Leadership

Michael Cahill graduated from Stevens in 2015 with a B.E. in chemical engineering and an M.Eng. in systems engineering. He has recently been promoted to senior manager and head of internal audit at Collibra, a multicloud data intelligence software provider. His specialty is technology and cybersecurity audit. During his time at Stevens, Michael held numerous leadership positions in student-organizations, including president and fellowship chair of Gear & Triangle, president of the Stevens Dramatic Society and senator in the Student Government Association. He also founded Quackappella, Stevens’ a cappella group. From 2015 to 2017, Michael served as a Young Alumni Trustee on the Stevens Board of Trustees and as the first chair of the Class Leadership Committee under the Constitution and Bylaws beginning in June 2018. As committee chair, Michael helped transform the class leadership committee to include class officer enablement and recognition. In 2016, he reinvigorated the Stevens Dramatic Society Alumni Affinity Club and now serves as the club’s president. Michael is currently president of the Class of 2015 as well as the president of the SAA Board. 

Jean Savitsky, Director of Real Estate and Construction at The Museum of Modern Art, graduated from Stevens in 1985 with a B.S. in SP&M/Industrial Management. Since graduating from Stevens, Jean has participated in undergraduate career development panel discussions, undergraduate mentorship programs and on-campus recruitment activities. In addition, she has supported several Solar Decathlon projects, providing financial resources and professional expertise. Jean currently serves as First Vice President of the SAA, is a member of the Engagement Committee and is also involved with the Construction Torchbearers. Jean was awarded the Harold Fee Distinguished Alumni award in 2000. Jean believes that the value of a Stevens degree doesn’t end at graduation. It is sustained by “showing up” and sharing personal and professional expertise. She hopes that her participation serves as an example for other alumni to get involved. “I would like the SAA to have a broader reach to engage a larger group of alumni to get involved with the school and with each other,” she says. “My experience as an alumna of two other universities has given me the opportunity to understand the type of outreach and alumni engagement opportunities that are possible. The university where I received my MBA leverages professional development webinars and virtual meet ups to engage with a broad alumni community. It might be interesting to explore partnering with one of the university clubs in NYC to create ‘third spaces’ for networking with other alumni and for meeting clients. There is such an opportunity for us to create a more digitally integrated and physically accessible SAA. By diversifying how we connect, we can encourage a larger group of alumni to re-invest in Stevens and in each other.”

Lauren Mayer, a graduate of the Class of 2012, participated broadly in student organizations as a student at Stevens, volunteering her time as an orientation leader, peer mentor and STEP Big Brother/Sister. Lauren held campus leadership positions as well, serving as president of the National Society of Black Engineers, secretary of the Stevens Italian Club and public relations chair for Delta Phi Epsilon. In the SAA, Lauren has served on the Recent Alumni and Current Students Committee, the Engagement Committee, the Executive Committee and the Nominations Committee. She is currently serving as fund captain for the Class of 2012 while also leading the northern New Jersey network. Lauren is a business intelligence development and data analyst who is currently employed as a risk manager at Pratt & Whitney. She is an adjunct instructor at Montclair State University and is a member of the National Society of Black Engineers. In addition to a B.E. in bioengineering and biomedical engineering from Stevens, Lauren holds an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. In 2020, she earned a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. 

ShaQuill Thomas graduated from Stevens in 2015 with a B.E. in computer engineering, and in 2021 with an M.Eng. in systems engineering. He is a senior security operations manager for Appfire, an enterprise collaboration platform. As a student, Thomas served as president of the Stevens chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (2012-2014); president of the Black Student Union (2014-2015); vice president of IEEE (2012-2013); and vice president of the Phi Beta Lambda Business Club (2012-2013). He was active with the Gear & Triangle Honor Society and was a brother of Alpha Phi Omega. He also volunteered his time as a 2014 orientation leader, a campus tour guide and an undergraduate admissions ambassador. ShaQ continues to serve his alma mater as Stevens Technical Enrichment Program (STEP) Alumni Club president, an Ad Astra Ambassador and the current SAA Treasurer and chair of the Engagement Committee. “I give so much of my time and energy volunteering as a Stevens alum because Stevens has opened so many doors and opportunities for me,” he says. “I’m passionate about supporting all things relating to improving the engagement of students and alumni throughout the Stevens community. I believe the heart and soul of Stevens are the activities that can bring together individuals and groups for a purpose or for entertainment.” 

An accomplished professional with deep experience in the higher education and government sectors Greg Townsend was named assistant vice president for Alumni and External Relations in May 2026 and appointed the role of executive secretary of the Stevens Alumni Association in October 2026. Townsend, who joined Stevens in 2021, served as Assistant Vice President of Corporate, Government, and Community Relations prior to his new role.

He will oversee alumni engagement as well as corporate, government and community relations, to strengthen coordination across Stevens’ external partnerships and enhance the university’s ability to engage alumni and partners.

“I’m excited to bring alumni engagement and external relations closer together to increase our collaboration and further enrich the alumni experience,” he says. “With partners across campus, we’re focused on creating more meaningful opportunities for alumni to engage with each other, with students and faculty and across industries and communities that Stevens serves.”

Prior to joining Stevens, Townsend worked as a special adviser to the President of Drew University on government and industry relations, led Drew’s Career Center and worked with the alumni relations team to build mentorship pipelines to Drew students. Before that, he was chief of staff to the Commissioner at the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and he previously worked in the New Jersey Governor’s Office in a variety of roles, rising to senior policy adviser on topics including labor and workforce development, transportation and energy.

Townsend earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and French from Drew University and a master’s in diplomacy and international relations from Seton Hall University.

George Blazeski is an intellectual property lawyer with a significant background in biomedical devices. He is experienced with patent application drafting, U.S. and foreign patent prosecution, U.S. trademark prosecution, and freedom-to-operate opinions for clients ranging from individual inventors and start-up companies to international organizations.

George prepares and prosecutes patent applications with a focus on medical and mechanical technologies, for example medical devices and surgical products, robotic surgical devices, consumer products, shoreline resiliency solutions, and dental products. He has also prepared applications relating to manufacturing, disinfectant, supply chain, and space technologies.

George received his law degree at Seton Hall University School of Law, completing concentrations in both Intellectual Property and Health Law. He published two papers at Seton Hall regarding copyright issues with video game content on YouTube and the legal landscape of do-it-yourself biohacking. George obtained his masters and bachelor degrees from Stevens Institute of Technology, where he majored in Systems Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, respectively. He received the Ann P. Neupauer Scholarship, Stevens’ most prestigious academic honor. George’s bachelor degree culminated in a capstone project entailing a new design for a sleep apnea mask.

Away from the office, George is a father of three boys. He is an avid gamer and playtests new board games with a designer. His other hobbies include home brewing, video gaming, and traveling across the United States.

Jeffrey A. Capone graduated from Stevens in 1991 with a B.E. in computer engineering and in 1995 with an M.S. in telecommunications management. As a student, he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, Khoda, Co-Operative Education, Student Council, and held the positions of co-captain of the Baseball Team, treasurer of the Student Review Board, and chair of the Freshmen Class Orientation Committee. In his professional life, Jeff is a Director of Quality Engineering at Merck & Co., Inc.

In recognition of the positive impact of those who helped him, Jeff enthusiastically promotes the “pay it forward” philosophy. Jeff began his involvement with the SAA in 2013, volunteering as a decade representative. He currently serves as a Director-at-Large, as well as a member of the Nominations Committee and the Class Leadership Committee and President for the Class of 1991. Previously, Jeff served as Second Vice President, and on the SAA Executive Committee. In 2016, Jeff was presented with the Harold R. Fee Award for his dedication and service to our Alumni Association and alma mater.

Jorge Smith graduated from Stevens in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Business & Technology and a Master of Science in Information Systems. During his time at Stevens, he was involved in Khoda, Sigma Phi Epsilon and Alpha Phi Omega. As an alumnus, he has served on the SAA’s Audit and Compliance Committee and Class Leadership Committee. He has also volunteered as a class officer for the Class of 2015 (previously as Class President and currently as Co-VP) and as an Ad Astra Ambassador. In regard to recent achievements, he was awarded the Harold R. Fee Award in 2025. He is currently a Cybersecurity and Information Technology Compliance Manager for JM&A Group. 

Nick Smith is a recent graduate Trustee of Stevens Institute of Technology. He is focused on ensuring Stevens continues to advance institutional strategies that expand access to STEM education, strengthen the faculty-student relationship, and foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and belonging. At Stevens, Mr. Smith studied business and technology while serving in a variety of leadership roles, most notably serving as President of the Student Government Association. In this role, he led major initiatives to increase funding for student activities, expand community interaction programs, and launch Stevens’ first TEDx event in nearly a decade. He also served on key institutional committees, including the School of Business Dean Search, Generative AI Committee, and Gift Acceptance Policy Committee, and was named Student Leader of the Year in 2024. Mr. Smith currently works in management consulting with an interest in talent strategy, organizational design, and capability building. He hopes to someday be a thought leader and contribute to practitioners' work in organizational effectiveness and design. Mr. Smith was appointed Class of 2025 President by his peers. He also serves in a personal capacity as a volunteer fencing coach and mentor to LGBTQ+ youth. He is an avid fencer, runner, amateur chef, and a New Jersey native.

Charles Buscarino is a recognized leader in the design and implementation of integrated smart building systems and has over 35 years of experience in the development of technology solutions in real estate projects. He founded The Clarient Group (TCG) in 2002 to focus on the holistic implementation of technology solutions for projects of all types with a focus on how technology can be leveraged to enhance the lives of occupants and property owners. Under his leadership, the firm has developed innovative solutions for more than 100 clients and 60 million square feet of properties, including many well-known signature projects. The firm’s visionary work includes headquarters, higher education, experimental entertainment/retail, healthcare, etc. for a variety of world class clients seeking to maximize their strategic and operational goals. In 2025, The Clarient Group was acquired by CannonDesign, an Architectural, Engineering and Consulting firm where Mr. Buscarino leads the firm wide Smart Building Practice. Mr. Buscarino holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Stevens Institute of Technology. Upon graduating Stevens, he joined Hazeltine Corporation as a digital design engineer supporting the development of a Microwave Landing System (MLS) for the FAA. Mr. Buscarino later moved to Cosentini Associates to create and head the firm's Information Technologies Division. Under his direction, the division grew to become a strategic component of the firms' professional services offering technology consulting and design solutions to clients worldwide. Mr. Buscarino previously served as an Alumni Trustee on the Stevens Board of Trustees. He currently serves on the Stevens Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Advisory Board, RealComm's IBcon Advisory Council and has served on InfoComm’s Integrated Buildings Task Force. He has spoken at numerous industry events for leading organizations in the design, real estate and technology fields.

Danielle DeFeo graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2015 with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Structural Engineering, and a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. As a student, she was a member of the softball team, Alpha Phi Omega (APO) and Student Government Association (SGA). She was a tour guide on campus and part of the Macy’s Parade Inflation team — an activity she still actively participates in. Danielle continues to be involved in the alumni support of Stevens Softball and Alpha Phi Omega (APO). She has also undertaken roles as a regional network leader (and member) for Central Florida and previously as class secretary (2015-2024). She is a member of her local chapter of the Society of Women Engineers and the Florida Board of Professional Engineers as a licensed PE. In her professional life, Danielle was previously a Mechanical Engineer at Walt Disney World and is currently the Ride & Attraction Maintenance Manager at Disney Cruise Line. 

Mary Doddy graduated from Stevens in 1980 with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. She also graduated from the University of Dayton in 1982 with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. At Stevens, she was involved in a variety of student activities including Student Council/Student Government, Inter Dormitory Council, the Society of Women Engineers, Khoda, Gear & Triangle, Zeta Omega Sorority, Yearbook, Women’s Fencing, Men’s Lacrosse (as a manager), Cross Country Club, Platform Tennis Club and the STEP Summer Program as an instructor. She was also a resident assistant. As an alumna, she has served on the SAA’s Executive Committee and in SAA roles such as Decade Representative, Treasurer, Vice President and President. She has also served on the Reunion Planning Committee and the Stevens Board of Trustees. In regard to awards at Stevens, she received the Harold R. Fee 1920 Alumni Achievement Award in 2000 and the Stevens Alumni Award in 2015. She is currently Manager of Operational Excellence Master Black Belt at General Motors.

Edward (Ed) Eichhorn graduated from Stevens in 1969 with a B.E. in chemical engineering. He subsequently attended Fairleigh Dickinson University earning an MBA in industrial management in 1977. As president of Medilink Consulting Group LLC, Eichhorn advises medical societies and commercial clients on strategic planning issues. He is co-author of Healing American Healthcare: A Plan to Provide Quality Care for All, While Saving $1 Trillion a Year. Eichhorn’s second healthcare book, Healing American Healthcare – Lessons from the Pandemic, was co-authored with John Dalton ’60. Ed is class secretary for the Class of 1969. He was SAA president from 2006-2008 and served as the Stevens vice president for development from 2010-2014. He served as an annual fund class caller for the Class of 1969 from 1970-1992 and has served as his class reunion co-chair several times. He was awarded the Harold R. Fee Award in 1984. Ed spoke at the Old Guard Luncheon in 2019 and was a School of Business Heath Lecturer in 2020 on issues in healthcare. Ed currently serves as a SAA Director, as well as a volunteer leader for the Industry Torchbearers in Healthcare network. As a student, Eichhorn served as president of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity; president of the Varsity S Club; played varsity basketball; was a member of the Interfraternity Council and the Student Council; and served as associate editor of The Stute. He was also active with Pi Delta Epsilon and Gear & Triangle. Ed was elected to Khoda as an alumnus. He supports educational issues in healthcare and the library’s efforts to maintain the history of Stevens.

Nicole Griggs graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2014 with a Bachelor of Engineering in Naval Engineering. During her time at Stevens, she was involved in Alpha Phi Omega, The Stute, Stevens Orchestra and the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME). Since 2015, Nicole has served as a co-president for the Wisconsin Alumni Network. She believes alumni communities are powerful networks for connection, mentorship and service. She has also served on the SAA’s Class Leadership Committee and was awarded the Harold R. Fee 1920 Alumni Achievement Award in 2024. In addition to volunteering for Stevens, Nicole volunteers at the Kewaunee Pierhead Lighthouse and gives tours during the summer. Nicole is currently a Principal Marine Engineer at Bay Engineering, Inc. She is also involved in numerous professional affiliations including the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers (SNAME), the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) and the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE). 

Joelle Hinds graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Engineering Management. She served on the Board of Trustees as an Alumni Trustee (2021 – 2024) and was a recipient of the Harold R. Fee Alumni Achievement Award. Joelle continues to find ways to engage with the Stevens Technical Enrichment Program STEP) and support the Lady Ducks Fencing Team – both of which she credits with instilling her with tenacity and a focused work ethic. She is currently an adjunct professor for her alma mater instructing on financial planning topics.

Ms. Hinds is a Financial Planning professional with over 10 years’ experience in Financial Services. Joelle spent the first 20 years of her career focusing on management consulting, technology implementation, and business ownership. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®) designations and focuses on working with clients through the financial aspects of life events.

Ms. Hinds served an appointment to the Texas Bar Association Grievance Committee (2021 – 2024) in addition to financial roles for the Jack and Jill Dallas Chapter, the Young Men’s Service League – Rockwall/Heath chapter, and for Boy Scouts Troop 314, Circle Ten Council. She is an active member of the Collaborative Divorce Texas organization. Most importantly: she is the proud mom of three amazing humans!

Luke Langner graduated from Stevens in 2020 with a B.E. in mechanical engineering, and again in 2021 with an M.E. in mechanical engineering. Professionally, Luke is a senior engineer at Becton, Dickinson, and Co., where he is involved in the design and development of preanalytical blood and urine collection systems. Since graduating, Luke has been committed to volunteering with groups that he was strongly connected to at Stevens. He has risen to a national operations council and regional director role of the Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity; he also spent some time as a director of the Sigma Phi Epsilon alumni volunteer corporation and a learning community mentor for undergraduate brothers. Luke’s focuses on servant leadership and community building in APO and SigEp hold true in his engagements with the SAA. Since graduating, Luke has been the President of the Class of 2020 and previously served as the President of the APO alumni association. He also coordinates the annual election cycle of all Stevens class officers as part of the Class Leadership committee, and has spent time mentoring new class officers as they graduate from Stevens and enter the alumni world. His passions in volunteering focus on providing educational opportunities, developing leaders in his communities, and laying foundations within his organizations so that future leaders can continue to bring the organizations to new heights.

Dawn M. Madak graduated from Stevens in 1989, receiving a B.E. in electrical engineering. Very active as an undergrad, Dawn’s involvement as an alumna has energetically continued. She has served as secretary for the Class of 1989 (and written over 150 Indicator updates of her classmates), chairperson for all Class of 1989 Reunion Committees, president of the Maryland Alumni Club, a decade representative and a member of the Committee on the Advancement of Women at Stevens. In 1999, she was presented with the Harold R. Fee Award for her dedication and service to Stevens and the SAA. In addition, Dawn was an alumni trustee on the Stevens Board of Trustees from 2004 to 2006 and a former second VP of the SAA. She currently serves as a Director-at-Large for the SAA. In her professional life, Dawn built a successful sales career first at Acterna (acquired by JDSU) then at Ciena Corp., pioneer of WDM optical communications systems. Dawn would like to see the SAA engage and sustain a lifelong and worldwide community of alumni, and future alumni through opportunities for meaningful engagement aimed at increasing awareness, pride, participation, volunteer involvement, and philanthropic commitment to Stevens. “As an alumna who has experienced a diverse, professional career along with a variety of SAA leadership roles, I hope to help guide the SAA to engage with alumni in an authentic, entertaining and value-added way.”

Jonathan Matos graduated from Stevens in 2008, receiving a B.E. in engineering management. In 2010, he earned an M.S. in operations management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is the Director of NASA Artemis and Partner Interfaces for the commercial spaceflight company Blue Origin and is an active pilot in the Puget Sound area. As a student, Jonathan was involved in a variety of Stevens activities, including serving as vice president of the Student Government Association, treasurer of the Ethnic Student Council and vice president of Phi Sigma Kappa. He was active with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, the Gear & Triangle Honor Society, and the Khoda Senior Honor Society. He also volunteered as a Stevens telethon caller and a tour guide for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. He remains involved with his fraternity, and with his spouse, Katherine (also Class of 2008) leads the Pacific Northwest Alumni Network. Jonathan received the Harold R. Fee 1920 Alumni Achievement Award in 2013, has been class president of the Class of 2008 since his graduation from Stevens, and is a current Director-at-Large. “I feel pride in the education and learning I received at Stevens,” he says. “I hope I can encourage others to give back to Stevens, but also to inspire the students attending Stevens now. I hope they see the support they receive from the alumni and are inspired to continue the traditions.”

Gregory McNeil graduated from Stevens in 2018 with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and in 2019 with a Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering. He went on to earn a Master of Business Administration from Duke University in 2025 and is currently a Senior Product Manager at Apple. During his time at Stevens, Greg was deeply involved in campus life, most notably through Kappa Sigma and his jazz ensemble, "In the Works." He was also active in the United Greek Committee, Stevens Italian Club, The Stute, Gear & Triangle, Khoda, Student Voices Committee, Stevens Performing Arts Advocacy Group, Peer Mentors, Study Abroad, Student Ambassadors and Stevens Pre-College. Since graduating, Greg has remained connected to Stevens primarily through the Kappa Sigma Rho Omega Alumni Association, where he served on its board in various capacities from 2018 to 2025 and received the organization’s Alumni Achievement Award in 2022. In 2025, he took on a leadership role in the Northern California Alumni Network. Greg is passionate about mentoring current and former Stevens students — a commitment he demonstrated by creating a Senior Design sponsored project in partnership with the School of Engineering during his time at Lenovo. 

Wayne Monsees graduated from Stevens in 1971 with a Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Electrical Engineering, in 1972 with a Master of Engineering – Electrical majoring in electro-mathematics, and in 1978 with a Master of Management Science majoring in economics. In his professional career, he worked in the common carrier industry (RCA Global, RCA Americom and Western Union) and in the aerospace industry (RCA Astro Electronics, GE Astro Space, Martin Marietta Astro Space, Lockheed Martin Astro Space and L3 Communications Systems – East) where his focus was on satellite communications for commercial use as well as supporting agencies of the Federal government in the military use of commercial space, transformational communication architecture studies and the application of information assurance technologies. As a Program Manager he directed the manufacture, test and delivery of three commercial direct broadcast satellites, digital recorders for EOS and TIROS earth resource satellites and communications elements for Space Station. Wayne is particularly passionate about supporting the Stevens Honor System, the President’s Distinguished Lecture Series, and the Systems Engineering department, with a focus on Space Systems Engineering. He is an active volunteer, currently serving as a member of the SAA Board of Directors (2022 to date) and chair of the Central New Jersey Alumni Club (2011 to date). Previously, Wayne served as treasurer of the SAA (2014 to 2022), on the Alumni and Student Committee (1973 – 1983, chairperson 1976-1983), as a Class Agent and telethon caller (70’s), 70’s Decade Representative (2008 – 2012), as the Alumni Representative to the Honor Board (2009 – 2012), on the Alumni Day Committee, on the Awards Committee (2008 – 2016, chairperson 2012-2016), Stevens Awards Committee (2014 – 2017, chairman 2014), the Stevens Hall of Achievement Committee (2016), and the Strategic Plan Development Committee (2011 – 2012). In 1981, Wayne was presented with the Harold R. Fee Award for his dedication and service to Stevens and the SAA. As a student, was highly active in the IEEE Student Branch and the IEEE Metropolitan Student Council, holding multiple leadership positions in both throughout his years at Stevens, served on the Inter-Dormitory Council (Junior year), played inter-class lacrosse (Freshman year) and was also a member of the Association for Computing Machinery, the Radio Club, and the Camera Club.

Ian Mullican graduated from Stevens in 2008 with a B.E. in chemical engineering. While at Stevens, Ian played for the varsity tennis team (2004-2007), captaining the team for his final two years of eligibility (2006-2007). Upon graduation Ian moved to D.C. to work as a patent examiner at the US Patent and Trademark Office. In 2016, he started his own patent search company, Foundit LLC, in Alexandria, Virginia. He has volunteered his time as an Ad Astra Ambassador to increase engagement with Stevens alumni who graduated in the 2000s. Ian also currently serves on the Nominations Committee of the SAA (of which he was formerly chair), helping to locate and interview candidates who want to spend more of their time helping the Stevens family. “I loved my time at Stevens! Not only did Stevens provide me with the educational foundation to succeed in my career, but it also introduced me to the most wonderful people who share the Stevens spirit,” he says. “I’m motivated to keep nurturing that spirit, and rekindling it in those alum who have fallen out of touch.”

Alecia (Hart) Poppe earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Biology from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2012 and her Juris Doctorate from New England Law Boston in 2015. Her career has been focused in corporate compliance with roles at MetLife as a Compliance Analyst and Consultant and at Xerox as a Business Ethics and Compliance Specialist. Currently, she is a Principal Legal Compliance Analyst at iCIMS, Inc., where she drives ethical business practices and regulatory compliance.

During her time at Stevens, Alecia was an active leader on campus, contributing to athletics, student organizations, and resident life. She was a member of the Stevens Woman Swim team, Alpha Phi Omega, Up 'til Dawn, the Student Government Association, and the Gear and Triangle Honor Society. She also served as a Resident Assistant. Her undergraduate commitment to mentorship and community engagement continues, in particular through her current role as assistant coach at the River Crossing YMCA (where she coached alongside a fellow Stevens alum!).

While residing in Boston, Alecia remained engaged with the Stevens community, actively participating in the Stevens Boston Alumni Club alongside her husband, Teddy Poppe ’13. Since 2021 she has served as an active member of the SAA Audit and Compliance Committee, bringing her expertise to the essential work of the committee charged with monitoring compliance of the Association’s activities. “I care about Stevens and want to get more involved in the future success of the organization,” she says.

Ronald West graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology in 1971 with a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering. He went on to earn an MBA in Management and Finance in 1974 and an Advanced Certificate in Finance in 1976 from New York University. His expertise has positioned him at the intersection of various fields, leading to a distinguished career across multiple sectors. Prior to retirement, Ron served as the Director of the Department of Administration, Finance, Health & Social Services for the City of Plainfield. His professional experience spans business, management and administration, charity and volunteer work, finance, government, and technology. Ron has held leadership roles in the broader community, serving as a Board Member for Solaris Health System, Muhlenberg Hospital, Plainfield Health Center, and United National Bank.

During his time at Stevens, Ron was deeply involved in campus leadership, serving as President of Alpha Phi Omega, the Athletic Association, and the Black Student Union. He was also a member of Beta Theta Pi, Gear and Triangle, and the basketball team. As an alumnus, he has remained actively engaged with Stevens, serving on the Stevens Old Guard Committee, the Class of 1971 Old Guard Team, and the Gala Awards Review Committee. He has also been recognized by STEP for over 20 years of service as a member of the Community Advisory Board. Reflecting on his dedication to volunteering, he shares, “I volunteer because I have the time and desire to give back to Stevens for the rewarding experiences I had as an undergraduate.”

Marissa Brock earned a B.E. in chemical engineering from Stevens in 1999, thereafter launching her multidisciplinary career. Marissa is currently a director of marketing strategy at Novartis, which she joined in 2015 and served in roles and functions of increasing responsibility. Prior to Novartis, Marissa was part of the Stevens admissions team, leading the domestic undergraduate admissions team as associate director and coordinating diversity recruitment. Her career also includes 11 years with Johnson & Johnson working in supply chain management, purchasing, and sales. In 2009, Marissa earned an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Marissa remains devoted to her alma mater, previously serving as president of the Stevens Technical Enrichment Program (STEP) Alumni Club, a member of the President’s Task Force on Equity and Inclusive Excellence, and most recently as a member of the Stevens Awards Selection Committee.

Jared Donnelly is a recent graduate Alumni Trustee on Stevens Board of Trustees. He graduated with a degree in Computer Science and is part of Merck’s IT Emerging Talent Rotational Program as a Software Engineer. While an undergraduate, Mr. Donnelly experienced a large variety of what the campus had to offer, serving as Vice President of Academic Affairs for the Student Government Association, as Treasurer for Alpha Xi of Chi Psi Fraternity, as Northeast Regional Representative for Chi Psi Fraternity’s Executive Council, and as Historian of Khoda. Mr. Donnelly worked as a Resident Assistant and Course Assistant during his final two years, helping first year residents and senior design students, respectively. He also worked under Dr. Samantha Kleinberg in the Health and AI Lab and was a member of the inaugural AI Research Summer program with Stevens Institute for Artificial Intelligence. Mr. Donnelly has consistently been involved in institutional service as a member of the SES Dean’s Advisory Board, CS Student Advisory Council, 2024 Commencement Committee, Undergraduate Studies Committee, and Academic Operations & Affairs Committee. He was a proud member of Gear & Triangle, oSTEM, and Stevens Dramatic Society. Mr. Donnelly is proud to be able to serve his alma mater.

Christopher Frank is currently the Chief Client Officer at PSB Insights and brings frontline experience from 25 years at American Express and Microsoft. He is renowned for crafting innovative research strategies that leverage consumer insights to achieve competitive advantage in high-growth environments.

Chris's ability to connect insight to strategy in a coherent and actionable manner has earned him global recognition as a leader in his field. His work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Forbes, Inc., Fortune, and TedX. As a two-time author of the acclaimed books ‘Drinking from the Fire Hose’ and ‘Decisions over Decimals,’ his most recent book has been highlighted in Malcolm Gladwell and Dan Pink’s Next Big Idea Club.

Recognized as a prominent thought leader in building critical thinking skills, Frank is highly regarded as a lecturer on decision science. He is actively shaping the next generation of leaders as the Co-Director of Columbia Business School’s Leading in a Data-Driven World: Developing Quantitative Intuition™ program and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. He also teaches Managerial Decision Making and Judgment in the Stevens School of Business MBA program.

Frank holds a Master of Management Science and a Bachelor of Science in Technology Management from Stevens Institute of Technology. He currently serves as a BoT Alumni Trustee Representative for the SAA, serves on the Board of Advisors for the School of Business, and is a member of the Board of Trustees for Stevens.

Michael Moschello is a current undergraduate student at Stevens studying Computer Engineering and minoring in Biology. He is a member of Launchpad, the entrepreneurship program, and the Student Government Association. As a leader in the SGA, Michael spearheads Alumni and Student engagement efforts aiming to bring together various organizations across campus to make an impact. In addition, he has worked for Stevens and Merck developing innovative technologies. Michael is passionate about providing insight to the SAA due to his diverse campus involvement and aims to bring together students to leverage the Stevens alumni network.

Aditya Reddy graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a Master of Science in Finance in 2025 and served as the graduate commencement speaker for the Class of 2025. Prior to his time at Stevens, he earned a Bachelor of Management Studies in Finance from the University of Mumbai and served as a finance analyst in India.

At Stevens, Reddy was awarded the prestigious Provost Master’s Scholarship and the Jérôme Lohez Memorial 9/11 Scholarship Award. His time at Stevens was made distinct by his commitment to leadership and community outreach. He served as president of the Graduate Consulting Club and as a graduate leader on the JED Mental Health Task Force. He also worked on campus as a graduate, teaching and research assistant. Reddy believes in giving back to the community that shaped him and creating opportunities, support systems and meaningful connections for students following in his path.

As a recent graduate, Reddy is looking forward to working within the fields of finance and accounting and is eager to support the Stevens alumni community.  

Alexander Stanczak is a recent graduate of Stevens Institute of Technology and serves as the Class of 2026 Young Alumni Trustee. As an undergraduate, Mr. Stanczak was deeply embedded in the campus community, serving most notably as President of the Student Government Association and President of Khoda. During his tenure, he spearheaded major institutional and student-life initiatives, including the development of "The Pond" student section in the Canavan Arena, establishing a residential composting program, and bringing the Annual New Jersey Student Government Conference to the Stevens campus. Beyond student governance, Mr. Stanczak contributed to university-wide operations as a Resident Assistant, Teaching Assistant, and Student Ambassador. He also provided vital student perspectives on several key institutional bodies, including the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (Standard VII) accreditation committee and the Vice President for Information Technology & CIO Student Panel. Mr. Stanczak currently works in the space sector with the startup SpaceFactory, where he focuses on developing the critical technologies and operational frameworks required to establish a permanent human lunar presence. Outside of his professional and trustee roles, he is a passionate musician, a cat dad and an avid endurance athlete who competes in marathons and triathlons.

Frank Vastano graduated from Stevens in 1973, receiving a B.S. in Mathematics/Physics with High Honors. He retired from Merck in 2011, and then became a Program Management Consultant for Tata Consultancy Services, retiring for good in 2016. He is also a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (2009) and a former member of the Project Management Institute. As an undergraduate, Frank was nominated for the Danforth Fellowship as an Outstanding Mathematics Student. He was a member of the Khoda Senior Honor Society, the Tau Beta Pi National Engineering and Science Honor Society, and Gear & Triangle. He served as vice chairman of the Stevens Student Review Board and was asked to be an Upper-Class Mentor to Lenore Schupak, the first female to graduate from Stevens, during his junior and senior years at Stevens. He has been the Alumni Class President of the Class of 1973 since 1973 and has organized several milestone class reunions and worked to establish the Class of ’73 Endowed Scholarship, which is funded at over $900,000. He initiated, developed, and maintains the Class of ’73 Campaign Plan & Strategy Document, created the initial draft of the Stevens Reunion website (Class Pages), and created the StevensConnects Class of 1973 (50th Reunion) Group, along with the Beacon of Light - Mentoring Underserved High School Students, IT Industry Torchbearers, and Stevens Old Guard groups. He currently serves on the SAA Board of Directors, is the Chair of the Stevens Old Guard Group, the Co-Chair of the Stevens IT Industry Torchbearers Group, and previously served on the SAA Executive Committee, the SAA Engagement Committee, the SAA Enablement Committee, and is a StevensConnects Mentoring Program Mentor. He currently tutors local high school and college students in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, and over the years has encouraged several high school students from his home town to attend Stevens. His professional career grew from his IT professional skills, but over time, he became known for his leadership. In 2019, the author of a book on leadership, asked Frank to write the Forward to the next edition of her book. He did so with great pride, and the publication of the Second Edition of "Updraft: The Aerodynamics of Great Leadership" was published in January 2020. “My passion for supporting Stevens is not limited to any departments, groups, projects or initiatives,” he says. “Whatever I can do, with whatever experiences or skills I have, that can contribute to the growth and success of Stevens, would be worthwhile.”

Victoria (Vicky) Velasco graduated from Stevens in 2004, receiving a B.E. in Engineering Management. Vicky is particularly passionate about serving as a Torch Bearer for our alma mater, having been inspired by the generations of alumni volunteers that came before her. Upon graduation, she accepted the torch and continues to keep it burning bright with the hopes of passing it on to a new generation of alumni leaders. Vicky has contributed two decades of consistent service as an active alumni volunteer. Her first role was as Young Alumni Trustee on the Stevens Board of Trustees (2004-2006). In the years that followed, she served in a number of SAA leadership positions - including President, 1st and 2nd Vice President, Treasurer, and Decade Representative. Vicky has also served as chair of the Young Alumni Committee, Long Range Policy and Planning Committee, Activities Committee, Budget and Finance Committee, and the Executive Committee, as well as being a member of numerous other committees. Vicky was presented with the Harold R. Fee Achievement Award in 2009 and the Stevens Alumni Award in 2024.

Currently, Vicky serves as the Recent Past President Representative on the Association Board. Only the third woman to serve as the President of the SAA, Vicky also has the distinction of being the longest alumni to have been at the helm of the association completing five years (2017-2022). Throughout those years, she worked closely with dozens of alumni volunteers and members of the Stevens Alumni Engagement Team, to coordinate, transition, and implement the new governance structure provided by the major overhaul of the SAA Constitution and Bylaws that went into effect on July 1, 2018. In her new role, she looks forward to contributing to furthering the alignment of the SAA and Stevens in the pursuit of true alumni engagement that brings together the entire community.

As an undergraduate student, Vicky served as editor-in-chief of The Link, president of Omicron Pi Sorority, and was a member of Khoda, Tau Beta Pi, Gear & Triangle, Epsilon Mu Eta, and the Newman Association. Following her time at Stevens, Vicky pursued her passion in education. She currently teaches AP Calculus and Multivariable Calculus at Fair Lawn High School. She earned an M.A. in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University.

Beth McGrath, Vice President for University Advancement and Chief of Staff, is a Stevens veteran with more than 35 years of leadership experience in university administration and within the academic enterprise. As Vice President for University Advancement, Beth leads the university’s communications and marketing efforts; represents Stevens’ interests with local, state, and federal governments and corporations; and serves as the liaison with community members and organizations. She is also responsible for Stevens’ ambitious goals including leading a multiyear capital campaign; increasing alumni engagement; and continuing to build world-class development and alumni engagement programs. As Chief of Staff to the President, Beth manages operations and special initiatives for the Office of the President and serves as an advisor to the President.

Beth McGrath began her Stevens career in 1987 in the unit then known as the Office of Marketing and Communications. Beth was promoted to Director of Marketing and Communications and in that role led a team that supported undergraduate student recruitment and development and alumni engagement efforts; created award-winning institutional advertising campaigns; increased media coverage; and conceptualized and managed a number of significant university events. In 1993, Beth joined the Stevens Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) as Deputy Director. Rising to the position of Executive Director and over nearly two decades, Beth conceptualized and developed proposals and served as principal investigator (PI) or co-PI on approximately $25 million of externally-funded projects including from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, and major corporate-funded grants. With significant funding from the Verizon Foundation, Beth and CIESE launched a statewide effort to require engineering as part of the K-12 curriculum in New Jersey, known as Engineering our Future NJ. Also, under Beth’s leadership, CIESE received the President’s Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring, conferred in an Oval Office ceremony by President Obama in January 2011. In 2012, Beth joined the Office of the President as Chief of Staff and assumed responsibility for government and community relations, being named Vice President for Government and Community Relations/Chief of Staff in 2018.

Beth has published or contributed to dozens of academic and scholarly papers and conference proceedings and has given invited talks at the National Academy of Engineering and other U.S. and international forums. She has served on the National Academy of Engineering/National Research Council Committee on Integrated STEM Education, the Steering Committee of the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) Technology and Engineering Literacy Assessment 2014, and on the advisory boards of several NSF-funded projects. She was also named by the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education in New Jersey to the STEM Advisory Council (2014-16). Beth holds a B.S. in Mass Communications from Virginia Commonwealth University and earned a M.Ed. from the University of Maryland Global Campus.