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.

WyQuasia King-Thomas
Director and Day Dress Buyer, Macy’s Inc.
BBA, Fashion Marketing and Management, 2011

Cristine Aguilar
Human Resources Manager, CBS Sports
BS, Management – Human Resources Management, 2014

Marianna Lagana Cilauro
Sales Manager, Raphael Makeup Brushes/Max Sauer SAS
AAS, Automated Office Technology, 1986

Alex Ortiz
Bot Lead Specialist, Audible and CEO, AO collectibles LLC
MBA, Management, 2021 & BFA, Graphic Design, 2019

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

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

Cavesha Rampersad
Owner of Mii Sassy LLC
BS, Fashion Merchandising and Management, 2009

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

Stella Cicarone
Senior Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations, Marquee Brands
BS, Business Administration - Marketing, 2004 & AAS, E-Business, 2002

Mishell Tavarez
Pupil Accounting / Procurement Secretary and Budget Manager, New York City Department of Education
MBA, Management, 2021 & BBA, International Business, 2017

Entela Ilirjani
Substitute Teacher, New York City Department of Education
MBA in Management, Class of 2023 & BBA in Health Services Management, 2020

Sean Smith
Payroll Clerk, Hoboken Public School District Board of Education
MBA in Management, 2020 & BS in Accounting, 2016

Erick L. Gill
Partner, The Property People Group, Coldwell Banker
MBA in Management, 2022; BBA in General Business, 2020 & AAS in Business Administration – Accounting, 2000

Monica Hayes
Logs and Records Manager & U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
MBA in Management, 2021 & BBA, Accounting, 2020

Edwina Kulego
Entrepreneur and VP, International and Business Development, Informa Markets
BBA, International Business, 2011

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

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

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

Kallie McGrath
Master of Public Administration Candidate
BBA, Business Administration – Management, 2018

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

Stephanie Nieves
Legislative Aide, Newark City Council
BBA, Business Administration – Management, 2015

Kevin Valdez
Senior Manager, Brand Communications & Special Projects, Roc Nation
BBA, International Business, 2006

Lachanee Scott
Juris Doctorate Candidate
BS, Legal Studies, 2018

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

Troy Scott
Crisis Counselor & Mentor
BBA, Business Administration – Management, 2011

Chassity Jackson
Fashion Entrepreneur
BBA, Fashion Merchandising and Management, 2020

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

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

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

Alejandro Guillen
Footwear and Accessories Designer
BBA, Fashion Merchandising and Management, 2015

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

David Brown
Transportation Logistics Entrepreneur
MBA, Management, 2021 & BBA, General Business, 2014

Mark Atlan
CEO and Founder, ZappCare
BBA, International Business, 2015

Terri Fiori
Principal, Fiori Interior Design
AAS, Interior Design, 2001