Tag Archives: Alum

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 »

Alumni Profile – Audrey Yokopovich ‘20

Audrey Yokopovich standing on a football field arms spread wide

Alum Audrey Yokopovich ‘20 is a seasonal intern with the Kansas City Chiefs! Let’s take a look at her life and her world since graduating from Daemen. Here’s a snapshot from Audrey herself, a graduate of the Athletic Training, M.S. … Read More »

GivingTuesday 2020

On Dec. 1, Daemen College will be participating in the 8th annual GivingTuesday campaign. GivingTuesday is a global celebration of philanthropy and service to nonprofit organizations. This 24-hour campaign calls upon our alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, and friends for… Read More »

Alum Profile – Dan Erickson ‘07

Dan Erickson standing in front of his artwork hung on a wall

Dan Erickson, who had an artistic interest since an early age, earned a bachelor’s degree in art from Daemen College. “My college experience at Daemen was everything I had hoped for as a student,” said Erickson. “Small class sizes established… Read More »

Alumni Virtual Market to Showcase Graduate-Owned Businesses

A new effort by Daemen College’s Office of Alumni Relations, the Alumni Virtual Market, will be launched on Nov. 1 to highlight and help increase awareness of the many successful businesses owned by Daemen graduates. “This is a great… Read More »

Alum Profile – Mary Dormer ‘20

Mary (Dempsey) Dormer received a master’s degree in leadership and innovation with a specialization in higher education from Daemen College. After earning a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University at Buffalo, Dormer worked as the special events coordinator at… Read More »

Faculty Profile – Rose Bell

Rose Bell outside leaning on the side of the RIC

Dr. Rose Bell is an experienced nurse, nurse practitioner, and educator who has maintained clinical competence as an ARNP for the past 21 years. She has experience in primary care as well as oncology and is certified in both adult… Read More »

Alum Profile – Jerry Weatherby-Webb ‘09

Jerry Weatherby-Webb earned a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design in 2009 from Daemen College. After graduating, Weatherby-Webb moved to New York City to pursue a career in design with a focus on visual merchandising, packaging design, and marketing.… Read More »