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Although her passion lies in literature, Leslie Vargas '24 landed at the Lubin School of Business for our Entrepreneurship program to learn the finance and business practices that she says creatives are often not taught. Now, Leslie is using her leadership and business skills to run the Ebony Tomatoes Collective, a digital publication that publishes the work of Black women and non-binary people.
Retired special investigative agent Damian M. Salvati’s ethos of ethics and teamwork in his government career grew out of his days as a Dyson journalism major.
For Katie Stephens '23, working in the music industry has been a lifelong dream. Luckily, she's on the right path to fulfilling that dream. Not only will Katie graduate in May 2023 with her BBA in Arts and Entertainment Management, but she's also the Marketing Director for 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Music Group and a representative for Warner Music U, proving that she's on her way to a successful career in the industry.
Harold E. Kaplan is a dual degree graduate of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, having received his BBA in 1972 from 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, and his JD in 1983 from what was then known as 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Law. After spending years in hospital administration, Harold reached out to former 17³Ô¹ÏÍø President Edward Mortola and began seriously considering law school. Three years later, in 1980, Harold began his law school journey and then in 1983, he graduated and was admitted to the NY Bar, prepared well by the Law School to start his career as a health law attorney. Over the years, Harold has been a generous supporter of both 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø. Most recently, he endowed a scholarship, the Harold E. Kaplan Health Law and Policy Scholarship, to support students who are passionate about Health Law and Policy.
Bryan Viglione '24 is making the most out of his time at the Lubin School of Business. Not only is he a member of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø's men's lacrosse team, but he also works as Chief Financial Officer of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Perk Cafe and as an accounting tutor in the Tutoring Center–all while working towards his BBA/MBA in Public Accounting. His involvement and leadership on-campus even landed him an internship at a Big Four firm.
BBA in Arts and Entertainment Management alumnus Sean Gray '19 joins The Lubin Link to share how the pandemic led him to a successful career in real estate, the importance of taking risks, and how he still finds time to tap into his creative side.
MS in Publishing alumna Dena Mekawi ’15, a 40 Under 40 awardee from the Arab America Foundation, uses her business consultancy to elevate underrepresented communities in media and advertising.
Peruvian and first-generation graduate Lauren Cordova, PA-S, ’22, is making a place at the table for herself and other students in underserved populations. She chose the Physician Assistant (PA) Pleasantville program in the College of Health Professions (CHP) because of the emphasis on cultural sensitivity, community service, and diversity and that it teaches the importance of representation in healthcare.
Uruguay native, entrepreneur, and Acting alumnus Octavio Yattah ’19 shares his love of taking on challenges and making his dreams a reality.
Driven from a young age to be a lawyer, Chioma Deere had her son while she was applying to law school. Ultimately, 17³Ô¹ÏÍø provided the flexibility to allow Chioma to accomplish her dream while balancing her family life. Now, Chioma Deere is the founding and managing partner of her own firm, Deere Law Firm, in West Palm Beach, Florida with a focus on wills, trusts, and estate planning.