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Taylor Jeffers

Creative Strategist Taylor Jeffers ’13 ’16 MBA is Empowering the Next Generation of Women Entrepreneurs

Creative strategist and entrepreneur Taylor Jeffers ’13 ’16 MBA has helped raise the profiles of such noted brands as the NBA, Bed Bath & Beyond and The Black Bachelorette. Now, Jeffers is raising the aspirations of students in Montclair’s Accelerated MBA program and bringing her expertise and energy to Montclair’s Black Alumni Advisory Council.

Al-Nesha Jones

Al-Nesha Jones, CPA ’07 ’13 MBA: The Business of Building Community

Al-Nesha Jones, CPA ’07 ’13 MBA is using her expertise to build up the community, one small business at a time. She is also bringing her positive energy to Montclair as a mentor and a new member of the Montclair State University Black Alumni Advisory Council.

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Tom Kennedy ’08 ’10 Anything but Boring

Tom Kennedy ’08 ’10, “The Other Mentalist,” uses everything he learned at Montclair to engage – and amaze – audiences. In July, he brought his special brand of performance to Summer Bridge Program students at his alma mater, ensuring that their Montclair journey begins on a memorable note.

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Lou Gilleran ’79 Captain of Destiny

“It’s important to give back; I’m honored do it,”

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Nancy Erika Smith ’77 Legal Hawk

Winning cases for those who face discrimination based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

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Wanda Szeremeta ’80 Charts the Course for Women in Basketball

As a member of the 1977-78 Montclair Women’s Basketball team, Wanda Szeremeta ’80 helped lead the Red Hawks to the Final Four.

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Gian Paul Gonzalez ’07

Believing in the Power of Commitment

Jim Dorey

Jim Dorey ’92

Building Business and Community

Allison Bressler

Allison Bressler ’00 MA

Breaking the Cycle of Violence

Harvey Schmelter-Davis

Harvey Schmelter-Davis ’61

Alumni Brings Lifelong Learning to Life