Need Support from UR fellow Young Grads?
The young grads listed below are available and ready to connect with our newest grads. Please feel free to reach out directly! Note that information provided here is only to be made available to the University of Richmond classes of 2020 and 2021. Thank you! Questions? Contact us at younggrads@richmond.edu.
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Fatema Al Darii, ’20 | Muscat, Oman | English Literature & Global Studies
Ask me about: Personal finance pre-graduation, personal finance post-graduation, being a first-gen in a new industry, social boundaries, finding an apartment in Muscat, COVID induced professional & personal challenges, working in an international structure, maintaining meaningful college relationships
Contact me at: fatema.aldarii@richmond.edu -
Nick Algeo, ’19 | Baltimore | Marketing, Leadership Studies
Ask me about: Hating your first job and quickly pivoting to something different, moving to a new city, Philly sports, Augustinian philosophy/existentialism, the eCommerce industry
Contact me at: Nicholas.algeo@flywheeldigital.com -
Daniel Alvarez, ’18 | NYC | Business Administration, Management
Ask me about: Career path, networking, general post-grad experience, my city, post-grad social life/getting involved socially
Contact me at: daniel.gr.alvarez@gmail.com -
Griffin P. Baker, ’16 | Denver | Business, Rhetoric
Ask me about: Working in tech, moving to Denver, marketing, technology consulting, making smart decisions in your 20s
Contact me at: griffinpbaker@gmail.com -
Canvas Brieva, ’19 | Naples, Florida | Chemistry, WGSS
Ask me about: Making a budget, being LBGTQ and finding a job you love that works for you too, working in K-12 public school (middle-school), moving back home AND moving "forward," the importance of mental health in everyday life, passionate about musical hobbies, reading, coloring, finding a healthy balance
Contact me at: skyecanvas@gmail.com -
Sarah Beach, ’13 | Charlottesville, Virginia | Political Science, Elementary Education
Ask me about: Teaching in Virginia, navigating applications to grad school, graduate school at UVA (I’m in the School of Education & Human Development), life near Roanoke, VA
Contact me at: Sarah.beach@richmond.edu -
Sara Camilli, ’19 | Princeton, New Jersey | Biology, Computer Science
Ask me about: The transition to graduate school, applying for fellowships, creating work-life balance, cooking and baking tips, outdoor adventuring & travel, moving with a partner, choosing a research advisor
Contact me at: scamilli@princeton.edu -
Michael Cevallos, ’18 | Boston | Chemistry, Biology, Current dental student
Ask me about: Applying to dental school and any questions about dental school, moving to a new city
Contact me at: Michael.cevallos@richmond.edu -
Kaiwen Chen, ’18 | Seattle, Washington | Computer Science, Business
Ask me about: Working in technology, technical interviews
Contact me at: Kaiwen.chen@richmond.edu -
Lauren Conder, ’14 | Brentwood, California | Political Science, Rhetoric, Communications
Ask me about: Moving to California, transitioning from college athletics, making a budget, networking
Contact me at: laurenc2010@pacbell.net -
Andrew Cook, ’13 | Nashville | Economics, Finance
Ask me about: Commercial real estate (brokerage / development / investment), networking, living in Nashville, transitioning from brokerage to development, budgeting, finding a new church, marriage, CRE in Richmond
Contact me at: andrew.cook@southernland.com -
Gina Cruz, ’14 | Raleigh, North Carolina | Psychology, WGSS, WILL*
Ask me about: Community organizing, non-profit management, making activism a career, managing political campaigns, best co-working spaces in North Carolina, tips for working remotely, best practices for work life balance, and advice on being a queer woman in a male dominated workplace
Contact me at: ginacruz92@gmail.com -
Marie Donnici, ’18 | Vancouver, Canada | Business, Marketing
Ask me about: Living in Vancouver; working in health care during the COVID-19 pandemic; marketing, communications or public relations; crisis communication and issues management; grad school; transitioning from being a student-athlete; or preventing three-putts if you play golf :)
Contact me at: marie.donnici@gmail.com -
Kelly Dooley, ’15 | Chicago | Business Administration
Ask me about: Careers in project management, healthcare software, working remotely, transitioning industries within your role
Contact me at: kelly.dooley5@gmail.com -
Luke DiPasquale, ’16 | Philadelphia | Chemistry, Pre-medicine
Ask me about: Pre-medicine, medical school, gap year, osteopathic medicine, public health
Contact me at: ldipasq1@gmail.com -
Miki Khanh Doan, ’14 | Davis, California | Economics, Business
Ask me about: Applying to graduate school, economics vs. applied economics, research-assistantship before grad school
Contact me at: mkdoan@ucdavis.edu -
Erica Elias, ’16 | NYC | Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Business
Ask me about: Management consulting career paths, life sciences consulting, pharmaceuticals, working remotely, DC/NYC living
Contact me at: ehelias17@gmail.com -
Marie Fernandez, ’17 | Charlottesville, Virginia | Computer Science, Business, Music
Ask me about: Getting involved in your (new) community, creating a healthy work-life balance, maintaining meaningful long-distance friendships, finding leadership opportunities as a 20-something, shifting life priorities post-grad, making smart financial decisions, pursuing a passion project while working full-time, travel, or dealing with unexpected life changes.
Contact me at: mfernandez072@gmail.com -
Annie Geckle, ’14 | Philadelphia | Accounting, Management
Ask me about: Living in Philadelphia and transitioning out of the Big 4 into a new industry (I now work in Human Resources).
Contact me at: annie.geckle@gmail.com -
Caroline Gilmore, ’17 | Memphis, Tennessee | Biochemistry, Math
Ask me about: Graduate school, post grad research opportunities, dog ownership
Contact me at: Caroline.gilmore12@gmail.com -
Hannah Gouger, ’20 | Baltimore | Business, Marketing
Ask me about: Transitioning from college athletics, budgeting and finances after college, applying for jobs, finding your career interests
Contact me at: Hannah.gouger@richmond.edu -
Ashley Grappone, ’12 | Richmond | History
Ask me about: General post-grad experience, my city, marriage, parenting, mental health, autism, building credit or improving your credit score
Contact me at: ashley.grappone@richmond.edu -
Bridgette Heine, ’17 | Washington, DC | Biology
Ask me about: Alternative career paths for biology majors (not pre-med and MD/PhD programs), NIH post-bacc program, deciding on graduate school
Contact me at: bheine19@gmail.com -
Kate Hickey, ’13 | Boston | International Studies, Arabic
Ask me about: Business school, career possibilities in international education, or digital health. If you want to know about career pivots (in my case, international education to health care), I’m your gal!
Contact me at: katehickey026@gmail.com -
Kendall Holly, ’18 | Los Angeles, California | Film Studies
Ask me about: Getting started in the entertainment/film industry, working on animated or live action films/series, moving to Los Angeles.
Contact me at: kendalleholly@gmail.com -
Will Johnson, ’14 | Austin, Texas | Business, Leadership, Music
Ask me about: Life on tour as a roadie for a band, career changes from Finance to Music to Tech, life in NYC vs. life in Austin, Texas, learning how to program, Data Science, cooking, woodworking, music, social life after college, etc.
Contact me at: Iam.will.johnson@gmail.com -
Andrew Jones, ’14 | Philadelphia | American Studies, History
Ask me about: How I used my American Studies and History degrees after undergrad; How I chose a graduate program in a different city; What you can do with a Masters in Public Administration; Favorite books; Life in Houston TX (birthplace) and Philadelphia PA (current city); Working in research+evaluation, public health, and nonprofits; What 24/7 work-from-home has been like during the pandemic, and how to make your WFH setup work better for you
Contact me at: atj0817@gmail.com -
Maggie Johnson, ’18 | Boston | Leadership, Religious Studies
Ask me about: Moving to a new city with few connections, volunteering, finding things to do in Boston and surrounding areas
Contact me at: maggie.johnson434@gmail.com -
Zijada Krak, ’18, L’21 | Henrico, Virginia | Political Science, LALIS, Law School
Ask me about: Going to law school, securing an internship and the RVA area.
Contact me at: Zijada.krak@richmond.edu -
Irina Kiseeva Legendre, ’14 | Richmond | Mathematical Economics, Italian Studies, Finance
Ask me about: Career path, networking, general post-grad experience, my city, graduate programs/certificates
Contact me at: irina.kiseeva@gmail.com -
Chloe Lubin, ’17 | San Francisco, CA | International Relations, Chinese
Ask me about: Transitioning to data science from a non-STEM field, finding volunteer opportunities and staying engaged, pursuing core interests/hobbies after graduation, finding an apartment in the SF Bay Area, my favorite books.
Contact me at: chloe.lubin@gmail.com -
Evan McKay, ’17 | NYC | Comparative Literature
Ask me about: Career path, networking, general post-grad experience, graduate programs/certificates, post-grad social life/getting involved socially, breaking into finance with a humanities degree
Contact me at: evan.mckay@richmond.edu -
Kayla Miller, ’14 | Nashville | Psychology
Ask me about: Career path, networking, general post-grad experience, my city, graduate programs/certificates, post-grad social life/getting involved socially
Contact me at: kaylakmiller22@gmail.com -
Alejandra Narvaez Moran, ’15 | Richmond | Public Health, Political Science
Ask me about: Career path, general post-grad experience, my city
Contact me at: Garcian.maria@gmail.com -
Mariah Mowbray, ’19 | Washington, DC | International Studies, Arabic, History, WGSS
Ask me about: Dealing with sexuality and gender identity, great spots in DC, politics
Contact me at: mnmowbray@gmail.com -
Alivia Pinnix, ’15 | Charlotte, North Carolina | Sociology
Ask me about: Confusion after graduating (we all go through it); career paths or ideas for careers after studying Sociology or Social Sciences. I work in Human Resources, so I have a lot to offer about HR, finding a job, interviewing, or just careers in general; getting your MBA- I completed mine online from 2016-2018; living in Charlotte, NC; incorporating a passion for Inclusion & Diversity into your job; "I love networking and connecting with people, so just ask me anything. I’m happy to offer any advice."
Contact me at: alivia.pinnix@yahoo.com -
Kyle Ragan, ’13 | Business, Environmental Studies
Ask me about: Post-college plans, job search, grad school, transitioning from athletics; "For reference, after UR I served as an AmeriCorps volunteer, worked in the Federal government, went back to grad school to get an MBA and currently work in consulting. I have been helped by many people over the course of my career so please reach out if there is anything I can provide my perspective on or you are just looking to build your network."
Contact me at: kyle.ragan31@gmail.com -
Sarah Stewart, ’14 | NYC | Business, Entrepreneurship
Ask me about: Working in sales, technology, startups (my company (Alteryx, NYSE: AYX) is hiring and I am happy to refer young grads to open positions), living in NYC or abroad (I lived in Tel Aviv for a few years after graduating from UR).
Contact me at: sarahstewartj@gmail.com -
Christopher Velez, ’14 | Arlington, Virginia | Finance, Accounting
Ask me about: Corporate rotational programs, moving jobs, moving geographic locations, international work.
Contact me at: velez.christopher7@gmail.com -
Megan Wirtz, ’19 | NYC | Theatre, Psychology, LALIS
Ask me about: Finding an apartment in Boston, transitioning from college life to full-time work, social science graduate applications
Contact me at: megan.wirtz@richmond.edu