Alumni & Friends

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Kristen Gordon
Director of Alumni Relations
Institutional Advancement
Central Welcome Center
860.832.2587
kgordon1@ccsu.edu

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Alumni Class Notes

Class Notes Archive

Behrooz Badii

Behrooz Badii ’03

Behrooz Badii ’03 has built an impressive career across some of the world’s leading tech companies. He began as a Software Engineer at YellowJacket and CapitalStar Systems before moving into an Associate role at Morgan Stanley. From there, Behrooz advanced into high-impact engineering positions at Twitter and Uber, later joining Google as an Engineering Manager for several Google Docs teams, where he helped drive key product improvements. He has also served as an advisor to tech startups Pixie and Torq. Behrooz went on to become a Director of Engineering at Lyft, leading major initiatives and supporting the company’s NYC office. As of 2023, he serves as Director of Engineering at Airbnb.
Mike Makoski

Mike Makoski ’03

Mike Makoski ’03 has joined Coole Insight as the Associate for International & UK Development (United States). Mike is a seasoned higher education leader with more than 15 years of experience in student engagement, event management, and campus operations. He has held roles at Smith College, the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Fitchburg State University, and William & Mary, and currently serves as the Student Involvement Coordinator for ACUI Region VIII. Mike is known for bringing creativity, compassion, and strategic insight to his work, helping institutions build inclusive, community-centered environments where students thrive!
Ralph Anderson

Ralph Anderson ’05

Ralph Anderson ’05 brings over 20 years of experience in public accounting, specializing in tax compliance, planning, and consulting. He works closely with business owners and leadership teams to provide guidance on federal, state, and local tax matters. Ralph serves clients across a wide range of industries, including medical and dental practices, real estate, private equity, continuing care retirement communities, and law firms, as well as closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals. He is also a contributor to Connecticut Magazine, a frequent lecturer on tax law updates, and an active member of the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants, where he has organized the Federal Tax Forum.
Steve Green

Steve Green ’09

Steve Green ’09 has taken a leadership role as Executive Director of Retina Strategy & Business Development at ANI Pharmaceuticals. His work focuses on the rare-disease space, particularly in ophthalmology and retina-related therapies, with deep expertise in sales and launch excellence for biologics, medical devices and rare-disease treatments. Prior to this role, Steve served as Vice President of Ophthalmology Sales at ANI Pharmaceuticals, building and directing commercial strategy for retina markets. His career reflects a strong dedication to advancing treatments in underserved areas of vision care and bringing new innovations from development into the marketplace.
Vivian Pereda

Vivian Pereda '18

Vivian Pereda ’18 was recognized in 2025 as one of Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty honorees for her leadership as Director of CampusCare Operations at Hartford HealthCare. She oversees student health, counseling, and sports medicine services across seven Connecticut college campuses, improving access to care and wellness outcomes for thousands of students each year.
Jacquelyn DeNicola Rose

Jacquelyn DeNicola Rose '09

Jacquelyn DeNicola Rose ’09 was recognized in 2025 as one of Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty honorees for her leadership as Executive Director of ALS United Connecticut. Since taking on the role, she has strengthened organizational operations, expanded local programs, and advanced the mission to support individuals and families affected by ALS across the state.
April Norman

April Norman '21

April Norman ’21 was recognized in 2025 as one of Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty honorees for her achievements as Director of Construction for Comcast’s New England Region. She manages large-scale infrastructure and network expansion projects across six states, championing innovation and representation in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Todd Jones

Todd Jones '08

Todd Jones '08 published Plainville, Connecticut: A History (Arcadia) in May 2025. He holds degrees in History and Public History from Central and currently works in the Historic Preservation Office in Washington, D.C. The Historic Preservation Office is responsible for the planning, protection, and public outreach of the District's historic and cultural resources.
Corrianne Gagliardi Chipello

Corrianne Gagliardi Chipello '13

Corrianne Gagliardi Chipello '13 was recognized in 2025 as one of Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty honorees for her leadership as Executive Director & CEO of Hartford’s Camp Courant. Since 2020, she has guided the organization’s mission by expanding programs, leading successful fundraising initiatives, and ensuring access to enriching summer experiences for Hartford youth. Read more here
Robert Warner

Robert “Robb” Warner '78

Robert “Robb” Warner '78 was elected commander of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 17 in Manchester, CT. An Air Force veteran who served in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Robb has been an active member of the veteran community for decades - he is a 45-year member of the American Legion and a former commander of Hebron’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and American Veterans (AMVETS). He has also served his hometown as first selectman, tax collector, and secretary of the Conservation and Wetlands Commission.
Ron Luneau

Ron Luneau '89

Ron Luneau '89 has served on the Southern Connecticut Diamond Club Executive Board for 16 years. A longtime coach in the greater New Haven area, he has led both football and baseball programs for more than three decades, including head baseball coaching roles at Derby High School (1997–2003) and West Haven High School (2015–2022).
Garrett Walker

Garrett Walker '07

Garrett Walker '07 earned 12 varsity letters and six All-SWC honors in football, basketball and baseball at Foran High of Milford. He was twice all-state in baseball while playing for his father, Ken. Now the Lions’ football and baseball coach, he led Foran to the 2017 CIAC Class L championship.
Nora Mocarski

Nora Mocarski '99

Nora Mocarski '99 has been named the 2025 Connecticut History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. A longtime Social Studies Department Chair at Canton Middle/High School, she has maintained a 92% AP U.S. History pass rate over 16 years. Nora previously earned Canton’s District Teacher of the Year (2019–20) and the DAR “Outstanding Teacher of American History Award” (2014). Beyond the classroom, she serves on the Winchester Board of Education, has evaluated social studies programs, and has contributed to Connecticut's state standards.
Daniel A. Steiner

Daniel A. Steiner '21

Kahan Kerensky Capossela, LLP, announced the addition of Daniel A. Steiner '21, as associate attorney to the firm. Steiner will work in the firm’s Business Department. Daniel completed his law education at Western New England University School of Law, where he received a Transactional Law Certificate. Daniel successfully passed the July 2024 Bar Exam.
Kevin Harris

Kevin Harris '11

MahoneySabol of Glastonbury promoted Kevin Harris '11 to partner. As a partner, Harris will continue to oversee tax-related services, lead a team of tax professionals, and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations for a diverse range of clients, including individuals, corporations, partnerships, and not-for-profits. Harris joined MahoneySabol in 2015 and is a member of the state and national societies of CPAs.
Ellie Lloyd

Ellie Lloyd '16

Ellie Lloyd '16 was named Windsor Public Schools’ 2025–26 Teacher of the Year. A dedicated K–5 art educator at John F. Kennedy and Poquonock Elementary Schools, Ellie is known for her creative, student-centered approach to teaching. Her passion for the arts and commitment to fostering meaningful engagement in the classroom have earned her multiple Teacher of the Year nominations.