Welcome Back, Wildcats!

Siena Alumni Page

As a Siena alumnus, you’re part of a growing tradition of students who’ve gained the key skills, tools, and confidence to become lifelong learners. We’re thrilled to launch this alumni page to share events, updates, throwback pictures, and more. We’re also exploring options for an alumni focus group, professional mentoring group, and volunteer opportunities, so stay tuned as we continue to grow our alumni network. 

As much as we’d like to see you in person, we’ll still be doing everything virtually. Whether you’ve graduated, changed jobs, gotten married, or just want to send a note, you can always update us using the form below.

Keep checking back here for some Now & Then photos, digital yearbooks, and more! Thank you again for being a part of the Siena community, and for continuing to be a Siena advocate.

And, as always, follow your tracks back to Siena.

To me, modeling success as someone with dyslexia isn’t about how fast or well I can read and write now. It’s about being able to go into life as an adult and find or create accommodations that I need to be successful, as well as going into the rest of my life with a better understanding of how to be proactive because dyslexia doesn’t go away. –Meribor Matusow, Class of 2018 and Siena's Events Coordinator 

Every Wildcat Has a Story

Here’s what some of our alumni have been up to:

Paige Orland (Class of 2011) recently started a new position as a Graphic Designer at Cisco Talos Intelligence Group.

Max Klaverkamp (Class of 2016) graduated from Roanoke College in May 2021 with a degree in environmental science. After working in Roanoke as a bike mechanic after graduation, Max just moved to Chattanooga, TN, to start a new chapter and explore new trails. He's planning to use the change as a fresh start to look for a job that uses his degree, while working as a bike mechanic and exploring the great outdoors in his new city.

Liv-e Douglas (Class of 2017) will graduate from Goucher College in Spring 2022 with a major in professional and creative writing. After graduation, Liv-e will start working as a teacher for Success Academy in New York City.

Partha Roy (Class of 2018) just graduated from Eastern Mennonite University Magna Cum Laude with a double major in Global Studies and Interdisciplinary Music. He’s about to start a new job as a Ramp Agent for Southwest Airlines at Denver International Airport. 

Gabi Connor (Class of 2019) will be entering her senior year at Colorado Mesa University this year and is on track to graduate in May 2023. She has enjoyed being a part of the social work program. This coming year she will be completing a practicum at the county jail in Mesa County, where she will be working with inmates who are going to be released from jail. She is very excited for this opportunity! She is also looking into Master's programs for social work in Colorado and plans to start applying this fall.

Aaron Czajkowski (Class of 2019) was recently accepted to study abroad in Fall 2022 with Kansai Gaidai University's Asian Studies Program located in Hirakata, Osaka, Japan.

Michael Rubin (Class of 2019) is starting his junior year at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He is working toward earning a B.A. in Art. This summer, in addition to taking classes remotely at Boulder, he is volunteering at the Barrie Camp teaching Tae Kwon Do (he has a third degree blackbelt).

Lainey Polmateer (Class of 2020) has been on the Dean's List three semesters in a row at High Point University. She's now a member of the Creative Arts Fellowship filled with different courses—from creative writing to interior design. She's also an active member of the Fashion Forward club and has been elected as the president of the Art Club.

Alex Sklar (Class of 2020) just finished his sophomore year at Towson University and has earned a cumulative GPA of 3.65. He's also made Dean’s List in 3 of his 4 semesters at Towson. He feels he's really learned great advocacy and study skills from Siena and has successfully used these skills in college.

Anjani Martins (Class of 2021) is a Global Fellow at McDaniel College, where she's a sophomore working toward a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with an Education minor. Martins is 1 of 16 students chosen for Global Fellows, a three-year program designed to enhance students' understanding of global issues, develop heightened intercultural competency, and cultivate the skills and attitudes important to leading successful lives in a global context. In Fall 2022, she joined college band and really enjoys playing flute. She's also living in a Spanish house, which she feels is challenging but also fun and exciting.

Kendall Rapp (Class of 2022) is doing well in her first semester at American University. She is majoring in journalism and pursuing a double minor in communications and graphic design. She is also one of the newest members of American's K-Pop dance team, K-District. She also might become a tour guide next semester and, after her writing professor's encouragement, is eying work next year in the University Writing Center. 

Professional Resources

As you’re finishing college, starting a job, or looking to change careers, start by connecting with others in the Siena community on our new LinkedIn page for alumni. Having a strong professional network is incredibly important. You never know who a former classmate or teacher will know as you’re on the job market or simply learning about different career paths, so don't hesitate to reach out to them.

Check back here for more opportunities to share career resources and advice.  

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