Emily Carney

Emily Carney of Dover, N.J. is a double major of Accounting and Marketing. She has a 3.8 GPA and has made the Dean’s list each semester, as well as a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.

At Ramapo, Emily has been active in Alpha Kappa Psi on the executive board and is a member of the Honors Program. Additionally, she has also worked as a research assistant in ASB and as a sports information assistant.

Emily has gained hands-on experience through an accounts receivable internship and is looking forward to interning at Nisivoccia in government audit in the coming summer.

After completing her degree, Emily hopes to attain her CPA license and return to school to earn her MBA.

Mia Santana

Mia Santana of Netcong, New Jersey is a Business Management major with plans to complete her Master’s in Administration. She has a 3.8 GPA and is on the Dean’s List

At Ramapo, Mia has been active in several organizations and activities including, the Ramapo Admissions Student Ambassadors and the Women’s Soccer team.

Mia has also been involved in off-campus activities and organizations, including training elementary kids for the town of Mahwah in soccer. 

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Dannelis Rodriguez

Dannelis Rodriguez of Newark, N.J. is a Finance major with a minor in Accounting while maintaining a 3.5 GPA. While at Ramapo, she has been on the Dean’s List every semester. 

At Ramapo, Dannelis is an active member of various clubs, such as Women in Business, Roadrunner Financial Group & the American Sign Language Club. She hopes to form new connections and expose herself to new opportunities and learning experiences. 

Off campus, Dannelis volunteers at her local church. She has recently finished her summer internship at  JPMorgan Chase & CO. and received a return offer for their Jersey City office to be a summer analyst in the summer of 2024.

Alexandria Kim

Alexandria Kim of Swedesboro, N.J., is an Accounting major with a 4.0 GPA and a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society.

At Ramapo, Alexandria is the Treasurer of the Fashion Club and the Women in Business Club. She is also a Magic Maker in the school’s chapter of A Moment of Magic. Alexandria also studied abroad at the American College of Greece in Athens for the Spring 2023 semester. 

After graduation, Alexandria plans on entering Ramapo’s 4+1 MBA program and hopes to work on the accounting side of the fashion industry.

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Nathan Lindsay

Nathan Lindsay of Lincoln Park, N.J. is a Finance Major with a minor in Economics. He has a 3.9 GPA and has made the Dean’s List each semester thus far.

In his time outside of college, Nathan works a part-time job and also enjoys studying philosophy and exercise science.

After graduation, Nathan plans to apply for a CFA certification and start his career in the finance industry as an analyst. He also plans on continuing his studies in economics to be able to contribute to the discussion of economic theory in modern issues.

Peter Fajardo

Peter Fajardo of Parsippany N.J. is an Accounting major with a 3.4 GPA and a Dean’s List recipient. 

At Ramapo, Peter has been involved in the Pi-Nu chapter of the Kappa Sigma fraternity.

After graduation, Peter plans to obtain his master’s degree in accounting and become a CPA.

Bryan Smith

Bryan Smith of Columbus, N.J. is a Finance major with a minor in Business Analytics. He has a 3.8 GPA and has been on the Dean’s List for multiple semesters during his time at Ramapo.

At Ramapo, Bryan is involved in his fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon, works on-campus at the Bradley Center, and takes part in community service opportunities.

Bryan has also interned for Brown & Brown Insurance and Campaign for Working Families, Inc. where he was able to implement his business education and skills into the real world.

Post-graduation, he plans to either return to Brown & Brown Insurance for a full-time position or seek an opportunity as a financial analyst and continue to grow with a new company. One day, he hopes to start his own personal financial advising company and purchase property in Costa Rica, where his mother is from.

Alexis Leddy

Alexis Leddy of Toms River, N.J. is a Management major. She has a GPA of 3.6 and is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society. 

At Ramapo, Alexis plays for the Ramapo’s Women’s Lacrosse Team. She has worked as an intern with the New Jersey Small Business Development Center, where she learns alongside professionals and gains experience and education in business. 

Alexis also has an off-campus job working for Pepsico, gaining valuable large corporation experience.

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Janea Tozer-Murphy

Janea Tozer-Murphy is a Business Management major and Marketing minor. She has a 3.85 GPA and has received Dean’s List for every semester thus far. Janea is also a Ramapo Presidential Scholarship recipient. 

At Ramapo, Janea has been active as a student leader, including Peer Facilitation, the Office of Violence Prevention, the Ramapo Admissions Students Ambassador program, the College Programming Board, and the Student Government Association. She is proud to have been selected as the Peer Intern for the Peer Facilitation Program where she interviews, trains, and manages over ninety student leaders on campus. 

Janea also has a part-time job as a Testing Center Proctor that she uses to fund her education entirely by herself. 

After Ramapo, Janea hopes to continue her education by pursuing a Master’s degree in Management. 

Matthew Lodato

Matthew Lodato of Bergenfield, N.J. is a Junior Accounting major. He has a 3.8 GPA and was a recipient of an admissions award during his freshman year. He also received the Mutter Scholarship during his freshman year.

He hopes to join the student government and Roadrunner Financial Group during his time at Ramapo. He is proud to continue to maintain his high school academic standards at Ramapo.

“I enjoy giving back to the community that has helped me throughout my life. I plan to continue to do so following graduation from Ramapo.”

Aysha Burgos

Aysha Burgos of Secaucus, N.J. is an Accounting major with a 3.98 GPA. She has made the Dean’s List every semester and is a member of numerous honor societies. 

Aysha has held various executive board positions in the Association of Latinos Moving Ahead and currently serves as Treasurer. She also holds various positions in the Emeritus Chapter of Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc.

This summer, she completed an internship at EY through their LAUNCH program, which supplied her with many transferable skills and opportunities to network within the firm.

Ahmet Hakan Ersan

Ahmet Hakan Ersan of Fort Lee, N.J. is double majoring with Information Technology and Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Hakan has a 3.7 GPA and has made the Dean’s List several times. He is also a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and is on the Dean’s Advisory Council. 

Hakan is the Treasurer for Ramapo’s chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity and the Professional Fraternity Council. He is also a Commuter Mentor, a member of Enactus, and part of the Ramapo Financial Group.

Off campus, Hakan completed internships at Small Business Development of N.J, Primerica Financial Services, and Cliffside Park Chamber of Commerce. He was also a research assistant and online college counselor for Universal Counselor.

After graduation, Hakan would like to synthesize and analyze financial data with consideration for economic goals and develop financial models.

Keren Ortega

“After graduation, I plan to work in the sustainability department of a company that strives to better its carbon footprint,” says Keren Ortega of North Bergen, N.J. Keren is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Management and Environmental Studies minor. She has a 3.5 GPA and is on the Dean’s List.

At Ramapo, Keren is a resident assistant for the Office of Residence Life, Secretary of Students Together for Environmental Progress (1STEP), and the alternative break student coordinator for the Civic and Community Center.

Aysha Burgos

Aysha Burgos of Secaucus, N.J. is an Accounting major with a 3.98 GPA. She has made the Dean’s List every semester and is a member of numerous honor societies. 

Aysha has held various executive board positions in the Association of Latinos Moving Ahead and currently serves as Treasurer. She also holds various positions in the Emeritus Chapter of Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc.

This summer, she completed an internship at EY through their LAUNCH program, which supplied her with many transferable skills and opportunities to network within the firm.

Audrey Grace Miller

“I believe that accountants tell true stories with numbers. I want to use my skills to help others financially succeed,” says Audrey Grace Miller of River Edge, N.J. An Accounting major, Audrey has a 4.0 GPA.

Audrey is on the Executive Board for the Honors Program and is an Honors Developmental Group Leader. Aside from serving as chapter President of Beta Alpha Psi, she is active in Phi Beta Delta, Alpha Kappa Psi, Leaders in Service, and the Accounting Club.

In 2019, Audrey was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award from the Hackensack Riverkeeper, a watershed advocacy non-profit she volunteered at. 

After graduation, she plans to pursue her CPA certification and a career in accounting.

Alysa Rai

Alysa Rai is an international student from Nepal majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Accounting. She has earned Dean’s List status for the past three years and is a recipient of the Presidential Scholarship as well.

Alysa is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society and Treasurer of the International Student Organization. She is also a student manager at the Berrie Center Box Office and a finance tutor at ASB. 

This year, she is representing Ramapo College at the College Fed Challenge by the Federal Reserve Board and looks forward to bringing in some good news for the team.

After graduation, Alysa plans to attend graduate school for her PhD in Finance. 

Ahmet Hakan Ersan

Ahmet Hakan Ersan of Fort Lee, N.J. is double majoring with Information Technology and Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. Hakan has a 3.7 GPA and has made the Dean’s List several times. He is also a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and is on the Dean’s Advisory Council. 

Hakan is the Treasurer for Ramapo’s chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity and the Professional Fraternity Council. He is also a Commuter Mentor, a member of Enactus, and part of the Ramapo Financial Group.

Off campus, Hakan completed internships at Small Business Development of N.J, Primerica Financial Services, and Cliffside Park Chamber of Commerce. He was also a research assistant and online college counselor for Universal Counselor.

After graduation, Hakan would like to synthesize and analyze financial data with consideration for economic goals and develop financial models.

Tejas Baidya

Tejas Keshari Baidya is an international student from Kathmandu, Nepal studying Information Technology and Finance. He is a Presidential Scholarship recipient and has made the Dean’s List every semester.

Tejas is involved in Enactus, the International Student Organization and S.A.I.L. Currently, he serves as a project leader under Enactus where he facilitates school curriculum books to the students of Ramapo. He is also a research assistant for the Anisfield School of Business where he works with faculty on a literature review about the effectiveness of Online Education.

Tejas is employed as a Student Aide at the Student Activities Revenue Management division under CSI. “After graduation, I plan to apply for the CFA exams and achieve my dream of working as a Financial Planner,” he says. 

Robert Walshe

First-generation student and Presidential Scholarship recipient Robert Walshe is an Economics major. The Secaucus, N.J. resident holds a 3.95 GPA. He has made the Dean’s List every semester and is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta and Beta Gamma Sigma honors societies. Robert is currently working as a Research Assistant for the Anisfield School of Business.

At Ramapo, Robert has been active in several organizations and activities, including the College Fed Challenge, where he joined a team of undergraduate Economics students to prepare and give a presentation at the Federal Reserve Bank of N.Y.

Claudia Wetzel

“I’m so thankful for all the opportunities I’ve had at Ramapo and grateful for my parents, professors, staff and mentors who have helped me along the way,” says Claudia Wetzel of Blairstown, N.J.

Claudia is a Business Administration Major with a Management concentration and a minor in Psychology. She has a 3.9 GPA. Among her many accomplishments she received the Zag Field Hockey/NFHCA Division III Scholars of Distinction Award.

At Ramapo, Claudia is student manager of the Civic and Community Engagement Center, and a member of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee as well as Alpha Phi Omega. She also promotes civic engagement and voter registration efforts on campus as a Team Leader for the Andrew Goodman Foundation.

Jesse Del Buono.

“While academics are a priority, I am active in intramural sports and make time to explore my love for music,” says Jesse Del Buono.

Jesse is a Finance major and a Mathematics minor and has a 3.83 cumulative GPA. He has qualified for Dean’s list several semesters and was awarded the Provost Academic Scholarship. He has also been inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society. At Ramapo, Jesse has been active Ramapo Admissions Student Ambassadors, where he assists with open houses and admitted student days for incoming freshman students of Ramapo College, and the Roadrunner Financial Group, where he is the vice president of the group and assists in the process of presenting and adding new stocks to the club’s investment portfolio.

When the school year ends, Jesse’s strong work ethic continues as he is a head counselor at a summer camp where he oversees the activities and responsibilities of his group.
Jesse sent the summer of 2019 summer working as an intern at Barclays Capital, where he will start his career in Operations after graduation. He is from Livingston, N.J.

Courtney Gehring

Courtney Gehring of Mount Arlington, N.J., is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Management and a minor in International Business. She has a 3.27 GPA.

In addition to being a full-time student with a part-time job, she enjoys volunteering to help during Special Olympics volleyball events and at her local animal shelter.

After graduation, Courtney plans to pursue a career in project management.

Ellis Johnson

Ellis Johnson of Somerset, N.J. is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Management. He is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and his 3.7 GPA places him on the Dean’s List.

Ellis has been active with the After-Dark/Late-Night program in the Bradley Center. He has also been involved in off–campus activities, including the Community FoodBank of New Jersey during their annual Thanksgiving food-drive.  Additionally, he currently works as a Gymnastics Equipment Manager for the gymnastics team at the Somerville YMCA.

Ellis plans to get a M.B.A degree and become an administrative service manager.

Claudia Wetzel

Claudia Wetzel of Blairstown, N.J., is a Business Administration Major with a Management concentration and a minor in Psychology.  She is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society, Chi Alpha Sigma Athletic Honor Society, and has received the Zag Field Hockey/NFHCA Division III Scholars of Distinction Award.

Claudia is involved in Alpha Phi Omega, the Student Athletic Advisory Committee and the Civic and Community Engagement Center.  She is also an Andrew Goodman Ambassador at Ramapo College, working with the Andrew Goodman Foundation to promote civic engagement and voter registration efforts on campus.

Upon graduation, Claudia hopes to pursue a career in human resources.  “At Ramapo, I have learned the importance of life-long learning, being an active and engaged citizen, and being a kind individual.” She has a 3.9 GPA and is on the Dean’s List.

Adam Woodward

“I have been working very hard at my school work and this award helps validate the work I have put in,” says Adam Woodward of Randolph, N.J.  Adam is a Marketing major with a 3.7 GPA.  He has been involved with the Outdoors Club, and has been training to be a professional wrestler at East Coast Professional Wrestling in Lake Hiawatha, N.J.

Jesse Del Buono

Jesse Del Buono of Livingston, N.J. is a Finance major and a Mathematics minor. He has a 3.9 cumulative GPA and a 4.0 departmental GPA and has made the Dean’s List each semester at Ramapo. He has also been inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society.

Jesse is a Ramapo Admissions Student Ambassador and the Treasurer of the Roadrunner Financial Group. He is also active in intramural sports on campus.

When the school year ends, his strong work ethic continues through his role as head counselor for a local summer camp, where he oversees the activities and responsibilities of his group.

After he graduates, Jesse plans on pursuing a career in the Finance field as an actuary.

Michael Thum

Michael Thum of Marlton, N.J. is a double major in Economics and Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.  He has a 3.97 GPA and is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society in the Anisfield School of Business (ASB).

He is the co-founder and current president of the Roadrunner Financial Group, a student-managed investment fund that manages a portfolio on behalf of ASB. He is also part of the SGA (Student Government Association) and Enactus.

Michael is an investment intern in the asset management department at Aegis Insurance Services. He plans to develop a career in the asset/investment management field post-graduation.

Meredith Butler

Meredith Butler of Pawtucket, R.I. is a Business Administration major with a double concentration in Management and Finance.  She has a 3.87 GPA. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Golden Key International Honour Society, and has been on the Dean’s List for the past four semesters.

Meredith is a captain on the Women’s Track and Field Team at Ramapo, and a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council.  She is the Parliamentarian of her sorority, as well as a member of the Academic Excellence Committee and Standards Board.

“I’m interning at Cambridge Medical Funding Group in Glen Rock, N.J. which I hope will prepare me for a career in the business world.”

Raghav Prem Sehgal

“This scholarship has motivated me to work harder, and emphasizes the fact that hard work does not go unnoticed,” says Business Management major Raghav Prem Sehgal of Kolkata, West Bengal, India.

Raghav plays as center on the Ramapo Men’s Basketball team and has been taking part in cultural clubs such as the International Student Organization and South Asian Society. He has a 3.475 GPA and has been on the Dean’s List.

Stephanie Davidson

Stephanie Davidson of Madison, N.J. is a Business Administration–Finance major with a double minor in Accounting and International Business.  She has a 3.9 GPA and is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) Premier Honor Society.

At Ramapo, Stephanie has been active in several organizations including Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) and Building Tomorrow.  For CAC, she has fundraised annually for American Cancer Society and has volunteered at Ramapo’s Relay for Life.  For Building Tomorrow, she has assisted the Board in raising money through bake sales, helping the nonprofit organization to build up to nineteen classrooms in East Africa.

Off campus, she has volunteered as an assistant coach for girls’ little league soccer in her hometown.  She also has participated in blood drives and soup kitchens run by St. Vincent Martyr Church.

In the summer of 2017, she was selected for a Risk Assurance internship for PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.  She was proud to accept a full-time offer from the big-four accounting firm, starting the summer of 2018.  She also plans to travel throughout Europe post-graduation.

Joseph Gorga

Joseph Gorga is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance. “The banking field has always interested me, and with the help of my scholarship, I plan to utilize my education toward a career in banking.”

Tyler Welch

“Scholarship donors assist me in pursuing my goals and dreams,” says Tyler Welch of Wallington, N.J.

Tyler is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance.  He has a 3.23 GPA and has been on the Dean’s List the past two semesters. 

He has been involved in year-round intramural sports at Ramapo, including volleyball, football, basketball, and soccer.

Outside of school, Tyler works at ProCamps Worldwide, an event management and sports marketing company specializing in youth sports camps with professional athletes.  He was also an intern at the Borough of Bergenfield, where he worked under the Borough’s Accountant and CFO.  He plans to work in municipal finance after graduating in 2018.

Michael DiGirolamo

“This scholarship has opened my eyes to how being generous can make a difference in a student’s life,” says Michael DiGirolamo of Dumont, N.J.  The senior is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance.  He has an overall 3.06 GPA and a 3.188 GPA in the Anisfield School of Business.  Michael was a member of the Baseball team from 2014-2016 and is a brother of Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity.

He works two off-campus jobs as well as an internship at Premium Merchant Funding in N.Y. and Certified Financial Services in Paramus, where he will work full-time after graduation as a financial agent.

Brielle Krasner

Brielle Krasner of Toms River, N.J. is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Accounting.  She has a 3.84 GPA and has been on the Dean’s List each semester since her first semester.

At Ramapo, Brielle has been a Havemeyer House Service Ambassador, helping with the execution of functions held at President Mercer’s home.  She also has served as the event coordinator for Beta Gamma Sigma, the international honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB, as well as the Community Service Chairwoman for Alpha Omicron Pi.

Brielle has interned in the finance department of Dow Jones in Princeton, N.J. as well as Merrill Lynch in Red Bank, N.J. as a Global Wealth Management Intern.  She has accepted a full-time position as a Financial Solutions Advisor within the Bank of America-Merrill Lynch firm at Merrill Edge.

Amauris Hernandez

Amauris Hernandez of Bergenfield, N.J. is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance, and an Internationa Business minor.  He has a 3.9 GPA and is a recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship.  He is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society, and the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.

At Ramapo, he co-founded the Mixed Martial Arts Club.

Gregory Shappiro

Gregory Shappiro is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Management and Finance.

Kujtim Asani

Kujtim Asani of Palisades Park, NJ is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance. He has a 3.2 GPA.

Kujtim has been involved in several activities at Ramapo, including the baseball team, Enactus, and the investment club. While with the investment club he has assisted with managing a $50,000 portfolio for the school’s foundation

Kujtim also maintains a full time job as a leasing specialist in Jersey City. He is in charge of touring prospective residents, forming their lease contracts, managing issues that arise at the property. He is also a volunteer head coach for a middle school basketball team in his home town of Palisades Park.

Adam Cohler

Adam Cohler of Cherry Hill, NJ is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance. He has a 3.81 GPA.  He also has been on the Dean’s List for the past 7 semesters.

At Ramapo, Adam has served on the Special Events Committee as well as an Honor’s Development leader in the Honor’s Program.  He also was named Captain of the Ramapo Men’s Soccer Team.

He plans to attend law school with the goal of one day serving as a public prosecutor.   

Amauris Hernandez

Amauris Hernandez of Bergenfield, N.J. is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance, and an Internationa Business minor.  He has a 3.9 GPA and is a recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship.  He is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society, and the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.

At Ramapo, he co-founded the Mixed Martial Arts Club.

Michael Kommer

Michael Kommer of Clifton, NJ is an Accounting major with a minor in Information Technology Management.  He has a 3.9 GPA and will also be pursing his Masters in Accounting as he strives to become a Certified Public Accountant.  He was inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta First Year Honor Society, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and has been on the Dean’s list each of his semesters at Ramapo.

Michael has been involved in Enactus on campus.  He has helped a young entrepreneur develop and release a mobile app and assisted New City Kids of Paterson improve their after school program.  Currently, he is the project manager of Enactus’ MEVO project.  He has also competed on their regional and national teams as presenter each year.

“The values I was raised with have benefited me in more ways than one.  I am thankful for the opportunities Ramapo has given to me and will continue learn and succeed.”

Rena Krogulski

“I hope to have a job in management post-graduation, working for a non-profit or education related organization,” says Business Management major Rena Krogulski.  She is the president of Ramapo’s Building Tomorrow chapter, a group of students on campuses across the country who are passionate about creating a world where all children have access to an education.

Rena has a 3.86 GPA and is from Albrightsville, PA.

Daniel Stanio

Daniel Stanio of Bergenfield, NJ is an Economics Major. He has a 3.83 GPA and he has achieved Dean’s list consistently through his first three years.

His love of group activities and team work has been cultivated on the soccer field.  “I’ve been a member of Bergenfield United’s soccer club for 12 years, and helped the team achieve 4 undefeated seasons, 9 league championships and three tournament championships,” says Daniel.  After graduation Daniel plans to get involved in the economics of the sports industry, and work for a team or organization analyzing sports data. He would also like to further his education and work towards a Master’s Degree in sports economics.

Daniel has worked part time at Strategic Practice Solutions, a medical practice consultancy, while attending Ramapo.

John DiStefano

John DiStefano is an International Business major with a minor in Spanish Language Studies.

Dan Plessner

Dan Plessner from Suffern, NY is an Economics major and Mathematics minor.

Dan is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and Ramapo’s Fed Challenge competition team.  He represented Ramapo College at the Fed Challenge held at the NY Federal Reserve, where he and his teammates competed against 30 NY and NJ regional universities.

“I have a passion to learn economics because it is the foundation for America’s continued success,” says Dan.

Elaina Rizzuto

Elaina Rizzuto from Elmwood Park, NJ is a Business Administration Major with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Information Technology Management. She has a 3.9 GPA and is part of Beta Gamma Sigma, a business honor society, and the Order of Omega, a Greek letter leadership honor society. She was treasurer of her sorority, Sigma Sigma Sigma for two terms.

She held a summer internship at Tiffany and Company as an IT Planning Intern and is currently a research intern at Berkeley Research Group. Elaina hopes to pursue a career in finance.

Of her scholarships she says, “The financial help I receive from Ramapo allows me to attend, and without it, I would struggle greatly. Thank you to the donors for allowing me to pursue an education without the financial burden most students face.”

Robert Syme

Robert Syme of Lyndhurst, NJ is an Accounting major and International Business minor.  He has a 3.532 GPA and is a member of the NSCS and Alpha Lambda Delta honor societies.

At Ramapo, Robert has been active in the Kappa Sigma fraternity and with the Inter-Fraternal Council.  As a brother of Kappa Sigma, he participated in the Buzz Away Cancer event and shaved his head and provided donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

After graduation, he hopes to find a job in an accounting firm and obtain his CPA.  His long term plan includes opening up his own CPA firm.

Steven Tartaglia

Steven Tartaglia of Wayne, NJ is an Accounting major with a 3.4 GPA.  He has been inducted into the National Collegiate Honor Society and the National Honor Society for First-Year Students (Alpha Lambda Delta).

At Ramapo, Steven has been active in NORML and the Accounting Club.  He is currently employed as an intern with Traphagen Financial Group in Oradell, NJ.

Off campus, Steven is involved in the Boy Scouts of America.

Angad Bhogal

Angad Bhogal  is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance.

Zin Me Ko

Zin Me Ko is a senior majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

Matthew Rembish

Matthew Rembish is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance.

Micala Demchak

Micala Demchak of Manalapan, NJ is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance and a minor in International Business. She has a 3.72 GPA. Micala was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta, Beta Gamma Sigma, and Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Societies.

At Ramapo, Micala is a part of the Tennis team, Delta Phi Epsilon, and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee.  She is also the Vice President of the International Business Club, and the Vice President of Finance for the College Panhellenic Council.

Off campus, she volunteers with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and volunteers at local breast cancer walks.

Sarwajaya Prasai

Sarwajaya Prasai of Kathmandu, Nepal is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance. He has a 3.2 GPA.

Sarwajaya has been active in several organizations, including the International Student Organization (ISO), where he served as president, and South Asians at Ramapo (SAR).

Princep Shah

Princep Shah of Nepal is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance, Math and Computer Science.  He has a 4.0 GPA.

Princep has been active in Student Government at Ramapo, where he has been an alternative student governor as well as a member of the ASB Dean’s Advisory Council.   He is also a Resident Assistant, and an active member of the Finance and Investment Clubs.

As part of a semester abroad, he worked as a Consumer and Wealth Management intern at Bank of Ireland in Dublin.

“The leadership and extracurricular opportunities that Ramapo provides has helped me grow a lot… I have learned so much, grown so much, and best of all, I have made friendships that will last a lifetime!”

Sean Allen

Sean Allen is a senior from Red Bank, NJ majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing.

Anisha Banerjee

Anisha Banerjee is a senior from Somerset, NJ majoring in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Management.

Adam Cohler

Adam Cohler is a junior from Cherry Hill, NJ majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

Ryan Hoferer

Ryan Hoferer is a junior from Morris Plains, NJ majoring in Business Administration.

Zin Me Ko

Zin Me Ko is a junior from Burma majoring in Business Administration.

Zachary Locorriere

Zachary Locorriere is a senior from Lodi, NJ majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting.

Elaina Rizzuto

Elaina Rizzuto is a junior  from Elmwood Park, NJ majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Information Technology Management.

Daniel Stryker

Daniel Stryker is a junior from West Orange, NJ majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

Kristen Welch

Kristen Welch is a senior from Staten Island, NY majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Management.

Anisha Banerjee

Anisha Banerjee of Somerset, New Jersey is a business administration major with a concentration in finance. She has continuously been on the Dean’s List and is a part of several Honors societies.

At Ramapo, Anisha has been active in several organizations and activities, including Residence Life as a Community Assistant, Dean Chakrin’s Council and RASA.

Anisha has also been involved in off campus activities and organizations, including serving as a volunteer as a certified EMT with the Franklin-Somerset Squad.

Irina Samoila

Irina Samoila of West Milford, N.J. is a business administration major with a concentration in finance and management. She has a 3.97 grade point average.

At Ramapo, she is Enactus Team co-president; Finance Club co-president, research assistant for Dr. Juan Cabrera, member of Beta Gamma Sigma and a member of Dean’s Student Advisory Board.

Jacek Hasaj

Jacek Hasaj of Clifton, N.J. is a business administration major with a concentration in finance, along with a minor in international business. He has a 3.74 grade point average.  Jacek was offered membership for the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, and Beta Gamma Sigma.

At Ramapo, Jacek has been active in several organizations and activities, including the Civic and Community Engagement Center and Relay for Life.

Jacek has also been involved in off –campus activities and organizations, including internship programs at Passaic Valley Water Commission in both the Finance and Engineering Departments, along with volunteering at St. Joseph’s Church.

Micala Demchak

Micala Demchak of Manalapan, N.J., is a business administration major with a concentration in finance and an international business minor. She has a 3.83 grade point average.
At Ramapo, Micala is a member of the Women’s Tennis team, the Finance Club and Enactus. She serves on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and is vice president of the International Business Club. Micala is a student instructor for microeconomics. She is a member of the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority and has been inducted into several honor societies.
Micala plans to pursue a career in the financial industry, perhaps in the field of wealth management.

Zachary Locorriere

Zachary Locorriere of Lodi, N.J., is majoring in business administration with a concentration in finance. He plans to minor in accounting. He has a 3.42 grade point average.
At Ramapo, Zachary is a founder of the Pi Kappa Alpha Mu Zeta fraternity. He is a member of the Ramapo Rock Climbing Club and the Ramapo Wrestling Club.
Zachary works for the Bradley Center monitoring the rock wall. He plans to pursue a career in financial planning and advisement.

Anthony DiMinno

Anthony DiMinno, of Hawthorne, N.J., is a business administration major with a concentration in management. He has a 3.40 grade point average.

 
At Ramapo, Anthony is a founding member of the Chi Upsilon chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity. He is a client associate at Merrill Lynch, a position he hopes will turn into a full-time one upon graduating in May 2015.

Christopher Howarth

Junior Christopher Howarth is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Management. He has earned a 3.69 grade point average. In high school, he took second place at the Technology Student Association’s State Competition and went on to compete on the national level. Christopher is from Newton, NJ.

Ashley Orlando

Ashley Orlando of Hazlet, N.J., is a business administration major with a concentration in management. She has a 3.95 grade point average.
At Ramapo, Ashley said she has learned the power of dedication and determination. She is a consultant at the Center for Reading and Writing and a fitness center supervisor in the Bradley Center. She is treasurer of SHRM, vice president of Beta Gamma Sigma and fundraising chair for Alpha Kappa Psi.

Nicholas Sourbis

Nicholas Sourbis of Secaucus, NJ participated in many community service programs as a high school student: toy, food and clothing drives; a Foreign Language Festival; Easter Bunny Breakfast; Haunted High School event and Relay for Life. He was a member of the Foreign Language and Engineering clubs and the Chorus. To earn money, Nicholas was a babysitter. In addition, he was accepted into Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society and the American Technology Honor Society. Nicholas has been described by his English teacher as a “well-rounded student who is organized and involved.” Nicholas is a student undoubtedly ready to take on challenges at Ramapo College.

Spencer Englander

Spencer Englander is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Management. In addition to completing the academic requirements at West Milford Township High School, Spencer expressed his personal interests by taking Advanced Photography, Oceanography, Microbiology and Immunology and Philosophy. He served as president of Mu Alpha Theta, a Mathematics honor society, leader of the Environmental Club and as a member of the Interact Club. Spencer explains, “I’ve had a strong drive to live my life at an accelerated pace and seek challenges in my academic pursuits.” Spencer has a 3.50 grade point average.

Sean Allen

At Communications High School in Monmouth County, Sean Allen played indoor soccer and was a soccer referee. He participated in the national academic competition, SkillsUSA, in the Quiz Bowl of general knowledge and trivia. He also was a member of student government. He designed a game called Frog Pond, currently in production. It taught him “through hard work, a little cooperation, and a lot of determination I can do anything I set my mind to.” Sean plans to major in Business Administration/Finance and has a 3.70 grade point average.

Amanda Coyle

Amanda Coyle of Sayreville, NJ is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Management and an Economics minor. She was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta, a first-year student honor society, and Omicron Delta Epsilon, the Economics honor society. She completed a study abroad program at the National University of Ireland, Galway and was a member of the fencing society there. At Ramapo, Amanda is a member of the Global Roadrunners and the Society for Human Resource Management. Amanda said her scholarship “will allow me to pursue my future goals and career without the burden of crippling debt.” She has a 3.81 grade point average.

Irina Samoila

Irina Samoila of West Milford, NJ is a Business Administration major with concentrations in Finance and Management. She is vice president and sustainability project leader of Enactus, secretary of the Finance Club, a member of the Investment Club, Relay for Life and the Business Student Advisory Board. Irina also is a finance research assistant. She was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. Irina plans to work at a financial firm in New York City. “This scholarship will help me complete my college education, and it allows me to achieve my goal of working in the financial industry,” she said. Irina has a 3.96 grade point average.

Daniel Stryker

Daniel Stryker of Verona, NJ is a Business Administration major with a dual concentration in Finance and Management. He would like to establish a Chess Club on campus. He plans to earn an MBA and is considering a career as a stockbroker. “I am extremely grateful for any support of my education. It fuels my desire to work hard and to become financially successful,” he said. Daniel has a 3.92 grade point average.

Ahmad Bayat

Freshman Ahmad Bayat is a graduate of Fair Lawn High School where he was a member of the wrestling team. He was also a member of the Future Business Leader of America Club and the Ending Racism and Sexism Everywhere Club. Ahmad joins his brother Alibiroz at Ramapo and plans to major in Business Administration/Management. On campus, Ahmad is a member of FASA, the Filippino Club. “Receiving the scholarship has meant a great deal to me,” he said. “I may not have been able to attend college otherwise, and I am extremely grateful.”

Elaina Rizzuto

Elaina Rizzuto of Elmwood Park, NJ is a sophomore planning to major in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. She plans to graduate with honors and to attend graduate school. Elaina then plans to pursue a career in the finance field. “Receiving this scholarship has meant so much to me. It has proven to me that my hard work in high school has paid off,” she said. Elaina has a 4.00 grade point average.

Vikramjit Pawar

Vikramjit Pawar is a Business Administration major concentrating in Management. Vikramjit is a sophomore who has earned a 3.50 grade point average. He is from Iselin, NJ.

Andrew Zapf

Andy Zapf of Whippany, NJ is an Accounting major.

At Ramapo, Andy is a member of Alpha Phi Delta fraternity and serves as treasurer of the Accounting Club, secretary of the Bass Fishing Team, and is a two-time FLW College Fishing National Championship qualifier.

Off campus, he is a member of the New Jersey Society of CPAs.

Christopher Howarth

Junior Christopher Howarth is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Management. He has earned a 3.69 grade point average. In high school, he took second place at the Technology Student Association’s State Competition and went on to compete on the national level. Christopher is from Newton, NJ.

Christopher Letson

Christopher Letson is a senior from Oceanport, NJ. Christopher is majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. He has earned a 3.38 grade point average.

Anthony Oddo

Anthony Oddo is from Pompton Lakes, NJ. He is a senior majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. Anthony has earned a 3.94 grade point average.

Nicholas Sourbis

Nicholas Sourbis of Secaucus, NJ participated in many community service programs as a high school student: toy, food and clothing drives; a Foreign Language Festival; Easter Bunny Breakfast; Haunted High School event and Relay for Life. He was a member of the Foreign Language and Engineering clubs and the Chorus. To earn money, Nicholas was a babysitter. In addition, he was accepted into Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society and the American Technology Honor Society. Nicholas has been described by his English teacher as a “well-rounded student who is organized and involved.” Nicholas is a student undoubtedly ready to take on challenges at Ramapo College.

Stephanie Boehm

Stephanie Boehm took courses at Fairleigh Dickinson University before enrolling at Ramapo. She is majoring in Finance, with minors in Psychology and Economics, and has earned a 3.92 grade point average. Stephanie is a senior from Dumont, NJ.

James Setlock

James Setlock is from Vernon, NJ. He is a senior majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. He has earned a 3.35 grade point average.

Andrew Derkack

Andrew Derkack is a senior majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. His minor is International Business. Andrew has earned a 3.86 grade point average. He is from Jackson, NJ.

The scholarship gave me the opportunity to attend an accredited business school and get my career started. I am very grateful for the scholarship and this opportunity.

William Betts

William Betts is a senior majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. His minor is International Business. William is from Kinnelon, NJ and has earned a 3.68 grade point average.

Drew Illingworth

Senior Drew Illingworth is from Hazlet, NJ. He is majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, and has earned a 3.67 grade point average.

Petar Dobrev

Petar Dobrev is an international student in his junior year. He is an Economics major and Mathematics minor. Petar is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society and the International Student Organization. He plans to continue his education and upon graduation enter a Ph.D. program in Economics.

Olanrewaju Owoyele

Olanrewaju Owoyele, who is from Nigeria, admits to a competitive nature, demonstrated most often when he tries to “best” his brother. He is interested in the sciences, particularly Chemistry. He was named Best Chemistry student for two years at his high school and served as the secretary general of the Chemistry Club. He completed the Emergency Medical Technician class at Bergen County’s Emergency Medical Services Academy. In his hometown of Lagos, Olanrewaju volunteered with the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. He is concerned about what he calls the “brain drain” occurring in his country, something he hopes to stop in his own way. Olanrewaju plans to return to Nigeria and become a researcher. He feels strongly about education, saying “The value of education cannot be overemphasized and as humans we need to use what we have learned to benefit ourselves, our families, our communities and the world at large.” Olanrewaju has a 3.43 grade point average.

The receipt of this scholarship is hands down one of the best things that has happened to me. Without this scholarship, it would have been virtually impossible for me to attend school here. It has made life a lot easier for me. It has enabled me to study and learn in the best possible environment I could have imagined. I am grateful for getting this scholarship as it has in many ways changed my life. Now, I know that my life is most certainly on the right path, courtesy of this scholarship. Furthermore, being a beneficiary of such immense kindness, I will always be grateful for the benevolence of the kind donor of this scholarship. Without them, life might have taken a different course for me. I am truly grateful from the bottom of my heart.

Elizabeth Nitzsche

Elizabeth Nitzsche, of Columbia, NJ would like to get her certification in Secondary Education. Fluent in German, she received her high school’s Outstanding Achievement Award for having the highest overall average for all world languages taught at the school. She was a member of the stage crew for the school’s play and served as music director and performed flute/piccolo solos for the Spring Musical and was a member of the Marching Band. She is particularly proud of her participation in the Marine Science Consortium at NASA Flight Center in Virginia. She took part in boating research trips, laboratory experiences and interacted with dolphins to learn more about their behavior. She also participated in the VIP Experience in Journalism in which she attended seminars, lectures and workshops to learn about journalistic reporting. Elizabeth has a 3.61 grade point average.

I plan to complete the coursework necessary to take the Certified Public Accountants exam during my undergraduate studies and then continue on to obtain a Master’s degree in Business while simultaneously working in my chosen field of Accounting.This generous scholarship provided by the Anisfield-Meyers Foundation will help me to achieve these goals via financial assistance for college.

Andrew Derkack

Andrew Derkack is a senior majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance. His minor is International Business. Andrew has earned a 3.86 grade point average. He is from Jackson, NJ.

Drew Illingworth

Senior Drew Illingworth is from Hazlet, NJ. He is majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance, and has earned a 3.67 grade point average.

Radina Dimitrova

Radina Dimitrova was valedictorian of her class in her hometown in Bulgaria and placed eighth in a competition for young poets. Radina credits her participation in a Socrates Program, a European educational project, for enriching her knowledge about other countries and their cultures and traditions. She completed a 30-hour seminar, “Let’s Learn to CommunicateWithout Aggression” as part of the Future 2005 Youth Organization Association. Radina says her inspiration to “become a leader is not the desire to control; it is the eagerness to collaborate with people.” She is a Business Administration major at Ramapo with a concentration in Marketing and has earned a 3.97 grade point average.

Mario Georgiev

Mario Georgiev, of Bulgaria, attended German Language High School where he studied German, English and Bulgarian in addition to other core academic courses. He used his German and English language skills as a tour guide and translator for Renaissance Tours in Bulgaria. Mario also is proficient in computer languages. He helped organize and participated in national and local meetings of anime fans and won awards for his anime music videos. He also taught himself video editing. As a student, Mario played basketball, was a member of the Mathematics and German Clubs and participated in school-sponsored fundraising projects. At Ramapo,Mario is majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and has earned a 3.72 grade point average. He is a member of Golden Key International Honors Society and was the treasurer of the International Student Organization last year.

Nezabravka Dzhogleva

Nezabravka Dzhogleva of Bulgaria is a Business Administration major with a concentration in Finance. Part of the reason she chose Finance is because “the recent financial crisis proved that business, and in particular the finance field, needs reliable and ethical people who have the knowledge and capability of preventing and taming such circumstances.” Perserverance is a constant in Nezabravka’s life: she has supported herself financially since coming to the United States in 2009 by holding positions at the College and at area businesses. Nezabravka, who has a 3.97 grade point average, was named to Delta Mu Delta and is a member of the International Student Organization and the Finance Club. She says, “My academic record and relationships with my past and current employers are proof of the skills I possess and of my perseverance to give my best in everything I deal with.”

Zhasmina Baramova

Zhasmina Baramova, who is from Bulgaria, has two majors: Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Mathematics. Among her achievements is becoming a member of the New Jersey Collegiate Business Administration Association. She also was inducted into two honor societies, Delta Mu Delta and Pi Mu Epsilon. She has participated in theWilliam Lowell Putnam Competition in Mathematics, one of the most prestigious undergraduate contests and the Model United Nations. Zhasmina, who has a 3.98 grade point average, is a research assistant for two of her Finance professors. “I know how it feels to reach a valuable result after months of hard work—the satisfaction and success are inexpressible.” She plans to obtain a Ph.D. and become a professor.

Petar Dobrev

Petar Dobrev is an international student in his junior year. He is an Economics major and Mathematics minor. Petar is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society and the International Student Organization. He plans to continue his education and upon graduation enter a Ph.D. program in Economics.