Madison Martini ’19 CLAS is proof of the impact of VSB across disciplines.
Achieving a Vision
Jack Chong ’14 VSB relates how a chance opportunity led him to a career in product management.
Putting Values to Work
Colleen Mook ’94 VSB credits the VSB values-based education with helping her become a successful entrepreneur.
A Vision of Service
Andrea Zinn ’13 VSB knew from a young age that she wanted to pursue a service-oriented education.
Pursuit of Knowledge
Helene Purcell’s ’11 VSB undergraduate experiences laid the groundwork for her pursuit of an Economics PhD.
Classroom to Career
Emily Brown ’19 VSB shares how a VSB education gives you real-world experience.
Global Perspective
Liz Fiske ’16 VSB draws on her VSB experience to navigate a global business environment.
A Firm Foundation
Nirav Shah ’13 VSB maximized VSB’s curriculum and his involvement with the Villanova Equity Society to launch a career in sales and trading.
The Business of Technology
Scott Megill ’07 EMBA leverages the power of business technology to create a healthier world through precision medicine solutions.
A Better World
John Catalano ’14 VSB, ’20 MBA believes in the power of business to address critical issues in the world.
Values and Education
Mark Redmond ’79 VSB is the executive director of Spectrum Youth and Family Services, working with at-risk youth in Burlington, Vermont.