Sheila Kiernan ’22CCPS
Even before attending her first class, Sheila Kiernan ’22CCPS felt like she found a second home at St. John’s University. “I visited several New York City universities when I was going through the application process,” Ms. Kiernan recalled. “But one of the reasons why I loved St. John’s was because giving back to the community is so much a part of its mission. I liked the location—but I really liked the feel of the Queens, NY, campus and the University.”
Katrina Reese Curato ’10C
Katrina Reese Curato ’10C has not ended up where she thought she would, but that’s fine with her/them. Reese identifies as a demi-pan person with they/them/she/her pronouns. A native of Nanuet, NY, Reese sought to expand her horizons when it was time for college. “I wanted to get out into the real world and sought out opportunities for growth and leadership.” She only applied to St. John’s University as it checked all her important boxes for college: proximity to New York City; a Study Abroad program; a large, diverse student body; safe, on-campus residence halls; and a strong Campus Ministry program rooted in service.
Greg Aguirre ’03TCB
Greg Aguirre ’03TCB began his journey to entrepreneurial success in the classrooms of St. John’s University. More than two decades supporting small businesses has given Mr. Aguirre a unique perspective on entrepreneurship. His advice to the next generation of St. John’s small-business leaders: Heed the lessons you learned at the University—and it does help to have a short memory.
Alicia Venter ’22CCPS
From Berea, KY—via St. John’s University—like the intrepid reporter that she is, Alicia Venter ’22CCPS is ready to go wherever her career and faith take her. The 2022 graduate of The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies and former Editor-in-Chief of St. John’s student newspaper The Torch is an aspiring business journalist whose conversion to Catholicism marked her time at the University.
Gina Argento ’94C, ’96G
Gina Argento ’94C, ’96G rooted for the Red Storm while earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at St. John’s University. Along the way, she helped improve the planet through “green” initiatives at her company, Broadway Stages, Ltd., one of the film industry’s few eco-friendly soundstages.
Hannah McCloskey ’22C
Hannah McCloskey ’22C began her academic career at a different institution, but it didn’t offer the major she truly desired: Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. The Whitestone, Queens, native...
Jasiel Martin-Odoom ’16CPS
Jasiel Martin-Odoom ’16CPS has a mission: to bring equity to the venture capital space.
Robert E. Cortes ’22Ed.D.
Robert E. Cortes ’22Ed.D., Outreach Coordinator for Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), decided it was time to go back to school after earning his bachelor’s degree from Hunter College, and his master’s degree from Columbia University School of Social Work. Between earning his last degree and beginning his studies at St. John’s University, 17 years had passed.
Mohammed Jagana ’18C
When Mohammed Jagana ’18C recently graduated from Harvard Law School, he served as one of six class marshals, a distinguished position to which he was elected by his fellow members of the Class of 2022.
Millena Cecilia Santos Albuquerque ’22C
Millena Cecilia Santos Albuquerque ’22C from Harrison, NJ, believes she found a calling during her four years in the Graphic Design program in St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Outfitted now with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and a body of public work, Millena looks forward to a meaningful future as an artist/advocate in the line of Banksy, Paula Champagne, and Deva Pardue.
Jillian Rosa-Figueiredo '22C
Jillian Rosa-Figueiredo brings the American Dream to immigrants in New York, one volunteer project at a time. For four years, the 22-year-old St. John’s University graduating senior and Ozanam Scholar...