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Add Your VoiceMarketing , '99
I loved my time at Castleton. Upon graduation, I was offered an administrative job at a well-known real estate firm in Middlebury. Without a clear direction on where my career would take me, I accepted the position.
Criminal Justice, '93
Pictured above are Bill Laramee 93' and his wife Wendy Laramee '94 with his parents and grandparents after receiving the 2017 community service award from the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce.
Psychology, '09
I work for The Fortune Society, a non-profit providing reentry services for the justice-involved community in the greater New York City area. The Fortune society has been helping the formerly incarcerated for 50 years running.
Social Work, '85
I do mission work in Guatemala and El Salvador. We assist a local mission with building houses, water filtration systems and stoves as well as providing medical and dental assistance to families in the villages.
Media and Communication, '93
I am now a freelance shooter/crane operator for Full Circle Productions shooting everything from network sports and news to commercial production.
Art, '08
I sell my art full time on Etsy and around Boston, MA. I was a featured artist in the RAW Artist Envision Showcase in January 2018 in Boston, MA. I love that I get to paint every day for a living.
Media and Communication, '11
My education at Castleton prepared me for an amazing career in the field of Communications. I'm currently working as a Communications Specialist in the Marketing & Communications Depart. at Cheyenne Regional; an independent healthcare system in WY.
Marketing , '12
Right out of Castleton I was invited to join the PGA as an Apprentice and work my way towards a PGA Golf Professional. I am currently working at a PGA recognized facility as the Assistant Golf Professional. Thanks to Castleton for everything!
Education, '12
After graduating from Castleton with my B.A. and teaching credentials, I transferred my license to Florida and have spent the last 5 years teaching 5th grade in the sunshine state. Thank you to Castleton and their amazing internship program!
, '00
Moved to Colorado and is now the Marketing Coordinator at Centura Health. Centura Health is Colorado’s largest family of hospitals and health care services and one of the state’s largest private employers.
Mathematics, '08
I am planning to defend my PhD thesis in the fall semester and continuing my research career.
Social Work, '02
After receiving my BSW from Castleton I began my career in social work working in community mental health programs in Boston. From there, I went on to obtain my Masters in Social Work degree from Simmons College with a focus in medical social work.
Sociology, '10
I oversee eLearning as both a curriculum coordinator and principal for the K-12 eLearning school for the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District in Fairbanks, Alaska. My husband, Chase Laukhuf '12, is a Captain with the United States Army.
Education, '64
After retiring from American Express in 2004 I started an Emotional Intelligence & Mindfulness training company in NYC. We have provided that support for many major companies and we are told we do it better than anyone else.
Environmental Science, '09
I took the education Castleton offered me and used it to branch into management. Currently I'm the an Operations Manager for a Pharmacy Department at a local hospital. Castleton gave me a well rounded education that prepared me for my career.
Management, '09
After six years in retail business management, I'm now the proud owner of my own entertainment website, NerdMuch.com, which made it into the green after just a few months of operation.
Psychology, '11
I am now an Australian Resident, I work and live in Melbourne Australia. My degree in Psychology has supported my transition in Operations Management for an Outside School Hours Care Private Provider.
Marketing , '90
I am currently the Director of Career and Technical Education for Pasco County Schools. Pasco County is located centrally on the west coast of Florida, and is approximately 30 miles northwest of the City of Tampa.
Media and Communication, '89
After spending 25 years in radio as an on-air talent, copy writer, and commercial producer, I left the industry in 2012 to develop my children's writing. I now have 11 poems in 7 different children's books as well as 'Highlights' magazine.
Media and Communication, '11
I'm living and working in New York City as a social media professional. After school, I worked my way through internships in Public Relations, an entry-level job in advertising and copywriting, and ended up settling on a career in social media.
Art, '12
I graduated from Castleton in 2012 with a BA in Fine Art and concentration in graphic design. I am currently living in Los Angeles, California and working on numerous freelance projects with big businesses and corporations.
Sport Management, '04
The Director of Team Partnerships for Steiner Sports, Liz manages all of the relationships with the various teams that Steiner Sports partners with including the New York Yankees, Madison Square Garden (Knicks & Rangers), and Brooklyn Nets.
Marketing , '98
In 2021, I became a licensed agent with New York Life Insurance Company. I offer a variety of products that meet insurance and financial needs. My favorite service is working with parents to put their children on the path to future financial success.
Marketing , '04
I am the Owner & President of Drive Research, market research company in Syracuse, NY. Our firm specializes in Voice of Customer (VoC), Customer Experience (CX), and online market research creating marketing strategies through data insights.
Marketing , '04
Experiential Marketing, live event design and production, project management, fabrication, and operations.
Education, 1965
A visual artist, poet, and writer of nonfiction, Joan's memoir. SCATTERING ASHES, A Memoir of Letting Go, has recently been published by She Writes Press and is available where books are sold. Publishers Weekly called it: "...bravely honest....
Marketing , '09
I am currently with Accruepartners as a Division Market Manager and responsible for the business development of our Texas Division. I foster relationships with large, mid and small level companies and coordinate efforts with our recruiting team.
Management, 1980
In 2011 I followed my lifelong calling to serve in the church. After five years of formation, I was ordained a Deacon in the Roman Catholic. I have lived in Las Vegas with my wife Laurie ('80) for nearly twenty years.
Nursing, '15
I am working as an emergency department nurse in a small hospital in Vermont. The education I received while at Castleton helped establish fundamental knowledge needed both at my job and out in the community.
Media and Communication, '14
I received three job offers in the spring semester of my senior year at Castleton. The Monday after graduation, I transitioned into a full-time position at Puma's North American headquarters. Castleton refined my marketable skills & made me stand out.
Art, '12
Since graduating, I have exhibited and sold artwork in several VT galleries, worked as a gallery coordinator, and in 2013 was hired as a full-time art teacher at a local high school, where I have worked since. I am currently pursuing an M.A. in Arts Admin
Marketing , '11
Five years ago I graduated from Castleton with a Bachelors Degree in Business with a concentration in Marketing. My Castleton education helped me break into the business world and begin my sales career a an inside sales rep.
Sociology, 2004
Melissa's love of the Rutland County continues to grow (she was raised on her grandparents' dairy farm in rural Rutland County)! After the birth of her second child she began working for the Housing Trust of Rutland County.
History, '15
I started my college career at Castleton University as a student-athlete and competed for 4 years on the football team. I am currently employed by the Delaware River and Bay Authority Police Department and enlisted in the VT National Guard.
Nursing, '83
In thirty years of nursing, beginning at Castleton, I have earned both ADN and BSN degrees, and have worked in nearly every discipline within the nursing profession. Castleton gave me the start I needed to launch a very successful & enjoyable career.
Psychology, '10
I found my passion in fitness education and am getting my masters in Health and Fitness from the University of Pittsburgh.
Political Science, '04
As the CEO and Founder of nDash Marketing, Michael helps companies of all sizes and industries publish original content. In year one, the company grew to seven full-time employees, with twelve months of consecutive revenue growth.
Media and Communication, '89
I am the sports copy chief at The Washington Post, where I've worked since July 2000.
Psychology, '09
I graduated in 2009 with a double major in Forensic Psychology and World Literature, both of which helped me land incredible positions in several not-for-profits in Northern Vermont once I graduated.
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Castleton University celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2023 at its 236th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13. Phillip Modesti ‘90, Global Vice President for Medical Education at Establishment Labs, addressed the more than 3,000 guests…