Kelsey Donohue, Co-Chair

Hometown: Wantagh, New York

Major:Communications/Public Relations

Activities:President of Marist Ambassadors, Tour Guide, Orientation Leader, Emerging Leaders Program, Intramural Volleyball, Abroad Experience: Galway, Ireland- Fall 2011

Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: "The Marist community is truly unique and something I couldn’t imagine a college experience without. It is the help and guidance of our community that makes me feel confident and prepared for life as a Marist alumna. By supporting the Marist Fund, I am ensuring that future students are able to have the same incredible opportunities myself and so many others have been able to experience."

Nick Homler, Co-Chair

Hometown: Mahwah, NJ

Major: Communications/Radio/TV/Film & Interactive Media

Activities: Senior Class President, Student Government Association, Time Check Director, Admissions Office Assistant & Tour Guide, Ambassadors, MCCTA, Marist College Singers, Chapel Choir, National Residence Hall Honorary, Intramural Softball

Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: "Ever since I became a Marist Red Fox, opportunity has consistently knocked at my door. My Marist experience has not only permitted me to collect a variety of memories on campus, but this institution has allowed me to partake in three different internship opportunities spanning from Las Vegas to Rockefeller Center. Just like the thousands of other students before me, Marist has given me a superb start on my career path. By supporting the Marist Fund, I am giving future Red Foxes similar opportunities and experiences that I have had throughout my college career."

Alexandra Cavaliere

Hometown: Bethany, CT

Major:Business; Human Resources Minor: Paralegal

Activities: Senior Class Vice President, Sigma Sigma Sigma Honor Council Chair

Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift:"I am giving to the senior class gift as a way to express gratitude for everything Marist gave me; friends I now call family, knowledge to carry me through my life, experiences that have shaped my being and a place I could call home!

Nicole Chin-Lyn

Hometown: Mahwah, NJ

Major: Communications/Public Relations & Communication Studies, Minors in Business and Global Studies

Activities: Director of the Marist College Sirens, Publicity Chair for the Marist College Singers, Vice-President for Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society, Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, National Residence Hall Honorary, Marist College Dance Ensemble Member and Choreographer, MCCTA, PRSSA

Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift:"Marist has provided me with so many opportunities to learn and grow as a student, leader, and performer. Supporting the Senior Class Gift is my way to say thank you to my home that has given me the best four years of my life and to ensure that future students will have those same opportunities."

Paul Diblasi

Hometown: North Andover, MA

Major: Business Administration, Emphasis in Finance

Activities: Student Body President, Former President of the Class of 2013, Alpha Phi Delta, St. Jude Up Till’ Dawn Committee, Student Employee for the Office of Academic Affairs, Global Wealth Management Intern at Merrill Lynch, Finance Intern at BAE Systems.

Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: "To put it simple – something special is happening here at Marist. I have had the best three years of my life on this campus while growing academically, personally and professionally. I don’t think there is another place that would have gifted me the opportunities or guidance that Marist has. It is for these reasons that it is now my turn to give back, pay it forward, and ensure that future students have the experience of a lifetime like I have."

Alex Erickson

Hometown: Sayville NY

Major: Environmental Science

Activities: Resident Assistant, Captain of the Rugby team, Men's group

Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: "Marist has provided me with many opportunities to learn about myself and to grow as a person. I believe it is important to give  back to Marist as a way of saying thank you, and to continue its tradition for future graduates."

Brian Gelok

Hometown: Haverstraw, New York

Major: Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance

Activities: Executive Vice President of the Marist College Student Government Association, Resident Assistant of Fulton Townhouses, Co-Director of the St. Jude’s Up ’Til Dawn Committee,Middle States Accreditation Committee, Vice President of the National Residence Hall Honorary, & intramural sports!

Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: "When I was on my tour of Marist College 4 years ago, my tour guide told me that college would be the best 4 years of my life, and Marist would give us everything we ever wanted and more. This has been such an understatement. Marist has given me the best friends of my life, memories that last a lifetime, and laughs that still hurt my stomach when I think back to them. I hope that giving back to the Marist Fund helps Marist grow and allow others to have the same experience that I'm receiving"

Jessica Hasapis

Hometown: Harwinton, CT

Major: Public Relations and Spanish (Global Studies minor)

Activities: Orientation Leader, Tour Guide, First Year Programs 
Student Assistant, PRSSA, Communication Arts Society, Secretary for 
Circle K, Ambassadors, Campus Ministry Community Service, Emerging 
Leaders Program, Abroad Experience: Madrid, Spain.

Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: " I could not have asked for a better experience thus far at Marist. Over the past three years, Marist has provided me with a wealth of opportunities that have allowed me to better myself both professionally and as a person. I cannot express my full gratitude for everything that the faculty, staff and services have done for me. By supporting the Marist Fund, I hope that future Red Foxes will be able to take full advantage of all of the wonderful opportunities that my fellow classmates and I have  been able to experience."

Michael Johnson

Hometown: Montville, NJ

Major: Criminal Justice/ Paralegal Studies

Activities:  Director of Community Relations for Marist Student Government Association, Co-Director of the St. Jude Fundraising Committee, President of the NRHH Red Fox Chapter, Board Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, Officer of the Marist College Toastmasters, & Vice President of Marist Chess Club.

Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: "Through my work with the SGA, I’ve seen the impact that the annual class gift fund can have on our campus through the programs, initiatives, and developments that it is put towards. Our contributions help make this campus even greater for future generations of Red Foxes, and that’s worth every penny."

Caitlin Landsman

Hometown: Burke, VA

Major: Communications Public Relations & Communication Studies

Activities: Marist Womens Soccer, Public Relations Student Society of America, Campus Ministry, Intramural Volleyball, Abroad Experience: Seville, Spain Spring 2012

Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: "Not only has Marist given me countless opportunities, both academic and personal, but it has provided me with a support system that has fostered a true transformation within myself. I truly don't think that I would have been able to accomplish all that I have in four years, athletically, academically, and personally, if it were not for the constant support and encouragement that Marist has provided. When I come back to Marist in ten years, I will find comfort in knowing that I donated to the Marist Fund and gave back to a community that has given me more than I could have ever imagined. I am not only donating so I can help Marist, but more importantly, to say thank you!"

 Lindsay Marinelli

Hometown: Staatsburg, NY

Major: Criminal Justice Major, Psychology Minor

Activities: Orientation Leader, Ambassador, Tour Guide, Dance Team, Dance Ensemble, Football Manager, McCann student assistant, Criminal Justice Society, Abroad Experience: Florence Italy- Spring 2012

Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: "Marist has not only been a place where I have received an amazing education for the past four years but it is also a place where I can say I have met the most amazing people and have made the greatest memories of a lifetime. This is my way of thanking Marist for the amazing internships, job opportunities, and for bringing amazing people into my life who I can call family. I hope that the contributions that we make will let little red foxes that come after me enjoy the same amazing experiences as I have."

Rebecca Snodgrass

Hometown: Doylestown, PA

Major: Communications/Public Relations

Activities: President of Sigma Sigma Sigma, Director of Public Relations for the Student Government Association, Relay for Life Committee, St. Jude’s Up Till Dawn Executive Board

Why I am giving to the Senior Class Gift: "It is crazy for me to look back and think about how Marist was not always my first choice for college, when it should have been. In the past three years I have learned so much in the classroom and about myself, took risks I never thought I would and met some of the best friends a person could ask for. I knew I wanted to be a part of the Senior Class Gift Committee to help my fellow soon-to-be graduates understand the importance of giving back tot he institution that gave us all so much. I am so excited to have such an exciting opportunity to help the Marist community and make sure that students in the future can have similiar amazing experiences."