On this episode of Beyond The Tassel, we go overseas to London to chat with Sean Crosby ’15. He grew up surrounded by the Diocese of Allentown and that led him to pursue his B.A. in Theology. After watching the documentary Somm, he found a new calling. Listen in to how he became the Assistant Head Sommelier at Restaurant Story!

This episode of Beyond The Tassel features Frank Alvarado, ’17. After transferring from Northampton Community College, he graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration. He believes the resources at DeSales have helped him grow in his current job as the Director of Research and Data Management at the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp. Listen to his journey and how he got to where he is! https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-alvarado/

On this special episode of Beyond The Tassel, Nina interviews her parents, Anthony and Sheila Viglianti! Both of them started out wanting to do different things but ended up becoming teachers. Anthony teaches mathematics at Easton Area Middle School and Sheila teaches physics and chemistry at Whitehall High School. Listen in to how they both navigated being a student, figuring out the teaching scene, and what they are doing now!

This episode of Beyond the Tassel features Nakia Jones, who graduated from DeSales in ’09. She started out not knowing what she wanted. As she experienced DeSales, she pursued a B.A. in Dance and then went to graduate school to pursue Higher Education. Listen in as she speaks about her college life, background, family life, and all the special experiences that got her to where she is today as the Graduate Program Director at UPenn’s Graduate School of Education!

This episode is features Doctor Sarah Hulse, Communication '09, who is now an Assistant Professor at DeSales University for the Theology Department. During her coursework at DeSales, a theology class caught her interest. After completing her internships at CBS in communication, she decided to chase a graduate then a Ph.D. in Theology. Listen in as she discusses following her passion that led to her current role as a Theology Professor at DeSales University.

On this episode of Beyond the Tassel, we feature Haided Estevez, a member of the Sport & Exercise Physiology, class of 2018. Haided is now an injury prevention specialist at St Luke’s University Health Network, and is working as an industrial athletic trainer. She was set on becoming a physical therapist when entering her undergraduate program but as she explored the Sport and Exercise Physiology major, she realized she did not have to limit herself to just that. Now she is thriving in her field more than ever!Connect with Haided: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haided-estevez-ms-atc-lat-ceas-i-7a34681a3/

On this episode of Beyond the Tassel, we introduce (as a guest this time!) Annie Pagano! Annie completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing here at DeSales and has a job right out of graduation. She is now a Corporate Event Coordinator at Lutron Electronics. As a former Career Ambassador for the Career Development Center, Annie feels the knowledge she gained from working with students plus the skills she gained from her internships and other experiences at her current occupation added to her success. She stresses that making connections early on in any field is the way to rise to the top!To add to this episode, Annie passes on the torch beyond HER tassel to Nina Viglianti, who is now the new host of Beyond The Tassel. Stay tuned to hear more stories about alumni and how they succeeded after their times at DeSales.Connect with Annie:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamaria-pagano/ 

On this episode of Beyond the Tassel, please welcome Jason Schiffer! Jason is a graduate of the DeSales class of 1999 with his degree in Criminal Justice. Jason is now the Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety and Chief of Police at Lehigh University. Jason has been educating himself for many years and has a firm belief that no education is ever wasted. Jason shares his insights about going back to school as an adult when he mentions how he graduated from the Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2008. Listen in as Jason discusses his passion for working toward creating an equitable community and doing what he can in the law enforcement profession to continue working toward his goal.Connect with Jason:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/schiffer 

This month’s episode features Jasmine Leonor, a graduate of DeSales class of 2018 with her degree in Spanish and minor in Educational studies! Jasmine is currently the Spanish teacher at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts. As a first generation college student, Jasmine had to learn first-hand how to navigate her way through higher education. From learning how to complete the FASFA to choosing a major, Jasmine turned to her resources on campus for assistance on this journey. Tune into today’s episode to hear about Jasmine’s experience at DeSales and her passion for teaching students a second language.Connect with Jasmine:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasmine-leonor-22b016b4

Please welcome Joseph Freemont on today’s episode of Beyond the Tassel! Joe is a graduate of the class of 2021 as a Finance and Accounting double-major. Joe is currently employed at Legacy Planning Partners as a Financial Services Associate. During his time at DeSales, Joe was a Career Ambassador in the Career Development Center, and he received the 2021 Provincial Medal of Honor, an award to one who exemplifies the spirit of St. Francis de Sales. Since graduating, Joe has passed the multiple certifications including the SIE, the Series 7, Series 66, and the PA Life, Accident, & Health Insurance. Listen to this episode to learn about Joe’s career journey and how he incorporates his passion for music as a part-time DJ.Connect with Joe:Website: legacy-online.com/joseph-freemont/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joseph-freemontEmail: [email protected] to be a featured alumnus in our podcast? We would love to share your story! Email Melanie Vallone [email protected]