Catching Up With Our Alumni – Tori Newman Campbell

Colleges and Universities across the country, Daemen included, are in the midst of recruitment season.  Students are exploring what schools have to offer and considering what they want to study when they enroll.  One of the most frequent questions asked of faculty during recruitment events is, “what can I do with this degree?”  While there is no clear, singular career path our graduates follow, the versatility of this degree is one of its strengths.  A degree in History and/or Political Science prepares students for a variety of careers upon graduation.  We have graduates that have gone on to have successful careers in law, business, education, public service, community development, nonprofit organization, and government, just to name a few.  These graduates have taken their course content knowledge along with the transferable skills they developed in the major and had incredibly successful careers. 

That’s the great thing about these disciplines: they provide a wealth of knowledge of history and/or political science content, but they also equip students with critical thinking skills, the ability to develop and carry out a research project, clear verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to synthesize and meaningfully analyze information.  Our alumni regularly put these skills to use in their chosen career paths.  So, to help answer the questions of “what can I do with a degree in History?” or “what can I do with a degree in Political Science?” we want to highlight some of the interesting and important work our alumni have been up to since graduating. 

Tori Newman Campbell '19, Legislative Coordinator for New York 1199SEIU, a healthcare union

Our inaugural alumna is Tori Newman Campbell, class of 2019.  Tori was a Political Science major who minored in Political Communication and Literature and Composition.  She currently works as the Legislative Coordinator for New York 1199SEIU, a healthcare union.  Below is a discussion I recently had with Tori, highlighting what she has been up to since graduating. 

How have you put your degree to use since graduating?

Every job I have held since graduation was related to my degree. My first job was in an Assembly office in Brooklyn. Although I was there a short time, my background in political science was integral in understanding how the Assembly worked, how laws were written and passed and how the Assemblymember participated in the political process. My next job was at a lobby firm, Bolton St. John’s, and although I was no longer working in an elected office, lobbyists have an enormous effect on the political process as well. Minoring in political communication really helped me at the firm. We often pushed out stories and interacted with the media on behalf of clients and their political goals. Currently, I am at 1199SEIU and as the legislative coordinator, I help the union push for our legislative goals such as increasing the Medicaid reimbursement rate. Much like my first two jobs, my degree has aided me in understanding how we can push for these goals and participate in the political process. Also, my coursework that covered the differences between the local, state, and federal levels of governments has been very helpful since starting at 1199SEIU, because unlike my past two positions, we work with legislators at every level of government. That understanding of how each level works and what each level can do has been very useful when we are setting priorities by office.

What do you like most about your job?

My job allows me the ability to do what I love, while making a difference. Working as 1199SEIU’s legislative coordinator, I get to work with elected officials who believe in our goals of pushing for more resources for our hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities and getting better pay for our members who are healthcare heroes. I love politics and getting to go to Albany to be a part of the political process. Getting to do this while also changing the lives of the healthcare workers we represent is amazing and I don’t know if I would ever be able to get that balance somewhere else.

Do you have a favorite memory from your time at Daemen that you'd like to share?

I have so many great memories from Daemen, from making lifelong friends to having professors who helped push me to be the best I could be both academically and professionally. I think some of my favorite memories were being on student government. I was always a part of student government before I got to Daemen, but being in college was a bit different and I never thought I would join again. My senior year I took a leap and ran for Secretary, and I won! That year, as a student government body, we brought the stories and concerns of students of color on campus to administration. We made sure our voices were heard and that will always be one of my core memories at Daemen.

Is there anything else you would like to share with our current students and fellow alumni?

I’ll close by just saying that Daemen is a great school and I don’t know if I would be where I am without the experiences and push from my professors I got during my time there.

Our department is incredibly thankful to Tori for taking the time to share her experiences with us and we hope you enjoyed learning a bit about what she has been up to, since graduating just four years ago!  If you would like to share your post-graduation experiences with the department, please reach out to the Department Chair, Dr. Jay Wendland at jwendlan@daemen.edu or drop your contact information in the comment section below.  

Alumni Reunion: June 8

Alumni and friends of the department are invited to join us at the History & Political Science / History & Government Reunion, held in conjunction with Daemen's Alumni Celebration on June 8, 2019, on Daemen's campus. 

Register online at daemen.edu/alumni/reunions  
Cost: $25

5:30 p.m. | Meeting & Department Tour

Meet at the Duns Scotus, Room 139 to tour the department's new office suite and meet the faculty before you head over to your reunion.

6:00 p.m. | History & Political Science/ Government Reunion

Connect with faculty, enjoy food and drinks, and celebrate with your classmates at our tent party. Meet at the Daemen Front Lawn, located in front of the RIC. Live music by Erickson Acoustic: Ashley & Dan Erickson ’07. This gathering includes a drink ticket and dinner.

We look forward to seeing you there!

(Can't make it this year? We would love to hear from you and know what you are doing.)

History & Political Science Department Banquet

Political Science Graduate, Stephanie Foreman, will be the keynote speaker for the S.E.E.N. Scarf Ceremony this Wednesday, March 6th at 5:30pm.

Stephanie was also recently honored to be chosen to receive the Roses for Oustanding Women Award in recognition of her community leadership. Since graduating from Daemen, Stephanie's contributions to the community and to Daemen College have been recognized in a variety of venues. She was the GOLD (Graduate of the Last Decade) distinguished alumni winner in 2013 and remains an active member of the Alumni Association. Congratulations, Stephanie! And thank you for your generosity in giving back to the next generation of Daemen College students!

Honoring Our Distinguished Alumni: Elizabeth George Ivers & MaryEllen Swartzenberg Elia

Departmental alums Elizabeth George Ivers and MaryEllen Swartzenberg Elia, classmates in the graduating class of 1970, were recently honored by the Daemen College/Rosary Hill College Alumni Association. The blog post below includes profiles of Ivers and Elia and photos from their visits to campus in 2017 and 2018.

by Penny Messinger

The Distinguished Alumni Award

In November 2017, Elizabeth George Ivers (History & Government, '70) received Daemen's Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor that Daemen College confers upon its alumni. Ms. Ivers was the 34th person to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award since it was established in 1986.

Elizabeth George Ivers during her semester in England

Ivers graduated from the History and Political Science Department (then known as History & Government Department) in 1970, when Daemen was named Rosary Hill College. Ivers began her career in corporate America on the strength of her History & Government degree and two courses in accounting. She later earned an MBA from the University at Buffalo as she climbed the corporate ladder at Twin Fair (based in Buffalo), where she held the position of corporate accounting manager. Relocating to Texas, Ivers had a 17-year career with Houston-based Browning-Ferris Industries, where she reached the position of vice president, investor relations. She also worked with Houston-based EOG Resources, one of the largest oil and natural gas exploration and production companies in the United States. Ivers was director, investor relations, when she retired in 2013.

Ivers with Ann Richards (Governor of Texas, 1991-93)

In her acceptance speech, Ivers recalled her time at the college and in the department with fondness and enthusiasm, emphasizing that her education provided her with "the solid foundation for my life's journey." She emphasized the impact of the semester-long study-abroad experience she shared in England with several History & Government classmates, three of whom attended the Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony (more below).

The versatile History & Political Science degree

Ivers described her experiences as a student in our department in her acceptance speech:

I loved the History and Government program and felt it gave me a fantastic, informed base for my future career....Daemen gave me a liberal arts education that encouraged me to think for myself, to write well, to gain perspective, to critically analyze, to ask the right questions, to think logically and to make ethically sound choices, skills I used and refined throughout my 43-year career in corporate America. 

We had personal contact with our outstanding professors -- Dr. Cuddy, Dr. Starkey, Mr. Predmore, Sr. Georgia Dunn, Sr. Jeanne File, Sr. Aline, Mr. Pack, to name just a few. Interaction with real people in a small class environment. What a blessing that was to have...

I am thankful for a college experience that gave me a fantastic base to pursue a distinguished career, which I loved, and encouraged me to give back and be involved in the communities in which I have lived.

Ivers concluded by urging the audience--including many students--to recognize the ways that their education at Daemen could create future success:

We have resided in Houston for almost 30 years...and there is an old Texas expression that I loved when I first heard it and have tried to embrace: "You should never forget who brought you to the dance." It has been my pleasure to remember the times during my college years and how Daemen shaped my life and helped me become the person that I am today. I feel blessed to have been able to support Daemen over the years to help continue its mission to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world. I certainly encourage all of you to support, in whatever manner and amount that you can, those institutions, those organizations, and those people that have helped you to become who you are on your life's journey. It's your choice. Don't ever forget who brought you to the Dance!

Classmates in the History & Government Department

Elizabeth George Ivers, Mary Ellen Swartzenberg Elia, Nora Wren Kerr, and Mary Jo Carroll Kenna were friends and classmates in the History & Government Department (graduating class of 1970). The four studied abroad together at Wroxton College, near London. All have gone on to have successful careers; Elia is the current New York Commissioner of Education; Kerr has worked as an architect, and Kenna as a speech therapist. The classmates fondly recalled their time together in the History & Government Department at Daemen. Discussing the student culture of the late 1960s, Elia noted that students in the department became politically active in the community. The classmates drew connections between their education at Daemen and the careers they pursued after graduating. For Elia, this included her years as a social studies teacher followed by a career in educational administration.

History & Government alumnae from the class of 1970: MaryEllen Swartzenberg Elia, Elizabeth George Ivers, Nora Wren Kerr, & Mary Jo Carroll Kenna. The four were classmates in the department and also participated in a study-abroad trip to Oxford University's Wroxton College. (November 2017)

MaryEllen Swartzenberg Elia: Advancement in Career Award (October 2018)

In October 2018, MaryEllen Swartzenberg Elia received the Advancement in Career Award from the Daemen College/Rosary Hill College Alumni Association. Elia, currently New York's Commissioner of Education, was recognized for her success as a career educator. After her 1970 graduation from Rosary Hill College, Elia worked as a social studies teacher at Sweet Home High School before becoming a school administrator in Florida. In her comments, Elia thanked her classmates, noting her closeness with those who traveled to Wroxton:

It [the trip to Europe] was one of the best things that I did in my life, particularly in my career here at Daemen. 

I think it opens your eyes when you travel to other places. You see things that need to be done in the world; you see things that are doing really well here, and you also get the idea of things that need to change in your life....Interestingly enough, the people that I went to Europe with are the people that I see most often from Daemen.

Ivers, Elia, and classmates embark on their journey to Wroxton

Elia continued, describing the continuity between her years at Daemen and the College today:

I think that one of the things that helped me so much, when I came to Daemen, was the quality of the staff here...but also the dedication of people to really thing about community, and what we need to do to support all of our communities. The work that is being in New York by our teachers is the work that needs to be done across this country. The work that we have here in the Daemen Education Department, the History Department, the Math Department--we're really creating the people who can make our communities great.

New York Education Commissioner MaryEllen Swartzenberg Elia & Daemen College President Gary Olson

Students, alumni, and faculty from the History & Political Science Department attending the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Ceremony. From L-R: Maddie Ruger (HST major), Gabby Sinnott (H&P major), Tori Newmann-Campbell (PSC major), Damian Desbordes (PSC '08), Dr. Penny Messinger, MaryEllen Swartzenberg Elia, Elizabeth George Ivers, Dr. Lisa Parshall, & Mary Jo Carroll Kenna.

Elia, Ivers, and Kenna at the 2018 Distinguished Alunni Awards ceremony, October 2018

Connecting with current students

The History & Political Science Department held receptions (in 2017 and 2018) to introduce our current majors to Ivers and classmate Mary Jo Carroll Kenna, and to allow students to talk about their current educational interests and their plans for life after graduation.

Departmental faculty & students pose with Ivers and Kenna, Oct. 2018

Elizabeth George Ivers and Mary Jo Carroll Kenna, October 2018

Maddie Ruger & Gabby Sinnott at the Distinguished Alumni Dinner

Amy Grimes--alumni guest blog post

Amy Grimes received her BA in History & Political Science from Daemen in 2014. This past spring, she completed her MA in Museum Studies (with concentration in Visitor Experience and education) from SUNY Buffalo State College. In this guest blog post, Amy writes about her project and the focus of her graduate degree.

Amy Grimes

By Amy Grimes:

For my degree, I completed a research project about 982 refugees who came to Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York, from Naples, Italy, on August 3, 1944. For the project, "The Story of Oswego Refugees: A Virtual Exhibit," I focused on why they were chosen to come and their journey, their time at Fort Ontario, how they were able to stay in the United States, and how their story is preserved and remembered to the present day. The project included the creation of a digital exhibit as well as a seventy-page research paper.

(courtesy Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Museum brochure)

From this project, I learned that this was the only group of refugees fleeing from the Nazi regime who were allowed to come to the United States during the war. Since I chose to create a digital exhibit, I learned how to create a website to feature key images and research from my master’s thesis.

(from The Oswego Palladium Times, March 1, 2014)

Based on my experiences at Daemen, both with my degree and involvement in the History and Government Club, I realized that I enjoy education, museums, and interacting with people. Since I wanted to stay in the Western New York area, I chose to go to SUNY Buffalo State since it is the only school in the area that offers a master’s program in this field.

You can read Amy's full research paper at: https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/museumstudies_projects/10/

...and you can view the digital exhibit here: 

https://oswego-refugees.my-free.website/https://oswego-refugees.my-free.website

History and Political Science Alumna, Diane White-Crane's Reflections on Working for RFK

History and Government (Political Science) alumna, Diane White-Crane, is pictured below with her very first boss after graduating Rosary Hill (Daemen College) -- Robert F. Kennedy.

 

She writes: "This coming Wednesday, June 6, 2018, it will be 50 years ago that this special man was taken from us. Being a member of his U.S. Senate staff in Washington, D.C. was definitely one of the very top highlights of my life. RFK inspired us all to be more caring, compassionate people. To those of us on his staff, he was never "Bobby," but always "The Senator." The deep sadness of his loss seems as fresh today as it was 50 years ago. It was an honor to work for you, Senator Kennedy. You changed all our lives and our hearts for the better."

You can read more about her memories and experiences here.

History & Political Science Banquet Honors Student Achievements

On Saturday, May 5, the History & Political Science Department held its annual banquet to celebrate graduating departmental seniors.  We honored student leadership in our departmental clubs, the Ruth Stratton Award recipient, as well as the thesis work of our graduating seniors. 

Five of our recent alumni at the annual banquet

Students & Faculty at departmental banquet

Public History students with Lenora Henson (adjunct professor & curator at the Teddy Roosevelt Inaugural Site)

At the banquet we also honored Jessica Zimpfer, the recipient of our annual Distinguished Alumni award.  Zimpfer, class of 2006, spoke eloquently about how the department shaped her career trajectory, stating, “I honestly would not be where I am in my life if I had not been a part of this program.”  Zimpfer went on to earn a Master’s degree in Social Work and currently works as a Therapist for Crisis Services in Buffalo, where she provides “free supportive counseling to survivors of sexual violence and elder abuse, bearing witness to their trauma, validating their experiences, teaching coping skills and how to use them, reminding them of their own self-worth and their progress, and moving with them as they go through the healing process.”  This is incredibly important work and we, as a department, could not be more proud of Zimpfer’s success.

Jessica Zimpfer (class of '06) speaks to department students, alumni, and faculty about how her degree impacted her career.

This year’s Ruth Stratton Award winner was Megan Racinowski .  Megan is a Political Science major—with planned minors in History, Pre-Law, and Literature—who just completed her second year at Daemen.   The Ruth Stratton Award honors the legacy of Ruth Stratton, a long-time professor in the History & Political Science department.  Stratton exhibited excellence as a teacher, advisor, and visionary for the department and College as a whole.  The Scholarship seeks to recognize a student whom we believe can someday exhibit that level of professional excellence in his or her chosen career.  We, as a department, are confident that Megan exhibits this potential for excellence.  As a Sophomore, Megan has completed the Washington Internship Institute program and has plans to attend law school when she graduates (you can read more about Megan's amazing Washington, D.C. internship here).  She will be completing a second internship this summer with Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), exhibiting her passion for her education and taking full advantage of the high impact practices available at Daemen. 

Megan Racinowski outside of the Russell Senate office building for her internship in Washington, D.C.

Our Best Senior Thesis Award this year went to Brianna Zichettella for her thesis entitled, “American Confederates and Deep State Subversives: Comparing Echo Chamber Formation on Hannity and The Rachel Maddow Show.” Brianna watched Rachel Maddow’s and Sean Hannity’s punditry for one month and compared their framing of news items, tone of coverage, and quality of the guests brought on to analyze newsworthy items.  Her senior thesis demonstrated the capability of both of these political pundits to create an echo chamber and further the polarization of our political dialogue.

Brianna Zichettella, winner of the Best Senior Thesis Award

In addition to Brianna, Dr. Andrew Wise and I—as the thesis instructors this year—decided to award distinction to several other senior thesis projects.  Several of our students wrote high quality theses and truly embraced the process of researching an area of interest.  Each of these students also focused on topics that exhibit the importance of civic knowledge and research related to social justice.  Taqiyah Gibbons wrote about the commodification of slavery and the importance of historical context on former slave plantations.  Shaquilla Reid researched the opioid crisis and how it compared with the 1980's war on drugs.  Her research lends credence to the idea that the racial groups affected by the crisis impact the government’s response.  Casey Young’s thesis focused on the human rights violations at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba—a topic which has continued to be apart of the national conversation about the treatment of prisoners and military detainees.  Shamella Jeffers focused on the portrayal of African Americans in popular culture, specifically focusing on the satirical take on race relations in The Boondocks.  Finally, Ryan Langer researched the role of Nestor Makhno, a Ukrainian anarchist, in the Russian Revolution.  Dr. Wise and I were both impressed with the quality of work of each of these students and were happy to grant each of them a distinction in research award. 

Senior Thesis Distinction Award recipients (from left to right): Taqiyah Gibbons, Shaquilla Reid, Brianna Zichettella, and Shamella Jeffers.  Not pictured: Ryan Langer and Casey Young

We are incredibly proud of all of our graduating seniors and wish them the best of luck with their chosen career paths! We have several students pursuing graduate school and law school as well as several who have already found jobs in their field.  We wish them all the success in the world and cannot wait to invite them back to the banquet as alumni (and maybe as distinguished speakers)!  

The History and Political Science Department invites all current students, faculty and alumni of the department to join us for our annual banquet for an end of the year celebration and to honor our graduating class of 2018. Our guest speaker for the evening is Jessica Zimpfer (Class of '06, History and Government). The banquet is an opportunity for current students to meet with department alumni who have achieved success in diverse careers, building upon the foundation of their liberal arts education at Daemen College. We will also honor winners of Departmental Awards including including department valedictorian, the Samuel E. Morrison award (best thesis),  Ruth Stratton scholarship, and service to the student clubs (History and Government, Pre Law Student Association, AAUW).

The banquet is free for all current students as well as department alumni. Please RSVP to Deparment Chair, Dr. Penny Messinger by April 27 at pmessing@daemen.edu. Dear Alumni - Cant make it to the banquet? We want to hear from you! Please write to us with how your degree in History and Political Science is helping you succeed in your chosen field!

Alumni Updates

Political Science Graduates: Leaders and Agents for Change 

Stephanie Foreman (Political Science, 2006) is featured on the April cover of the Black Western New York Magazine's Women to Watch Issue.  A financial professional and president of the Buffalo Urban League Young Professionals, Stephanie has received multiple accolades and honors for her activism and advocacy.  In 2015 she was recognized as a Daemen College Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) winner.  

Sarah Rodman, (J.D. University at Buffalo 2016) (B.A. Daemen College 2012) is an intellectual property law clerk at Kloss, Stenger & Lotempio, Attorneys at Law. Check out her blog post on recent developments in the patenting of DNA in Canada and the United States.  

Pre Law Student Association (PLSA) Mock Trial

2016 Mock Trial Simulation

On April 20, the Pre Law Student Association (PLSA) hosted its 14th Annual Mock Trial Simulation. Participants are provided with a case packet consisting of witnesses statements, a stipulated fact pattern, and applicable law.  From these raw materials, the teams must develop a strategy and prepare everything from the opening remarks, direct and cross examination of witnesses, to the closing arguments on their own. The teams practice separately, forcing them to anticipate their opposition's case until the day of the actual trial.  For witnesses this is especially challenging -- they are practice their direct questioning with their team's counsel but are not subject to any practice cross-examination until the day of the big event.  The case materials, moreover, are written to give both sides a fair chance at prevailing, with a few curve balls and obstacles thrown in for good measure.  The jurors -- student volunteers from related political science courses -- render a verdict at the conclusion of the event.

Over 100 students have participated in the event since mock trial's debut at the 2003 Academic Festival as attorneys, witnesses, and jurors.  Many of those students have gone on to law school or careers in related fields and recall moot court as a fun experience that allowed them to practice their oral advocacy and presentation skills.  

This year's case was a criminal matter involving two counts of disorderly conduct and assault with a criminal enhancer for a "hate crime."  The case placed a high school senior on trial for an altercation where the victim was allegedly chosen for her sexual orientation.  The presentation of the case was followed by a "talk-back" session where participants and audience members could discuss the case and jury's verdict. 

What was unusual about this year's event was that it was the first time where the participants were all female -- and the gender of the participants in the role became as much a topic of discussion as did the LGBT issues during the talk back -- whether the gender of the students playing the character roles impacted the jury's perceptions of the legal claims or facts in dispute.  

In the end, the jury returned a split verdict, finding the defendant guilty of disorderly conduct but declining to convict on the assault. The jury failed to find that a hate crime had taken place, determining instead that the altercation was the consequence of adolescent disagreement in which both the victim and alleged perpetrator bore responsibility.  

Presiding over the event was Special Guest Judge, Sarah Rodman, who graduated from Daemen College in 2012 with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Pre Law. While at Daemen, Sarah organized a musical show-case event, Raise Your Voice, in order to bring awareness to LGBTQ bullying issues.  Her legal field interests are Intellectual Property law as pertaining to the fashion and design sector, as well as Copyright Law in the Entertainment sector. Her interest in the entertainment sector stems from her extensive musical and theatrical background. With over 16 years of private vocal training, both in Buffalo and NYC, she is trained in classical/opera and Broadway. Sarah is currently interning with the Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project. She will graduate from the University at Buffalo School of Law in May 2016.

The Prosecution

Representing the state and carrying the burden of proof in this criminal matter were: 

Assistant District Attorney: Jessica Maulucci (2016, Political Science) is a Student Alumni Ambassador. She has minors in Pre-Law Studies, Criminal Justice, Psychology, and General Business. She is interested in becoming a criminal prosecution attorney and will be attending law school in the fall. She has been accepted to Albany Law School, St. John's University, University at Buffalo, and Stetson University.  

Assistant District Attorney: Jasmine Favors (Political Science 2017) has an interest in becoming a criminal prosecutor. She plans on attending law school in either the New York City vicinity or out of sate after Daemen College.

Witness (Officer Bugg Winchester): Jenil Bell (Political Science 2017) is interested in going to law school and becoming a lawyer after graduating from Daemen College. 

Witness (Pat Walters): Brooklyn Crockton (Political Science and English ) likes to eat ice cream while watching court room dramas. She is considering law school as one of several options upon graduation.

Witness (Tina O’Reilly): Hannah Gerber (Political Science 2018) is a member of the Pre-Law Association. She is interested in becoming a criminal lawyer and plans to attend law school after graduating from Daemen College.

The Defense 

Defense Attorney: Imani Evans (Political Science 2018) is involved in Pre-Law association and is highly interested in politics, preforming arts, and communications. Her dream is to host her very own talk show.

Defense Attorney: Sassy Fernandez (Business Administration 2016) is specializing in International Business with a minor in Pre-Law. Her interests are economics, politics, and fashion. Sassy has played tennis for five years including one year on the Daemen Women's Tennis Team. She is currently interning for Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) in downtown Buffalo.

Defense Attorney: Taqiyah Gibbons (History and Political Science 2018) is the Vice President of the Black Student Union and a member of both the Pre-law club and the History and Government Club. In the future she is planning on becoming both a Historian and a Lawyer.

Witness (Vice Principle Faye Zelleger): Fati Haruna (Political Science 2018) is captain of the step team, as well as a member of many different clubs on campus that promote diversity and creativity. She has always had an interest in the court system and attended Moot Court last spring at the academic festival as a juror.

Defendant (Carson White): Shamella Jeffers (History and Political Science 2018, minor in Black Studies) is the Sophomore class president, Historian of Cynergy and Secretary of Club Caribana. She wants to be an A.P. U.S. History teacher after being in the classroom for a few years. She also wants to work for the Department of Education to change the history curriculum.

Witness (Dana Reuter): Kayla Stannard (Physical Therapy BA:2018 DPT:2020) is a sister of Sigma Omega Chi sorority and is in the Honors Program and CRU as well. She participated in Moot Court throughout high school and was in the event at Daemen last year as a juror.
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Faculty Sponsors of the Event included: Dr. Lisa Parshall, Associate Professor of Political Science & Pre Law Advisor (PLSA Advisor), Dr. Jay Wendland, Assistant Professor of Political Science, and Dr. Heike Peckruhn, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies.