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Admitted. Attended. Achieved.

Connect. Meet some of our dynamic alum members of the College Alumni Association. They left their impact on The Forest and applied their learning experiences to successfully launch their futures.

Michelle Gonnella C’17

Michelle Gonnella C’17

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Global Events Team, Verizon, Basking Ridge, NJ. While at Drew, Michelle was a Civic Scholar, the president of the Student Philanthropy Ambassadors, a member of the Gamma Kappa Alpha Honor Society, liaison for the Drew Coccia Foundation, president of the Drew College Republicans, and the recipient of the Thomas D. Sayles Jr. Student Award. Michelle also participated in the New York Semester at the United Nations and the study abroad program in Orvieto, Italy. Since graduating from Drew, Michelle has received a professional certification in event management from George Washington University.

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Ngina Deshields C’99

Ngina Deshields C’99

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Asset Services Director, Cushman & Wakefield, East Rutherford, NJ. Ngina has worked in the banking and real estate industry for more than 20 years providing oversight for a diverse portfolio of industrial, office, and retail properties throughout the New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut regions. Ngina credits Drew for developing her independent and critical thinking skills, as well as allowing her to explore various leadership opportunities. After Drew, Ngina went on to attend Rutgers Business School where she earned an MBA with concentrations in Real Estate and Supply Chain Management.

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Victor Garcia C’07

Victor Garcia C’07

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Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. CAA Vice Chair, Communications Committee. Dr. Victor Garcia’s research focuses on the role of the lipid 20-HETE and its role across a variety of diseases including hypertension, vascular remodeling, kidney disease, ischemic stroke, heart failure, and obesity. He is credited with the discovery of identifying the 20-HETE receptor, a key molecular target. After graduating from Drew, Victor went on to complete his master’s at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, his PhD at New York Medical College, and postdoctoral training at Yale University. Victor currently provides research opportunities for high school and college students interested in science, particularly students of underrepresented backgrounds.

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Deb Coen C’97

Deb Coen C’97

Teacher, Technology and Education, West Orange School District, West Orange, NJ. CAA Vice Chair, Alumni Programming Committee. While at Drew, Deb was active with the University Program Board and student activities, and worked for both Academic Technology and Food Services throughout her four years. She received the Gold D award her senior year for her contributions to Drew. Deb continues her connection to Drew through working as a part of the Volunteer Admissions Network, speaking at Alumni Weekend, and attending events that bring students and alums together.

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Nate Barrett C’13

Nate Barrett C’13

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Graduating with Civic Honors, Nate was a Jill Spurr Titus Scholar of Music, a prestigious music scholarship that accepts only four or five students annually. Much of Nate’s musical knowledge and experience comes from his training as a classical trombonist, studying with David Marowitz, arranger for the Buddy Rich Big Band, Paul Bryan of The Curtis Institute of Music, and Carl Della Peruti of Solid Brass.

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Sabrina Fruci C’15

Sabrina Fruci C’15

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Associate, J.P. Morgan, New York, NY. CAA Co-Chair, Careers Committee, Business & Finance Affinity Group Representative, Young Alumni Association. While at Drew, Sabrina participated in the New York Semester on Wall Street program, an international seminar to Brussels and London, and was a founding member of the Drew Investment Club (The Fund). Outside of work, Sabrina sits on the board of the Juventus Official Fan Club of the Empire State, is a committee co-chair with the New York Junior League, and was a founding member of the Drew Business & Finance Affinity Group.

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Jonathan Amira C’10

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Jonathan, who received a JD from Rutgers Law School, concentrates his practice on appellate advocacy and research within criminal law at every stage of litigation. Jonathan is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA), where he is the Young Lawyers Division District Representative for Gloucester County. An accomplished writer and performer, Jonathan has published articles for the NJSBA monthly newsletter Dictum, and appeared on stage at the Levoy Theater of Millville and NJPAC in New Jersey Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts’ production of Irving Berlin’s Face the Music. Jonathan took advantage of the many travel abroad opportunities while at Drew, including the Barcelona Summer Program, a Drew International Seminar in Argentina, and the Honduras Project.

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