Alumni Connections

Halal Korea Ltd., to introduce halal culture in South Korea and raise awareness of halal products.

Colt Moedl (M.B.A. ’07) joined Primoris Services Corporation as president of its utilities business segment, overseeing the segment’s strategic direction, encompassing operational excellence, quality performance, client relationship, and employee development. Moedl has more than 20 years of experience in the utility construction industry. Most recently, he served as president of Power Delivery, Inc., where he managed the development and capital deployment of startups for power delivery entities.

The Illinois State Board of Education announced that Elgin-based School District U-46 Superintendent Tony Sanders (M.B.A. ’07) became state superintendent of education, effective in late February.

Alim Fridie (B.P.S. ’08) registered Masai United International, an international nongovernmental organization, with the Masai tribe in Kenya. Fridie is building a public school for the community and will start to help build housing in the near future. Fridie is pursuing a master’s in sustainable development practice at the School for International Training.

French animation studio Xilam Animation appointed Jérôme Lacarrière (M.A. ’08) as vice president of digital business development. He is responsible for continuing the growth and expansion of the company’s digital ecosystem and footprint. Lacarrière is based in Xilam’s head office in Paris.

Clint Schroeder (M.B.A. ’08) has been named president of the Hagadone Newspaper and Media Groups, overseeing each of the companies that comprise the corporation’s media holdings in Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Hawaii.

Aaron Franko (M.B.A. ’09) is vice president of immersive technology at Saritasa. He

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Dear Alumni and Friends,

This academic year, we returned to a full schedule of in-person events and traveling around the country to reconnect with you. We are so happy and excited to hear your New York Tech stories and how much your time as a student meant to you. During these interactions, we also discovered how you want to get involved and stay connected with your alma mater. This has led us to formalize an alumni volunteer program.

Who are alumni volunteers?

These fervent alumni bleed blue and gold through and through. They seek out ways to volunteer for New York Tech. They serve on boards, mentor, lecture, hire, and more. While pride is almost always the foundation of their service, alumni volunteers are professionals who bring vital skills that promote the university’s and the Alumni Association’s mission. Their service is integral to what we do in Alumni Relations.

So,

how can YOU get involved?

In previous letters, I shared information about the launch of a university-wide mentorship program that supports our current students as they navigate academics and find their career paths. Mentorship is a great way to volunteer your time and talent.

Volunteers are also needed in various regions to work with our staff to help engage more New York Tech alumni. Our goal is to establish alumni chapters throughout California, Texas, Florida, and the New York tristate area by the end of 2023, with the hope of adding new chapters throughout the country and around the globe in the coming years.

We are also passionate about connecting alumni not just based on where they live but also through a variety of affinities. Our first affinity group, the Alumni Chapter of DiGamma Omega Xi, is leading the charge in this area and will help set the foundation for future affinity groups.

Lastly, we will be relaunching our Alumni Admissions Ambassadors program, which aids the undergraduate and graduate admissions teams as they recruit the next generation of doers, makers, healers, and innovators.

We developed an application form and shared it on social media and the Alumni Association’s website

We invite you to lend your support in creative, personally meaningful ways that will help inspire others. There are myriad ways you can give back to your alma mater, including volunteering and through financial support. When you lend a hand—wherever you are, however you can—you are joining other alumni volunteers as we strive to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world.

As always, I welcome your suggestions and ideas. Please feel free to reach out to me at spolidor@nyit.edu

Go Bears!

Sabrina Polidoro Director, Alumni Relations