The Office of Career & Professional Development presents F.L.A.G.
The Falcon Leadership Advancement Group
Establishing Growth
The Falcon Leadership Advancement Group (FLAG) was created in response to an evolving world. Learning transferable skills is essential for students at Albertus Magnus College. FLAG implementation adds an experiential education exploration for those students who want to develop themselves professionally and personally.
The Falcon Leadership Advancement Group focuses on first-generation, minorities, international, and adult students applying their Liberal Arts education through professional workshops and community leader-led discussions.
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Vision, Mission, and Values
We exist to provide multicultural and multi-generational professional development training through a cultivated effort from alumni, faculty, and community members. That effort will provide etiquette and netiquette through a combination of training and technological opportunities for advancement.
We will strive to foster inclusive and diverse professional and personal development opportunities to enhance Albertus’s diverse communities. Our charge is to develop all members through a uniquely transformative experience. This group will cultivate meaningful academic expressions and socio-economic enlightenment in each member, promoting a culture of positive change. This specializing training will translate skills and contemplation of true objectives into achievement of personal goals. We will amplify members’ brand, knowledge, confidence, and awareness, so each may reach full potential.
We are committed to advancing all cultures residing at Albertus Magnus College. We believe in helping the underdeveloped populations on campus with real-life applications and exposures, providing a path via critical internal analysis and intentional application, born from the fruits of contemplation. Again, this is open to all Albertus Magnus College Falcons who wish to make a difference in their communities and lives.
The Universal Employee
Leaders instill in their people a hope for success and a belief in themselves. Positive
leaders empower people to accomplish their goals.
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All meetings will be hybrid from 6 - 8 pm once a month on Thursdays.
| Fall Semester 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Sept 15 |
The Great Resignation |
| Oct 13 |
The purpose of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace? |
| Nov 17 |
Social Media and how does this impact my Career? |
| Dec 8 |
Mentor vs Sponsors, is there a difference? |
| Spring Semester 2023 | |
| Jan 26 |
Elevator Pitch and Professional Conversations |
| Feb 16 |
Resume & Cover Letter |
| Mar 23 |
Financial Literacy |
| Apr 13 |
Interviews Do’s & Don’ts |
| May 4 |
What is Ghosting? How to manage it. |
*There is no limit to the number of people to sign up for any given day(s) or event(s)
***Special meeting times may vary to accommodate breaks
FLAG in 2021-2022
Fall Semester: Self-Exploration
When thinking about a life-long question, “who am I” and “what is my purpose” are two self-exploration questions we journey down in the first semester of FLAG. Therefore, having students undertake deep self-reflection, quiet meditation, and other aspects that unveil conscious or unconscious biases hindering their growth.
Spring: Balance
After unveiling one’s self-exploration, we now begin the process of leveraging these findings. Continuing our community leader lead discussions, we incorporate the application of learning, doing, failing, and failing forward for one’s professional and personal balance. From self-exploration to balancing oneself will assist in opening closed minds, thoughts, and ideas.
Thank you to all the 40+ guest speakers and their willingness to share their voice and wisdom with our Albertus Community
Congratulations to the Inaugural Graduates of 2022
Anh Pham
Class of 2025Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Minor in Management
Bliss Weston
Class of 2024Bachelor of Arts in Religion & Art Therapy
Minor in Psychology
Charisma Prince
Class of 2024Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Business Management
Minor in Philosophy & Religion
Cyndell Pickett
Class of 2022Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics & Finance
Dyami Wood
Class of 2023Bachelor of Science in Biology
Jared McKenzie
Class of 2025Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Finance
Judah La Rose
Class of 2025Bachelors of Science in Project Management
Mariah Mandulak
Class of 2023Bachelors of Science in Business Management
Mason Baliko
Class of 2025Undeclared Major
Mirriam Chikwamu
Class of 2023Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Morgan Russo
Class of 2025Undeclared Major
Rockenson Charles
Class of 2023Bachelor of Science in Management & Marketing
Tiffanee Gardner
Class of 2022Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Special Recognition to our Community Leaders
Alex Williams
NCOIC, Front Office Executive / Co-FounderSAF/MRR / Bold for Greatness, LLC
Amanda Nugent
Director of Talent & DiversityCarmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Barbara Brigance BA, MBA
CEO - PartnerFamily Owner Business
Briona Jenkins
Founder & Development ConsultantBriona Jenkins Consulting
Carli Knox
Executive AssistantCT NAACP
President & Community Outreach CoordinatorNAACP
Cecil O. Austin Jr. MBA, MSA, CLCS
Insurance BrokerOwner of C&H Insurance
Danielle Camputaro
Human ResourcesRallybio
Dawn H. Johnson
President & CEODHJ Services, LLC
Dr. Kristilee Steward
VeterinaryMount Carmel Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Linda Woodard CWDP, GCDF, CPRW, CCSP
President (Corporate Trainer/ Workforce Development Consultant)LDW Group, LLC
Dr. Tuvana Rua
Associate Professor of ManagementQuinnipiac University
Dr. Rev. Yvonne McCoy
CEO - Co-Founder / Certified Education FacilitatorMaking A Difference Foundation / RTI International
Earl A. McCoy, Sr.
President - CoFounder / Sales Service TechnicianMaking A Difference Foundation / Frontier Communications
Elizabeth Stroble
ChancellorWebster University
Escence Durkin, MBA
Complex Claims AnalystNonprofits Insurance Alliance
Elysse Williams
Founder - CEO / Mwr Child Development CenterBold for Greatness LLC / Fort Belvoir
Eric Bergenn
Financial PlannerNew England Financial Group
Glenn Xavier
Social WorkerHamden Public Schools
Giovanni Duaqui
Partner & Senior Vice PresidentITO Solutions, INC.
Jeremy Peterson
Network Analyst and Media SpecialistAlbertus Magnus College
Jorgieliz Casanova
FAFSA Director & Program ManagerNew Haven Promise
Katy Manley (she/her/hers)
Senior Business System Analyst, PeopleSoft HCM 9.2Board of Regents of the University Systems of Georgia
Kevin Musco
J.D. CandidateUniversity of Connecticut School of Law
Kristin Schrader
Director of PartnershipsParker Dewey
Khanisa Moore
On-Track CoachConnecticut RISE Network
Lauren Parisi
Registrar Operations AssistantAlbertus Magnus College
Marcus Paca
Assistant Director Employer RelationsUniversity of New Haven
Marie Hickman-Eide
Producer / Content StrategistWebster University / Orthopedics Specialists
Michael Smith
Associate Director Human ResourcesHarvard Business School
Naomi Charles, CF-SLP, TSSLD
Speech-Language PathologistNYC Department of Education
Rain Marini, MSOP, CEAP, LAP-C, CIP, and Qualified SAP DOT
Employee Assistance ProfessionalB & R Assistance in Recovery
Patrick Abbazia
Technical Support AnalystAlbertus Magnus College
Robert DiGioia
Strategic Communications ManagerAlbertus Magnus College
Ruth Serino
Vice PresidentRobert Half Talent Solutions
Samantha Miller
Digital Content ProducerAlbertus Magnus College
Sharinna Luna
ControllerTarter Krinsky & Drogin, LLP
Susan Simones
Enterprise Solutions SpecialistFrontier Communications
Rick Rockwell
Faculty Member / Retired Chief Communications Officer & Associate Vice PresidentWebster University
Tiffany Young
Director of Community PartnershipsCAO A.C.T. U.P., LLC
Hartford Yard Goats
Alternative Creative Theater Ubiquity Program, LLC
Tyler Olson
Senior Communications SpecialistSouth Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority
Virginia Monteiro
SecretaryNAACP
Devon O'Nalty
Director of Diversity & InclusionNBC Sports
Jorgieliz Casanova
FAFSA New Haven DirectorNew Haven Promise
Elysse Williams
Director / Founder - CEOMwr Child Development Center / Bold For Greatness, LLC
Crystal Simmons
Logistics Coordinator | Podcast Host | SpeakerIPEC Coaching | Unstuck Yourself W | Crystal Simmons | Crystay Clear Purposes, LLC
Sam DaSilva
Fitness Coach / TrainerFinesse Fitness
John Watts
Chief Probation OfficerState of Connecticut
Elvis Santana
Outreach DirectorEducators for Excellence
Dr. Katy Manley
Executive Coach | Senior Business Systems Analyst PeopleSoft HCM 9.2Katy Manley Coaching, LLC | Board of Regents of University Systems of Georgia
Ce'Erra Patton
Auditor | Real Estate AgentDominion Energy | RVA Realtor
Tamara Clarke
SICU & Trauma RNYale New Haven Hospital
Escence Durkin
Complex Claims AnalystNonprofits Insurance Alliance
Amanda Nugent
Director of Talent & DiversityCarmody, Torrance, Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Naomi Charles
Speech Language Pathologist | Double Published AuthorNYC Department of Education | Author
Lauren Parisi
Registrar Operations Assistant | EnglishAlbertus Magnus College | Entrepreneur
Robert DiGioia
Strategic Communications ManagerAlbertus Magnus College
Kervin Franco
Registrar Associate | OwnerAlbertus Magnus College | Manjares Tapas & Wine
Dr. Johnnie Johnson
Assistant Director National Capital RegionWebster University
David Williams
Law RegistrarNorth Carolina Central University School of Law
Kentha Heng
Acting Coordinator of WRAP Around Services, FESP & Equity ProgramsGateway Community College
Avery Mezzanotte
Client Onboarding SpecialistPAYARC
Niko Mundt
Financial Aid Operations AssistantAlbertus Magnus College
Marie Eide
Content Strategist | ProducerOrthopedic Specialists | Webster University
Dr. Alfred Guante
Director of Student Activities & Director of Career ServicesGateway Community College
Venetia Ndabian
Branch ManagerPeople’s United Bank, N.A.
Samantha Miller
Digital Content ProducerAlbertus Magnus College
Virginia Monteiro
SecretaryNAACP
Tyler Olson
Senior Communications SpecialistSouth Central Connecticut Regional Water
Samantha Williams
Director of Digital Content Design & Development | President, Chief Business Writer628 Digital Design | Sam’s Word, LLC
Sharinna Luna
ControllerTarter Krinsky & Drogin, LLP
Dan Gugliotti
Senior ManagerNBC Universal
Sha McAllister
Community Impact ManagerArts & Ideas
Katie Glynn
Communications SpecialistAVANGRID
Yvette Haughton
Branch ManagerCitizens Bank
Contact Information
Earl A. McCoy, Jr. MBA, GCDF
Founder / Creator
Asst. Director, Career & Professional Development
Office Phone: 203-752-3063
Email: eamccoy@albertus.edu