Shining a Light on Exceptional Cougars

Our new alumni 40 Under 40 initiative spotlights Cougars who have achieved notable professional success, leadership in their field, a positive impact in their community and embody the core values of Caldwell University.

Over the summer months, we will honor our graduates through a series of recognitions that highlight their individual talents, achievements, and contributions. Each will underscore how a Caldwell University education has served as a catalyst for their personal and professional success, reflecting the University’s enduring role in shaping lives of purpose and distinction.  

June 2026

Adam Eltouny, 2020
Adam Eltouny
2020
Major
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Current Role
CEO Wholeminds Wellness LLC
Adam Eltouny
2020
Dr. Bryan Broderick, 2011
Dr. Bryan Broderick
2011
Major
Biology
Current Role
Assistant Professor of Medicine; Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Dr. Bryan Broderick
2011
Dr. Sagun Giri, 2012
Dr. Sagun Giri
2012
Major
History and Political Science
Current Role
AI Sandbox Coordinator
Dr. Sagun Giri
2012
Dr. Titilola Alao-Olaosun, 2012
Dr. Titilola Alao-Olaosun
2012
Major
Pre-Med/Biology
Current Role
Physician & CEO
Dr. Titilola Alao-Olaosun
2012
Kornelia Siodlak, 2020
Kornelia Siodlak
2020
Major
Finance Economics
Current Role
Manager, Pensions Benefit Finance
Kornelia Siodlak
2020
Mackenzie Emmons, BA ’09, MA ‘14
Mackenzie Emmons
BA ’09, MA ‘14
Major
Sociology and Applied Behavior Analysis
Current Role
BCBA, LABA Sippican Elementary
Mackenzie Emmons
BA ’09, MA ‘14
Marchelle A. Boyd, BSN ’15, MSN ‘21
Marchelle A. Boyd
BSN ’15, MSN ‘21
Major
Nursing
Current Role
Nurse Director Corporate Office of People Belonging and Impact Department for RWJBarnabas Health; Chapter President Middlesex Regional Black Nurses Association
Marchelle A. Boyd
BSN ’15, MSN ‘21
Mark Costa, 2010
Mark Costa
2010
Major
Communications and Marketing
Current Role
Founder and CEO, Varitage Brew Works
Mark Costa
2010
Miriam Edelstein, 2017
Miriam Edelstein
2017
Major
Music Education, Special Education, Voice Primary
Current Role
Business Owner, Sounds of Harmony, LLC Music Therapist
Miriam Edelstein
2017
Roman A. Diduch, BA ’16, MBA ‘18
Roman A. Diduch
BA ’16, MBA ‘18
Major
Accounting
Current Role
Assistant Vice President, Blackstone
Roman A. Diduch
BA ’16, MBA ‘18

August 2026

Ashley Persaud, BA '22, MBA '24
Ashley Persaud
BA ’22, MBA ’24
Major
Business Administration, MBA
Current Role
Business Support Associate
Ashley Persaud
BA ’22, MBA ’24
Facundo Zalazar, 2013
Facundo Zalazar
2013
Major
Accounting
Current Role
Associate Private Wealth Advisor
Facundo Zalazar
2013
Dr. Kensy Jean, 2020
Dr. Kensy Jean
2020
Major
Health Sciences
Current Role
Doctor of Chiropractic m
Dr. Kensy Jean
2020
Michael Balkovic, 2011
Michael Balkovic
2011
Major
Business Management
Current Role
Senior Center Director at Freehold Township, New Jersey
Michael Balkovic
2011
Dr. Nadia S. Bitar, BA '18, Ph.D. '25
Dr. Nadia S. Bitar
BA ’18, Ph.D. ’25
Major
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Counselor Education and Supervision
Current Role
Program Director
Dr. Nadia S. Bitar
BA ’18, Ph.D. ’25
Patrick Koslecki, 2017
Patrick Koslecki
2017
Major
History
Current Role
Director, People, Belonging and Impact, RWJBarnabas Health
Patrick Koslecki
2017
Dr. Saloni Sharma, 2009
Dr. Saloni Sharma
2009
Major
Accounting
Current Role
Evaluation Director
Dr. Saloni Sharma
2009
Samantha Shane, 2019
Samantha Shane
2019
Major
M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction
Current Role
Teacher for Academy for Education & Learning
Samantha Shane
2019
Stephen Van Cauwenberge, 2019
Stephen Van Cauwenberge
2019
Major
History and Political Science
Current Role
Law Student, Fordham University
Stephen Van Cauwenberge
2019
Dr. Torey Chatman, BA '13, Ed.D. '22
Dr. Torey Chatman
BA ’13, Ed.D. ’22
Major
Psychology B.A., Educational Leadership Ed.D.
Current Role
Senior Academic Mentor and Student Success Advisor
Dr. Torey Chatman
BA ’13, Ed.D. ’22