Please write the degree(s) you have from Stockton.
B.A. in Historical Studies w/ minor in Latin
Briefly explain your occupation including job title and company name.
I am currently in my Master's Program at Fordham University for Modern European History,
and worked as an editor for their Alumni Oral History Project.
What person, course, or moment most influenced your Stockton experience? How?
Two moments, actually—both of them were opening for Woodstockton! The first one was
with Yung Gravy, and the next was a year later with NLEChoppa. It not only was super
surreal to be performing with my friends with lights and a huge audience, but also
it taught me how to organize classresponsibilities with extracurriculars that were
just as important to me. I learned that not only can I work on coursework, but I can
also maintain myinterests with proper time management.
What is your proudest professional or personal accomplishment that occurred after
graduating in which Stockton played a role?
I wrote a book and published it shortly after graduating! It took me five years, and
I started during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In its pages,it holds memories
of me writing at every point I could: in my dorm rooms in housing 2, 4, and 1, in
the library, in N wing, Alton, the Campus Center—literally anywhere I was able to
bring my laptop. When I was writing my senior thesis, I would take breaks from it
by then switching tabs to my bookmanuscript. Even though it may be separate from my
education at Stockton, I can't help but think of all the memories I have on campus
working on it.
What do you like about the work you are doing now? Describe your career path.
I like that the work I do as a historian feels so connected with the world around
me. Everything that happens around us will someday be historical. My interest lies
in subcultural history, which is all about finding niches that have mainstream cultural
outliers. I am currently on the track to become a professor of history, and have already
begun conducting lectures. It's interesting because my own teaching style is an amalgamation
of a lot of my professors at Stockton, especially Professor Zucconi and Professor
Privitello. I aspire to be like them as a professor one day.
How do you stay connected with Stockton University?
I used to be the president of the Order of Greco-Roman enthusiasts and the secretary
of the Stockton Music Union. Both of those clubs have very tight-knit communities.
Through SMU, I have built in some ways a found family, and though I have graduated,
I have found a way to continue to stay in the Stockton community as I visit rehearsals
and concerts held by the club. A lot of SMU alumni have returned to Stockton to see
the current and newmembers perform!
What is something people may not know about you?
I have so, so many hobbies! A lot of people only know me from certain communities,
but I am an avid reader, writer, musician, artist, boxer, and competitive gamer. When
I'm not working or in school, I am constantly participating in one of my hobbies.
I hate free time, I guess. I always have to be busy.
What advice do you have for current students who want to make the most out of their
experience at Stockton?
Get involved! You can find some of your closest friends by just joining a club or
a sport. Going to university isn't just about going to class and going homeor back
to your dorm—it's a unique experience within itself that is beyond just education.
You may be an introvert, or think to yourself "Oh, I'm too busy for a club!" but
in reality, it's the best way to begin to make connections, and even helps you navigate
job hierarchies post-college. Stockton makes it easy to find communities, and you
don't have to do too much at once, but it never hurts to try something new and see
if you like it!
