SGAA Leadership
Executive Committee
Dave Miller '90, President
- Major: Sociology
- Employment: Senior Manager, Strategic Services, Deloitte
- Residence: Riverview, FL
- »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Volunteer Involvement: Tampa Regional Alumni Chapter Committee member
Marissa Jardas '10, Vice President
"As a member of the SGAA, I am excited to help connect current and future »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· alumni in fun and meaningful ways."
- Major: Accounting
- Employment: Manager of Finance and Accounting, Constellation Brands, Inc.
- Residence: Rochester, NY
- »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Volunteer Involvement: Former member of the »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Alumni Association (audit committee); Parents' Weekend volunteer; Etiquette Dinner volunteer; Life-after-college panel participant
Rita Rogan '19, Secretary
"I’m excited and honored to serve on the SGAA board alongside fellow alumni who are committed to helping advance the mission of the College. »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· is a special place and it provided me with so much: an excellent education, lifelong friends, and unique opportunities that led to a career I love. I want nothing more than for future Knights to have these same opportunities."
- Major: Communication
- Employment: Sr. Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Marist College
- Residence: Wappingers Falls, NY
- »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Volunteer Involvement: President of the Undergraduate Alumni Association (UAA); Reunion Student Worker; Captain of the »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Cheerleading team
SGAA Board
Miguel Baique '14
"I am incredibly honored and enthused to serve on the »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Alumni Association (SGAA) Board of Directors. I am thrilled to give back to the institution and community that gave me so much both as a student and as a professional. Working at »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· after graduation launched my career in higher education, specifically in working with historically excluded and underserved student populations. I look forward to working with institutional and community stakeholders in advancing the college’s mission and contributing to the Board’s vision of building a vibrant and engaged alumni community."
- Major: Sociology and Communication (Intercultural and Critical Studies)
- Employment: Regional Advancement Director, University of Rochester
- Residence: Rochester, NY
- »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Volunteer Involvement: »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Alumni Association
Frank Blasioli '73
"I'm thrilled to be back on the SGAA Board—ready to reconnect, reimagine, and help move our alumni community forward."
- Major: Business Management
- Employment: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist, »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·
- Residence: Rochester, NY
- »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Volunteer Involvement: Former »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Alumni Association Board Member, Reunion volunteer
Mark Broomfield '94
"In my capacity as an SGAA Board member, I am excited to find ways of building community and connection with »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· students and alumni. "
- Major: Communication; Dance minor
- Employment: Associate Professor of English and Founder/Director of Performance as Social Change at »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·
- Residence: Rochester, NY
- »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Volunteer Involvement: »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Alumni Association, 2022 Convocation Address, 2020 Lavender Graduation Celebration Address
Susan Chichester '79 P'10 P'14
"It is my pleasure to serve on the SGAA board. I don’t think I am alone in thinking that »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· has had a profound impact on my life. »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· is a special place. This is a pivotal time for the college and I am committed to giving my best to advance the college’s vision and mission while being guided by our values."
- Major: Business Management
- Employment: Retired CIO and Director of CIT, »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·
- Residence: Mount Morris, NY
- »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Volunteer Involvement: »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Alumni Association
Ben Conard '16
“My »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· education and experience continues to have a deep impact on my professional and personal life in so many profound ways. It is at »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· where I felt awakened by adventure, strengthened by my identity, and humbled by the journey. »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· doesn't owe me a single thing. I am, however, forever and proudly indebted to this institution and community.â€
- Major: Business, Minor: German
- Employment: Chief of Staff, Director of Strategic Operations, Fair Trade USA
- Residence: San Francisco, CA
- »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Volunteer Involvement: Mentor for the CBYX student fellowship; campus speaker
Scott Ewanow '06
- Major: History and Adolescent Education: Social Studies
- Employment: University Police Chief, »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·
- Residence: Rochester, NY
- »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Volunteer Involvement: »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· First Response Alumni Affinity Chapter Volunteer
Sandra Kupprat '90
“»Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· was such an important part of my life and gave me the tools to succeed in life. I am excited to give back to my alma mater, a place that gave me lifelong friends and relationships that I treasure. Having worked in corporate, government, higher education, non-profit and research industries since graduating, I hope to support »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· students to better utilize their alumni from a career perspective.â€
- Major: Psychology
- Employment: Career Counselor/Psychologist, Baruch College (CUNY) Starr Career Development Center
- Residence: New York City, NY
- »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Volunteer Involvement: »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Alumni Association
Linda Gray Ludlum '85
“I am honored to serve on the SGAA Board of Directors! As a »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· employee, I also have the pleasure of calling this wonderful place my professional home. »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· has been a family tradition for four generations, has provided me with an excellent education, many exciting opportunities, and lifelong friendships. I look forward to working with the SGAA board to advance the mission and vision of the college."
- Major: Computer Science and Spanish
- Employment: Database Administrator, »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ·
- Residence: Caledonia, NY
- »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Volunteer Involvement: »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Alumni Association; »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· 150th Anniversary Planning Committee; Rochester Regional Alumni Chapter Committee member
Karen Gagnon McMahon '86
"My time at »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· and at alumni events has provided me with an amazing network of people and many lifelong friends. I look forward to supporting SGAA's mission for present and future alumni."
- Major: English & Elementary Education
- Employment: Teacher, OCM Boces
- Residence: Manlius, NY
- »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Volunteer Involvement: Arethusa Sorority
Larkin Kimmerer Podsiedlik '09
- Major: Anthropology
- Employment: Executive Director, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
- Residence: La Fayette, NY
- »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Volunteer Involvement: Syracuse Regional Alumni Chapter Committee member; Alumni Affinity Chapter volunteer; former Class Leadership Committee member
Rachel Laber Pulvino '10
- Major: Communication
- Employment: Director of Communications and Public Relations, Visit Rochester
- Residence: Rochester, NY
- »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Volunteer Involvement: Rochester Regional Alumni Chapter Committee member; former Class Leadership Committee member
Anne Irwin Tillinghast '96
“Considering the significant role the SGAA plays connecting our extraordinary students and alumni to each other and back to the College, I'm incredibly enthusiastic to be part of this marvelous group of »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· alumni and leaders. The College was and continues to be an invaluable springboard into a life of learning, critical inquiry, and service. Attending »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· will always be a guiding touchstone in my life, and I'm proud to serve the College now through the SGAA and the »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Foundation Board."
- Major: Anthropology; Dance minor
- Employment: Former Assistant Director of Athletics & Recreation at Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)
- Residence: Baltimore, MD
- »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Volunteer Involvement: »Ê¹Ú²©²ÊÍøÖ· Foundation Board of Directors; MacVittie Legacy Society; 1871 Leadership Society; Baltimore regional volunteer