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Alumni
Memories to Last a Lifetime
'SSH 11
“I’m always looking around for pictures,” says Chelsea Matson, a 2011 graduate with degrees in Human Services and International Affairs. As the proprietor of her own photography business—capturing weddings, family sessions, brand photography sessions, and more—it comes as no surprise to hear that Matson has always viewed the world through a photographic lens. “With my […]
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Alumni
A Sweet Story of Entrepreneurship feat. Meghan Phan
SSH '22
Meet Meghan Phan, a graduate of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2022! While working toward her degree in philosophy, Meghan opened a bakery with her mother in 2018. Specializing in sweet treats, Vietnamese food, and coffee, Sweet Piglet Bakery offers something for everyone. Learn about starting a business as a student, balancing […]
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Alumni
Supporting Customers Through Passion and Care
MBA’15
It’s no secret that a cornerstone of the insurance industry is customer care. “In an industry like insurance where you are not selling something that is tangible to a customer, you are really selling the people and employees that we have…I’m super passionate about that piece of things” says Rachel Switchenko, MBA’15. Beginning her career […]
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Alumni
Network your NEXT Opportunity feat. Greg Lainas
DMSB '78
Meet Greg Lainas, a graduate of the D'Amore-McKim School of Business in 1978! Greg had a long and prolific career as a CPA—working for industry giants like Robert Half and ESPN.
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Alumni
A More Sustainable Future for Girls Everywhere
SSH '03
Being at the head of a start-up wasn’t always in the cards for Ceylan Rowe, a 2003 graduate of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Though she’s always been in the business of helping people
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Alumni
Bringing Communities Together One Cup at a Time feat. Martell Mason
'SSH 07
Meet Martell Mason, a graduate of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2007! Beginning as a Starbucks barista while taking classes at Northeastern, Martell fell in love with the coffee industry.
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Alumni
Diversifying Your Portfolio One Property at a Time
S '18, SSH '18
“People that come in with the hesitations of owning a home and the problems that come with it,they come in with a different perspective,” says Vidhi Kankaria, a 2018 graduate of the College of Science and the College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Kankaria, who splits her time between India and New York, strives to […]
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Alumni
Kade Krichko Returns
AMD '12
Meet Kade Krichko, a graduate of the College of Arts, Media and Design in 2012! After graduating from Northeastern, Kade began pitching sports stories that touched on the human condition to media giants like the New York Times and ESPN. After building relationships in the industry and writing award-winning pieces, Kade now teaches a class […]
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Alumni
The Ride from Boston to Toronto feat. Rick Leary
DMSB'89, MPA'92
Meet Rick Leary, a graduate of the D'Amore-McKim School of Business in 1989 and recipient of a Masters in Public Administration in 1992! Beginning his career in public transportation as a train attendant for Boston's famous Green Line, Rick ascended to becoming the chief operating officer of the MBTA in 2005.
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Alumni
The Intersection of Movement and Philosophy
COS'12
What are the ethics of interaction? Is there a social responsibility that we must adhere to? What is the relationship between choreography and philosophy? These are the questions that Dr. Ilya Vidrin, a 2012 graduate of the College of Science, strives to answer using innovative interdisciplinary research and an artistic expression of physical interaction through dance.
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Alumni
Lights, Camera, Career: A Husky’s Journey to Hollywood
CAMD'20
“Northeastern has helped me in a career sense,” says Isabelle Hahn, a 2020 graduate of the College of Arts, Media and Design. “I was also able to take courses at Northeastern that helped me with my creativity and my writing in a way that helps me now as a director
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Alumni
The Return of Rian Finnegan
CAMD '11
Rian Finnegan, a 2011 graduate of the College of Arts, Media and Design, returns to the Northeastern Next podcast with two years worth of stories and accomplishments. Currently the Head of Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing at Snap, Rian additionally runs the Little Loaf Bakeshop in Poughkeepsie, New York, a vegan bakery that moonlights as […]