Rochester Institute of Technology has appointed three new members to its Board of Trustees, adding to its roster of leaders experienced in technology, business, accessibility, and engineering.
Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf has appointed Amberlee Jones, of Rochester, New York, and Sam Sepah of Pleasanton, California, to their Alumni Association Board of Directors.
RIT/NTID alum Yalanda Allgood ’22 (American Sign Language-English Interpretation), ’25 (Health Care Interpretation) is currently an American Sign Language interpreter specializing in health care and medical interpretation. With expertise in interpreting, mentorships, and program development, she aims to enhance accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
When Eric Cardenas ’09 (applied computer technology), ’14 (sociology and anthropology) received scholarships for college, he chose to attend RIT/NTID to obtain a career-focused education and contribute to the Deaf community. Now a proud RIT/NTID graduate, Cardenas is an American Sign Language educator, committed to providing accessible education and inclusive communication between deaf and hearing worlds.
As a business team leader at the company’s Pennsylvania plant, Trauger oversees operations on the cab-over line, where the refuse collection trucks are assembled, with a focus on safety, quality, and delivery.
Phoenix, Arizona, businessman and RIT/NTID alumnus Mark Mellenger has committed $1.5 million to establish The Mark Mellenger Endowed Scholarship Fund, with an additional $25,000 pledged to the college’s Sentinel Society. The commitment is the largest by a graduate in NTID history.
CEOs, Chief Financial Officers, and Chief Technology Officers are among the 12 RIT alumni honored with Distinguished Alumni Awards for the 2024-2025 year.
Valerie Horn believes accessibility should be at the forefront of entrepreneurs’ minds when developing their businesses. This belief pushed her to co-found Zestability, a consultation firm that advocates for prioritizing accessibility and inclusive business practices.
RIT/NTID alum Jon Mosholder ’09 (business) has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, putting his business degree to work running Bumbleberry Farms, which was founded by his mother, Karen, in 2011.
Michael Rizzolo didn’t plan on learning American Sign Language when he came to RIT as a student, but he grew interested and eventually became an interpreter. Today, he is founder and CEO of the interpreting agency Interpretek.
Michelle Giterman ’14 (finance) grew up in a Deaf immigrant family that owns Crepe Crazy, a restaurant in Austin, Texas, where Giterman is the general manager. With a strong family background in entrepreneurship, Giterman was always fascinated by how the business world works. Eventually, she attended RIT/NTID to major in finance with an emphasis in communication. She says her time at RIT/NTID and her involvement in the entrepreneurship programs led her to a successful career in finance.
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