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Category: Alumni Profiles

Tosan Boyo

Tosan Boyo ’11 MPH

Montclair State’s first Master of Public Health graduate and the son of health care professionals decided to make a career in hospitals while growing up in Nigeria, and has since made a significant impact in the San Francisco community.

Aldo Scrofani

Aldo Scrofani ’73

Multiple Tony-Award winner never expected his education in business administration and accounting would lead him to the entertainment industry, but he soon discovered his passion was in the field all along.

Talena Lachelle

Talena Lachelle Queen ’95

Poet, activist and fifth-grade language arts teacher still uses her college lessons of empowerment and tries to pass them on in everything she does.

Jim Benson

Jim Benson ’86

President/CEO of Vision Quest Productions, Inc. and second-generation alum of Montclair State owes his extensive career in television production to the opportunities he took advantage of in college.

Patrick Coyle

Patrick Coyle ’13 MBA

Vice President/CFO at Eisai Inc. has been able to achieve his dream of supporting patients while contributing to society in a meaningful way, and his alma mater played a pivotal role in his journey.

LaTarika Pierce

LaTarika Pierce ’15

Alumna who switched her major from Dance to Business Administration finds her way back to the stage, and her determination made her a Rockette.

Rose Cali

Donor Spotlight: Rose Cali ’80

Alumna’s loyalty and love for Montclair State is now a legacy, and she is forever grateful for the adventure her alma mater has given her.

Darren Groh

Darren Groh ’94, ’03 MA

Principal of Catham High School still appreciates the relationships he made during his time at Montclair State for aiding his successful career in education.

Johna Mailolli

Johna Mailolli ’09

The award-winning dietician credits Montclair State University’s Food Science and Nutrition Department, as well as perseverance, for the keys to achieving her dream of becoming a retail dietician for Shoprite, and then some.

Medinah Muhammad

Medinah E. Muhammad ’16

The Chief of Staff to New Jersey Assemblywoman Britnee N. Timberlake proves to be a great example of how the connections students establish can result in big post-graduation opportunities.