Klarn DePalma ’92 was named senior vice president of Group Sales and Sponsorships at Nexstar Media, Inc.  Mr. DePalma will be responsible for the strategy, development, and execution of sales and sponsorship efforts across Nexstar’s entire portfolio of broadcast stations and associated digital properties.

Steven J. Burns ’88 was appointed president and CEO of Idaho Community Foundation, a nonprofit public foundation with the goal of enriching the quality of life throughout Idaho. It combines people and resources to make an impact in each of Idaho’s 44 counties.

Daria Zagorska Luczkowski ’10, ’13 MBA, who emigrated to the U.S. from Poland with her mother in 1999, has always shared a passion for creativity with her mother, Ewa. The mother-daughter duo recently founded Mia Bella Box, an online gifting solution for individuals and companies. The business is named for Luczkowski’s 7-year-old daughter, Mia.

Constantine J. Alleyne ’17 EMBA has been named one of the Top 100 Women Leaders of Connecticut for 2022 by Women We Admire.  Ms. Alleyne is the Founder and President of the Civilian Corrections Academy, founded in 2018.  The Academy offers consultancy, pre-boarding and in-service training, mentoring, and career planning services.

Jessica J. Hitt ‘13 MBA has been recognized as a recipient of the Denver Business Journal’s 40 under 40 award.  Ms. Hitt is the vice president of human resources at TIAA. She began her career at the Royal Palm Beach Super Target as a member of the leadership team.

Laurie S. Haas ‘94 has been named one of the Top 100 Women Leaders in Connecticut for 2022 by Women We Admire. Ms. Haas is an attorney with the Murthy Law Firm.  She represents companies and individuals before the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of State, and other government agencies.

Elizabeth J. Mattern ‘08, ‘14 MBA has been named one of the Top 100 Women Leaders in Connecticut for 2022 by Women We Admire. Ms. Mattern is a Regional Vice President for Equitable, one of America’s leading financial services companies.She began her career at the UConn Foundation.

Keith E. Amann ‘05, vice president on the Built Ecology team at WSP USA, has been recognized as a 2021 LEED Fellow by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). Amann was among 21 individuals from around the world honored for mastery of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). It is the world’s most widely used green building rating system, identifying exceptional work in advancing green building practices.

Rich Goodwin ‘83 MBA recently published his second book, BASEBALL LIFE MATTERS. The author takes a look at the game of baseball and the life lessons baseball provides. The book is a tribute to the Rochester, NY area 1967 New York State American Legion Championship Team and players.