Above: Insadong, South Korea | Eugene Lee ’27 COE, Leyton Yang ’25 COE, Jake Yohanan ’25 VSB, Elizabeth Bojdak ’25 CLAS, Julianna Lee ’27 VSB, Caroline Barn ’26 FCN, Josh Chung ’27 VSB, and John Valencia ’26 CLAS
The Directors
The Moran Center for Global Leadership (MCGL)
had much to celebrate this year! After a national search, former vice dean, Economics professor and MCGL Advisory Council member Wen Mao, PhD, was appointed as the Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business. Dean Mao is a champion of global initiatives and established the University’s first study abroad program in China 25 years ago, which included an internship in Shanghai. She recruited MCGL Co-Faculty Director Jonathan Doh, PhD, to serve on her leadership team as senior associate dean of Research, Faculty Advancement, and Global Engagement. Julie Pirsch, PhD, is serving as senior associate dean for Teaching and Programs. Michelle Casario, PhD, will continue to lead MCGL in the faculty director role.
We celebrate the Class of 2024, many finally wearing caps and gowns for the first time after their high school graduation was canceled. Despite pandemic challenges, study abroad participation continues to rebound, with nearly 40% of our graduates earning credits for an international experience. Many of those students are pursuing an International Business co-major, and we are honored that Villanova University was recognized again among the top International Business (IB) programs in the nation in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking, placing No. 24. The growth of the VSB Maymester programming coupled with the customized MBA Global Practicum course have created opportunities for VSB students, faculty and staff to lead, study and learn around the world, often engaging with alumni and businesses abroad. The generosity of our donors and foundation partners has enabled MCGL to foster more than a quarter million dollars annually in scholarships and fellowships to enable these student experiences abroad.
In the fall, MCGL arranged an event on campus to celebrate a milestone anniversary for three customized VSB semester programs. The Global Citizens London program was launched in London 20 years ago and expanded to Asia Pacific locations a decade later. The Urbino BCIC program also celebrated its 10th anniversary. In the spring, global networking events in Sydney and London brought together current students, alumni, faculty and staff to mark the celebration.
Our cultivated partnerships in the community and opportunities to present at international conferences continue to expand MCGL’s reach and our position as thought leaders in international business education.
MCGL was saddened at the sudden loss of Advisory Council member Jim Maguire ’84 VSB, and in this issue we share a tribute in celebration of his life. We would also like to recognize the nearly 18 years of outstanding service provided by Sharon Ballard in support of VSB Centers of Excellence, and we wish her well in the next phase of life.
MCGL is grateful to Dean Mao and Senior Associate Dean Doh for their contributions in the past and we are excited for the impact their leadership will have on our future. We are deeply thankful to our stakeholders, especially our Advisory Council members, university leadership, our donors, partners and students.
From Top:
MICHELLE CASARIO, PhD
Faculty Director, Moran Center for Global Leadership;Associate Professor, Economics
KIM CAHILL
Director, Moran Center for Global Leadership
GLORIA ANGEL
Assistant Director, Moran Center for Global Leadership
Global Programs
MCGL CELEBRATES GLOBAL LEADERS
MCGL manages the Global Leadership Fellows (GLF) program, designed in 2012 to provide students with an opportunity to emphasize and integrate global leadership throughout their undergraduate experience. Fifty-six VSB students have earned the GLF distinction. This year, MCGL is honored to recognize two outstanding IB students that graduated with GLF honors. Amanda Cimaszewski ’24 VSB and Siena Kitch ’24 VSB completed the requirements for an International Business (IB) co-major and a functional major, two required international experiences, additional IB coursework and extra-curricular requirements, and an international internship.
Cimaszewski pursued majors in IB and Finance with a Business Law minor. She studied abroad in Urbino and Singapore and served as a data analyst intern in Dublin. On campus, she served as an Office of Education Abroad Global Key Ambassador and Villanova School of Business Ambassador. Cimaszewski will start her career as an Annuities Sales associate with Prudential Financial in Newark. She added, “Having a community like MCGL and GLF allowed me to meet people who share the love for global leadership and the desire to make our Villanova experience global.”
Kitch also majored in IB and Finance with a Business Law minor. She studied abroad in Singapore, where she also completed an internship, followed by Paris. After graduation, Kitch will be joining Ferrari Seattle as a Motorsport manager. She shared, “Participating in the GLF program and being involved with MCGL truly transformed my college experience. Through international work and travel opportunities, I gained invaluable cross-cultural perspectives, honed my leadership skills and developed a profound appreciation for global interconnectedness, paving the way for a future committed to making a positive impact on a global scale.”
MCGL created the Global Business Concentration (GBC) in 2020 to encourage interdisciplinary scholarship and leverage VSB’s global resources to benefit IB co-majors and students across the University interested in a global business credential. Since then, 25 students have graduated with the GBC distinction. Students are required to complete four IB courses or a combination of study abroad and three IB courses with foreign language proficiency. MCGL is pleased to recognize eight exceptional GBC graduates: Darby Albanese ’24 CLAS, Keith Carra ’24 CLAS, Jonathan Cocca ’24 CLAS, Christina DeBella ’24 CLAS, Timothy Donahue ’24 CLAS, William Harrington ’24 CLAS, Matthew McCauley ’24 CLAS and Madeline McGrath ’24 CLAS
Albanese majored in Political Science with minors in Business and Business Law. She studied and interned in London and participated in Villanova on the Hill. On campus, Albanese served as the president of Kappa Kappa Gamma and as a volunteer with the Augustinian Order. After graduation, she will serve in Chambers at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania prior to pursuing law school next year. Albanese stated, “I was so excited to find GBC and a program that combined my multifaceted passions and educational goals. Not only
Amanda Cimaszewski
Siena Kitch
has GBC supplemented my major and minors, but it has also opened doors to prospective jobs introduced by my MCGL mentor. The guidance I received has been instrumental in my educational and professional development, encouraging me to explore areas of business I had not been exposed to previously.”
Carra majored in Economics and was a member of the Villanova University Lacrosse team. He completed internships with Dakota and SEI Investments. Carra will join SEI full time as an Investment Sales representative. He says, “Being a part of the GBC has allowed me to view ideas from different perspectives and broaden my knowledge of how the world works. I am very thankful for the GBC and will use what I have learned on a daily basis as I begin the next chapter of my life.”
Cocca remarked, “The ability to take Dr. Quigley’s Global Leadership class was transformational for my college experience. GBC allowed me to take this course, and I could not be more grateful for Dr. Quigley’s amazing instruction and the invaluable lessons learned from the conversational nature of the class. I gained a wider perspective and diversified my world view thanks to my amazing professor and unique classmates.” He pursued a degree in Economics with minors in Business and Chinese. Cocca studied and interned in London and served as a summer analyst with J.P. Morgan. On campus, he was the founder and treasurer of the Chinese Culture Club, music director of Villanova Spires A Capella, and president of Villanova Singers Male Choir. Cocca will serve as an analyst at BlackRock within their Foundations and Endowments Group in NYC.
DeBella studied Economics and served as an intern in transfer pricing with Ernst & Young. She described her experience with GBC in this way: “As an Economics major in CLAS, the GBC program served as a gateway to access IB electives that helped me develop an understanding of the global economic impacts of doing business. In addition, this experience opened a career path at EY as a summer intern in 2023 and a full-time position in September 2024.”
Donahue pursued a degree in Economics with a minor in Communications. He studied abroad in Barcelona and interned with MVPindex and Wasserman. Post graduation, he plans to work in sports marketing. He said, “GBC allowed me to expand my knowledge about cultures around the world. Learning about the varying leadership styles, cultures in the workplace and other business techniques has prepared me to effectively manage teams from different cultures and backgrounds.”
Harrington majored in Economics with a minor in Political Science. He studied and interned in London and was very active in philanthropy on campus. He has accepted a position as Private Banking analyst at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Harrington added, “Working with my GBC mentor Ryan Virag ’00 VSB provided me with invaluable insight into the world of finance. Ryan’s expertise helped me navigate my summer internship experience and secure a full-time position. I am incredibly grateful to MCGL for connecting us through the GBC mentor program.”
McCauley earned a degree in Economics and completed an internship with Conair as a Financial analyst. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career in financial services. He concluded, “The GBC program opened up IB classes that I would not have had the opportunity to take otherwise. I appreciated taking these classes as they were able to give me knowledge of concepts outside of my Economics degree.”
McGrath majored in Economics and minored in Political Science. She interned with Bank of America in Global Markets Credit and was an active volunteer on campus. She added, “The GBC program allowed me to expand my horizons and get a comprehensive understanding of global business. I was able to excel as an intern in Global Markets Credit due to the skills I developed throughout the program and ultimately, that led to a full-time position with Bank of America to start my career.”
Madeline McGrath
Jonathan Cocca
Matthew McCauley
Programs
MCGL AWARDS $270,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Thanks to the generosity of our donors—the Herbert G. Rammrath Endowed Fund for Global Initiatives and International Scholarships, the Cruse International Fellows, and The Freeman Foundation—MCGL was the thoughtful steward of more than a quarter million dollars in funding to support study and internships abroad for more than 60 students across the University. Applications are increasingly competitive, with a 33% acceptance rate.
Students from the Villanova School of Business, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the Fitzgerald College of Nursing received funding for their international experiences in Argentina, Australia, Cambodia, Croatia, Denmark, Ghana, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Madagascar, Panama, Peru, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain and the UK.
The
Herbert G.
Rammrath Endowed Fund for Global Initiatives and International Scholarships
was developed in 2008 to provide financial resources to support global programs and underwrite student scholarships for business students. Scholarships support international students attending VSB as well as outgoing VSB students’ participation in a study abroad or global internship experience. Herbert G. Rammrath ’57 VSB commented, “Villanova helped me have a fruitful life. Now, I am simply giving back some of the benefits I received from my time at Villanova.”
In a note to Mr. Rammrath, Elise Korletey ’26 VSB wrote, “I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your invaluable support that has enabled me to participate in the upcoming International Accounting Maymester program. I have always wanted to study abroad to see the practical application of my courses in a global context. However, I never had the opportunity due to scheduling conflicts and financial limitations. With each passing day, my excitement and anticipation increase, and I cannot wait to embark on this journey. I am truly grateful for your scholarship, which played a pivotal role in making this opportunity a reality.”
The Cruse International Fellowship
was created by former MCGL Advisory Council member Ron Cruse ’77 CLAS, and he continues to generously support international fellowships in memory of Sergey Kuzminykh, a close colleague and friend. This program, founded in 2013, awards fellowships annually for student involvement in nontraditional global study and experience in an emerging economy. This year, Mr. Cruse increased his impact and expanded funding to include short-term programs for four engineers creating access to water in Kenya, Madagascar and Panama and for five nurses who gained clinical experience in Ghana as they served the local community. Three other students completed independent fellowships in Chile, South Africa and Panama.
Elise Korletey
In an email to Mr. Cruse, Emma Behrman ’26 CLAS stated, “Thank you so much for allowing me to experience this opportunity to conduct my medical internship abroad. Your fellowship allowed me to pay for the flight and program expenses along with daily transportation to the clinic. My medical internship in Bocas del Toro, Panama, was a transformative experience that enriched my academic and personal life. It prepared me for a compassionate, culturally aware and socially responsible medical career. I am more aware of the global health landscape and inspired to contribute positively, ensuring I carry forward the lessons learned to every community I serve in the future.”
MCGL has been the steward of generous funding from The Freeman Foundation for nearly a decade. The grant is a continuation of the partnership with Villanova to create opportunities for students to study and work in key emerging global markets in Asia where they gain a competitive edge for future job opportunities.
This funding has helped drive student participation in internship programs in Asia. In the last nine years, 235 Freeman Scholars received funding for internships in seven countries. Last year, 35 students from nursing, business, liberal arts and engineering completed professional internships in Cambodia, Singapore, Japan and South Korea with the support of the Freeman Foundation.
Direct outcomes associated with Freemanfunded internship programs in Asia have resulted in full-time placements, Fulbright scholarships, the creation of technology companies, student recruitment, yearof-service volunteers, Peace Corps deployments, personal and professional growth, trainings, research studies, and countless other benefits to small enterprises and community development agencies in East and Southeast Asia.
Owen Dorlac ’24 VSB, Growth Strategy intern at Qapita as part of the Singapore Global Citizens Program, stated, “This was a truly transformative experience. I grew as a professional, student and person. Whether I was working on projects for my internship or exploring Singapore’s culture, I was constantly learning. The people I met have made me question what I know and who I want to be. Coming out of it, this experience has only reinforced my goal to become an international professional and a lifelong explorer. I am grateful to the Freeman Foundation and MCGL for their funding and support that made this a possibility for me!”
Emma Behrman
The Freeman Foundation
Owen Dorlac
Global Programs
ICELAND AND IRELAND ADDED TO MAYMESTER PROGRAMMING
MCGL developed and led Villanova’s first Maymester program to Sydney, Australia, in 2019. MCGL Faculty Director Michelle Casario and MCGL Director Kim Cahill recognized that short-term, intensive courses abroad combining academic lectures with business meetings and corporate site visits would be particularly attractive to VSB students under growing pressure to participate in summer internships. The decision was made to replicate the Maymester program, so Cahill applied for and received a grant and began planning for Strategic Information Technology to be delivered in Berlin, Germany. The onset of the pandemic meant it would be two years before programming resumed. Finally, in 2022, we saw the return of the Sydney Maymester and the launch of the Berlin Maymester. The success of the two programs demonstrated the high demand among business students for intensive, customized study-abroad programs. In 2024, MCGL was pleased to expand the popular Maymester initiative to Ireland and Iceland.
The Ireland Maymester was developed by MCGL Director Kim Cahill and KPMG Endowed Professor Denise Downey, PhD, associate chair and associate professor of Accounting & Information Systems. Pre-departure lectures at Villanova were given by Dr. Downey and classes on-site in Dublin and Galway were taught by Jennifer Altamuro, PhD, associate professor of Accounting & Information Systems. Ireland was a natural choice for the University and the International Accounting course. It is common for US multinational corporations to maintain operations in Ireland due to tax advantages, the lower cost of the highly skilled Irish labor pool and Ireland’s position in the European Union serving as a “Gateway to Europe” for US firms. Founded by two Irish Augustinian Friars and the Order of Saint Augustine in 1842, Villanova University has deep, long-lasting ties with Ireland.
International Accounting was the first Maymester program offering an upper-level elective and the first program that included two locations, Dublin and Galway. Through a combination of classroom lectures and company site visits, students covered topics such as international tax, international accounting standard setting, fraud and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and data security and privacy.
In Ireland, students had the opportunity to engage with alumni and more than 50 Irish professionals from PwC, the Central Bank of Ireland, FTI Consulting, BNY Mellon, Deloitte, Eisner Amper, the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority, SAP, and LK Shields. Students completed coursework at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Galway.
In addition to the many business meetings and corporate site visits, cultural highlights included trips to the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher, watching a Gaelic football match, and a day at Kylemore Abbey and Connemara National Park. The group was fortunate to attend Mass at St. Augustine Church in Galway, where they were greeted warmly by Fr. Tony Finn, OSA.
Gianna Altamura ’24 VSB shared this was her first opportunity to travel outside of the US, adding, “As an internal transfer student and accounting major, I never thought I could fit in an international experience. The Ireland Maymester gave me the opportunity to study abroad while making progress toward my Accounting degree. I would not have had the privilege of participating were it not for the generosity of the Rammrath Scholarship, the Davis Fund, and the incredibly invested faculty and staff at Villanova that
Glacier Walk, Iceland
Galway, Ireland
Global Programs
ICELAND AND IRELAND
helped make these opportunities accessible. Not only did the Ireland Maymester introduce me to new areas in accounting, but it has also encouraged me to continue pursuing new experiences that allow me to embrace discomfort and immerse myself in new cultures.”
The second new Maymester program for 2024 was Operations and Supply Chain Management in Reykjavík, Iceland. MCGL Director Kim Cahill worked with David Anderson, PhD, associate professor of Management & Operations, to develop the program, and MCGL Assistant Director Gloria Angel supported Dr. Anderson and the students pre-departure and on the ground. Iceland was selected due to its small economy, abundant energy and remote location, making it a perfect laboratory to study operations and supply chain management. Iceland’s unique geography, geology and culture allow it to be competitive with leading countries in the world in many industries.
Berlin, Germany
The course provided students the opportunity to observe operations and supply chains throughout the product lifecycle in order to see how efficient management of inventory, resources and labor are critical to the functioning of Iceland’s economy. Through class lectures, site visits and meetings with manufacturers and service providers, the course demonstrated the importance of supply chains and operations management. Business meetings and site visits included Isavia, an air-navigation service provider; Faxaports, the cargo port of Reykjavík; Nordural, an aluminum plant where pure aluminum is extracted from aluminum oxide with Icelandic energy; Össur, a leading company in non-invasive orthopedics, providing advanced and innovative technologies in the fields of prosthetics, orthotics and compression therapy; and Carbfix, an Icelandic company that developed an approach to permanently store CO2.
Students also participated in a number of cultural activities and had the opportunity to explore Iceland’s dramatic landscape, including the Golden Circle; Silfra, a fissure between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates in Thingvellir National Park; Seljalandsfoss Waterfall; Skógafoss;
Reynisfjara Beach; taking a glacier walk; Sólheimajökull; LAVA Volcano and Earthquake Centre; Perlan; and the Blue Lagoon.
Tess Chiarello ’26 VSB said, “The Iceland Maymester allowed me to enjoy the best parts of study abroad without giving up my summer internship and to get close to other VSB students I may not have met otherwise. It was an unforgettable experience!”
In Australia, students completed the required Global Political Economy course with a focus on the Asia-Pacific Region. Led by Mary Kelly, PhD, associate chair and teaching professor, Economics, students attended lectures and participated in business meetings and corporate site visits with PwC, AMEX, Progurt, Forecast and Salesforce, and they were once again welcomed by Villanova alumni at KPMG and Lendlease. Cheryl Carleton, PhD, associate professor, Economics, served as the program coordinator.
Cultural activities included a walking tour of Sydney; a guided tour of the Art Gallery of NSW; a visit to a wildlife sanctuary where students learned about eco-tourism, aboriginal artifacts and traditional bush medicine; and a guided tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House. Students also enjoyed an excursion and wine tour of the Southern Highlands region, a rugby match, and a sunset cruise of Sydney Harbor.
Sue Metzger, professor of practice, Management Information Systems, served as faculty program coordinator of the Berlin Maymester program. She was assisted by Caitlin Gilmore, director, Davis Student Experience Program. Students studied IT theory in a practical setting while experiencing real-world applications through business meetings and corporate site visits in Berlin. Meetings included SAP, Bonial International Group, Deutsche Bank, and a company visit and tour of BMW’s Motorcycle Factory. Cultural activities included a walking tour of Berlin, a visit to the Olympic Stadium and the Zitadelle Spandau, a tour of Sanssouci Palace, a Bundestag tour, and a tour of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp.
Southern Highlands, Australia
GRADUATE PROGRAMMING
EXPANDS TO JAPAN
The Global Practicum, a defining feature of the Villanova MBA, is a required capstone class. It combines a semesterlong course with opportunities for students to travel abroad to understand the geopolitical, socioeconomic, cultural and competitive factors that shape these markets. VSB MBA students travel to all corners of the globe as part of the Global Practicum experience. While abroad, students visit companies, tour factories and facilities, hear from business and political leaders, and immerse themselves in the culture and history of their destinations.
Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan
This past year saw the expansion of the Global Practicum to Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan. Site visits to Coca-Cola and Costco provided insight into doing business in Japan and the adaptation of retail strategies to Japanese culture. Students participated in a business meeting with QuantumBlack—the machine learning and AI center of excellence for McKinsey— and visited automotive giant Nissan, including a plant tour of the Yokohama engine plant. Cultural events included a visit to the ancient capital of Kamakura; a foodie tour of Asakusa; and a day in Kyoto, Japan’s historical and cultural center.
Senior Associate Director of Online MBA Program Operations Marie Witman noted, “Japan’s rich history and culture provided the ideal backdrop for our students to learn more about doing business globally, and it also provided them with unforgettable experiences. It was an honor and a privilege to help organize and travel with them and our faculty on the inaugural Global Practicum immersion to Tokyo.” In addition to Japan, the MBA Global Practicum classes traveled to the following locations and sites:
Budapest, Bratislava and Prague
Students visited OTP Bank in Hungary, where discussions centered around fintech, IT, AI and big data, and had a site visit at Videoton Holding, Europe’s largest electronicmanufacturing service provider. In Bratislava, students toured a Slovakia Volkswagen plant where various Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche vehicles are produced. In Prague, students met with Wunderman Thompson to discuss marketing and advertising trends and global strategies and with uLekare.cz to understand the Czech health care system and the growth of telehealth.
Portugal and Morocco
In Lisbon, students met with WY Group and several start-up firms, witnessing firsthand Portugal’s emergence as a formidable hub for technology, entrepreneurship and innovation. Students
visited Raiz Vertical Farm and José Maria de Fonseca winery to observe the convergence of innovation and sustainability. Site visits and panel discussion in Marrakesh focused on the challenges and opportunities in Morocco with a focus on the construction boom and the importance of the hospitality industry to Marrakesh.
South Africa
In Johannesburg, students met with strategy consultants of The OMG and local entrepreneurs across industries to understand the current business environment in South Africa. The group participated in a site visit and tour of Sling Factory, a light aircraft producer. In Cape Town, students learned about the worsening energy crisis in South Africa and met with Hohm Energy, a clean energy tech startup in the solar industry.
Argentina and Chile
In Buenos Aires, students met with international advisory firm Cefeidas Group and had a site visit and plant tour at Industrias Guidi, a metallurgical auto parts company. In Santiago, students had a business meeting with Almabrands and attended a workshop at Fundación Origen, a nonprofit agroecology education foundation. Students also toured and had a master class at Kingston Vineyard.
Vietnam and Singapore
EMBA students traveled to Asia as part of their annual Global Immersion. Over the course of 10 days, EMBA executives were able to immerse themselves in the local business and geopolitical environments of each country through a variety of company visits, cultural tours and academic sessions. The two locations presented a fascinating contrast in both cultures and levels of economic development, providing the EMBA students the opportunity to explore a fast-growing emerging economy and an advanced global financial hub.
While in Ho Chi Minh City, EMBA students met with US Commercial Service, toured several production factories from textiles to electronics, and visited GreenViet, a green-building consultancy firm specializing in sustainable construction and green-building initiatives. In Singapore, students had a meeting with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), which serves as the central bank and financial regulatory authority for Singapore. Students also had company visits at the world-renowned Singapore Changi Airport to learn about logistics and supply chains and the iconic Marina Bay Sands Casino to learn about the role of the tourism sector and the economic structure of gambling in Singapore.
Kyoto, Japan
LEADERSHIP, CONFERENCES + Recognition #24
TOP INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (IB) PROGRAMS IN THE NATION
RUGGERIO PROMOTED TO PRESIDENT AND CEO
Villanova University was recognized among the top International Business (IB) programs in the nation in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report ranking, placing No. 24. The undergraduate program rankings were based solely on peer assessment surveys and serve as a testament to the effort and quality of our faculty, staff, students and global programs.
Senior Associate Dean of Research, Faculty Development and Global Engagement Jonathan Doh, PhD, stated, “This ranking reflects VSB’s longstanding commitment to cuttingedge international business programming and innovative curricular and co-curricular offerings that adapt and adjust to the changing global business environment.”
The IB co-major is supported by MCGL and housed in the Management & Operations Department at Villanova School of Business (VSB). Multidisciplinary in nature, departments across VSB contribute IB coursework to the curriculum and students combine language training and study abroad to fulfill degree requirements. Each year, MCGL awards more than $250,000 in scholarships and fellowships to support international experiences thanks to generous donors.
The unique, customized Global Citizens program for first-year students in the Sydney includes coursework and internship experiences early in the academic career. Many students then participate in our Global Leadership Fellows program and pursue additional opportunities abroad. Maymester programs allow students to complete required business courses in a condensed format while experiencing real-world application through engagement with international alumni and corporate site visits in Berlin, Iceland, Ireland and Sydney. Many other customized semester and summer study-abroad programs combine classes with an internship or international consulting project. Launched in 2020, the Global Business Concentration provides opportunities for non-business students to enroll in IB classes and earn a global business credential.
International experiences enable students, scholars and practitioners to build the crucial leadership skills and knowledge to compete effectively in the 21st century workforce as global citizens.
MCGL is pleased to celebrate Advisory Council member Pete Ruggiero ’90 VSB’s promotion to Crayola president and CEO effective April 2, 2024. Ruggiero recently served as chief operating officer for the company. Ruggiero is responsible for all aspects of Crayola’s global business and will provide strategic direction and vision for the company to fulfill their mission of helping parents and educators raise creatively alive children. A Lehigh Valley native, Ruggiero has more than 25 years with Crayola, a company of Hallmark Cards, Inc.
“I am honored to be the next leader of Crayola and grateful to work alongside a strong team of Crayolians across the globe,” said Pete Ruggiero. “I look forward to expanding the Crayola brand and fulfilling its powerful purpose over the next few years.”
Ruggiero has played an integral role in the company’s success. Under his leadership of Global Operations, Crayola installed a 30,000-panel solar farm, enhanced its global supply chain capabilities, completed a multi-year project to bring automation to crayon manufacturing, and established a culture of driving continuous improvement. During his time as chief operating officer, Crayola expanded its US and international business units. Ruggiero began his career with Deloitte and Union Pacific Corporation before joining Crayola in 1997. Ruggiero graduated from Villanova University, where he played varsity football, and earned his MBA from Lehigh University. Ruggiero serves on the Advisory Council of the Moran Center for Global Leadership, is a board member of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and is a Trustee of Lafayette College. Ruggiero grew up in Pen Argyl and currently resides in the Lehigh Valley.
“Pete is a great leader and a fantastic champion for the Crayola brand,” says Mike Perry, president and CEO of Hallmark. “In his tenure with the company, he has demonstrated a commitment to nurturing a vibrant culture, a focus on executional excellence, and an unwavering goal of building the Crayola brand to lead the business to continued success.”
Last fall, MCGL organized a university-wide celebration to recognize the 20th anniversary of the Global Citizens Program and the 10th anniversary of the BCIC Program in Urbino, Italy. University leaders and program directors spoke to an audience of 100 students, faculty, staff and alumni about the relevance and impact of these programs. Our program partners on the ground from EUSA, GAV and the University of Urbino were recognized for their critical role in the success of these initiatives.
Global Citizens Program (GCP)
VSB’s customized semester study-abroad programs have played a significant role in helping students become global citizens. Hundreds of students have studied internationally, gaining professional experience and immersing themselves in other cultures. The Global Citizens Program began in London in 2004 with six students. Since then, 422 students have studied in London, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney. The 16-week overseas study experience for first-year VSB students combines academic coursework with a practical internship. This program is designed to offer a unique and life-altering academic
MCGL REPRESENTED AT GLOBAL CONFERENCES
VSB CELEBRATES STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM ANNIVERSARIES
and professional experience to first-year business students where they can challenge pre-conceived notions of the world and test career assumptions early.
Urbino Business and Culture in the Italian Context (BCIC)
BCIC celebrated its 10th anniversary last fall. The program, which takes place in Urbino, Italy, gives students the opportunity to work for an Italian company to solve actual international business challenges. Urbino’s central location in Italy, along with its rich academic history, offers an excellent vantage point for students to explore the many facets of modern Italy’s economy and culture in a global context. Over 250 students have participated in the program in the past 10 years.
Last spring, MCGL organized two networking events in London and Sydney to celebrate the Global Citizens anniversaries, connecting our current students with alumni living and working in those cities.
Senior Associate Dean for Research, Faculty Development, and Global Engagement
Jonathan Doh, PhD, keynoted a number of conferences including the Society for Advanced Management Studies at the University of Surrey/Sussex on non-market strategy; the Academy of International Business Northeast Annual Conference in Providence, Rhode Island; and the Academy of International Business Oceania Symposium in Adelaide, Australia. Dr. Doh also served as a visiting scholar at the University of Melbourne and University of Sydney and presented his research at the Academy of International Business in Warsaw, Poland, and the Academy of Management annual meeting in Boston.
Kim Cahill, MCGL director, chaired “Exploring New Frontiers in IB Experiences” at the Annual CUIBE Conference in Genoa, Italy. As a founding member, Cahill was honored to lead the first all-female panel in the consortium’s 20-year history. She noted there were two women in the organization when it was founded and was pleased to point out that 40% of the participants at the most recent conference were women. She also presented at the Annual BisNet Conference at Temple University and served as a panelist at the Forum on Education Abroad’s Career-Integrated Global Learning Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
GLOBALIZATION PANELS HIGHLIGHT Advisory Council Alums
MCGL hosted its annual series of panels on globalization for nearly 500 VSB first-year students, transfer students and business minors enrolled in the foundational Business Dynamics course. This course provides context for students’ business learning experience and integrates global, political, ethical and technological dimensions of business.
Collectively, our panels represented a wide range of global careers and industries including Unilever, KPMG, PwC, Uber, EY, nonprofits and boutique consulting. Current IB seniors represented global leadership from a student perspective and encouraged students to take advantage of the many international business opportunities afforded by MCGL and the Global Leadership Fellows Program.
Panelists included MCGL Advisory Council Members Deborah Affonsa ’89 VSB, Steve DeRose ’76 VSB, Tom Donnelly ’98 VSB, Emily Garcia ’16 VSB, Cristina Green ’24 VSB, Siena Kitch ’24 VSB, Barbara Knauss ’06 VSB, Manny Nuñez ’03 MBA, and Craig Sanders ’90 VSB.
MCGL Co-Faculty Directors Michelle Casario, PhD, and Jonathan Doh, PhD, served as moderators across the six panel sessions. Business Dynamics students and their faculty engaged with the panelists in a wide-ranging discussion of business and economic issues including global growth, the international impact of war and inflation around the world. Students heard about two emerging trends in globalization, namely that remote work allows companies to tap into foreign talent pools and that the expansion of cross-border e-commerce can help smaller organizations go global. Students learned that businesses are interconnected through a worldwide web of global supply chains, and the behavior of countries and large companies impact those working at the bottom of these networks.
MCGL Global Partnerships
EXPAND REACH
International experiences enable students, scholars and practitioners to build the crucial leadership skills and knowledge to compete effectively in the 21st century workforce as global citizens. MCGL’s extensive network of Advisory Council members, university stakeholders and outreach partners span the globe. We work together to develop global leaders and advance global awareness, understanding and knowledge.
MCGL continues to serve as a thought leader and innovation hub for global engagement across campus, chairing the Global Stakeholders Group that includes more than 40 administrators and faculty leading international education efforts. Membership is increasingly robust and provides representatives from all schools and colleges, centers, institutes, departments, and programs that deliver international education experiences to share best practices, resources and knowledge while promoting collaboration and collegiality.
Campus Partners
Scholarships and Fellowships Committee, International Student Professional Development Committee, and the University Global Strategic Initiatives Committee.
Community Partners
MCGL collaborated on a number of international programs and initiatives throughout the academic year including the ODEI Multicultural Festival, the Asian Studies Chinese New Year program, the Office of Sustainability Earth Day initiative, and the International Student Community Luncheons during fall and spring breaks. MCGL partnered with CLAS and CRF to host Sophia Opatska, PhD, vice rector of Strategic Development at Ukrainian Catholic University, for a presentation on “The Role of Education and Innovation in a Time of War.” Collectively, MCGL staff serve on the VSB Global Programs Committee, the International Alumni Engagement Committee, the Fulbright Committee, Asian Studies Committee,
Partnerships with the Global Interdependence Center (GIC), the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, the Consular Corp Association of Philadelphia (CCAP) and the Global Philadelphia Association (GPA) allow MCGL to continually broaden its reach and global impact to the benefit of all stakeholders. These community partners provide access to their training, speakers, conferences and resources, including an extensive global network.
industry and academia to explore issues and policies concerning global interdependence that impact world economies and quality of life.
As the region’s largest and longestrunning international nonprofit, World Affairs opens doors between Philadelphia and the world. From speaker events and international exchanges to youth education, professional development and curated travel programs, World Affairs has been bringing continents, cultures and ideas to connect in Philadelphia for over 75 years.
CCAP is the oldest consular organization in the country, with 81 members representing countries around the world. Consuls promote commercial, cultural, educational, medical and governmental relationships between the Philadelphia region and their respective countries. They also serve the diplomatic needs of foreign citizens and visiting dignitaries in Philadelphia. CCAP offers a variety of services and programs to its members and created an Associate Membership Program to include invited representatives from Philadelphia’s business, nonprofit, education and governmental sectors in addition to the honorary consulars.
Established in 1976 and headquartered inside the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, GIC strives to continue to be a leader in influencing world policies for the greater good through cooperative, international engagement among diverse thought leaders. GIC brings together a network of international experts in policymaking, central banking,
The GPA nonprofit is dedicated to promoting Philadelphia as an influential World Heritage City and center for global affairs. The city’s location, rich history and vibrant immigrant communities stir a unique passion for global connection. For over a decade, GPA has helped those who think globally create valuable benefits, economic and cultural, for the Greater Philadelphia region.
Outreach + Service
MCGL ASSISTANT DIRECTOR SERVES AS TREASURER
is a nonprofit, member-driven organization of higher education institutions in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The US International Education Study State Consortia initiative is led by the US Commercial Service. Study PA’s mission is to support the internationalization initiatives of member institutions and to connect international students and scholars with quality programs and universities in Pennsylvania. Members work collaboratively to promote the state and facilitate partnerships with international colleges and universities, agents, and vendors. Members include accredited community colleges and universities, affiliates, and sponsors in the international higher education arena.
The StudyPA board is comprised of volunteers from the field. Newly elected leaders include Chair Anna Bradford, associate director of International Admissions at Millersville University; Chair-Elect William Keyes, program director at International House Philadelphia; and Communications Chair Angelo Fattore, assistant director, Graduate, Adult Admissions and Partnership Development at Moravian University; Recruitment Events Committee Chair Ken Dunbar, director, International Admissions at Widener University; Secretary Christina Kinney, EdD, director of International Education and Global Engagement at Kutztown University; and Treasurer Gloria Angel, assistant director, Moran Center for Global Leadership at Villanova University. Angel agreed to serve for a second term, stating, “I was honored to continue volunteering with StudyPA, whose mission is aligned with mine. It allows me to combine my passion for international
student engagement and advocacy with the opportunity to collaborate with a group of dedicated, like-minded professionals.”
The fall semester began with a #YouAreWelcomeHere campaign in collaboration with the Philadelphia International Airport, Campus Philly and StudyPA member institutions. An electronic advertisement was featured on all screens at the airport welcoming international students to the region. Later in the semester, StudyPA teamed up with the US Commercial Service and other Study State Consortia for a Latin American Roundtable to discuss emerging enrollment trends with students from Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.
In the spring, StudyPA met with 50 representatives from universities; city government; and other business, diplomatic and educational organizations with an international focus in the Greater Philadelphia area. The goal was to explore creative and effective strategies positioning Philadelphia as
the ideal destination for international students and global education. The program, “Philadelphia: A Global Education Hub,” was hosted by Drexel University’s Vice Provost of Global Engagement Rogelio Miñana, PhD, and Temple University’s Vice Provost of Global Engagement Emilia Zankina, PhD.
StudyPA hosted an informational booth at NAFSA, the Association of International Educators in Washington, DC, the leading professional association for international educators. The annual conference brings together hundreds of exhibitors and over 11,000 educators from around the world. This annual branding effort is in collaboration with
the Study State Consortia and the International Trade Association to market the US as the premier destination for international students.
StudyPA’s collaboration and partnership with the US Commercial Service, the Pennsylvania Council of International Education (PaCIE), the Philadelphia International Airport, Campus Philly and International House Philadelphia have broadened our reach, enhanced our collective efforts and amplified our messaging that Pennsylvania is the ideal location for international students to obtain their higher education degrees.
CAHILL ELECTED TREASURER OF THE
MID-ATLANTIC DISTRICT EXPORT COUNCIL (DEC)
MCGL Director Kim Cahill was re-elected treasurer of the MidAtlantic District Export Council (DEC), for a second, two-year term. The Mid-Atlantic DEC is one of 61 DECs throughout the country charged with supporting the export of goods and services that will strengthen companies, stimulate US economic growth, and create jobs. DEC members are appointed by the US Secretary of Commerce because of their real-world expertise in international trade matters and commitment to volunteerism on behalf of the local businesses new to exporting or expanding into new markets.
Cahill has more than 30 years’ experience in international business education and has been a member of the Mid-Atlantic DEC since 2010. “Assisting companies in our region to compete effectively in the global marketplace is incredibly rewarding,” she said, “and being an international business educator makes it even more so, since the DEC can help students gain access to exciting global opportunities.”
Cahill also serves in a leadership role for two other professional global associations. She has been the Membership Chair for CUIBE (Consortium for Undergraduate International Business Education) for five years and is currently serving a two-year term in a similar role for BisNet (Business International Studies Network).
Outreach + Service
RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COMMUNITY LUNCHEON VOLUNTEERS
The International Student Community Luncheon started in fall 2019 to bring together students left on campus during fall and spring breaks when all University cafeterias are closed and meal plans are not active. This initiative was the brainchild of MCGL Assistant Director Gloria Angel after learning about the issue from the international students she mentored. She secured funding from the VSB dean and MCGL to host one lunch in Bartley Hall, attracting students from all schools and colleges across campus. Five years later, Villanova University has fully embraced the community luncheon, and it has grown to cover all five days of fall and spring breaks.
These lunches are possible due to the generosity of our partners and the staff that volunteer their time. Starting with two sponsors in VSB, the program has now grown to 17 sponsors across campus including MCGL, VSB’s Dean’s Office, Career Center, Center for Common Good, Center for Student Initiatives, Center for Research and Fellowships, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences global programs, the Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions offices, Center for Graduate Research and Education, Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Center for Spirituality and Outreach, Office of Education Abroad (OEA), and the President’s office.
This year, more than 800 lunches were served and featured a variety of international cuisines, including African soul, Greek, Indian, Italian, Korean, Mexican, Venezuelan and halal. Local, minority-owned businesses and caterers are targeted in an intentional effort to engage and support our local multi-cultural community.
Angel coordinates a group of volunteers across campus that work tirelessly to execute the lunches. The team includes Graduate Center staff Emily McCloskey, director; Joyce Harden, assistant director; and Joseph Nolan, assistant director; Carolina Favazza, coordinator, OEA; Melanie Menkevich, Global Programs specialist, CLAS; and Sharon Ballard, MCGL program coordinator. This initiative would not have been possible without the ongoing commitment and dedication of these volunteers.
Ballard was the first volunteer to help in fall 2019 and she has been a steadfast supporter. Her commitment behind the scenes ensured that the program ran smoothly; this year, she also secured a new vendor to offer African soul food and elevated her leadership responsibilities to manage that day’s luncheon. Ballard transitioned from Villanova in July after 17 years with the University. Her commitment, passion and energy every semester was critical to the success of this initiative. Ballard was an essential part of the community luncheons and a treasured member of the MCGL team. “To say she will be missed is an understatement, and we wish Sharon the very best in her new endeavors,” added Angel.
AMONG THE ACADEME Thought Leadership and Research
GLOBAL CITIZENS ALUMNI PANEL
Demonstrates Lasting Impact
Since its inception in 2004, 436 Villanova School of Business students have participated in the unique first-year Global Citizens experience, which combines academic coursework with a full-time professional practice internship in the spring. As VSB celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Global Citizens Program (GCP) in London and the 10th anniversary in Asia, MCGL welcomed a special group of Global Citizens back to campus during Homecoming weekend. These VSB alumni completed the Global Citizens Program in the second semester of their first year in London or Singapore and went on to have careers in international business. All featured panelists currently serve on the Moran Center for Global Leadership Advisory Council.
To mark the anniversary, MCGL held a Global Citizens Alumni Panel featuring five Advisory Council members who started as Global Citizens. Many knew coming into college that their career path would include global roles and responsibilities. The following alumnae participated on the panel: Erica Chuong ’17 VSB, customer engineer at Google; Emily Garcia ’16 VSB, global program manager at Uber; Meghan Gora ’10 VSB, senior manager, Global Employer Services, Deloitte; Abby Hiza ’12 VSB, HR business partner, Meta; and Keleigh Ramos ’16 VSB, audit manager, PwC Switzerland. MCGL Director Kim Cahill served as chair of the panel, facilitating the discussion.
The panel discussed issues ranging from lessons learned from the unique global immersion to relationships built with fellow
MCGL FOUNDING DIRECTOR
global citizens to the positive impact it had on their college experience and respective careers. Panelists discussed how the experience promoted a strong sense of independence and curiosity about other cultures and fostered a deeper understanding of global diversity and inclusion. All panelists shared the benefits of testing their career assumptions early in their college career and the importance of adaptability and agility in their career paths.
Chuong and Gora were attracted to the Global Citizens program because they had never traveled previously. Chuong acknowledges that the confidence she gained in Singapore compelled her to study abroad again in Australia and then complete an internship in Brazil. Garcia traveled extensively growing up but was eager to explore a new part of the world. She pursued a second semester abroad in Madrid, deepening her cultural immersion by taking classes in Spanish and living with a local family. Hiza credits her Global Citizens internship with an executive search firm for influencing her professional career in HR and global talent management. Ramos currently works abroad in Switzerland after being inspired by her study-abroad experience. When asked what she would tell prospective students about the program, Gora commented, “What I love about Villanova is its commitment to the community and preparing productive global citizens. Students are encouraged to go out and make an impact on the world. Participate in the Global Citizens program and you will learn how to be a contributing member of our global society. It opens your mind, it opens your heart—just go!”
Promoted to VSB Leadership Team
Last fall, Jonathan Doh, PhD, was appointed senior associate dean for Research, Faculty Advancement and Global Engagement. Since 2020, he served as associate dean for Research and Global Engagement. In this new role, he will add overall responsibility for faculty talent management, including hiring, annual merit, tenure and promotion processes, and for policies related to qualifications and accreditation. He will continue to oversee VSB’s Centers of Excellence and the research, service and international
business-related committees and programs. He will serve as a liaison or representative to the University on faculty, research and global policies and practices, including as a representative for the implementation of the University Strategic Plan. Dr. Doh will also oversee the implementation of VSB’s Strategic Plan as it relates to faculty advancement, research and global initiatives.
Dr. Doh joined VSB in 2001 as an assistant professor in what is now the Department of Management &
Operations. In 2007, he was named the Herbert G. Rammrath Endowed Chair in International Business and founded the Center for Global Leadership. Upon his appointment to senior associate dean, Dr. Doh remarked, “I am honored and privileged to add responsibilities for faculty talent management to my research and global role. I look forward to working with Dean Mao, Senior Associate Dean Julie Pirsch and the rest of the leadership team in continuing to advance VSB’s position as a worldclass business school with a focus on excellence in teaching, research and service to society.” Dr. Doh, the founder and former faculty director of MCGL, will remain on the Center’s Advisory Council.
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CENTER LEADERSHIP
The Moran Center for Global Leadership is led by a faculty director, a director, an assistant director and a part-time program coordinator. The Center is guided by a diverse Advisory Council of experienced professionals with extensive global leadership experience.
Michelle Casario, PhD Faculty Director
Kim Cahill Director
Gloria Angel Assistant Director
Sharon Ballard Program Coordinator
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DONOR RECOGNITION
The Moran Center for Global Leadership would like to thank the following donors for their generous funding support:
Deborah Affonsa ’89 VSB
Susan Anderson ’16 VSB
Gloria Angel
Meg Averill
Mary J. Bailey ’15 VSB
Kim Cahill
Michelle Casario, PhD
Charles Crew ’73 VSB
Ronald S. Cruse ’77 CLAS
Jeffrey Davis ’02 VSB
Stephen DeRose ’76 VSB
Jonathan Doh, PhD
Thomas Donnelly ’98 VSB
Meghan ’10 VSB and Brett ’10 VSB Gora
Richard ’81 VSB and Gabrielle Heintzelman
Thomas Henry ’81 VSB, ’92 VLS
Abby Hiza ’07 VSB
Lauren Holden ’98 VSB
Michael Januszeski, PhD, ’08 MBA
William Kelly ’72 VSB
Barbara Knauss ’06 VSB
Kaitlyn (Mincer) ’08 VSB, ’13
MBA and Justin Kramer
Jeffrey ’89 VSB and Maureen Lehocky
James Maguire ’84 VSB
Michael Manning ’92 VSB
Connor McKenna
Robert Moran ’72 VSB
Danielle Nefouse ’05 VSB
Leonard Nelson
Sean Peyer ’97 VSB
Herbert Rammrath ’57 VSB
Neera Hannah Raychaudhuri
Kenneth Reilly ’95 VSB
Thomas Rodriguez ’09 VSB
Peter Ruggerio ’90 VSB
Christine ’90 CLAS and Craig Sanders ’90 VSB
Frank Tchuisi ’09 VSB
Ryan Virag ’00 VSB
Anthony Zinni ’65 VSB
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
Benevity/America Online Giving Foundation
Charities Aid Foundation America
Deloitte Foundation
Ernst & Young Foundation
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
The Freeman Foundation
The Vanguard Group, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson Foundation
KPMG Foundation
PricewaterhouseCoopers Foundation
Renaissance Charitable Foundation
YourCause
MCGL ADVISORY COUNCIL 2023–2024
STEVE DEROSE ’76 VSB, CHAIR
Vice President (Retired)
Global Customer Development Excellence Unilever
DEBORAH AFFONSA ’89 VSB
Executive Advisor Independent Consultant
GLORIA ANGEL
Assistant Director, MCGL Villanova School of Business
KIM CAHILL
Director, MCGL Villanova School of Business
MICHELLE CASARIO, PHD
Faculty Director, MCGL
Associate Professor, Economics Villanova School of Business
CHARLIE CREW ’73 VSB
President and CEO (Retired)
SABIC Innovative Plastics
JEFF DAVIS ’02 VSB Partner
Ernst & Young
JONATHAN P. DOH, PHD
Sr. Assoc. Dean for Research, Faculty Advancement, and Global Engagement
Herbert G. Rammrath Endowed Chair in International Business Villanova School of Business
TOM DONNELLY ’98 VSB Principal KPMG
BRETT R. GORA ’10 VSB
Vice President
Cost Excellence
Varsity Brands
MEGHAN GORA ’10 VSB
Senior Manager
Global Employer Services
Deloitte
RICH HEINTZELMAN ’81 VSB
Vice President
Wallenius Wilhelmsen
TOM HENRY ’81 VSB
Partner (Retired)
Credit & Incentives Network PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
LAUREN HOLDEN ’05 VSB Audit Partner KPMG
MIKE JANUSZESKI ’08 MBA, PHD Director
Global Commercial Strategy Janssen Pharmaceuticals
BARBARA KNAUSS ’06 VSB Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
JEFF LEHOCKY ’89 VSB
C-Suite Leader
Global Banking
MIKE MANNING ’92 VSB
International Chief Auditor London
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
AMY MCANDREWS ’93 VSB Vice President, Finance Controller, Semiconductor Test Division Teradyne, Inc.
JOHN MULLER ’87 VSB, P ’17, ’18, ’20 Chief Growth Officer Spectrum Control
DANIELLE NEFOUSE ’05 VSB Director (Retired) BlackRock Financial Institutions Group
MANNY NUÑEZ ’03 MBA
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs Villanova School of Business
SEAN PEYER ’97 VSB
Head of Transaction, Advisory Group Switzerland Alvarez & Marsal
KEN REILLY ’95 VSB
EVP, Head of Tokyo Office Sompo International
MAIRA REIMÃO, PHD
MCGL Global Research Fellow
The Michele and Christopher Iannaccone ’91 Assistant Professor, Economics Villanova School of Business
PETER RUGGIERO ’90 VSB President and CEO Crayola LLC
CRAIG SANDERS ’90 VSB
Principal, Global Client Services EY
RYAN D. VIRAG, CFA ’00 VSB
Managing Director, EMEA Business Development ClearBridge Investments
ASSOCIATE COUNCIL MEMBERS
ERICA CHUONG ’17 VSB Customer Engineer Google
EMILY RICHEY GARCIA ’16 VSB Global Program Manager Uber
ABBY HIZA ’11 VSB HR Business Partner Meta
KEVIN LEONARD ’16 MBA Principal MissionOG
KELEIGH RAMOS ’16 VSB Manager
PwC Switzerland
FRANK TCHUISI ’09 VSB
Vice President
Customer Distribution
United States Liability Insurance
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IN MEMORIAM
James Patrick Maguire, Jr ’84 VSB
a longtime resident of Short Hills and proud father of three sons, died suddenly on April 12, 2024. He was born in New York City, January 9, 1962, to his mother Patricia and father James P. Maguire Sr. He was the middle son, arriving in the world two years after his sister Melissa and four years before his late brother Christopher. Growing up, he developed a passion for motorcycles, and he was at his happiest when he was racing his motorbike around an improvised track in the backyard. Maguire was a lover of music, specifically bands like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and the Grateful Dead. The passions he developed in his youth were carried on in his adult life, where he shared his enthusiasm with his sons and anyone who entered his life.
Maguire grew up in Short Hills, NJ, and graduated from Blair Academy in Blairstown. At Blair, he was captain of the ski team and fostered many close relationships that he maintained throughout his life. Maguire went on to attend Villanova University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and graduated cum laude. Beginning his career with Deloitte, Haskins & Sells, he learned the value of hard work and taking pride in his profession. Maguire, better known as “Jim” in the professional ranks, seized the opportunity to step into the role of Finance director of Central and Eastern Europe while working at Schering-Plough. In doing so, he and his young family (wife Dorian and 2 ½ year old Patrick Joseph) moved to Budapest, Hungary. Although unfamiliar with the culture and region as a whole, Maguire embraced the challenge and found immense joy in discovering the world in this way.
Having helped rapidly grow the Central and Eastern European pharmaceutical business, Maguire’s next challenge was to lead the business as Operations director from a new locale in Luzerne, Switzerland. It was in Switzerland where son Sean Christopher Maguire was born, expanding the family to four. Following his time in Budapest and Luzerne, Maguire was entrusted to be the Finance director of the UK and Ireland for Schering-Plough, this time moving the family to Harpenden, England, where Maguire’s third son James Patrick Maguire III would be born. After 10 total years abroad and having traveled to countless countries across the globe, Maguire and his family once again packed their bags and moved their home, this time back to where it all began in Short Hills, New Jersey.
Maguire was a proud father, a loving son, an avid skier, a determined golfer, a passionate sports fan, a devoted music lover and a motorcycle enthusiast. His greatest pride, however, came from sharing the things he loved to do and experiencing them with his family and friends. To Maguire, perfect strangers quickly became his friends, and his friends became part of his family. His generosity and enthusiasm worked like a gravitational pull—over his life Maguire had invited so many to share in his world, and he found great joy in doing so.
He is survived by his son Patrick and daughter-in-law Jessica, son Sean and son James III; their mother, Dorian; his parents, James Sr. and Patricia Maguire; his sister, Melissa, and her husband, Bill Sullivan; nieces Shannon and Jessica Sullivan; and his fiancée, Kasia Rytelewski. He was predeceased by his brother, Christopher John Maguire, whom he loved and missed dearly. Maguire served on the MCGL Advisory Council from 2014–2023. Advisory Council members observed a moment of silence, reflecting on their memories and affection for “Jim” during the fall meeting.
Sean ’19 VSB, James ’22 CLAS and Jim ’84 VSB Maguire
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