Alumni-In-Residence

After graduating from UConn, I took an internship with the Florida Marlins in their Media Relations department, where I helped as a liaison between the club and the local and national press. It was a vital experience for me because it confirmed to me that I wanted to work in sports, but not in the way I previously thought I did (as a beat reporter).  

After my Marlins internship ended, I got a job at ESPN in a newly formed group that was charged with the data integrity for all the company’s platforms, both broadcast and digital. From there, I became a researcher where I learned how to use numbers to tell stories. And now, I work on the digital platforms as a Senior Editor, both writing push notifications for news and live events, as well curating content to best serve our fans.  

As an Alumni-In-Residence, I’ll be available to meet with students for one-on-one virtual appointments during office hours and to connect during virtual and on-campus events. I can help with questions about choosing a career path, the sports/broadcasting industry, navigating life after graduation, and so much more.  

Current Employer & Job Title: ESPN, Senior Editor 

Hometown: Stamford, CT 

Things I Enjoy: Sports, movies, reading, spending time with my family 

Advice to Students: It’s important to get out of your comfort zone. What I’m doing now is nothing I could have dreamed of as I left school, but I wouldn’t change a thing about where I am or how I got here.  

Fun Fact about Me: I’ve covered sporting events in four different countries on three different continents. 

What are you excited about as an Alumni-in-Residence?: Helping UConn students imagine places they can take their degree from this school to places they might not have previously thought. A CLAS degree is more versatile than you might realize! 

Education 

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 

Bachelor of Arts, English (’04) 

Favorite activity: Working at the UConn Foundation as a fundraiser 

Previous Roles 

Senior Researcher – ESPN, Bristol, CT 

Senior Stats Analyst – ESPN, Bristol, CT 

Media Relations Intern – Florida Marlins, Miami, FL 

As an Alumni-In-Residence, I’ll be available to meet with students for one-on-one virtual or on-campus appointments during office hours and to connect during events and classroom visits. I can help with questions about choosing a career path, getting involved in clubs and activities as an undergrad, careers in government, navigating life after graduation, and so much more.  

As an undergrad, I went to UConn Waterbury and became involved in the community. I was among the first students to live in the new off-campus housing, the Brown Building. I became involved with the building owner’s public relations campaign by taking on the role of Event Coordinator and being part of the Marketing Team. Simultaneously, I became a member of UConn’s Associated Student Government (ASG) and was elected President. Serving as ASG President in my junior and senior years was an honor. While ASG President, I worked closely with students and staff to organize and host UConn campus events and community outreach.  

As a junior undergrad, I took Department of Public Policy (DPP) courses in the Fast-Track program. I was delighted that the DPP’s location in Hartford allowed me to remain very involved in the Waterbury campus and surrounding community. This was particularly beneficial when, as a senior, I was hired as the Press Intern for the former Mayor of Waterbury, Neil M. O’Leary. I needed the flexibility to complete my courses and gain experience. When I started my Master’s degree, former Mayor O’Leary hired me to serve full-time as a Mayoral Aide for the City of Waterbury. As a Mayoral Aide, I conduct outreach that represents and advances the City’s public policies while maintaining a leadership role in the planning, staging, and executing City events. After the retirement of former Mayor O’Leary, I was honored to be asked to stay on and currently serve on the Mayoral Staff for Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski.  

Current Employer & Job Title: City of Waterbury, Mayoral Aide 

Hometown: Waterbury, CT. Grew up in Oxford, CT.  

Things I Enjoy: Spending time with my family and friends. Organizing and running events.  

Advice to Students: To always challenge yourself and do something outside of your comfort zone. 

Fun Fact about Me: While growing up, I did horseback riding, figure skating, and volleyball.  

What are you excited about as our Alumni-in-Residence?: I’m excited to be able to take part in the Alumni-in-Residence program to guide students in reaching their full potential personally, professionally, and through their education. 

Education 

University of Connecticut, Hartford Campus 

Master of Public Administration (Fast-Track program, ’21) 

University of Connecticut, Waterbury & Hartford Campuses 

Bachelor of Arts, Human Development and Family Sciences (’20) 

Minor: Gerontology 

Favorite activity as a student: Taking part in the Associated Student Government events. 

Previous Roles 

Marketing Manager/Community Manager Assistant – The Brown Building Student Living, Waterbury, CT 

Therapeutic Recreation assistant – Saint John Paul II Center (Genesis), Danbury, CT