Where We Are And What We Are Up To

Class Notes

Spring 2026

 

1981

Anthony J. DePrima (Human Ecology) has been nominated by the governor of Delaware to serve on the state’s Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force. Tony is the retired founding executive director of the Delaware sustainable energy utility Energize Delaware. He earned a doctorate in urban affairs and public policy from the University of Delaware and a master’s degree in regional planning from Virginia Tech.

Donald V. McCormick (Economics) joined Libra Industries as senior vice president of sales and marketing. The company provides electronic manufacturing services to a variety of industries.

1986

Timothy Nolan (Communication Arts) joined Quantum Life Systems as chief marketing officer. He has held senior roles at A&E, HBO and the History Channel.

1991

Timothy GreeneTimothy Greene (B.S. Business Administration) recently retired from his position as a special agent with the Internal Revenue Service’s  Criminal Investigation Division after 25 years of service. He spent 22 years of his career assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Task Force. (As pictured)

2000

Sabrina Krawczyk (Political Science) recently was elected to a three-year term on the Westwood Regional Board of Education.

2003

Nikeisha van Sleeuwen (Contemporary Arts) was appointed chief human resources officer at DSM-Firmenich, a Swiss-based international manufacturing company. Nikeisha began her career at the company nearly two decades ago. She earned a degree in HR Management Studies from Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

2005

Jessica Cullen (Political Science) was named to a leadership position at Lockton Companies within its U.S. casualty business. She was appointed head of excess casualty and operations. Jessica joined Lockton in 2024 as head of the U.S. casualty practice in London. Previously, she served as managing director of casualty practice at Gallagher.

2007

Katelyn Tanis (Sociology) is the new sales director for Cedar Crest, an Erickson Senior Living-managed community in Pompton Plains. Before joining Cedar Crest, Kate served as director of sales at Lantern Hill, an Erickson Senior Living-managed community in New Providence.

Ze Zeon (Communication Arts) has been selected as one of only 25 senior administrators nationwide to participate in the 2025-26 National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) ADA  Fellows program, which supports professional growth of senior-level collegiate athletics administrators. Ze is deputy director of athletics and chief development officer at Binghamton University.

2008

Gregory Elfers (History) recently joined Montclair State University as associate director of philanthropic engagement. Gregory previously was part of the fundraising team for the Metropolitan Opera and the New York Philharmonic. He also leads fundraising for Gay Social, an organization dedicated to fostering connection and belonging within the LGBTQ+ community in New Jersey.

2009

Erin Colfax (MSET), a science integrationist at the Unity Charter School in Morris Township, has been named one of the winners of the 26th annual Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards. She was honored for her work in environmental education, bringing sustainability and climate-focused learning to her students.

2010

Shanikwa Lemon-Watson (Psychology) has been named executive director at the Paterson Alliance, an organization supporting nonprofits in the city. Previously, she served as program manager and director of programs and impact. She is pursuing a master of business administration degree at William Paterson University.

2016

Ian Godfrey (Political Science) has been appointed director of New Jersey Congressional District 9. Ian, who was appointed by Congresswoman Nellie Pou, recently served as chief of staff for Passaic Mayor Hector Lora. Before that, Ian was on the staff of the late Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr.

2019

Achyut Gautam (Business Administration) recently received a master of business administration degree from the University of Oxford. He attended under a Skoll Scholarship, an opportunity for social entrepreneurs to pursue an Oxford MBA with full financial support. Achyut is the co-founder of Khetipati Organics, which seeks to minimize post-harvest loss and foster economic growth in rural Nepal.

2020

Ryan Greff (Business Administration), executive director of Fair Lawn Main Street Inc., was elected chairman of the Bergen County Workforce Development Board. Ryan is also a member of the N.J. Commission on National and Community Service. He is a member of the Anisfield School of Business alumni advisory board.

2023

Brooke Savercool (Sociology) has joined the Town of Boonton Police Department as a special law enforcement officer.

2025

Brielle Pelissier (BSW, MSW) joined West Essex Middle School in North Caldwell as a social worker.

 

In Memoriam

Christine A. Earles ’75

Lorre S. Welsh ’76

Stephen P. McEvily ’78

Elaine Ercolano ’79

Kevin W. MacIntosh ’79

Cynthia Juarez ’81

John C. Bassett ’83

Gregory A. Portway ’83

James R. Fuhse ’87

Daniel Riccio ’90

 

Ellen Botschka ’97

Christine Phelan ’98

Sharon J. Wells ’01