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Meaghan Ryan

Meaghan Ryan of Westtown, N.Y. is a Master’s of Social Work major. She has a 3.89 GPA.

At Ramapo, she has had the opportunity to participate in multiple internships such as at Cross the Bridge Counseling and at Rockland County College Counseling. These opportunities have allowed her to advance her career knowledge and hands-on experience. Meaghan also participated in multiple clubs during her undergraduate degree such as the Social Work Club and Phi Alpha Honor Society.

Meaghan has also been involved in off-campus activities and organizations, including working and volunteering with children at the WRC Theater Company as the head of Choreography. She also works at a local restaurant. She is extremely proud of the work she has done in the past ten years with the WRC Theater Company, as the company has been able to raise 100K for local charities since it began in 2013.

Meaghan plans on working with her internship over the summer while obtaining her license in social work. Afterward, she has a lot of areas of interest for where this field may take her, but she plans to continuing working with children and young adults throughout her career.

Destiny Garcia

Destiny Garcia of Clifton, N.J. is a Social Work student in the MSW Advanced Standing Program. She had a 3.86 GPA.

At Ramapo, Destiny has been active in several organizations and activities including The Center for Student Success, the Phi Alpha Social Work Honors Society, and as a peer mentor for future Ramapo Social Work Students.

She has also been involved in off-campus activities including interning at New Destiny Family Success Center and the Classical Academy Charter School.

Destiny has hopes of working as a School Social Worker in the future to guide and empower adolescents in their journey through life.

Rachel Cosio

MBA student Rachel Cosio of Bergenfield, N.J. plans to become an executive manager after graduation. Currently, she is a Store Manager at Hollister in the Paramus Park Mall. “I hope to further strengthen my business and leadership skills,” she says. She’s fluent in Spanish, and after four years of passionate studying has become conversant in Italian.

Lindsey Miller

Lindsey Miller of Randolph, NJ is a Humanities and Social Sciences major with a minor in Human Resource Management. Lindsey graduated from Rowan University with a 3.4 GPA.

Before attending Ramapo College for her MBA, Lindsey has been active in several organizations and activities, including hosting philanthropy events for Sharsheret Breast Cancer and being a member of the National Women’s Association.

Lindsey has also been involved in off –campus activities such as working at Atlantic Health System. During her senior year of college she created a pension workshop for employees at Morristown Medical Center. This project became a great accomplishment that continued well after the internship was over. Currently, Lindsey is still working at Atlantic Health System and is hoping that the knowledge she gains from this MBA will allow her to further her career and branch out into new interests in the business field.

Alexandra Giordano

Alexandra Giordano of Waldwick, N.J. is pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration. She graduated from Stockton University in 2016 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Health Administration and a minor in Business Studies. Alexandra was a member of the Stockton Volleyball Team, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, and Public Health Society.

She currently works as a Contracts & Pricing Analyst for Par Pharmaceutical, one of the top four leaders in the U.S. generics industry. Through her time at Par she has displayed her ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and work well with her peers to accomplish the common goals of the company. “I believe obtaining my MBA at Ramapo will set me apart from other candidates and help me advance my career by broadening my educational and leadership skills.”

Adelina Diaz

Adelina Diaz is from Mahwah, NJ and is pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration.

Tamara Tee

Tamara Tee is from New City, NY and is pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration.

Ernesto Jimenez

Ernesto Jimenez of Landing, NJ was born and raised in the Dominican Republic. He graduated from Universidad APEC with a business degree. He immigrated to the United States in 2009. Upon his arrival, Ernesto enrolled in New York University’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies and completed eight courses at night to earn a Professional Certificate in Advanced Financial Analysis. Ernesto is an expense management coordinator at Weichert Relocation Resources. His managers praised his leadership, organizational and communication skills in their letters of recommendation for the program. As a result, he was assigned Weichert’s most “grueling clients with the most difficult customers and detailed policies.” He has been the recipient of several “Raving Fan” awards, a Weichert program in which employees nominate their colleagues. “This is definitely a boost that is going to increase my ambition to obtain an MBA and it is going to lighten my financial burden,” said Ernesto. He has a 2.92 grade point average.

Rudina Kajacka

Rudina Kajacka of Garfield, NJ is a Business Administration major and an Accounting minor. She is a member of the United Nations Club, Math Club, International Student Organization, Accounting Club and Finance Club. Rudina was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Rudina has a mission for each day. It is to “cherish my family and friends, improve myself personally and professionally so that I can advance within my educational development, lead a successful career that I will enjoy and take on any challenges that come my way.” Rudina has a 3.56 grade point average.

Lazaro Hernandez

Lazaro Hernandez is a senior from Cliffside Park, NJ. He is an Accounting major and plans to stay at Ramapo College to earn an MBA. Lazaro, after becoming a CPA, will apply to law school and study Tax Law. He plans to work with his brother a CPA and attorney.