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The News & Notes is a resource for alumni and current students of the University of Connecticut School of Business to stay up-to-date with their alumni network. We hope by providing information about our accomplished alumni, students and other alumni will have the opportunity to gain a better understanding about their industry and broaden their network.








Rowena Ortiz-Walters ‘96, ‘05 Ph.D

rowena OWRowena Ortiz-Walters ‘96, ‘05 Ph.D  has been named Dean of St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business, becoming the first Latina to lead the business school. Ortiz-Walters was previously the Dean and Professor of Management in the School of Business and Economics at SUNY Plattsburgh, a public liberal arts college that is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) System.


Alex Schaefer ‘08

Alex Schaefer ‘08  has been named Vice President, Acquisitions at AXA IM – Real Assets, the investment management arm of French-based multinational insurance firm Axa S.A. Schaefer was most recently a vice president at TKF Real Estate Investment, LLC, where he focused on sourcing and execution of value-add and core-plus investments in office and mixed-use assets. Schaefer has also held the roles of vice president, head of acquisitions for ALTO Real Estate Funds, as well as director within the Acquisitions Department of VEREIT.


Judith M. Martino ‘85

Judith M. Martino ‘85 has been named chief financial officer of Liberation Programs, Inc. Martino joined Liberation in April 2020 as the director of finance. Martino began her career as an auditor for Arthur Andersen & Company, and later became the assistant controller at Optimus Health Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center.


Anthony A. Joyce ’83

Anthony A. Joyce ’83 has been named chief operating officer at Chelsea Groton Savings Bank. In his role, Joyce will oversee the risk and compliance, facilities, purchasing, and human resources in addition to his role as a senior loan officer.