Tag Archives: Alum

Alum Profile – Griffin Spatorico ‘19

Griffin Spatorico ‘19 was raised in the Western New York area where youth sports had a profound influence on his life. “I wanted to give back to the sports that had taught me so much. I have always loved science,… Read More »

Alumni Profile – Adriane Z. Williams ’01

Alum Adriane Z. Williams, currently the assistant director of Medaille College’s Academic Success Center, began her career in Daemen College’s Office of Admissions while also pursuing her degree. “Being a part of the Daemen alumni family will always bring warmth… Read More »

Student Alumni Ambassador Earns Award

Telena Smith ’21 was recently honored with the 2021 Outstanding Student Leader award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education Affiliated Student Advancement Programs (CASE ASAP) District 2 on behalf of her work as a student alumni ambassador… Read More »

Alumni Profile – Dr. Elizabeth D. Liddy ’66

Alum Dr. Elizabeth D. Liddy was the 2020 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award for Advancement in Career. Reflecting on her time at the college, she explained that, “the faculty were outstanding and the expectations of students were high, and… Read More »

Physician Assistant Alum Named Advanced Practice Provider of the Year

Kenmore Mercy Hospital recently named Jessica Lightner Brown ‘05 the 2020 Advanced Practice Provider of the Year. Brown graduated with honors in 2005 and has more than 16 years of diverse experiences as a physician assistant specialist. She is a… Read More »

Physical Therapy Alum Authors Children’s Book

Physical Therapy alum Charles “C.J.” Gillett, DPT ‘19 has authored a new book, “The Cat in the Coconut Hat.” The book is the first story in a proposed children’s series that explores Belize and the Caribbean’s diverse cultures through the… Read More »

DAISY Award Honors Nursing Alum

Eastern Niagara Hospital (ENH) recently presented its first DAISY award of 2021 to Jesse DeWaters, RN, NP, ’17, ’21, an emergency department nurse. The DAISY award is presented through the International Daisy Foundation, established by the family of J.… Read More »

Alumni Profile – Eric Holet ‘19

Eric Holet standing in front of a bookshelf

Eric Holet received a Masters of Leadership and Innovation degree in 2019 and is currently serving as the Senior Quality Health Analyst for Kaleida Health and Great Lakes Health, supporting numerous hospitals within Western New York and Pennsylvania. The Leadership… Read More »

College Debuts Refreshed Daemen Today Magazine

The college’s magazine Daemen Today is now available for readers online. The most recent issue covers the institution’s innovation and momentum throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, highlights last summer’s virtual commencement, and profiles several students, faculty, and staff members. To take… Read More »

Alumni Profile: Dr. Joseph P. Gravino ’13, ’15

Dr. Joseph Gravino is co-owner of Elite Spine and Extremity Physical Therapy in Amherst, N.Y., which is co-founded with fellow physical therapist Dr. Michael Brown. Gravino earned a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences and a doctor of physical therapy.… Read More »

Alum Profile – Trina Burruss ‘06

Trina Burruss ‘06 received a master’s degree in executive leadership and change while working full time as a bank vice president and raising a family with her husband. Not an easy task. However, every Friday night and Saturday morning, she… Read More »

Alum Publishes Book

“The Yang & Yin of Gender Transition,” a memoir by Joella Sylvia Laramay ‘09 showing the downs and ups of gender transition, is the latest release from NFB Publishing in Buffalo. The book outlines what transitioning from male to female… Read More »

Alum Opens New Exhibit at CEPA Gallery

Artist and Alum Kari Achatz ‘07 recently debuted a new exhibit at CEPA Gallery in downtown Buffalo entitled “A Conversation with Unfolding Transformations (2021)”. While her work is not quite collage, photomontage or sculpture, each element can be… Read More »

Adair White-Johnson ‘86, Ph.D. Highlighted By Shoutout Atlanta

Adair White-Johnson sitting at table with the book "Get It On" opened

Psychology alum Adair White-Johnson ‘86, PhD was recently highlighted by Shoutout Atlanta, an online media platform focused on connecting its readers with brilliant, thoughtful entrepreneurs and creatives. White-Johnson was interviewed by the media outlet about the most important lessons… Read More »

Alum Profile – Dr. Laura Erlandson ’95

Dr. Laura Weiser Erlandson received a bachelor of science degree in biology (chemistry minor) from Daemen College in 1995. She earned her master’s degree in biology from Binghamton University and a PhD in entomology and ecology, evolutionary biology, from Iowa… Read More »