Alumni Spotlight
Since 1931, Berkeley College has prepared generations of leaders to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers. Alumni enter the workforce with the skills and knowledge to innovate and make an impact in fields like business, finance, technology, fashion, public service, design, healthcare, law, criminal justice, and many more. Established in 2021 in honor of Berkeley College’s 90th anniversary, the Berkeley Proud: Alumni Spotlight project continues to tell the stories and celebrates the achievements of influential graduates. The diverse backgrounds of alumni, coupled with their talents and unique career paths, were enhanced by the education each alumnus received at Berkeley College.

Alex Ortiz
Bot Lead Specialist, Audible and CEO, AO collectibles LLC
M.B.A., Management, 2021 & B.F.A., Graphic Design, 2019

Janna S. Williams
Police Ambassador, Clayton County Police Department, GA
B.S., Justice Studies – Criminal Justice, 2020

Heather Bell
President and CEO, Orange County Chamber of Commerce
A.A.S., Business Management – Customer Relations, 1989

Cavesha Rampersad
Owner of Mii Sassy LLC
B.S., Fashion Merchandising and Management, 2009

Diane Durocher
Owner and lead designer of Diane Durocher Interiors
ASID, IIDA, CAPS, CID A.A.S., Interior Design, 1995

Stella Cicarone
Senior Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations, Marquee Brands
B.S., Business Administration - Marketing, 2004 & A.A.S., E-Business, 2002

Mishell Tavarez
Pupil Accounting / Procurement Secretary and Budget Manager, New York City Department of Education
M.B.A., Management, 2021 & B.B.A., International Business, 2017

Entela Ilirjani
Substitute Teacher, New York City Department of Education
M.B.A. in Management, Class of 2023 & B.B.A. in Health Services Management, 2020

Sean Smith
Payroll Clerk, Hoboken Public School District Board of Education
M.B.A. in Management, 2020 & B.S. in Accounting, 2016

Erick L. Gill
Partner, The Property People Group, Coldwell Banker
M.B.A. in Management, 2022; B.B.A. in General Business, 2020 & A.A.S. in Business Administration – Accounting, 2000

Monica Hayes
Logs and Records Manager & U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
M.B.A. in Management, 2021 & B.B.A., Accounting, 2020

Edwina Kulego
Entrepreneur and VP, International and Business Development, Informa Markets
B.B.A., International Business, 2011

Jonathan Santiago
Executive Director of Transition and College Access Centers, NYCDOE
B.S., Business Administration – Management, 2005

Sam Ibrahim
Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, Affari Group
A.A.S., Fashion Merchandising and Management, 2008

Maurice K. Barrett
Head Of Partnerships & Community, Stealth Startup
B.B.A., International Business, 2012

Kallie McGrath
Master of Public Administration Candidate
B.B.A., Business Administration – Management, 2018

Robert L. Artis
Councilman, Prospect Park, NJ
B.B.A., Business Administration – Management, 2015

Stephanie Nieves
Legislative Aide, Newark City Council
B.B.A., Business Administration – Management, 2015

Kevin Valdez
Senior Manager, Brand Communications & Special Projects, Roc Nation
B.B.A., International Business, 2006

Lachanee Scott
Juris Doctorate Candidate
B.S., Legal Studies, 2018

Cathy Santiago
Payroll and Procurement, NYC Dept. of Education
B.B.A., General Business, 2008

Troy Scott
Crisis Counselor & Mentor
B.B.A., Business Administration – Management, 2011

Chassity Jackson
Fashion Entrepreneur
B.B.A., Fashion Merchandising and Management, 2020

Brittany Ramsaran
Export Logistics Coordinator, D. F. Young
B.B.A., Business Administration – Management, 2020

Edison Jaquez
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Motivational Speaker & Author
B.B.A., Business Administration – Management, 2009

Jessica M. Mahoney, Esq.
Attorney, JM Mahoney Law, PLLC
B.S., Justice Studies – Criminal Justice, 2011

Alejandro Guillen
Footwear and Accessories Designer
B.B.A., Fashion Merchandising and Management, 2015

Yanique A. Francis
Director of Partnerships, Teach Upbeat
B.B.A., Business Administration – Management, 2013

David Brown
Transportation Logistics Entrepreneur
M.B.A., Management, 2021 & B.B.A., General Business, 2014

Mark Atlan
CEO and Founder, ZappCare
B.B.A., International Business, 2015

Terri Fiori
Principal, Fiori Interior Design
A.A.S., Interior Design, 2001