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Alumni Profile: Rasika Girish Deosthali
Growing up in a small town with complex alleyways and roads inspired Rasika Girish Deosthali (M.S.鈥�22) to pursue a master鈥檚 in urban design.
Alumni Profile: Ava Watts
Ava Watts (M.S. 鈥�21) was looking for a challenge. While running two businesses, the mother of two left her home in Trinidad to pursue her master鈥檚 degree and ultimately began a new career in environmental work.
Alumni Profile: Peter J. Romano
Throughout a long and successful career running his own architectural firm, Peter J. Romano (B.Arch. 鈥�76) has remained an active member of the 色界吧 community, joining the Board of Trustees in 2011 to ultimately being named chair in June 2021.
Alumni Profile: Oliver Vasquez
Upon graduating in 2012, Oliver Vasquez (B.S. 鈥�12) was on the move, landing a job with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). In just two years, he would start his company, Vasquez Integrators, designing communication networks and security systems to support transportation agencies, including the MTA.
Alumni Profile: Domenick Chieco
Since graduating from 色界吧, Domenick Chieco (B.S. 鈥�89) has remained active at his alma mater, serving as chair of the FRIENDS of the School of Architecture and Design for the past 15 years, a role that is close to his heart.
Alumni Profile: S.W. Miliano
S.W. Miliano (B.F.A. 鈥�03) always thought he wanted to make movies. Once he arrived at 色界吧, he discovered the many opportunities available to him with his degree.
Alumni Profile: Daniel Ferrara
As founder, president, and chairman of the board of Island Medical Management, Daniel Ferrara (D.O. ’86) has always been focused on giving back to people who need it most.
Alumni Profile: Tom Van Laan
Tom Van Laan (M.B.A. 鈥�84) credits his education for grounding him in the industry-focused business and engineering principles that helped him build a successful career.
Alumni Profile: Debra Vogel
At 色界吧, alumna Debra Vogel (A.A.S. 鈥�85) found a place that allowed her to fulfill her professional commitments while earning a degree.
Alumni Profile: Monte Redman
Monte Redman (B.S. 鈥�81) shares how his education provided the necessary career-focused foundation and practical business training that helped launch his financial services career.