Past Class Notes
Submission Date:
First Name: Nicolás
Last Name: Rubio
Class Year: 1999, 2001
Photo:
Nicolás with his wife Angela Incerti during commencement day at USB on Jul 13, 2022.
Note: Nicolás Rubio '99, MBA '01 (SCB) earned a Ph.D. in Political Science with Public Policy as area of specialization at Universidad Simón Bolívar (USB) in Caracas, Venezuela. The commencement ceremony took place on July 13, 2022. His doctoral dissertation titled Promotion of the Competitiveness of the State of Táchira and San Cristóbal: State and Municipal Public Policy Proposal was approved with Outstanding Mention in February 2022. San Cristóbal is Nicolás' hometown.
Submission Date:
First Name: Phil
Last Name: Frandina
Class Year: 2011
Photo:
Phil (SCB '11) and Jessica Frandina (COS '11) celebrated the birth of their third child, Luke Alan, on September 14, 2022.
Note: Phil Frandina '11 (SCB) and Jessica Frandina '11 (COS) celebrated the birth of their third child, Luke Alan, on September 14, 2022.
Submission Date:
First Name: Michael E.
Last Name: Pollock
Class Year: 1977
Photo:
Michael E. Pollock during NAEMT's EMS on the Hill Day
Note: Michael Pollock '77 (GAP) recently received two National honors for his work to promote the needs of EMS workers and agencies on local, state, and national levels. In Washington, D.C., at the closing reception for the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) EMS Day on the Hill, Michael received the 2023 EMS Advocate of the Year award. The award recognizes EMS professionals whose volunteer efforts advance EMS through educating and engaging elected government leaders, EMS and healthcare communities, and the public.
A week earlier, Michael met with United States Congressman Joseph D. Morelle – 25th District, New York, with his EMS agency's President and Chief to discuss concerns about federal funding and support for EMS. At the end of the meeting, the Congressman surprised Michael with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for his NAEMT Honor. In addition, Congressman Morelle acknowledged Michael's long career of advocacy and advancement of the EMS profession. Congressman Morelle and Michael have worked together in county, state, and federal government for over thirty years to provide EMS workers with the tools they need to save lives.
Michael serves as a Government Liaison and the Director of Intragovernmental Relations for Brighton Volunteer Ambulance in Rochester, NY, and the Ezras Nashim Volunteer Ambulance Service in Boro Park - Brooklyn, NY, respectively. The latter is the only all-women Orthodox Jewish ambulance service in the United States. Michael volunteers to Tikkum Olam in both instances, which translates to "repair the World."
A week earlier, Michael met with United States Congressman Joseph D. Morelle – 25th District, New York, with his EMS agency's President and Chief to discuss concerns about federal funding and support for EMS. At the end of the meeting, the Congressman surprised Michael with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for his NAEMT Honor. In addition, Congressman Morelle acknowledged Michael's long career of advocacy and advancement of the EMS profession. Congressman Morelle and Michael have worked together in county, state, and federal government for over thirty years to provide EMS workers with the tools they need to save lives.
Michael serves as a Government Liaison and the Director of Intragovernmental Relations for Brighton Volunteer Ambulance in Rochester, NY, and the Ezras Nashim Volunteer Ambulance Service in Boro Park - Brooklyn, NY, respectively. The latter is the only all-women Orthodox Jewish ambulance service in the United States. Michael volunteers to Tikkum Olam in both instances, which translates to "repair the World."
Submission Date:
First Name: Jon
Last Name: Santer
Class Year: 2011
Photo:
Fredrick Redd headshot
Note: Fredrick Redd MBA '11 (SCB) was recognized as a Port Authority of NY & NJ (PA) Trailblazer during Black History Month (February) as the PA celebrated key black figures in the PA's history of both current and former leaders.
Fredrick blazed his trail when he joined the PA and created, implemented and operated the agency's first-ever Project Management Office (PMO) becoming the Agency's first Black PMO Director from 2009-2013. As PMO Director, Fredrick provided critical support for the Agency's $29 Billion Capital Program which included iconic programs such as the World Trade Center, all Port Authority Airports (EWR, JFK, LGA, TET, SWF), George Washington Bridge, Lincoln and Holland Tunnels, Port Authority Bus Terminals and the PATH Rail System. Many of the initiatives implemented during his tenure are still in place today.
Fredrick blazed his trail when he joined the PA and created, implemented and operated the agency's first-ever Project Management Office (PMO) becoming the Agency's first Black PMO Director from 2009-2013. As PMO Director, Fredrick provided critical support for the Agency's $29 Billion Capital Program which included iconic programs such as the World Trade Center, all Port Authority Airports (EWR, JFK, LGA, TET, SWF), George Washington Bridge, Lincoln and Holland Tunnels, Port Authority Bus Terminals and the PATH Rail System. Many of the initiatives implemented during his tenure are still in place today.
Submission Date:
First Name: Sal
Last Name: Pellingra
Class Year: 1998,2001
Photo:
Book cover "The Apple Doesn't Fall Very Far From the Tree"
Note: Sal Pellingra BS '98 (CAST), MBA '01 (SCB) published a children's book in March! "The Apple Doesn't Fall Very Far From the Tree" a story about a clumsy boy whose grandfather, Poppi, helps him realize that it's okay to laugh at himself and his uniqueness. Sometimes relating to others, especially when it's family, can help put things into perspective. In this delightful story, a little boy who has a gift for being clumsy discovers that being himself is the best way to be.
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Doesnt-Fall-Very-Tree/dp/1665739126
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Doesnt-Fall-Very-Tree/dp/1665739126