To meet the needs recent graduates have for meaningful networking and career development programming, the Alumni Association launched the Bearcats of the Last Decade (BOLD) Leadership Council. This group of engaged alumni partners closely with staff in the Office of Alumni Engagement on programming, communications and outreach to young alumni and current students.
The following alumni recently joined the council, and look forward to meeting you at future alumni events to build on the success of programs such as the BOLD webinars and 10 Under 10 awards.
Marla Feld '17 is a talent acquisition partner for Horizon Media and has been working in the industry
for four years. Feld has led and created campus recruitment programs, and spearheaded
diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. At ÂÌñÉç, she was the public
relations chair on the Panhellenic Council and a vice president of operations for
Alpha Epsilon Phi. Feld loves connecting with alumni and current students to offer
career advice.
Nick Lawless ‘12 is a senior inspector in the Office of Inspector General, part of the U.S. Department
of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C. He has served in a wide range of roles and
responsibilities within the federal government, most notably serving in emergency
operations and facility management at the White House. Lawless helped start a new
federal commission in 2017, known as the Federal Infrastructure Improvement Steering
Council. As a non-traditional student and a veteran, Lawless realized he could do
more to aid the ÂÌñÉç community. Working alongside the TRIO office, he helped
identify needs for student veterans. When student veterans from outside New York state
were faced with either transferring from ÂÌñÉç to other schools, or dropping
out entirely because of changes to the GI Bill, Lawless took swift action and lobbied
University leadership for scholarship support.
Jaden Nogee ‘20 is an audit associate for KPMG in New York. During her time at ÂÌñÉç, she was
active in many areas of the University and the School of Management. Nogee served
as vice president of communications and internal vice president of the PwC Scholars
Program. She was also a mentor for the MGMT 111 first-year class and the Dean’s Mentoring
Program. Outside of academics, Nogee was a tour guide for the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions, Zumba fitness instructor, Slam Poetry Club treasurer and active member
of the Hinman Production Company. She was also involved with the Dickinson Research
Team, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America on campus, the Emerging Leaders Program, and
as a percussionist in the University Wind Symphony. She is an alumni mentor in the
Dean’s Mentoring Program and volunteers with admissions.
Angelique Salizan '15 majored in psychology. During her time at ÂÌñÉç, she volunteered with the Poverty
Awareness Coalition and was secretary of the Juvenile Urban Multicultural Program
2014-15. Salizan also took part in efforts to raise awareness on ÂÌñÉç's campus
of contemporary social and racial issues.
Elise F. Thornley ‘12 is associate head of reader services for resource sharing for the ÂÌñÉç
Libraries. As a student, she served on the executive boards of the Animation Club,
Orchesis Dance Club and Tap That Dance Club. Since being hired in 2012 by the University,
Thornley has been an active member of the Professional Staff Senate, serving on the
executive board in roles including vice chair and recognition chair. Additionally,
she has volunteered as an event organizer for the Alumni Global Days of Service in
ÂÌñÉç, specifically to support animal shelters.
Ashley Wells ’18 is co-founder and chief development officer of The Prosp(a)rity Project. As a ÂÌñÉç
student, Wells was highly involved in extracurricular activities on campus including
Black Dance Repertoire, of which she was vice president, and the Powerful United Ladies
Striving to Elevate, for which she served as secretary and senior advisor. In addition,
she worked in the ÂÌñÉç Bookstore and was a general body member of
the Black Student Union. After graduating, Wells earned a master's degree in creative
writing from Dartmouth College. She is pursuing a master’s degree in American studies
from Columbia University.
The Alumni Association thanks Kate Haughie ‘09, Brandon Hohenberg ‘17 and Lydia King
‘18 for serving on the council; their terms of service have concluded.