ST. JOSEPH HILL ACADEMY
Career Conversations: Alumnae Panel Series
FEBRUARY 1, 2021 Construction, Engineering, and Technology FEBRUARY 10, 2021 Business and Finance 7:00 - 8:00 pm Panels will take place virtually via Zoom. Students only are invited to attend. Please sign up in advance via link sent by Ms. Gatti.
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 Mental Health and Wellness MARCH 4, 2021 Law and Government
CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY Monday, February 1, 2021
SESSION 1
MEAGHAN FRAWLEY, '13 Aero Thermal Fluids Engineer Meaghan is an Aero Thermal Fluids Engineer at Pratt & Whitney in Hartford, CT. In this role, she works on the design and integration of air systems in commercial and military aircraft engines. She is also currently a graduate student, pursuing a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Penn State World Campus. Meaghan graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a concentration in Thermal Fluid Sciences. Before Notre Dame, Meaghan attended St. Joseph Hill High School, where she discovered her interest in math and physics.
EMILY COOKE, '16 Mechanical Engineer Emily is a part-time student, finishing up her Master’s degree in mechanical engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology. She also went to Stevens for her undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in social science. She has had two summer internships, research experience, and has secured a full time position at Messer Group where she will start this summer.
CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY Monday, February 1, 2021
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ASHLEY TEATUM, '05 Heavy Civil Construction Senior Proposal Manager Ashley Teatum is a senior proposal manager with a heavy civil construction company based in Broomfield, Colorado. In this role, she manages the process for developing, writing, and submitting technical proposals and estimating bids on horizontal construction projects, which include roadways, bridges, and airports. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in English and journalism from the University of Scranton, and worked as a sports reporter for a daily newspaper for five years. After moving to Denver, Colorado, in 2013, Ashley co-founded a marketing and content development company, joined a nonprofit where she wrote grants and maintained a fundraising database, and worked as a public information manager for a small woman- and minority-owned business. While at Hill, Ashley participated in forensics, Drama Club, Glee Club, the Summit newspaper, the Hilltopper yearbook, and Physics Club. In her spare time, she enjoys trying to conquer long books and playing roller derby.
MAGGIE THOMANN, '14 Software Engineer Maggie attended the University of Notre Dame to study computer science. She graduated Notre Dame in 2018 and moved to San Francisco to work as a software engineer for Square. Today, she lives in San Diego and works for Square remotely as a software engineer. She's moving to Germany in July once she and her fiancĂŠ get married and hopes to find work there as an engineer.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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CYNTHIA DIBARTOLO '80 Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tigress Financial Partners Cynthia DiBartolo, Esq. is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tigress Financial Partners. She guides the overall strategy and direction of the firm parlaying her extensive corporate and securities experience into a new generation of financial services firms. Cynthia has 35 years of accomplishment-laden practice working in finance aligned with Fortune 500 companies, driving achievements in revenue growth, brand expansion and new offerings. Her ability to set the overall vision and strategy for a company propelled her career at Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney, Citigroup and Bear Stearns. After battling head and neck cancer in 2009, she founded Tigress Financial Partners, a woman owned and operated Financial Services Firm. Tigress is a fully licensed investment bank, broker dealer and registered investment advisor. Tigress offers Proprietary Research, Investment Banking, Sales & Trading, Asset Management and Wealth Management services. Cynthia was profiled by Forbes in their CEO Series entitled “A Tigress in a Shark Tank”. Forbes described Cynthia as "one tenacious Tigress… her father’s words inspired her to pick herself up from tragedy and start a business. Both the woman and her story are unique, amazing and forcibly inspiring.” Cynthia serves as Chairperson of the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce representing more than 30,000 businesses and the Chairperson Rainbow PUSH Coalition Steering Committee under the appointment of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Cynthia is a former Business Leader to the White House Business Council for the Obama Administration, as well as to the Senior Advisor to Global Innovation Initiative, United Nations, for Project Service China. She has served as Business Leader for Governor Cuomo’s Ten Points Women’s Initiative. She is currently the Vice President of the Women’s Syndicate Association. She is also on the Board of Consultors for
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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Villanova University, Charles Widger School of Law and was a Member of the Board of Directors for Mandhana Industries Limited, a publicly traded global manufacturing company headquartered in India. Cynthia is among the fifty Wall Street seasoned professionals profiled in the book Transforming Wall Street: A Conscious Path for a New Future. She was selected by Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr to serve as the Chairperson for the Wall Street Project Economic Summit. Cynthia served as the inspirational keynote speaker on Resiliency for Morgan Stanley, TIA, Bloomberg Financial, Guggenheim Partners, Cognizant Technologies, and for numerous Unions, Public Pensions and Fortune 500 companies. She earned a Juris Doctorate from Villanova University, School of Law.
ALINA MUÑOZ '14 Associate Trader Alina G. Muñoz is a Hill “lifer”, having attended the St. Joseph Hill Academy Elementary and High School. Following Hill, she attended Harvard University and graduated with a degree in Economics and a minor in Government - both of which are put to work each day on the Delta One Trading desk at Merrill Lynch. She is currently an associate trader by day, an avid Tough Mudder participant, and involved in arts-related philanthropic organizations in her free time.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
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KATIE GOLDEN '06 Executive Director in Wealth Management Katie is a native Staten Islander who was born and raised in Arrochar. She attended St. Joseph Hill Academy from kindergarten through high school, graduating in 2006. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Harvard University. Upon graduating, she entered a rotational training program in Operations at JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPMC). Over the last ten years, she has held various positions at JPMC, most recently as an Executive Director in Wealth Management operations focusing on strategic projects. Katie currently lives in Brooklyn and enjoys salsa dancing and traveling.
DANIELLE CERRACHIO RUSSELL '05 Communications Manager Danielle (Cerrachio) Russell attended New York University (NYU), where she completed Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Journalism and Mass Communication, and Italian (double major). During her time at NYU, she spent time working at local news and radio channels in NYC, and also spent a semester in Florence, Italy, teaching English to Italian high school students. After NYU, Danielle worked in employee communications at Bloomberg LP, and also spent time leading strategic crisis response plans as part of an incident management and business continuity team. During her time at Bloomberg, she pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Fordham University (in the evenings and weekends). In 2017, Danielle joined the communications team at Prudential Financial, and now develops and executes internal communications programs and events to advance business strategy and drive associate engagement through a multitude of communications vehicles. She lives in Metuchen, New Jersey, with her husband, Peter, and son, John, and is expecting a baby girl in April 2021.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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MAGGIE GARIN '13 Registered Dietitian Maggie is a Registered Dietitian based in New Jersey. Maggie completed her undergraduate degree and dietetic internship at La Salle University in 2017. Maggie began working with female eating disorder patients at The Renfrew Center immediately after graduation. During her time at Renfrew, Maggie continued her education with an online master’s degree program through the University of Alabama, which she completed in May 2020. Maggie also worked as a per diem dietitian at Staten Island University Hospital to continue developing her clinical nutrition skills. After leaving Renfrew, Maggie then began working with inpatient and outpatient pediatric eating disorder patients using the Family Based Therapy treatment model at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ. Maggie also joined a private practice called Truce Nutrition, LLC, in which she counsels and educates clients on intuitive eating and a non-diet approach to nutrition. When not working, Maggie enjoys running or being active with her fiancÊ, baking, and spending weekends with family at the Jersey Shore.
DANIELLE HERNANDEZ '11 Clinical School Psychology Intern and Doctoral Candidate Danielle Hernandez '11 is a clinical/school psychology intern at Green Chimneys School, a residential treatment center and farm in upstate New York. She provides school-based assessments and interventions, individual and group therapy, and family supports. She is currently a doctoral candidate in school psychology and is completing her dissertation. Danielle received her BA in psychology from Gettysburg College, her MSEd in educational psychology from Indiana University, and her PhD will also be from Indiana University.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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NOEL DIBIASI AVITABILE '01 Licensed Clinical Social Worker Noel graduated from Seton Hall University in 2005 with a bachelors in political science. She went on to pursue a Masters in Social Work while working in various child welfare positions including foster care and prevention. She went on to graduate with honors from New York University (NYU) in 2010, a month after marrying her husband, Christopher. She spent her career dedicated to those without a voice. From child welfare to hospital settings and then the head of several group homes, she provided impeccable care and safety to all of the children in her charge. Noel began her businesses to stay home with her son and have more flexibility. She welcomed another son, Christopher in 2017. Weeks after his birth, she signed up for her first marathon. During this time, Noel was chosen as the Mental Health Consultant of the city of New York Administration for Children’s Services. She also began her private practice work. Noel completed her first marathon in 2018 and then a second in 2019. She doubled her fundraising goal for each marathon of $5,000. In 2020, when the marathon was cancelled, she stayed committed to raising funds and met her goal of $5,000 and completed a half marathon that day with her husband in good faith. As a licensed clinical social worker, Noel is currently the owner and head clinician of Aurora Counseling Services in Staten Island, NY. A psychotherapy private practice with 6 therapists and multiple interns. She is the owner of a consulting firm that serves a tremendous population of early learning children in Brooklyn, New York. Noel also has and continues to facilitate the adoptions of countless children and provides child welfare consultation. She is highly recognized for her selfless acts of kindness and service. She is a dedicated mother and wife.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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DEBORAH FERNANDEZ TURNER '86 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Dr. Deborah Fernandez-Turner, DO, FAPA, DFAACAP, (she/her) graduated from NYU, then Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed a Psychiatry residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center – Hillside hospital and a Child Psychiatry fellowship at the University of Arizona. Deborah is Board Certified both in General Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Fernandez-Turner is currently a Medical Director with CVS / Aetna. Prior to her work for Aetna, Deborah has held administrative and clinical positions in both private and public sectors in Arizona and Minnesota. Deborah is a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Fernandez-Turner is Licensed in the states of Arizona, California, Nevada and Mississippi.
LAW AND GOVERNMENT
Thursday, March 4, 2021
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SUSAN QUIRK '94 Brooklyn Civil Court Judge Susan Quirk is an elected Brooklyn Civil Court Judge and is currently assigned to Kings County Family Court. Graduating Cum Laude from Wagner College in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Ms. Quirk was the recipient of a Dean’s Merit Scholarship. In addition, Ms. Quirk was named a Switzer Scholar in Business Administration, and was inducted into Delta Mu Delta, the National Honor Society in Business Administration. Strongly attracted to both public service and the study of law, Ms. Quirk began working as a paralegal in 1998 in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office while attending Brooklyn Law School in the evening. She graduated from that institution in June of 2004, receiving the distinction of being awarded the “Cali Excellence for the Future” Award for achieving the highest grade in Trial Advocacy. Upon passing the New York State Bar Exam and being admitted to practice in 2005, Ms. Quirk continued her career in public service by becoming an Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, where she served with distinction until 2013, when she was designated a Court Attorney/Referee in Richmond County Supreme Court, where she continued to serve the public as a Hearing Officer until 2016, when she was elected to the Civil Court Bench. Ms. Quirk sat as a Judge of the Civil Court in Richmond County from 2016 through 2018. She was assigned to New York City Family Court in September 2018 to augment the bench in response to the enactment and implementation of the Raise the Age legislation. She currently presides over Juvenile Delinquency cases in Brooklyn Family Court. Active in the legal community, Ms. Quirk is a member of the Puerto Rican Bar Association; the National Association of Women Judges; the Brooklyn Bar Association; the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association;
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Thursday, March 4, 2021
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the Columbian Lawyers Association; the Catholic Lawyers Guild, Kings County Chapter; the New York State Family Court Judges Association; the New York City Family Court Judges Association; the Richmond County Bar Association; the Staten Island Women’s Bar Association, where she previously served on the Administrative Board; and the New York City Civil Court Judges Association, where she previously served as the Vice President for Richmond County. Ms. Quirk is the proud mom of two young daughters, both of whom currently attend St. Joseph Hill Academy Elementary School.
KRYSTIN BORGOGNONE '03 Senior Advisor, United States Department of State Krystin Borgognone is a Senior Advisor with the Secretary of State's Office of Global Women's Issues at the United States Department of State. Prior to this role, she was the Team Lead for North Africa and the Sahel programming with the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs at State. She has worked on high profile, complex, and sensitive U.S. programs including Plan Colombia; the Merida Initiative with Mexico; U.S. re-engagement with Burma; Afghanistan and Pakistan; and the Central American Regional Security Initiative. She has managed large teams and over $300M of programmatic and personnel budgets in support of criminal justice sector reform projects in over two dozen countries. Krystin is also a Government Career Coach at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, advising students from diverse personal and professional backgrounds on navigating the public sector workforce. Krystin graduated with a MA in Security and Military Studies from Georgetown and a BA in International Affairs, Security and Conflict Resolution, from George Washington University AND is a SJHA 2003 graduate! Krystin has two children, Thomas and Gracie, 8 and 5.
LAW AND GOVERNMENT
Thursday, March 4, 2021
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SARAH WALSH '06 Assistant District Attorney Sarah Walsh is an Assistant District Attorney at the New York County District Attorney’s Office. Sarah currently works in the Major Economic Crimes Bureau, within the Office’s Investigation Division, where she investigates and prosecutes complex financial crimes. Prior to joining the Major Economic Crimes Bureau, Sarah spent more than five years in the Office’s Trial Division where she investigated and prosecuted violent crimes and non-violent identity theft and larceny crimes. Sarah has presented more than 85 cases to the grand jury and has tried eighteen cases. Sarah earned her J.D. from Brooklyn Law School in 2013, cum laude, with a Certificate in Business Law. While at Brooklyn Law School, Sarah was an intern at the New York County District Attorney’s Office and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and published a piece in the Journal of Law and Policy, Beyond the Polish: An Examination of Hazardous Conditions in Nail Salons and Potential Solutions for the Industry in New York. Sarah earned her B.A. from Villanova University in 2010, magna cum laude, in Economics and Political Science. At Villanova University Sarah was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and participated in the International Business Practicum in Rome, Italy. In her spare time Sarah enjoys running and is a on the board of the Villanova Club of New York City.
PAMELA PIRONE-BENSON '95 Vice President, Fidelity Investments Pamela partners with Fidelity advisors to help clients address their unique planning and wealth transfer goals. Pamela has a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from the University of Delaware and a Juris Doctor from Widener University Delaware Law School. She has passed the Series 7 and 66 exams.* Pamela joined Fidelity in 2013 as a Vice President of Advanced Planning. In this role, she educates
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Thursday, March 4, 2021 both clients and the broader Fidelity organization regarding family wealth planning strategies, including estate, trust, gift, and charitable planning techniques. Pamela has given many speeches for Fidelity and is integrally involved in Fidelity's women leadership group. She has had the honor of presenting to the women's leadership group for the United States Congress. Prior to joining Fidelity, Pamela was a trust and estate tax attorney at Martin M. Shenkman, P.C. Before that, she was a practicing attorney at Goldstein and Bachman and was a law clerk for the Honorable Sebastian Lombardi, Essex County Superior Court. Pamela enjoys spending time with her two children and as well as sports, reading and cooking.