Please write the degree(s) you have from Stockton.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Biology with a minor in chemistry and a concentration in wildlife management
Briefly explain your occupation including job title and company name.
Zookeeper at the Cape May County Park and Zoo. Here I am responsible for every aspect of care involved with our animals, including the cleaning,training, enriching and medicating when necessary.
What person, course, or moment most influenced your Stockton experience? How?
Dr. Bonnan and his comparative anatomy course made it clear to me that I definitely wanted to work with animals for my career.
What is your proudest professional or personal accomplishment that occurred after graduating in which Stockton played a role?
I presented a research poster at the 2025 AAZK (American Association of Zookeepers) Conference in Phoenix Arizona on the mixing and co-habitation of2 different primate species using research write up techniques I learned at Stockton
What do you like about the work you are doing now? Describe your career path.
I love learning something new every single day about all the different animal species I work with, as well as the experiences I have had. Whether it isadministering eye drops to a snow leopard or trimming a giraffes hooves, every day is so exciting.
How do you stay connected with Stockton University?
As an alumni of the Stockton Track Team, I return every year for our alumni meet and still come back several times a year to go on runs throughout theStockton trails.
What is something people may not know about you?
Since graduating, I have transitioned from the track world into the triathlon world and have since competed in 4 triathlons.
What is the most important way Stockton helped you during your time as a student?
Always having staff that genuinely cared about my success. Whether it was being there for office hours, being responsive with emails or just beingamazing at explaining things in the classroom, I always felt that I had staff who wanted me to succeed.

Please write the degree(s) you have from Stockton.
MSW
Briefly explain your occupation including job title and company name.
Modra Health Founder & Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with infants, young children and youth in their homes as an Intensive In-Community Therapist providing various evidenced-based relational support services such as Parent-Child Psychotherapy (CPP), Attachment Regulation & Competency (ARC Grow) and other trauma-informed / culturally sensitive treatments.
What person, course, or moment most influenced your Stockton experience? How?
All of my MSW professors developed my ability to think critically but to name a few that helped me grow as an effective clinician and a social advocate are Dr. Robert Barney, Dr. Diane Falk, Dr. Guia Calicdan, Dr. Renee Space, Dr. Robyn Hernandez- Mekonen. The small classroom experience and routine schedule of the program elicited a level of trust and educational curiosity that was fueled not only by the discussions but also by the support that was evidence amongst stuff and students. I felt safe from the moment I stepped ground on the property of the building in Atlantic City until I left home with more exciting opportunities for experiential learning and a general eagerness to practice social work domestically and internationally (should an opportunity arise).
What is your proudest professional or personal accomplishment that occurred after graduating in which Stockton played a role?
I will say my proudest personal accomplishment is self - empowerment and perseverance to weather a crisis/storm that I was faced with within a year post graduation and to advocate for myself and my family while on the journey to healing and recovery. My proudest professional accomplishment post graduating is the ability to attend professional training opportunities and starting my own company specializing in early trauma therapy and relational/post traumatic growth.
What do you like about the work you are doing now? Describe your career path.
I like that I have had experience working with populations across both health and lifespan. Seeing firsthand how childhood wounds negatively impact future outcomes informed my decision to focus on childhood mental health and caregiver support and to continue to intervene even through small “doses” of treatment with every port of entry I make with a patient.
How do you stay connected with Stockton University?
I have gone out twice to Stockton Night at the 76ers, a basketball event that they organize at least once a year. I am connected with some of my professors on LinkedIn and I receive email communication from the MSW field program coordinator, as well as general Stockton messages.
What is something people may not know about you?
Maybe that I’m Bulgarian and I love my country of birth, although Cape May County has been my home for the past 21 years and I have no intention of leaving it. I have grown to find my voice, purpose and community in the place I reside and work in.
What advice do you have for current students who want to make the most out of their experience at Stockton?
The most important way Stockton helped me during my time as a student is through studies in the social work program, it paved a road of many transformative processes for me that rebuilt my future and placed me on a path of self-discovery.

Please write the degree(s) you have from Stockton.
BA Sociology and Anthropology
Briefly explain your occupation including job title and company name.
Case Manager at Cumberland County Guidance Center, working with individuals with mental health diagnoses to become more independent and involved in their communities.
What person, course, or moment most influenced your Stockton experience? How?
Professor Rubenstein created a great Stockton experience for me when I switched my major to Sociology and Anthropology. What I do has evolved over the years but I still love it.
What is your proudest professional or personal accomplishment that occurred after graduating in which Stockton played a role?
Getting my first job that was related to my degree and working with people.
What do you like about the work you are doing now? Describe your career path.
I am currently working as a case manager for individuals with mental health issues to become more independent and work on goals to support them better in the community. I love working on skills patients are able to utilize independently.
How do you stay connected with Stockton University?
I stay connected by participating in alumni events when I can and always keep track of things going on so I can participate in some way.
What is something people may not know about you?
I originally wanted to major in biology at Stockton and I took an elective course that was Physical Anthropology which changed my education course forthe better.
What advice do you have for current students who want to make the most out of their experience at Stockton?
Explore the campus and you will find so many things available and clubs to be apart of and you will have an amazing experience at Stockton.

Please write the degree(s) you have from Stockton.
B.A. Biology
Briefly explain your occupation including job title and company name.
Continue to maintain a Volunteer position with the New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife (also former employee of NJDF&W) Conservation Corps.The NJDF&W Conservation Corps performs a variety of environmentally helpful duties including fishing instruction, fish stocking, assisting with wildlifepopulation surveys and other wildlife related projects.
What person, course, or moment most influenced your Stockton experience? How?
The person and course that influenced my Stockton experience was without a doubt Dennis Slate, my Wildlife Biology Instructor and mentor. Dennis assisted me with connecting with the NJDF&W to enable my first position there as a wildlife technician.
What is your proudest professional or personal accomplishment that occurred after graduating in which Stockton played a role?
My proudest accomplishment was eventually qualifying for Certified Wildlife Biologist designation by The Wildlife Society, the national certifying body for Wildlife Biologists. Criteria used to determine qualifying status for certification by TWS is Education (Stockton) and experience (NJDF&W and related occupational experience).
What do you like about the work you are doing now? Describe your career path.
I have always as far back as memory serves been attracted to wildlife science and nature. I feel connected to my calling even strolling about in natural settings. I have even employed my Stockton education and credentials as a certified biology teacher in the state of New Jersey. In addition I enjoy the fishing instruction volunteer work with the Conservation Corps for inner city high school students.
How do you stay connected with Stockton University?
I try to stay connected by visiting the Stockton website and registering for events such as seminars.
What is something people may not know about you?
People may not be aware that after having earned my standard teaching license in Biology in New Jersey, I eventually achieved Social Studiescertification as well as Special Education Teacher of Students with Disabilities. All thanks to my Stockton education.
What is the most important way Stockton helped you during your time as a student?
The staff at Stockton, including the instructors, were always friendly and helpful, always being present as much as possible. It was a wonderful peopleexperience for me.

Please write the degree(s) you have from Stockton.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Briefly explain your occupation including job title and company name.
I initially entered the field of psychology and worked for four years (2 years each) at East Mountain Youth Lodge and Rutgers University helping adolescents with substance use and behavioral challenges. I then made a career change and now work at Matheny Medical and Educational center as a paraprofessional with a goal of growing alongside the organization.
What person, course, or moment most influenced your Stockton experience? How?
The person who influenced me at Stockton the most was my roommate, Alexandra Diddle. Of all the people I met at Stockton, she was the best roommate I could have asked for and I appreciate Stockton’s residential program for pairing us. I will always enjoy the memories I made with Alex.
What is your proudest professional or personal accomplishment that occurred after graduating in which Stockton played a role?
My proudest professional accomplishment is choosing a job that truly makes me happy. When you love what you do, everything else follows! Another professional accomplishment was getting to see a student I worked closely with graduate high school and beat the odds.
What do you like about the work you are doing now? Describe your career path.
I love working at my current position because I get to interact daily with students who put their all into their education. I would like to eventually take a leadership position with Matheny and am always looking to grow.
How do you stay connected with Stockton University?
I stay connected with Stockton through social media. By following Instagram pages for the clubs I was in, such as Circle K International, I am able to see the mission of the club continue to thrive. I love seeing what Stockton Circle K is up to!
What is something people may not know about you?
I am also a writer and am currently working on publishing my first book.
What advice do you have for current students who want to make the most out of their experience at Stockton?
Get involved! Don’t just go from class to your dorm. Getting involved at Stockton allowed me to make lifelong friends!

Please write the degree(s) you have from Stockton.
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (Pre-Communication Disorders)
Briefly explain your occupation including job title and company name.
I’m a speech-language pathologist for the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
What person, course, or moment most influenced your Stockton experience? How?
Yitzhak Sharon (need I say more)? He taught me the importance of building connections with your students. He knew all of our names in a huge lecture hall and remembered us all in his office hours. He is a legend and justifiably so!
What is your proudest professional or personal accomplishment that occurred after graduating in which Stockton played a role?
I have since graduated with my Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Montclair State University and pursued 30 additional graduate credits at the University of Arkansas. I hold leadership positions for speech-language associations and unions. I credit Stockton for initiating my successes!
What do you like about the work you are doing now? Describe your career path.
I love seeing my students develop communication skills and sharing in those successes with their families. I work with preschool students, so they change so quickly!
How do you stay connected with Stockton University?
I attend homecoming and alumni events, and visit campus whenever I am in the area. I’d love to return as an adjunct!
What is something people may not know about you?
I have made it to the final round of auditions for three game shows (including Jeopardy three times)!
What advice do you have for current students who want to make the most out of their experience at Stockton?
Do as much as you can. Spend as much time outside as you can. Say yes to every opportunity. Walk to class when the weather is nice and explore thetrails! I rented a bike when I was a student and it was a great way to stay active.