Hawk to Hawk Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/hawk-to-hawk-podcast This is the official University of Hartford Alumni Podcast! Season one features alumni interviews with host Abe Hefter, who is an Applied Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media at the University of Hartford. Season two continues to share stories of UHart Hawk Alums who spread their wings and work to better their community with host Eden Fritz Aguiar, who is a Graduate Student and Teaching Intern in the School of Communication. Check out this podcast to see what UHart Hawks do once they leave the nest! University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1ee3e986-aef4-5fb1-bd30-1d944d673ae1 yes en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:36:19 -0400 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:37:13 -0400 https://www.hartford.edu/alumni/events-and-programs/career-services-mentoring-and-networking/alumni-podcasts/default.aspx https://img.transistorcdn.com/lQ9PzJSHfNmLWw8GvrayXnY6WBN40KPqyQd8zSKhQiA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwMzQwLzE2ODA2/NDUyODgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Hawk to Hawk Podcast https://www.hartford.edu/alumni/events-and-programs/career-services-mentoring-and-networking/alumni-podcasts/default.aspx episodic University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs This is the official University of Hartford Alumni Podcast! Season one features alumni interviews with host Abe Hefter, who is an Applied Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media at the University of Hartford. Season two continues to share stories of UHart Hawk Alums who spread their wings and work to better their community with host Eden Fritz Aguiar, who is a Graduate Student and Teaching Intern in the School of Communication. Check out this podcast to see what UHart Hawks do once they leave the nest! This is the official University of Hartford Alumni Podcast. education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast Caitlin Trinh No No Robin McGuinness M'98 2 2 15 15 Robin McGuinness M'98 full 5a3a95fc-b552-486c-ad0d-0aac76dd004d https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s2/15 In this episode of Hawk to Hawk Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Robin McGuinness, a proud University of Hartford alumna whose career in nursing leadership has made a lasting impact at the highest levels of healthcare.

]]> In this episode of Hawk to Hawk Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Robin McGuinness, a proud University of Hartford alumna whose career in nursing leadership has made a lasting impact at the highest levels of healthcare.

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:36:16 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1627 In this episode of Hawk to Hawk Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Robin McGuinness, a proud University of Hartford alumna whose career in nursing leadership has made a lasting impact at the highest levels of healthcare.

]]> education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast No Howie Schnee '92 2 2 14 14 Howie Schnee '92 full bbd411ba-353c-41d1-8e43-f3ce24d934cc https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s2/14 Join us on the Hawk to Hawk Podcast as we sit down with Howard Schnee ’92, co-founder and president of CEG Presents. With nearly 30 years of experience across music, hospitality, real estate, and venture capital, Howard shares his journey from UHart to shaping the live music industry built on vision, innovation, and giving back.

]]> Join us on the Hawk to Hawk Podcast as we sit down with Howard Schnee ’92, co-founder and president of CEG Presents. With nearly 30 years of experience across music, hospitality, real estate, and venture capital, Howard shares his journey from UHart to shaping the live music industry built on vision, innovation, and giving back.

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:44:23 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 983 Join us on the Hawk to Hawk Podcast as we sit down with Howard Schnee ’92, co-founder and president of CEG Presents. With nearly 30 years of experience across music, hospitality, real estate, and venture capital, Howard shares his journey from UHart to shaping the live music industry built on vision, innovation, and giving back.

]]> education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast No Chaz Davis '16 2 2 13 13 Chaz Davis '16 full ea0f0fc6-16d7-494d-8e13-d1ad060ec80e https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s2/13 Chaz Davis ’16, who ran track and completed his degree at UHart despite his failing eyesight, now works with those who are newly blind in Massachusetts. Working the Director of Youth Services for the Colorado Center for the Blind, he is working to make sure the blind continue to receive the services they need.

]]> Chaz Davis ’16, who ran track and completed his degree at UHart despite his failing eyesight, now works with those who are newly blind in Massachusetts. Working the Director of Youth Services for the Colorado Center for the Blind, he is working to make sure the blind continue to receive the services they need.

]]> Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1350 Chaz Davis ’16, who ran track and completed his degree at UHart despite his failing eyesight, now works with those who are newly blind in Massachusetts. Working the Director of Youth Services for the Colorado Center for the Blind, he is working to make sure the blind continue to receive the services they need.

]]> education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast No Michelle Clark '94 2 2 12 12 Michelle Clark '94 full 43f85ede-f9c5-4fb6-bc9e-aa9792c25b85 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s2/12 Sat, 01 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1652 education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast No Daileann Hemmings '06, M'11 2 2 11 11 Daileann Hemmings '06, M'11 full 50def2ca-3774-4cb2-be59-1e5ff90ac17e https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s2/11 Daileann Hemmings is a mastered prepared RN with over 20 years of nursing experience. She is certified in Lactation Counseling, Case management and is a Sickle Cell Disease counselor. Hemmings is currently, the Program Director of Maternal Health Equity at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Her role responsibilities include to:

• Raise the quality of life for all individuals served through the Women’s Health service line

• Address health disparities and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly among individuals of color

• Promote the health of birthing persons throughout the life-course

• Create innovative ways to discuss the importance of health equity in maternal health

• Provide oversight of program development, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve health equity and improved maternal outcomes


Hemmings is an alumna of the University of Hartford class of ’06 – BSN and ’11- MSN with a focus in community and public health. During her graduate education at UHart, she studied abroad in Australia. Daileann has many ties to the university including having served as adjunct professor in ENHP. She is a fellow of the Connecticut Health Foundation leadership program (2012). Hemmings participates on state collaboratives such as the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls Health & Safety subcommittee, CT’s Reproductive Justice Alliance and Help Me Grow to name a few. She serves on boards including the University of Hartford Nursing Advisory Board, Preventing Maternal Mortality due to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Advisory Board and is involved in community projects/initiatives both domestic and international.

Daileann is currently pursing her doctorate in the Healthcare Leadership, Systems, and Policy Program at Yale University with an anticipated graduation of May 2024.

]]> Daileann Hemmings is a mastered prepared RN with over 20 years of nursing experience. She is certified in Lactation Counseling, Case management and is a Sickle Cell Disease counselor. Hemmings is currently, the Program Director of Maternal Health Equity at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Her role responsibilities include to:

• Raise the quality of life for all individuals served through the Women’s Health service line

• Address health disparities and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly among individuals of color

• Promote the health of birthing persons throughout the life-course

• Create innovative ways to discuss the importance of health equity in maternal health

• Provide oversight of program development, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve health equity and improved maternal outcomes


Hemmings is an alumna of the University of Hartford class of ’06 – BSN and ’11- MSN with a focus in community and public health. During her graduate education at UHart, she studied abroad in Australia. Daileann has many ties to the university including having served as adjunct professor in ENHP. She is a fellow of the Connecticut Health Foundation leadership program (2012). Hemmings participates on state collaboratives such as the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls Health & Safety subcommittee, CT’s Reproductive Justice Alliance and Help Me Grow to name a few. She serves on boards including the University of Hartford Nursing Advisory Board, Preventing Maternal Mortality due to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Advisory Board and is involved in community projects/initiatives both domestic and international.

Daileann is currently pursing her doctorate in the Healthcare Leadership, Systems, and Policy Program at Yale University with an anticipated graduation of May 2024.

]]> Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1185 Daileann Hemmings is a mastered prepared RN with over 20 years of nursing experience. She is certified in Lactation Counseling, Case management and is a Sickle Cell Disease counselor. Hemmings is currently, the Program Director of Maternal Health Equity at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut, USA.

Her role responsibilities include to:

• Raise the quality of life for all individuals served through the Women’s Health service line

• Address health disparities and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly among individuals of color

• Promote the health of birthing persons throughout the life-course

• Create innovative ways to discuss the importance of health equity in maternal health

• Provide oversight of program development, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve health equity and improved maternal outcomes


Hemmings is an alumna of the University of Hartford class of ’06 – BSN and ’11- MSN with a focus in community and public health. During her graduate education at UHart, she studied abroad in Australia. Daileann has many ties to the university including having served as adjunct professor in ENHP. She is a fellow of the Connecticut Health Foundation leadership program (2012). Hemmings participates on state collaboratives such as the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls Health & Safety subcommittee, CT’s Reproductive Justice Alliance and Help Me Grow to name a few. She serves on boards including the University of Hartford Nursing Advisory Board, Preventing Maternal Mortality due to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Advisory Board and is involved in community projects/initiatives both domestic and international.

Daileann is currently pursing her doctorate in the Healthcare Leadership, Systems, and Policy Program at Yale University with an anticipated graduation of May 2024.

]]> education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast No Jackson Olson '20 2 2 10 10 Jackson Olson '20 full 9e156ad5-a6d9-417b-8058-60ce7a53c561 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s2/10 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 779 education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast No Michael Storiale M'15 2 2 9 9 Michael Storiale M'15 full 3092a9cc-6ec7-4dbd-a9df-e2782ed6d283 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s2/9 Mike leads Technology for the Product Incubation team at Synchrony, with responsibility for building and launching new products and capabilities into market. Focusing on trends further out on the horizon, the team takes a human-centered design approach to find product / market fit for new solutions in fintech. Prior to joining Synchrony, Mike led Digital Banking for GSB and had stints building digital marketing teams at various organizations. He teaches a master’s course on Fintech at Brandeis University, holds an MBA from UHart and a BS in Marketing & International Business from Wagner, and is always looking for another good podcast recommendation.

]]> Mike leads Technology for the Product Incubation team at Synchrony, with responsibility for building and launching new products and capabilities into market. Focusing on trends further out on the horizon, the team takes a human-centered design approach to find product / market fit for new solutions in fintech. Prior to joining Synchrony, Mike led Digital Banking for GSB and had stints building digital marketing teams at various organizations. He teaches a master’s course on Fintech at Brandeis University, holds an MBA from UHart and a BS in Marketing & International Business from Wagner, and is always looking for another good podcast recommendation.

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 986 Mike leads Technology for the Product Incubation team at Synchrony, with responsibility for building and launching new products and capabilities into market. Focusing on trends further out on the horizon, the team takes a human-centered design approach to find product / market fit for new solutions in fintech. Prior to joining Synchrony, Mike led Digital Banking for GSB and had stints building digital marketing teams at various organizations. He teaches a master’s course on Fintech at Brandeis University, holds an MBA from UHart and a BS in Marketing & International Business from Wagner, and is always looking for another good podcast recommendation.

]]> education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast No Kent McCarthy '96 2 2 8 8 Kent McCarthy '96 full 8eb70a63-c057-4c42-a336-505fe6588725 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s2/8 Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 841 education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast No David Cornue '95 2 2 6 6 David Cornue '95 full b179b47e-2993-48bf-b5af-e6a13a4fab30 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s2/6 David Cornue is the Creator/Writer/Executive Producer of TRIAGE, an ABC medical drama with director Jon M. Chu (IN THE HEIGHTS, CRAZY RICH ASIANS) and 20th Television. He is also a Writer/Consulting Producer on an upcoming series with Team Downey. Currently, he is developing a television adaptation of Stephen King's novel, INSOMNIA. He is also the Writer/Director/Composer of the horror short LET IT KILL YOU, now on the festival circuit. David wrote, produced, and scored TEMPORARY, and episodic pilot presentation, UNSPEAKABLE, which premiered at SXSW and won Best Pilot at multiple film festivals. As the founder of New Core Productions, David produced and sold three indie features and wrote/produced the sports comedy, #LUCKY NUMBER, starring Tom Pelphrey and Method Man. He has developed television projects with studios and networks, including ABC, FOX, A&E, and USA Network. David was selected for Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s inaugural class of Imagine Impact, and the Fox Writers Lab. He also formed an exclusive writing group and popular script development service. He's a classically trained composer with film scores, acclaimed musicals, and songs on produced albums. davidcornue.com

]]> David Cornue is the Creator/Writer/Executive Producer of TRIAGE, an ABC medical drama with director Jon M. Chu (IN THE HEIGHTS, CRAZY RICH ASIANS) and 20th Television. He is also a Writer/Consulting Producer on an upcoming series with Team Downey. Currently, he is developing a television adaptation of Stephen King's novel, INSOMNIA. He is also the Writer/Director/Composer of the horror short LET IT KILL YOU, now on the festival circuit. David wrote, produced, and scored TEMPORARY, and episodic pilot presentation, UNSPEAKABLE, which premiered at SXSW and won Best Pilot at multiple film festivals. As the founder of New Core Productions, David produced and sold three indie features and wrote/produced the sports comedy, #LUCKY NUMBER, starring Tom Pelphrey and Method Man. He has developed television projects with studios and networks, including ABC, FOX, A&E, and USA Network. David was selected for Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s inaugural class of Imagine Impact, and the Fox Writers Lab. He also formed an exclusive writing group and popular script development service. He's a classically trained composer with film scores, acclaimed musicals, and songs on produced albums. davidcornue.com

]]> Mon, 01 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0500 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1121 David Cornue is the Creator/Writer/Executive Producer of TRIAGE, an ABC medical drama with director Jon M. Chu (IN THE HEIGHTS, CRAZY RICH ASIANS) and 20th Television. He is also a Writer/Consulting Producer on an upcoming series with Team Downey. Currently, he is developing a television adaptation of Stephen King's novel, INSOMNIA. He is also the Writer/Director/Composer of the horror short LET IT KILL YOU, now on the festival circuit. David wrote, produced, and scored TEMPORARY, and episodic pilot presentation, UNSPEAKABLE, which premiered at SXSW and won Best Pilot at multiple film festivals. As the founder of New Core Productions, David produced and sold three indie features and wrote/produced the sports comedy, #LUCKY NUMBER, starring Tom Pelphrey and Method Man. He has developed television projects with studios and networks, including ABC, FOX, A&E, and USA Network. David was selected for Ron Howard and Brian Grazer’s inaugural class of Imagine Impact, and the Fox Writers Lab. He also formed an exclusive writing group and popular script development service. He's a classically trained composer with film scores, acclaimed musicals, and songs on produced albums. davidcornue.com

]]> education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast No Jolie Rocke DMA; '89 2 2 7 7 Jolie Rocke DMA; '89 full 9ca24fa3-a4c8-45df-b73e-635cae2dc3cb https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s2/7 Jolie draws from her total life experience when she takes the stage or works with aspiring young artists. For over 25 years, she has passionately shared the gift of song through producing concerts, developing community arts programs, as well as training and mentoring aspiring singers. While her performing career continues to soar, her dedication to training and providing opportunities for young artists is unwavering.

]]> Jolie draws from her total life experience when she takes the stage or works with aspiring young artists. For over 25 years, she has passionately shared the gift of song through producing concerts, developing community arts programs, as well as training and mentoring aspiring singers. While her performing career continues to soar, her dedication to training and providing opportunities for young artists is unwavering.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1221 Jolie draws from her total life experience when she takes the stage or works with aspiring young artists. For over 25 years, she has passionately shared the gift of song through producing concerts, developing community arts programs, as well as training and mentoring aspiring singers. While her performing career continues to soar, her dedication to training and providing opportunities for young artists is unwavering.

]]> education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast No Tammy Palacios '19 2 2 5 5 Tammy Palacios '19 full 10f0a5d3-e697-4ef6-8043-d668fd9db4d6 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s2/5 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1277 education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast No Jennifer Miller Rosado '94 2 2 4 4 Jennifer Miller Rosado '94 full 965d1b36-e2e7-45bc-b9d8-690277efce65 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s2/4 Jennifer originally hails from a previous universe in which she was first a medical technologist, then an elementary school teacher. She spent her free time carefully planning ahead in a desperate attempt to avoid anxiety-provoking situations. Due to a twist of fate (or perhaps a cosmic conspiracy), Jen now resides in this universe with her husband and son and spends her days in anxiety-provoking situations. Her debut memoir, My Alternate Universe: Anxiety, Autism, and Adventure in a Parallel Reality, won the 2023 Independent Press Award for Memoir and is available online wherever books are sold. Please visit her website at jennifer-rosado.com.

]]> Jennifer originally hails from a previous universe in which she was first a medical technologist, then an elementary school teacher. She spent her free time carefully planning ahead in a desperate attempt to avoid anxiety-provoking situations. Due to a twist of fate (or perhaps a cosmic conspiracy), Jen now resides in this universe with her husband and son and spends her days in anxiety-provoking situations. Her debut memoir, My Alternate Universe: Anxiety, Autism, and Adventure in a Parallel Reality, won the 2023 Independent Press Award for Memoir and is available online wherever books are sold. Please visit her website at jennifer-rosado.com.

]]> Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1093 Jennifer originally hails from a previous universe in which she was first a medical technologist, then an elementary school teacher. She spent her free time carefully planning ahead in a desperate attempt to avoid anxiety-provoking situations. Due to a twist of fate (or perhaps a cosmic conspiracy), Jen now resides in this universe with her husband and son and spends her days in anxiety-provoking situations. Her debut memoir, My Alternate Universe: Anxiety, Autism, and Adventure in a Parallel Reality, won the 2023 Independent Press Award for Memoir and is available online wherever books are sold. Please visit her website at jennifer-rosado.com.

]]> education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast No Jecoliah Daniels '05 2 2 3 3 Jecoliah Daniels '05 full a249515d-9f35-45d0-9ebb-a895ecd60e00 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s2/3 Jecoliah Daniels graduated from the University of Hartford in 2005 where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a concentration in broadcast journalism. At UHart, she was involved with STN, Lambda Pi Eta honor society, a founding member of the Delta Zeta sorority, and was a Resident Assistant. She has lots of experience, between different volunteer experiences and working as a morning news anchor, general assignment reporter, senior account executive, director of public relations, which has led her to her current role as the Director of Communications and Marketing for Infinite Legacy.

]]> Jecoliah Daniels graduated from the University of Hartford in 2005 where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a concentration in broadcast journalism. At UHart, she was involved with STN, Lambda Pi Eta honor society, a founding member of the Delta Zeta sorority, and was a Resident Assistant. She has lots of experience, between different volunteer experiences and working as a morning news anchor, general assignment reporter, senior account executive, director of public relations, which has led her to her current role as the Director of Communications and Marketing for Infinite Legacy.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1228 Jecoliah Daniels graduated from the University of Hartford in 2005 where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a concentration in broadcast journalism. At UHart, she was involved with STN, Lambda Pi Eta honor society, a founding member of the Delta Zeta sorority, and was a Resident Assistant. She has lots of experience, between different volunteer experiences and working as a morning news anchor, general assignment reporter, senior account executive, director of public relations, which has led her to her current role as the Director of Communications and Marketing for Infinite Legacy.

]]> education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast No Marika Reisberg '04 2 2 2 2 Marika Reisberg '04 full ba6829fc-c555-4c2d-919c-2149ab61e64c https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s2/2 Mari Reisberg, MA, LPC is a therapist, performer, creativity coach, and host of the Sustaining Creativity Podcast. She holds a BFA in Acting from the Hartt School and an MA in Somatic Counseling Psychology, Dance/Movement Therapy, from Naropa University. She currently splits time between the traditional 9-5 world as the director of utilization review and internship programming for a substance abuse treatment center, and her own Sustaining Creativity business where she works with performers and non-performers to spark, grow, sustain, share and transform creativity in their lives. Mari believes life is way more fun when we tap into our creativity

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainingcreativity/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sustainingcreativity

Website: https://sustainingcreativity.com/

Podcast: https://sustainingcreativity.com/podcast/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mari-reisberg-b1320151/

]]> Mari Reisberg, MA, LPC is a therapist, performer, creativity coach, and host of the Sustaining Creativity Podcast. She holds a BFA in Acting from the Hartt School and an MA in Somatic Counseling Psychology, Dance/Movement Therapy, from Naropa University. She currently splits time between the traditional 9-5 world as the director of utilization review and internship programming for a substance abuse treatment center, and her own Sustaining Creativity business where she works with performers and non-performers to spark, grow, sustain, share and transform creativity in their lives. Mari believes life is way more fun when we tap into our creativity

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainingcreativity/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sustainingcreativity

Website: https://sustainingcreativity.com/

Podcast: https://sustainingcreativity.com/podcast/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mari-reisberg-b1320151/

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1477 Mari Reisberg, MA, LPC is a therapist, performer, creativity coach, and host of the Sustaining Creativity Podcast. She holds a BFA in Acting from the Hartt School and an MA in Somatic Counseling Psychology, Dance/Movement Therapy, from Naropa University. She currently splits time between the traditional 9-5 world as the director of utilization review and internship programming for a substance abuse treatment center, and her own Sustaining Creativity business where she works with performers and non-performers to spark, grow, sustain, share and transform creativity in their lives. Mari believes life is way more fun when we tap into our creativity

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainingcreativity/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sustainingcreativity

Website: https://sustainingcreativity.com/

Podcast: https://sustainingcreativity.com/podcast/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mari-reisberg-b1320151/

]]> education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast No Julia Winer '05 2 2 1 1 Julia Winer '05 full 8591b535-740c-4193-a5cf-f2da65166184 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s2/1 Julia Winer graduated from the University of Hartford in 2005 with her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and special education with a concentration in psychology. Julia is a recent recipient of the Impact on Social Responsibility/Civic Engagement Anchor Award! This award is given to an alum whose professional success is rooted in bettering community and has made significant and notable contributions in this space. She is currently serving as the Vice President of Operations for MD Ally. Tune in to see what this amazing hawk did once she spread her wings and left the nest!

]]> Julia Winer graduated from the University of Hartford in 2005 with her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and special education with a concentration in psychology. Julia is a recent recipient of the Impact on Social Responsibility/Civic Engagement Anchor Award! This award is given to an alum whose professional success is rooted in bettering community and has made significant and notable contributions in this space. She is currently serving as the Vice President of Operations for MD Ally. Tune in to see what this amazing hawk did once she spread her wings and left the nest!

]]> Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1141 Julia Winer graduated from the University of Hartford in 2005 with her bachelor’s degree in elementary education and special education with a concentration in psychology. Julia is a recent recipient of the Impact on Social Responsibility/Civic Engagement Anchor Award! This award is given to an alum whose professional success is rooted in bettering community and has made significant and notable contributions in this space. She is currently serving as the Vice President of Operations for MD Ally. Tune in to see what this amazing hawk did once she spread her wings and left the nest!

]]> education, college, university, hartford ct, hartford, ct, connecticut, alumni, alum, alumna, alums, hawks, hartford hawks, higher education, higher ed, podcast, education podcast, alumni podcast, alum podcast No Publicity at Valiant Entertainment 1 1 16 16 Publicity at Valiant Entertainment full cd6a9fd1-0244-435d-8b90-1a29b3b11799 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/16 Gregg Katzman '07 is the director of marketing and publicity at Valiant Entertainment—a leading character-based entertainment company that owns the largest independent superhero universe in comics. With more than 81 million issues sold and a library of over 2,000 characters, Valiant is one of the most successful publishers in the history of the comic book medium. Since joining the company in 2018, Gregg has remained focused on expanding Valiant’s outreach by building and maintaining authentic press and fan relationships. As you'll hear, his studies at UHart—and the experience he gained as a member of the student-run STN2 television network—were crucial in shaping his career. "I would not be where I am today, without those experiences," says Gregg.

]]> Gregg Katzman '07 is the director of marketing and publicity at Valiant Entertainment—a leading character-based entertainment company that owns the largest independent superhero universe in comics. With more than 81 million issues sold and a library of over 2,000 characters, Valiant is one of the most successful publishers in the history of the comic book medium. Since joining the company in 2018, Gregg has remained focused on expanding Valiant’s outreach by building and maintaining authentic press and fan relationships. As you'll hear, his studies at UHart—and the experience he gained as a member of the student-run STN2 television network—were crucial in shaping his career. "I would not be where I am today, without those experiences," says Gregg.

]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0500 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1238 Gregg Katzman '07 is the director of marketing and publicity at Valiant Entertainment—a leading character-based entertainment company that owns the largest independent superhero universe in comics. With more than 81 million issues sold and a library of over 2,000 characters, Valiant is one of the most successful publishers in the history of the comic book medium. Since joining the company in 2018, Gregg has remained focused on expanding Valiant’s outreach by building and maintaining authentic press and fan relationships. As you'll hear, his studies at UHart—and the experience he gained as a member of the student-run STN2 television network—were crucial in shaping his career. "I would not be where I am today, without those experiences," says Gregg.

]]> gregg katzman, director, marketing, publicity, valiant entertainment, entertainment, character based entertainment company, entertainment company, independent superhero universe, superhero, superhero universe, universe, comics, publisher, publishers, comic book, comic books, authentic press, press, fan relationships, stn2, stn2 television network, television network No Award–Winning Classical, Spanish, and Latin Guitarist 1 1 15 15 Award–Winning Classical, Spanish, and Latin Guitarist full 0c697035-eddd-4738-95f4-9c9f317fcd98 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/15 Lorena Garay '98 is an award-winning guitarist from Puerto Rico who performs classical, Spanish, and Latin guitar as a soloist and as leader of the group, Surcari. The Hartt School graduate will have a chance to return to her alma matter in December to play at the Presidents' College, as she continues her career as a guitarist and band leader. Here, Lorena, who is equipped with her Yamaha guitar, takes us through her musical journey and shares some of her guitar-playing techniques. More of Lorena's musical talents can be found on her website.

]]> Lorena Garay '98 is an award-winning guitarist from Puerto Rico who performs classical, Spanish, and Latin guitar as a soloist and as leader of the group, Surcari. The Hartt School graduate will have a chance to return to her alma matter in December to play at the Presidents' College, as she continues her career as a guitarist and band leader. Here, Lorena, who is equipped with her Yamaha guitar, takes us through her musical journey and shares some of her guitar-playing techniques. More of Lorena's musical talents can be found on her website.

]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1241 Lorena Garay '98 is an award-winning guitarist from Puerto Rico who performs classical, Spanish, and Latin guitar as a soloist and as leader of the group, Surcari. The Hartt School graduate will have a chance to return to her alma matter in December to play at the Presidents' College, as she continues her career as a guitarist and band leader. Here, Lorena, who is equipped with her Yamaha guitar, takes us through her musical journey and shares some of her guitar-playing techniques. More of Lorena's musical talents can be found on her website.

]]> Lorena Garay, guitarist, puerto rico, award, award winning, award winning, guitarist, guitar, soloist, surcari, hartt, hartt school, hartt school of music, presidents college, band leader, yamaha guitar, musical journey, guitar playing, guitar playing techniques, music, music technique, education, music education No 30 Years Storyteller 1 1 14 14 30 Years Storyteller full b31997ed-251b-4038-be37-70d88907c1d4 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/14 Doug Goodstein '92 has been a storyteller for 30 years. A graduate of the School of Communication and current executive producer at Dozgood Media, Goodstein's career in the media spans everything from entertainment and talk to comedy and news. He has produced, directed, wrote, edited, and everything in-between. Goodstein's credits include ABC News, Comedy Central, The Lincoln Project, Fox News Channel, and 19 years with the Howard Stern Show—in a mutlitude of positions, including executive producer. What's it like to work for Howard Stern? Goodstein shares all in this interview. Read more about Goodstein on his website.

]]> Doug Goodstein '92 has been a storyteller for 30 years. A graduate of the School of Communication and current executive producer at Dozgood Media, Goodstein's career in the media spans everything from entertainment and talk to comedy and news. He has produced, directed, wrote, edited, and everything in-between. Goodstein's credits include ABC News, Comedy Central, The Lincoln Project, Fox News Channel, and 19 years with the Howard Stern Show—in a mutlitude of positions, including executive producer. What's it like to work for Howard Stern? Goodstein shares all in this interview. Read more about Goodstein on his website.

]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1325 Doug Goodstein '92 has been a storyteller for 30 years. A graduate of the School of Communication and current executive producer at Dozgood Media, Goodstein's career in the media spans everything from entertainment and talk to comedy and news. He has produced, directed, wrote, edited, and everything in-between. Goodstein's credits include ABC News, Comedy Central, The Lincoln Project, Fox News Channel, and 19 years with the Howard Stern Show—in a mutlitude of positions, including executive producer. What's it like to work for Howard Stern? Goodstein shares all in this interview. Read more about Goodstein on his website.

]]> Doug Goodstein, dozgood media, media, media company, executive producer, storyteller, uhart, school of communication, communication, entertainment, talk, comedy, news, produce, director, producer, direct, abc, abc news, comedy central, the lincoln project, fox news, fox news channel, howard stern show, howard stern, executive producer, interview No Founder and Owner of a Health Strategy Company 1 1 13 13 Founder and Owner of a Health Strategy Company full 59f427a1-db66-4479-9a82-7135dc2df0a1 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/13 Lauren Chante '03, is the founder and owner of Lauren Chante Media, a health strategy company. Her company is targeted at women who are looking to find out what works for their unique bodies and lives. Chante has a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from UHart. Chante started her college education earlier than most, at the age of 13, after spending middle school not feeling challenged enough academically. A former professional dancer who trained in New York City, Chante suffered an injury that halted her dancing career. Her debilitating injury led her to pursue a master's degree in exercise science with a concentration in strength and conditioning. “I really wanted to understand what was going on in my body so that I could fix it, and then eventually it turned in to a passion for helping other people in their lives” says Chante. To learn more about Lauren Chante and her health strategy programs, visit laurenchante.com. 

]]> Lauren Chante '03, is the founder and owner of Lauren Chante Media, a health strategy company. Her company is targeted at women who are looking to find out what works for their unique bodies and lives. Chante has a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from UHart. Chante started her college education earlier than most, at the age of 13, after spending middle school not feeling challenged enough academically. A former professional dancer who trained in New York City, Chante suffered an injury that halted her dancing career. Her debilitating injury led her to pursue a master's degree in exercise science with a concentration in strength and conditioning. “I really wanted to understand what was going on in my body so that I could fix it, and then eventually it turned in to a passion for helping other people in their lives” says Chante. To learn more about Lauren Chante and her health strategy programs, visit laurenchante.com. 

]]> Fri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1112 Lauren Chante '03, is the founder and owner of Lauren Chante Media, a health strategy company. Her company is targeted at women who are looking to find out what works for their unique bodies and lives. Chante has a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from UHart. Chante started her college education earlier than most, at the age of 13, after spending middle school not feeling challenged enough academically. A former professional dancer who trained in New York City, Chante suffered an injury that halted her dancing career. Her debilitating injury led her to pursue a master's degree in exercise science with a concentration in strength and conditioning. “I really wanted to understand what was going on in my body so that I could fix it, and then eventually it turned in to a passion for helping other people in their lives” says Chante. To learn more about Lauren Chante and her health strategy programs, visit laurenchante.com. 

]]> Lauren Chante, founder, owner, lauren chante media, media, health strategy, health, health strategy company, women, unique bodies, unique, body, life, unique life, biological sciences, science, biology, college, professional dancer, dancer, dance, new york city, ny, nyc, debilitating injury, masters degree, graduate school, master, exercise science, strength, conditioning, strength and conditioning, passion No President and CEO of Wheeler, Community Health Center 1 1 11 11 President and CEO of Wheeler, Community Health Center full e4d399bb-5372-4432-b01c-f2d5a92d5e84 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/11 Sabrina Trocchi M'96, is the President and CEO of Wheeler, a community health center that provides healthcare, addiction treatment, behavioral health, special education, and many other services to patients across Connecticut. Born and raised in Hartford, Trocchi graduated from UHart with a master’s degree in public administration. Trocchi credits her time at the University of Hartford for giving her a foundation for her role as President and CEO of Wheeler by preparing her for nonprofit management and administration, as well as developing her leadership and management skills. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Trocchi and her team at Wheeler had to adapt quickly, with the help of telehealth services, to ensure that their patients get the proper care that they need. “I’m in absolute awe in what my staff has been able to accomplish in this very difficult year,” says Trocchi. “We’ve had so many challenges and in spite of all of that we continue to be there, we continue to deliver care, we continue to be responsive to our patients and to our communities.”

]]> Sabrina Trocchi M'96, is the President and CEO of Wheeler, a community health center that provides healthcare, addiction treatment, behavioral health, special education, and many other services to patients across Connecticut. Born and raised in Hartford, Trocchi graduated from UHart with a master’s degree in public administration. Trocchi credits her time at the University of Hartford for giving her a foundation for her role as President and CEO of Wheeler by preparing her for nonprofit management and administration, as well as developing her leadership and management skills. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Trocchi and her team at Wheeler had to adapt quickly, with the help of telehealth services, to ensure that their patients get the proper care that they need. “I’m in absolute awe in what my staff has been able to accomplish in this very difficult year,” says Trocchi. “We’ve had so many challenges and in spite of all of that we continue to be there, we continue to deliver care, we continue to be responsive to our patients and to our communities.”

]]> Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1022 Sabrina Trocchi M'96, is the President and CEO of Wheeler, a community health center that provides healthcare, addiction treatment, behavioral health, special education, and many other services to patients across Connecticut. Born and raised in Hartford, Trocchi graduated from UHart with a master’s degree in public administration. Trocchi credits her time at the University of Hartford for giving her a foundation for her role as President and CEO of Wheeler by preparing her for nonprofit management and administration, as well as developing her leadership and management skills. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Trocchi and her team at Wheeler had to adapt quickly, with the help of telehealth services, to ensure that their patients get the proper care that they need. “I’m in absolute awe in what my staff has been able to accomplish in this very difficult year,” says Trocchi. “We’ve had so many challenges and in spite of all of that we continue to be there, we continue to deliver care, we continue to be responsive to our patients and to our communities.”

]]> Sabrina Trocchi, wheeler, ceo, president, community health center, health care, healthcare, addiction treatment, addiction, treatment, behavioral health, health, special education, patients, connecticut, hartford, hartford ct, hartford connecticut, ct, public administration, masters degree, masters student, master, graduate school, foundation, nonprofit management, leadership, management skills, eadership skills, challenges, telehealth, telehealth services, proper care, community No Featured Writer and Multi-Faceted Artist 1 1 12 12 Featured Writer and Multi-Faceted Artist full 9a27286b-cc88-4027-b2b6-12de53e7fb2c https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/12 Shanta Lee Gander M'07, is a multi-faceted professional and artist. Shanta Lee has experience in writing prose, poetry, investigative journalism, and photography. Her work has been featured in PRISM, Rebelle Society, Ms. Magazine Blog and The Commons—a weekly newspaper covering Windham County in Vermont. Shanta Lee graduated from the University of Hartford in 2007 with a MBA in management and marketing. While working and managing her own and other’s arts, Shanta Lee noticed that artists don’t have the entrepreneurial skills to promote their art. “One of the things that was missing is for creatives to think about entrepreneurial inclination or see themselves as businesses or business owners”. This has led her to establish Obsidian Arts L3C, where creatives can attend workshops and develop a connection between their creative practice and business. Shanta’s latest book of poetry, GHETTOCLAUSTROPHOBIA: Dreaming of Mama While Trying to Speak Women in Tongues comes out on June 15. To discover more about Shanta Lee Gander and her extensive work, visit her website:https://www.shantaleegander.com/slg.

]]> Shanta Lee Gander M'07, is a multi-faceted professional and artist. Shanta Lee has experience in writing prose, poetry, investigative journalism, and photography. Her work has been featured in PRISM, Rebelle Society, Ms. Magazine Blog and The Commons—a weekly newspaper covering Windham County in Vermont. Shanta Lee graduated from the University of Hartford in 2007 with a MBA in management and marketing. While working and managing her own and other’s arts, Shanta Lee noticed that artists don’t have the entrepreneurial skills to promote their art. “One of the things that was missing is for creatives to think about entrepreneurial inclination or see themselves as businesses or business owners”. This has led her to establish Obsidian Arts L3C, where creatives can attend workshops and develop a connection between their creative practice and business. Shanta’s latest book of poetry, GHETTOCLAUSTROPHOBIA: Dreaming of Mama While Trying to Speak Women in Tongues comes out on June 15. To discover more about Shanta Lee Gander and her extensive work, visit her website:https://www.shantaleegander.com/slg.

]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0500 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1407 Shanta Lee Gander M'07, is a multi-faceted professional and artist. Shanta Lee has experience in writing prose, poetry, investigative journalism, and photography. Her work has been featured in PRISM, Rebelle Society, Ms. Magazine Blog and The Commons—a weekly newspaper covering Windham County in Vermont. Shanta Lee graduated from the University of Hartford in 2007 with a MBA in management and marketing. While working and managing her own and other’s arts, Shanta Lee noticed that artists don’t have the entrepreneurial skills to promote their art. “One of the things that was missing is for creatives to think about entrepreneurial inclination or see themselves as businesses or business owners”. This has led her to establish Obsidian Arts L3C, where creatives can attend workshops and develop a connection between their creative practice and business. Shanta’s latest book of poetry, GHETTOCLAUSTROPHOBIA: Dreaming of Mama While Trying to Speak Women in Tongues comes out on June 15. To discover more about Shanta Lee Gander and her extensive work, visit her website:https://www.shantaleegander.com/slg.

]]> Shanta Lee Gander, professional, artist, art, arts, artists, prose, writing, poetry, investigative journalism, journalism, photography, prism, rebelle society, ms magazine blog, the commons, windham county, vermont, mba, management, marketing, management and marketing, managing art, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial skills, promote, promotion, promote art, art promotion, obsidian arts L3c, creatives, workshops, connection, creative practice, business, ghettoclaustrophobia, dreaming of mama while trying to speak women in tongues No World-Renowned Opera Performer 1 1 10 10 World-Renowned Opera Performer full e188ff84-048a-4287-bd1f-4599c95b5e97 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/10 Ryan Speedo Green '08 is a world-renowned opera performer sought after by international opera houses for his powerful bass-baritone voice. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in music from The Hartt School, Green has performed at the Vienna State Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Metropolitan Opera regularly since his debut in 2012. Green is a Grammy Award-winning musician as part of the cast of The Metropolitan Opera’s 2019/20 production of Porgy and Bess which received the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording. Green is also the subject of a biography titled Sing for Your Life, written by New York Times journalist Daniel Bergner. The biography details Green’s life story, from his troubled childhood growing up in a violent home to being incarcerated in a Virginia juvenile detention center. “At 12-years-old—that was the bottom my life has ever been,” said Green. With a strong will to survive a difficult environment, and with the help of supportive educators—including the late Joanna Levy, a Hartt School voice teacher—Green developed a passion for opera singing. Learn more about Ryan Speedo Green and his distinguished opera career at his website, https://www.ryanspeedogreen.com. 

]]> Ryan Speedo Green '08 is a world-renowned opera performer sought after by international opera houses for his powerful bass-baritone voice. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in music from The Hartt School, Green has performed at the Vienna State Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Metropolitan Opera regularly since his debut in 2012. Green is a Grammy Award-winning musician as part of the cast of The Metropolitan Opera’s 2019/20 production of Porgy and Bess which received the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording. Green is also the subject of a biography titled Sing for Your Life, written by New York Times journalist Daniel Bergner. The biography details Green’s life story, from his troubled childhood growing up in a violent home to being incarcerated in a Virginia juvenile detention center. “At 12-years-old—that was the bottom my life has ever been,” said Green. With a strong will to survive a difficult environment, and with the help of supportive educators—including the late Joanna Levy, a Hartt School voice teacher—Green developed a passion for opera singing. Learn more about Ryan Speedo Green and his distinguished opera career at his website, https://www.ryanspeedogreen.com. 

]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1495 Ryan Speedo Green '08 is a world-renowned opera performer sought after by international opera houses for his powerful bass-baritone voice. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in music from The Hartt School, Green has performed at the Vienna State Opera, Houston Grand Opera, Boston Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Metropolitan Opera regularly since his debut in 2012. Green is a Grammy Award-winning musician as part of the cast of The Metropolitan Opera’s 2019/20 production of Porgy and Bess which received the 2021 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording. Green is also the subject of a biography titled Sing for Your Life, written by New York Times journalist Daniel Bergner. The biography details Green’s life story, from his troubled childhood growing up in a violent home to being incarcerated in a Virginia juvenile detention center. “At 12-years-old—that was the bottom my life has ever been,” said Green. With a strong will to survive a difficult environment, and with the help of supportive educators—including the late Joanna Levy, a Hartt School voice teacher—Green developed a passion for opera singing. Learn more about Ryan Speedo Green and his distinguished opera career at his website, https://www.ryanspeedogreen.com. 

]]> Ryan Speedo Green, opera, opera performer, performer, opera house, opera houses, bass baritone, bass, baritone, hartt, hartt school, hartt school of music, music, bachelor, vienna state opera, houston grand opera, boston symphony, los angeles philharmonic, philadelphia orchestra, metropolitan opera, grammy award, grammy, grammy award winning musician, musician, porgy and bess, metropolitan opera porgy and bess, best opera recording, best opera recording grammy award, biography, sing for your life, new york times, incarcerated, virginia juvenile deention center, juvenile, detention center, opera singing, opera music No A Successful Career in Voice-Over Acting 1 1 9 9 A Successful Career in Voice-Over Acting full 0053cedf-835e-48dc-9beb-b2007193f8ad https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/9 Anyone who watches TV or movies has likely heard the voice of Steve French ’03. He has been the voice for National Geographic nature documentaries, NASCAR commercials, and is currently the promo voice for the Disney+ hit show, The Mandalorian. Steve had always had an appreciation for voice-over performers, such as Mel Blanc of Looney Tunes  characters, however, he didn’t realize that voice-over acting was a viable option for a long-lasting career. In 2011, he got his first steady voice-over representation and began pursuing the craft of voice acting seriously. Thanks to his voice and speech training from The Hartt School, where he earned a degree in theater arts, in addition to his training as an actor, French was able to forge a successful career in the voice-over acting world. In this episode, French discusses the process from auditions to the recording booth, what it’s like to voice act from home, and how it can be strange to hear his voice during commercials. Samples of his impressive work can be found at https://www.stevefrenchvo.com.

]]> Anyone who watches TV or movies has likely heard the voice of Steve French ’03. He has been the voice for National Geographic nature documentaries, NASCAR commercials, and is currently the promo voice for the Disney+ hit show, The Mandalorian. Steve had always had an appreciation for voice-over performers, such as Mel Blanc of Looney Tunes  characters, however, he didn’t realize that voice-over acting was a viable option for a long-lasting career. In 2011, he got his first steady voice-over representation and began pursuing the craft of voice acting seriously. Thanks to his voice and speech training from The Hartt School, where he earned a degree in theater arts, in addition to his training as an actor, French was able to forge a successful career in the voice-over acting world. In this episode, French discusses the process from auditions to the recording booth, what it’s like to voice act from home, and how it can be strange to hear his voice during commercials. Samples of his impressive work can be found at https://www.stevefrenchvo.com.

]]> Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1317 Anyone who watches TV or movies has likely heard the voice of Steve French ’03. He has been the voice for National Geographic nature documentaries, NASCAR commercials, and is currently the promo voice for the Disney+ hit show, The Mandalorian. Steve had always had an appreciation for voice-over performers, such as Mel Blanc of Looney Tunes  characters, however, he didn’t realize that voice-over acting was a viable option for a long-lasting career. In 2011, he got his first steady voice-over representation and began pursuing the craft of voice acting seriously. Thanks to his voice and speech training from The Hartt School, where he earned a degree in theater arts, in addition to his training as an actor, French was able to forge a successful career in the voice-over acting world. In this episode, French discusses the process from auditions to the recording booth, what it’s like to voice act from home, and how it can be strange to hear his voice during commercials. Samples of his impressive work can be found at https://www.stevefrenchvo.com.

]]> steve french, tv, television, movies, movie, national geographic, national geographic nature documentary, nature, nature documentary, nascar, nascar commercials, commercials, voice over, voice over performer, performer, vo, looney tunes, mel blanc, voice training, speech training, hartt, hartt school, theater arts, audition, auditions, recording, recording booth, voice act, voice act from home, from home, work from home No Making an Impressive Career in the Media 1 1 8 8 Making an Impressive Career in the Media full 28d2c0cb-b4c5-4486-a8c4-6e318729815e https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/8 Jessica Floyd '18 has already forged an impressive career in the media, with stops at MSNBC, NBC News, and WNPR—gaining experience at these organizations while still a student at UHart. Jessica first pursued her love of writing as a writer with the campus publication, Heartbeat Magazine, and went on to become editor-in-chief. She says her work with Heartbeat Magazine elevated her writing and led to other broadcast-related opportunities such as one at Hartford Public Access Television, which served as a springboard for internships with MSNBC and WNPR. After UHart, Jessica earned her Master of Science in Journalism at Northwestern University, after which she worked as a national field producer for the Sinclair Broadcast Group. Jessica joined us from Washington, DC, where she is currently a Politics Producer and Correspondent at TheGrio.

]]> Jessica Floyd '18 has already forged an impressive career in the media, with stops at MSNBC, NBC News, and WNPR—gaining experience at these organizations while still a student at UHart. Jessica first pursued her love of writing as a writer with the campus publication, Heartbeat Magazine, and went on to become editor-in-chief. She says her work with Heartbeat Magazine elevated her writing and led to other broadcast-related opportunities such as one at Hartford Public Access Television, which served as a springboard for internships with MSNBC and WNPR. After UHart, Jessica earned her Master of Science in Journalism at Northwestern University, after which she worked as a national field producer for the Sinclair Broadcast Group. Jessica joined us from Washington, DC, where she is currently a Politics Producer and Correspondent at TheGrio.

]]> Sat, 12 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0500 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1299 Jessica Floyd '18 has already forged an impressive career in the media, with stops at MSNBC, NBC News, and WNPR—gaining experience at these organizations while still a student at UHart. Jessica first pursued her love of writing as a writer with the campus publication, Heartbeat Magazine, and went on to become editor-in-chief. She says her work with Heartbeat Magazine elevated her writing and led to other broadcast-related opportunities such as one at Hartford Public Access Television, which served as a springboard for internships with MSNBC and WNPR. After UHart, Jessica earned her Master of Science in Journalism at Northwestern University, after which she worked as a national field producer for the Sinclair Broadcast Group. Jessica joined us from Washington, DC, where she is currently a Politics Producer and Correspondent at TheGrio.

]]> Jessica Floyd, media, msnbc, nbc, wnpr, npr, writer, heartbeat, heartbeat magazine, editor in chief, editor, broadcast, broadcast media, hartford public access television, master of science, journalism, sinclair broadcast group, washington, washington dc, dc, politics producer, correspondent, thegrio, the grio, grio No Accomplished Saxophonist and Co-founder of the Frontera Law Group 1 1 7 7 Accomplished Saxophonist and Co-founder of the Frontera Law Group full fc587737-22be-4555-8a73-f6f7b804dde3 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/7 Jeffrey Welsh '07 started playing saxophone in the fourth grade. “That was the first time in my life that I felt like I found my calling,” says Jeffrey. Welsh’s musical abilities developed quickly, which led him to the Hartt School. At UHart, he studied under Professor Carrie Koffman, “an exceptional educator and my first professional mentor.” However, Welsh’s career took a turn in 2010, when he entered Pepperdine University Law School. During his first year of grad school, his soon-to-be partner offered him a position doing cannabis-specific criminal defense work. After graduation, the two of them moved to California and launched a business focused cannabis law firm. In 2015, they founded Frontera Law Group, helping entrepreneurs and businesses navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape of the emerging cannabis industry in California. Through it all, however, Jeffrey has maintained his passion for music, and he continues to perform in the greater LA area. 

]]> Jeffrey Welsh '07 started playing saxophone in the fourth grade. “That was the first time in my life that I felt like I found my calling,” says Jeffrey. Welsh’s musical abilities developed quickly, which led him to the Hartt School. At UHart, he studied under Professor Carrie Koffman, “an exceptional educator and my first professional mentor.” However, Welsh’s career took a turn in 2010, when he entered Pepperdine University Law School. During his first year of grad school, his soon-to-be partner offered him a position doing cannabis-specific criminal defense work. After graduation, the two of them moved to California and launched a business focused cannabis law firm. In 2015, they founded Frontera Law Group, helping entrepreneurs and businesses navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape of the emerging cannabis industry in California. Through it all, however, Jeffrey has maintained his passion for music, and he continues to perform in the greater LA area. 

]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1568 Jeffrey Welsh '07 started playing saxophone in the fourth grade. “That was the first time in my life that I felt like I found my calling,” says Jeffrey. Welsh’s musical abilities developed quickly, which led him to the Hartt School. At UHart, he studied under Professor Carrie Koffman, “an exceptional educator and my first professional mentor.” However, Welsh’s career took a turn in 2010, when he entered Pepperdine University Law School. During his first year of grad school, his soon-to-be partner offered him a position doing cannabis-specific criminal defense work. After graduation, the two of them moved to California and launched a business focused cannabis law firm. In 2015, they founded Frontera Law Group, helping entrepreneurs and businesses navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape of the emerging cannabis industry in California. Through it all, however, Jeffrey has maintained his passion for music, and he continues to perform in the greater LA area. 

]]> Jeffrey Welsh, saxophone, music, musical abilities, hartt, hartt school, carrie koffman, mentor, professor, educator, professional mentor, graduate school, law school, cannabis, marijuana, cannabis criminal defense work, criminal defense, cannabis law firm, complex legal, regulatory landscape, cannabis industry, entrepreneurs, business, music, greater la area No Program Administrator Providing Emotional Support in a Time of Need 1 1 6 6 Program Administrator Providing Emotional Support in a Time of Need full b7968349-b7f2-4293-a25e-b78cf2659789 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/6 Michelle Hart '89, program administrator of Westchester County, NY’s Department of Community Mental Health, knows first-hand what it's like to battle COVID-19 as an essential worker. Since February, she has been helping patients and providing them with the emotional support they may need. In fact, Michelle worked on the very first suspected case of the coronavirus in the county. Her time at UHart as a psychology major and health sciences minor is what led Michelle down the path of helping those in need of emotional support. She went on to earn her master’s degree in applied psychology from New York University in 1994. In times like these, she says it's important that everyone knows help is there for everyone who needs it. "It can be heartbreaking at times knowing you were talking to a family member who just lost a relative to COVID-19," says Michelle. "Being human, you also at times worry about your own safety and those you supervise when dealing with vulnerable populations, but knowing they need assistance now more than probably ever before."

]]> Michelle Hart '89, program administrator of Westchester County, NY’s Department of Community Mental Health, knows first-hand what it's like to battle COVID-19 as an essential worker. Since February, she has been helping patients and providing them with the emotional support they may need. In fact, Michelle worked on the very first suspected case of the coronavirus in the county. Her time at UHart as a psychology major and health sciences minor is what led Michelle down the path of helping those in need of emotional support. She went on to earn her master’s degree in applied psychology from New York University in 1994. In times like these, she says it's important that everyone knows help is there for everyone who needs it. "It can be heartbreaking at times knowing you were talking to a family member who just lost a relative to COVID-19," says Michelle. "Being human, you also at times worry about your own safety and those you supervise when dealing with vulnerable populations, but knowing they need assistance now more than probably ever before."

]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1033 Michelle Hart '89, program administrator of Westchester County, NY’s Department of Community Mental Health, knows first-hand what it's like to battle COVID-19 as an essential worker. Since February, she has been helping patients and providing them with the emotional support they may need. In fact, Michelle worked on the very first suspected case of the coronavirus in the county. Her time at UHart as a psychology major and health sciences minor is what led Michelle down the path of helping those in need of emotional support. She went on to earn her master’s degree in applied psychology from New York University in 1994. In times like these, she says it's important that everyone knows help is there for everyone who needs it. "It can be heartbreaking at times knowing you were talking to a family member who just lost a relative to COVID-19," says Michelle. "Being human, you also at times worry about your own safety and those you supervise when dealing with vulnerable populations, but knowing they need assistance now more than probably ever before."

]]> Michelle Hart, program administrator, Department of Community Mental Health, Westchester County, new york, ny, covid 19, pandemic, essential worker, patients, emotional support, mental health, psychology, health science, applied psychology, masters degree, university, human, safety, health, health prevention No Actor, Stuntman, and Book Author 1 1 5 5 Actor, Stuntman, and Book Author full 4f418504-03cb-43b0-9a68-be6ee82e99f2 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/5 Jim Ford '04 is a self-described “troublemaker,” actor, stuntman, and the author of the book, My Take on All Fifty States. His memoir features highlights of where his career has taken him throughout the years. Along with the busy schedule of a Hartt student, Ford also spent a year as Howie the Hawk. In this episode, Ford shares his experiences as a professional stuntman, including details of the scene in The Irishman for which he received a Screen Actors Guild nomination last year. A compilation of roles Ford has played can be watched here.

]]> Jim Ford '04 is a self-described “troublemaker,” actor, stuntman, and the author of the book, My Take on All Fifty States. His memoir features highlights of where his career has taken him throughout the years. Along with the busy schedule of a Hartt student, Ford also spent a year as Howie the Hawk. In this episode, Ford shares his experiences as a professional stuntman, including details of the scene in The Irishman for which he received a Screen Actors Guild nomination last year. A compilation of roles Ford has played can be watched here.

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1761 Jim Ford '04 is a self-described “troublemaker,” actor, stuntman, and the author of the book, My Take on All Fifty States. His memoir features highlights of where his career has taken him throughout the years. Along with the busy schedule of a Hartt student, Ford also spent a year as Howie the Hawk. In this episode, Ford shares his experiences as a professional stuntman, including details of the scene in The Irishman for which he received a Screen Actors Guild nomination last year. A compilation of roles Ford has played can be watched here.

]]> Jim Ford, troublemaker, actor, stuntman, stunt, stunts, memoir, my take on all fifty states, hartt, student, howie the hawk, howie, hawk, hawks, uhart, university of hartford, professional stuntman, professional stunt, professional stunts, the irishman, screen actors guild, screen actors guild nomination No Peace Builder, Activist, and Upholder of Equality 1 1 4 4 Peace Builder, Activist, and Upholder of Equality full a773320e-4d7a-4e45-a8d4-86db8396d6e2 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/4 Christiana Lang '12 is a peace builder, an activist, and an upholder of equality. Since her time at UHart, she has worked in six different countries in a range of sectors including grass root efforts and with local, state, federal, and international entities. Lang is a former Peace Corps volunteer and has collaborated with members of the nonprofit community on issues involving public health, youth education, women’s empowerment, and social equality in Thailand, Sweden, and within the United States. She is currently working in the United States with the non-profit More in Common which looks at what underlying factors drive polarization and uses research to try and build more inclusive societies.

]]> Christiana Lang '12 is a peace builder, an activist, and an upholder of equality. Since her time at UHart, she has worked in six different countries in a range of sectors including grass root efforts and with local, state, federal, and international entities. Lang is a former Peace Corps volunteer and has collaborated with members of the nonprofit community on issues involving public health, youth education, women’s empowerment, and social equality in Thailand, Sweden, and within the United States. She is currently working in the United States with the non-profit More in Common which looks at what underlying factors drive polarization and uses research to try and build more inclusive societies.

]]> Sat, 12 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1061 Christiana Lang '12 is a peace builder, an activist, and an upholder of equality. Since her time at UHart, she has worked in six different countries in a range of sectors including grass root efforts and with local, state, federal, and international entities. Lang is a former Peace Corps volunteer and has collaborated with members of the nonprofit community on issues involving public health, youth education, women’s empowerment, and social equality in Thailand, Sweden, and within the United States. She is currently working in the United States with the non-profit More in Common which looks at what underlying factors drive polarization and uses research to try and build more inclusive societies.

]]> Christiana Lang, peace builder, activist, equality, upholder, upholder of equality, grass root, peace corps, peace corps volunteer, public health, youth education, women empowerment, women, social equality, thailand, sweden, more in common, polarization, research, inclusion, inclusive No From Comedy Writing to Advocacy 1 1 3 3 From Comedy Writing to Advocacy full af543333-17a9-4f57-ae36-2dc9a0429813 https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/3 Latoya Hampton '03 works as a mitigation specialist with men and women on death row—a far cry from her early aspirations of being a comedy writer on Saturday Night Live. Hampton began her career working with teens who were part of the juvenile and welfare systems, spending four years working with youth frustrated by not being able to connect with social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. In 2008, she earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. During her time at UHart, she was able to be her true authentic self, being creative and humorous in classes. One piece of advice she would give to anyone in a profession involving advocacy is, “Listen and learn.” 

]]> Latoya Hampton '03 works as a mitigation specialist with men and women on death row—a far cry from her early aspirations of being a comedy writer on Saturday Night Live. Hampton began her career working with teens who were part of the juvenile and welfare systems, spending four years working with youth frustrated by not being able to connect with social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. In 2008, she earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. During her time at UHart, she was able to be her true authentic self, being creative and humorous in classes. One piece of advice she would give to anyone in a profession involving advocacy is, “Listen and learn.” 

]]> Mon, 07 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1335 Latoya Hampton '03 works as a mitigation specialist with men and women on death row—a far cry from her early aspirations of being a comedy writer on Saturday Night Live. Hampton began her career working with teens who were part of the juvenile and welfare systems, spending four years working with youth frustrated by not being able to connect with social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. In 2008, she earned her master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. During her time at UHart, she was able to be her true authentic self, being creative and humorous in classes. One piece of advice she would give to anyone in a profession involving advocacy is, “Listen and learn.” 

]]> Latoya Hampton, mitigation specialist, death row, comedy writer, saturday night live, snl, writer, comedy, juvenile, welfare systems, masters degree, masters, graduate school, social work, advocate, advocacy No How a Dual Degree Prepared her for the Real World 1 1 2 2 How a Dual Degree Prepared her for the Real World full 6805d09f-c705-4393-811b-bdb0e0cbc13f https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/2 Nina Vázquez graduated from the University of Hartford in 2019, earning a dual degree in criminal justice and political science with an emphasis in racial and ethnic relations. She is currently an MA student in the University of Connecticut’s El Instituto of Latinx, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies. She is grateful for her time at UHart because she feels the program she was in and its faculty best prepared her for the real world. During her time she was president of two clubs, Criminal Justice Club—for which she was president all of her four years at UHart—and Race Together. She was a founding member of Race Together, created to provide a safe space for people of all color on campus where they could discuss racial issues. She says she was able to interact with faculty and students being a part of these two clubs.

]]> Nina Vázquez graduated from the University of Hartford in 2019, earning a dual degree in criminal justice and political science with an emphasis in racial and ethnic relations. She is currently an MA student in the University of Connecticut’s El Instituto of Latinx, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies. She is grateful for her time at UHart because she feels the program she was in and its faculty best prepared her for the real world. During her time she was president of two clubs, Criminal Justice Club—for which she was president all of her four years at UHart—and Race Together. She was a founding member of Race Together, created to provide a safe space for people of all color on campus where they could discuss racial issues. She says she was able to interact with faculty and students being a part of these two clubs.

]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1185 Nina Vázquez graduated from the University of Hartford in 2019, earning a dual degree in criminal justice and political science with an emphasis in racial and ethnic relations. She is currently an MA student in the University of Connecticut’s El Instituto of Latinx, Caribbean, and Latin American Studies. She is grateful for her time at UHart because she feels the program she was in and its faculty best prepared her for the real world. During her time she was president of two clubs, Criminal Justice Club—for which she was president all of her four years at UHart—and Race Together. She was a founding member of Race Together, created to provide a safe space for people of all color on campus where they could discuss racial issues. She says she was able to interact with faculty and students being a part of these two clubs.

]]> Nina Vázquez, dual degree, criminal justice, political science, racial relations, ethnic relations, racial and ethnic relations, masters student, graduate school, university of connecticut, latinx studies, caribbean studies, latin american studies, race together No Working with the Strategic Operations Team at Capitol Records 1 1 1 1 Working with the Strategic Operations Team at Capitol Records full 1b1bc959-af2a-4d6f-8ebf-e3ef751852ea https://uhart-hawk-alumni.transistor.fm/s1/1 In this episode of UHart to Hartford, Abe Hefter interviews Dan Robinson '16 about his experiences in the workplace after graduating from The Hartt School's music management program. Robinson currently is a project manager within the strategic operations team at Capitol Records.

]]> In this episode of UHart to Hartford, Abe Hefter interviews Dan Robinson '16 about his experiences in the workplace after graduating from The Hartt School's music management program. Robinson currently is a project manager within the strategic operations team at Capitol Records.

]]> Thu, 28 May 2020 11:00:00 -0400 University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs University of Hartford Office of Development and Alumni Affairs 1253 In this episode of UHart to Hartford, Abe Hefter interviews Dan Robinson '16 about his experiences in the workplace after graduating from The Hartt School's music management program. Robinson currently is a project manager within the strategic operations team at Capitol Records.

]]> Dan Robinson, music, management, music management, hartt school, project manager, strategic operations team, capitol records No