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Alumni Angle: MBA graduate, Andrea Lomanto

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Andrea Lomanto currently resides in Voorheesville, NY. She received her BS from Boston University in 2005 followed by an MBA from Saint Rose in 2007. After graduation, Lomanto earned a job on the Saint Rose staff, where she is now Director of Alumni Relations. In her free time she enjoys making jewelry, gardening, attempting to knit, cooking, and traveling. Her favorite movies are anything horror and anything directed by Woody Allen. Meanwhile, she loves to listen to Jeffrey Foucault, The Stray Birds, and M.R. Poulopoulos (her talented boyfriend).

What did you get your degree in? And why did you choose it?

Andrea Lomanto: I chose communications at BU because I wanted to work in advertising, specifically as a copywriter. I was initially attracted to the glamor of advertising. After an eye-opening internship, I saw how not-glamorous and cut throat the environment could be. I didn’t give up on the idea of advertising, though. My first job out of school was with a small ad shop in Schenectady. I found out rather quickly that it wasn’t the Andrea Lomanto Picturecreative outlet I thought it would be. Fortunately, I’d enrolled in the MBA program at Saint Rose to continue on a more general marketing and management path. Another motivating factor for earning my MBA was the shockingly low starting salary for an entry-level advertising employee. I like to think I dodged burnout and bankruptcy!

How did your education at Saint Rose help with your career choice?

AL: I developed lasting relationships with the faculty during my MBA program and appreciated the intimate and nurturing classroom setting. It was a very positive experience for me. During the program, I interned at the Albany Institute of History & Art (AIHA) where I had my first not-for-profit experience. The internship program showed me a new path I hadn’t considered, and that was the world of development. I eventually ended up back at AIHA where I worked in Corporate Development. That position prepared me for my position as Assistant Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving. After some department reorganization and a promotion, I’m Director of Alumni Relations today.

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Network your way to success

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The Capital Alliance of Young Professionals, better known as CAYP, is an organization that was created for professionals in their 20’s and 30’s, giving them a chance to network with others their own age. Many young professionals, who are starting a business or become employed in entry-level positions, have a difficult time furthering themselves in the business world. CAYP organizes networking events as well as service activities that benefit non-profit organizations throughout the capital region. The more people you know, the better off you are.

One of CAYP’s biggest networking events is their Holiday Party on December 14th from 7pm to 10pm. The event is open to members as well

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as non-members. The cost for non-members is $30.00 and the event includes dinner, music, and the comedic stylings of Greg Aidala. If you’ve never attended a CAYP event, this would be a great place to start. You may even see a few Saint Rose alums there! Two of our prestigious alumni are on the CAYP Board of Directors: Schuyler Bull and Brandon Downie. CAYP’s holiday party is sponsored by our very own Saint Rose Office of Graduate Admissions!

If you want to further your career, meet great people, and have fun, become a member of CAYP. The annual fee is only $50 and being a member has its benefits. Members receive discounted event fees (only $20 for the Holiday Party), opportunity to attend quarterly planning meetings with the Board of Directors, listing on the CAYP website with hyperlink to your company’s website, CAYP lapel pin and a membership card for easy registration.

For more information, visit their website. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets to their Holiday Party to see what CAYP is all about!

Meet Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions, Chris Casey.

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The Graduate Admission team is a valuable resource in the admissions process. Assistant Director, Chris Casey, helps prospective students through the application process, recruits students throughout the Northeast, and works with other faculty to create and improve new programs.

Casey, originally from Boston, graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a degree in History, then continued on to earn a Master of Science in Education from SUNY Cortland. He also earned a certificate of advanced study in Program Evaluation at Saint Rose where he currently serves as an Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions. When he is not in the office, Casey enjoys spending time with his wife and his one year old son (they also have daughter on the way). He also spends a lot of his time playing the piano as well as writing and recording music.

Tell us about your typical day as an Assistant Director. What are your responsibilities?

Chris Casey: My main responsibilities as an assistant director are to meet with students and answer phone calls and email inquiries. Beyond that, I manage the recruitment schedule, travel to on campus and off campus events, and manage applications for a number of programs. I also really enjoy working on research and evaluation projects, like analyzing application trends, and helping faculty develop new programs.

What do you enjoy the most in your role as Assistant Director?

CC: My favorite thing about my position is that it is not just one thing, over and over. I am constantly meeting new people and taking part in exciting projects.

What are some of the most common questions you receive from graduate students?

CC: The most common question about applying to graduate school relates to the cost of attendance. We call this the “value proposition.” We know that graduate school at Saint Rose is expensive, but I know that it is worth it. One of my responsibilities is to demonstrate this worth to potential students.

What advice do you have for students who are applying for graduate admission at Saint Rose?

CC: The best advice I could give to an applicant is to do the research about your program and career field. Our faculty wants to admit students who have clear goals in mind and who can convey this in their statement of purpose or interview. Why do you want to be a teacher, or speech pathologist, etc? You should determine this even before looking into graduate school.

If you have any questions about graduate school or the admissions process, please call Graduate Admissions at 518-454-5143 or email grad@strose.edu.

School Psychology Student, Leslie Herwig

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Leslie Herwig is currently a student in the School Psychology Master’s & CAS Program at The College of Saint Rose. She finished her undergraduate study at Saint Michael’s College in 2008 and began her program at Saint Rose in Fall 2010. After graduating from Saint Michael’s with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, Herwig took time off and worked with students at a counseling and support agency in Northern Vermont.  The student population was comprised of individuals whom required additional academic, behavioral, and emotional supports in order to be successful within the school setting. Herwig is currently completing her Certificate of Advanced Study by fulfilling her internship credits. She is a full-time intern within Cohoes School District. She is also a volunteer assistant coach for the Saint Rose volleyball team.

What does your internship entail? What is your daily schedule like?

Leslie Herwig: The neat part about school psychology is that every day is different. It’s kind of nice. In the elementary school, it may depend on how the students arrive at school, for instance what happened the night before or what may have happened that morning. I consult with teachers frequently around students’ well-being, academic progress, and possible behavioral management strategies which may assist teachers in the classroom. It is my intention to check-in with as many teachers as possible each morning.  Another one of my roles within schools is evaluations; these could include cognitive and academic as well as behavioral/socio-emotional assessments.  My internship site (elementary school) really focuses on student achievement, ensuring that students develop a strong foundation in reading, writing, and math skills.  Analyzing the data from various assessments which are used in school psychology can assist teachers by impacting instruction and, inevitably, impacting students’ learning and achievement.

The elementary setting and high school setting are pretty different.  In high school, scheduling is a large barrier. Sometimes situations arise and it’s hard trying to get kids at the right time and during the right periods. For instance, are they in lunch, gym class, or study hall? Given the time limits for each class, it’s a little bit more structured, but a lot of the same thing. I frequently consult with teachers, guidance counselors, social workers, and administrators.

Like I said before, each day looks different as it is dependent on many variables.  As a school psychologist, you can find your niche and mold your role around your interests and strengths.  The role of a school psychologist has the potential to be diverse as assessment, evaluation, counseling, consultation, intervention and prevention are just a few of the possibilities.  Right now, I’m a member of an attendance committee so we’re trying to identify students who are at-risk academically because of their inconsistent school attendance

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