Alex “Goldie” Golden ’17
Associate Music Director
The Notebook on Broadway

Goldie has directed the music of major Broadway and off-Broadway musicals, including Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Mamma Mia, Kinky Boots and The Notebook, whose music she also helped to shape. Passionate about breaking barriers for women in the theatrical music industry, she mentors emerging female and non-binary music directors through the Maestra organization, advocating for increased representation and support. Learn more about Goldie.

Sarah Och ’17
Senior Manager, HR Transformation & Project Management
Nielsen

Sarah exemplifies the Bucknell spirit, leveraging her education to excel as a corporate professional and small business owner who passionately supports her community and advocates for nonprofits. Check out Sarah’s work at SochCo Designs and learn more about her on LinkedIn.

Caroline Guthrie ’20
Segment Producer
ABC News/Good Morning America

As a segment producer for ABC News’ Good Morning America, Caroline has been on the front lines of breaking news and entertainment.  Whether they’re eyewitnesses, celebrities or an array of experts, she books highly sought after guests for the daily show while maintaining empathy and grace in every interaction. Learn more about Caroline on LinkedIn.

Miles Meloni ’26
Student
Bucknell University

Miles is a multimedia storyteller who has captivated readers from around the world with his weekly sci-fi serial, Terra Firma. This summer at NASA, Miles utilized his skills to highlight the importance of storytelling in industry by assisting with the collection and sharing of employee knowledge to ensure seamless transitions. Learn more about Miles on LinkedIn.

Isabella Carrega ’22
Law Student
Villanova University

Isabella is a dynamic individual dedicated to civic duty and service, currently studying at Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law and serving as an advisory board member of the Open Discourse Coalition. She has served as a Judicial Intern in the District of New Jersey and as a Hunterdon County, NJ committeewoman. Isabella passionately continues her late mother’s advocacy work with the American Lung Association to increase awareness and raise funds for lung cancer research.

Sarah Decker ’17
Staff Attorney
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

Sarah litigates to expose systemic human rights abuses at the intersection of the criminal justice, legal and immigration systems. Her work includes representing survivors of prison torture, extrajudicial killings and racial discrimination. Under the leadership of community organizers, she works to support the movement to end mass incarceration in the United States

Omuhle Lethiwe Ndhlovu ’26
Student
Bucknell University

Omuhle is driven by the challenges of growing up in a country where poor living conditions regularly disrupt daily life. Her passion lies in positively impacting her community and empowering young people through engineering research, mentorship and entrepreneurship, combining her engineering expertise and advocacy skills to create opportunities and drive innovation with a special interest in energy management. Learn more about Omuhle on LinkedIn.

Johnathan “Chief” Coleman ’19
Judicial Law Clerk
Los Angeles Superior Court

Chief makes a positive impact on his community by serving as vice-chair of the City of Long Beach’s Ethics Commission, on the board of directors for the Long Beach Center for Economic Inclusion, and as initial chair of the City Prosecutor’s Multicultural Advisory Commission. He also uses his law degree to support his community by helping create a Restorative Justice Pilot, previously leading the Public Interest Law Foundation as chapter president, and offering pro-bono legal help to incarcerated individuals. Learn more about Chief on LinkedIn.

Megan E. Lutz ’22
Manager of Government Affairs/Lobbyist
Pennsylvania School Boards Association

Megan plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of Pennsylvania’s public education system to address the Commonwealth Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of the state’s education funding. Megan works tirelessly to create meaningful change, to ensure that every student across the state has access to a high-quality education, and that every school district is adequately and equitably funded.

Emily Bayuk ’21
Threat Intelligence Security Engineer
Amazon

Emily is an accomplished entrepreneur and tech professional who founded The STEM Diaries, aimed at helping women upskill and thrive in what tends to be a more male dominated industry. Emily is an author, public speaker and mentor, contributing significantly to the STEM community and beyond. Learn more about Emily on LinkedIn.

Greg Miller ’18
Geospatial Technology Consultant
Accenture Federal Services

Greg discovered his passion for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at Bucknell, where his academic experiences, projects and published work laid a strong foundation for his career. Greg is now working as a federal technology consultant in data analytics, executing and building geospatial analytics products similar to those he developed at Bucknell. Learn more about Greg on LinkedIn.

Uttam Kumaran ’18
CEO
BrainforgeAI

With a passion for data and technology that was fueled during his time at Bucknell and his early years after graduation, Uttam founded his own consulting and data analytics firm, Brainforge.

Rebecca Rosenberg ’20
CEO
ReBokeh Vision Technologies

Inspired by her own lived experience, Rebecca founded ReBokeh, a tech company that provides accessibility tools to individuals and organizations to improve the lives of people with low vision. Learn more about Rebecca on LinkedIn.

John “Jake” Wayne Luther IV ’23
Business Technology Solutions Engineering Analyst
Deloitte Consulting LLP

Jake has demonstrated his exceptional knowledge and skills across various stages of his very early career, from revolutionizing course enrollment forecasting at Bucknell to implementing advanced data analytics projects at Deloitte, where he now plays a key role in modernizing systems for the Pa. Department of Transportation. His work consistently transforms processes and reflects his intelligence, tenacity and commitment to innovation. Learn more about Jake on LinkedIn.

Michael B. Schiappa ’17, DDS
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Chief Resident
University of Illinois Chicago, College of Dentistry

Dr. Michael Schiappa is a trailblazer in dentistry, combining expertise in dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and biomedical engineering. He developed the oral capnography accessory, a device that monitors carbon dioxide levels during dental procedures, potentially revolutionizing patient safety and precision in oral healthcare. Learn more about Michael on LinkedIn.

Kelsey Bordash ’21
Registered Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Kelsey has received numerous recognitions from her patients for outstanding care in her work as an oncology nurse in the Bone Marrow Transplant unit of one of the country’s best cancer hospitals. She has completed dozens of transplants, is chemotherapy certified, telemetry trained and currently pursuing her Master’s of Science degree with the goal of becoming a nurse practitioner. Learn more about Kelsey on LinkedIn.

Riley Doyle ’22
Ph.D. Student
Universite Laval/HRSD

As a Ph.D. student, Riley is speaking out to industry leaders and presenting her wastewater research at conferences, all while overcoming a significant speech disability and proving to the world that individuals with disabilities can achieve great things. Learn more about Riley on LinkedIn.

Emma Harris ’18
Senior Manager Global Product Development
L’Oréal

Emma is deeply committed to empowering future industry talents and has made a significant impact at L’Oréal through her leadership and dedication. In addition to spearheading initiatives that have driven cultural transformations and saved her factory millions, she has been recognized as a 30 Under 30 Emerging Leader by Women MAKE America and has won a Beauty Shaker award for responsible beauty in L’Oréal’s annual innovation competition. Learn more about Emma on LinkedIn.

John Quinn ’18
Social Studies Teacher Prince George’s County Public Schools

After graduating from Bucknell, John returned to his home school district to mentor, educate and inspire the next generation of students and Posse scholars. He was honored for his early impact by being named his district’s High School Male Educator of the Year after his first year of teaching in 2019, and has since earned his masters degree and begun an internship to earn his Administrator Certification in 2024 while also participating in the Aspiring Leaders Program and working towards his National Board Teaching Certification, all with the hope of creating positive change in education. Learn more about John on LinkedIn.

Elizabeth Worthington ’18
Reporter/Anchor
WMAR-2 News

Formerly a local news reporter in northeastern and central Pa., Elizabeth is now reporting for an ABC affiliate in Baltimore, where she was the lead investigative reporter on the Key Bridge collapse in March 2024. Elizabeth’s passion for journalism and dedication to her community have earned her a loyal following, making her a standout in a competitive industry. Learn more about Elizabeth.

Alex Breakstone ’17
Sr. R&D Engineer
Medtronic

Alex has excelled as a mechanical engineer by supporting and leading medical device product development and he is proud to be part of the R&D team ensuring health equity in oximetry. Learn more about Alex on LinkedIn.

Danyon Fischbach ’19, Ph.D.
Materials & Manufacturing Researcher
SURVICE Engineering Company, Army Research Lab

Danyon completed his Ph.D. in chemistry in just four years despite the challenges of the global pandemic, and is a published co-author on six scientific papers, four as the lead author. Danyon’s impactful work as a polymer research scientist has garnered multiple awards, including being named a finalist for University of Maryland’s 2024 Invention of the Year. Learn more about Danyon on LinkedIn.

Hayden Lindsey ’20
Director of Public Works and Engineering
City of Frostburg

As the youngest director of public works in the state of Maryland, Hayden is bringing new insights and ways of thinking into his industry while also improving his community. Under his leadership, his city was awarded the 2024 Water System of the Year award by the Maryland Rural Water Association, the 2023 Area Wide Organization Program Gold Award for the Water Treatment Plant he oversees and a grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to install an accessible fishing deck. Learn more about Hayden on LinkedIn.

Carly Rovner ’20
Registered Nurse
Atrium Health

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Carly was inspired to become a registered nurse and now demonstrates her dedication to critically ill patients and her commitment to improving their outcomes through her work in a cardiovascular ICU. Carly has been recognized for her exceptional performance through her nomination for a DAISY Award and being hand-selected to pass on her knowledge and experience through training newly hired nurses. Learn more about Carly on LinkedIn.

Jewel Cook ’20
Sustainability Manager
Emerson Electric Co.

As a sustainability manager, Jewel has been instrumental in advancing Emerson’s sustainability strategy. She plays a key role in coordinating Scope 3 data collection and leads the production of Emerson’s Sustainability Report, all while driving the organization’s goals of achieving Net Zero Operations by 2030 and Net Zero by 2045. Learn more about Jewel on LinkedIn.

Holly Grosholz ’17
Senior Director, Government Affairs
American Clinical Laboratory Association

In the seven years since graduating, Holly Grosholz has rapidly advanced in her career as a government affairs professional, now serving as senior director of government affairs at the American Clinical Laboratory Association. She has notably led efforts to pass the Better and Robust Screening Today Act, improving patient access to advanced mammography screenings and other innovative medical services. Learn more about Holly on LinkedIn.

Matthew Nescio ’18
Chief Scrum Master, Software Engineer
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Matthew has quickly risen to a leadership role as a software engineer and chief scrum master at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, where his work on the MK-160 Fire Control System has earned him the E Department Visionary Leadership Award. Alongside his professional achievements, including completing a master’s in systems engineering, Matthew is known for his kindness and compassion, always supporting his friends and family. Learn more about Matthew on LinkedIn.

Serena Tramm ’20
Applied Science Systems Lead Engineer
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Serena is truly on the cutting edge of engineering at NASA. She has led instrument teams for the Mars Perseverance rover, developed operations for Earth orbiting satellites and is currently a lead engineer on two new major programs within the National Partnerships Office. Learn more about Serena on LinkedIn.