USJ - Key Persons
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- Assistant Director of Admissions
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- Senior Admissions Operations Manager
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- Alumni Relations Specialist
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- Assistant Dean of Admissions and Student Experience / School of Pharmacy and Physician Assistant Studies
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- Principal - St. Catharine Academy
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- Chief of Police - Yale University
As the Web Coordinator, Becca maintains and updates content on the website consistent with USJ's brand image and performance standards to provide a positive user experience. Becca also assists with content writing, social media, and producing print and digital media.
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- Partner - Gaffney, Bennett & Associates
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- Senior Vice President ( Retired ) - Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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- Founder / President - Carol Stiff Sports Media Consulting LLC
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- Senior Graphic Designer & Brand Coordinator
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- Photographer / Videographer
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- Dean, School of Pharmacy and Physician Assistant Studies
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- Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Joined
Dr. Anisha Gupta received her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, where she studied nucleic acid-based chemical molecules for antisense and antigene applications. She received her postdoctoral training at Yale School of Medicine. During her postdoctoral training at Yale, she designed and developed peptide nucleic acid-based molecules and drug delivery vehicles for gene editing and antisense applications. Before joining USJ, she taught undergraduate-level chemistry courses as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Wesleyan University in Middletown. Her research interests are focused on nucleic acid chemistry and drug delivery, particularly centered on cancer therapeutics. She is primarily interested in targeting potential oncomiRs (cancer-causing microRNAs), RNAs and developing novel precision medicine, working at the interface of nucleic acid chemistry and nanotechnology.
Dr. Gupta received her bachelor's and master's of pharmacy degrees from the Department of Pharmaceutical sciences and Drug research, Punjabi University, India. During her M.Pharm., she greatly enjoyed designing and developing novel chitosan-chondroitin based polymeric formulations as part of her thesis project under the supervision of Dr. A. K Tiwary. She absolutely liked how pharmacy curriculum offered a wide variety of courses and infused in her a quest for gaining knowledge. Hence, she pursued a Ph.D. in nucleic acid chemistry as a career path for her.
Anisha performed her Ph.D in Chemistry department, at Carnegie Mellon University under the supervision of Dr. Bruce Armitage (expert in G-Quadruplex research), studying nucleic acid based chemical molecules for antisense (targeting RNA) and antigene (targeting DNA) based therapeutic and diagnostic applications. Continuing her research interests in nucleic acid-based scaffolds, during her postdoctoral training at Yale, she designed and developed peptide nucleic acid-based molecules and novel drug delivery systems for gene editing and antisense applications with Dr. Peter Glazer (an expert in gene editing and DNA repair) and Dr. Mark Saltzman (an expert in nanotechnology). At Yale, she also developed her pedagogical skills and decided to pursue an academic career in a liberal arts institution. She enjoys running, pickle ball, tennis, yoga, reading and baking.
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- Trustee
- Chairman - Gengras Motor Cars, Inc
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- Trustee
- Partner ( Retired ) - Day Pitney LLP
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- Trustee
- Chairman of the Board ( Retired ) - Allied Corporation
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- President - KDA Interiors
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- Pharmacist at Stop & Shop )
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- Trustee
- Senior Vice President, Financial Operations - Hartford HealthCare
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- Interim Director of Assessment and Accreditation
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- Trustee
- Chairman & CEO, Hartford Life International ( Retired )
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- Associate Director of Admissions
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- Biology Department Chair and
Dr. Reed infuses her courses with her passion for science, and is always looking for ways to incorporate research and critical thinking. With a background in cancer biology, Dr. Reed engages students in independent faculty-mentored research, and also provides course-based research experiences in the classroom. She is also a strong advocate for developing science communication skills, and builds this into all of her courses regardless of the topic. Focused on student-centered learning and engagement, Dr. Reed also participates in outreach programs with local high schools, grant-funded opportunities to provide mentorship and career guidance to students, and advocates for the benefits of undergraduate research at the national level. In 2018, she won the Stack Award for Teaching Excellence and has continued to explore novel pedagogies in the classroom and best practices for inclusive teaching. Her research students have won numerous grants through both USJ and the Tribeta Biological Honors Society and published their research in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Dr. Reed's research focuses on breast and uterine cancer progression and metastasis, with an emphasis on how changes to the genetic landscape can alter patient prognosis and response to treatment.
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- Trustee
- Senior Vice President ( Retired ) - Hartford Steam Boiler
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- Partner - Shipman & Goodwin LLP
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- Vice Chair / Founder and President - Arista Health, LLC
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- Investment Manager
- Trustee
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- Managing Director - Andersen
Today, USJ is grateful for its newest support team, the University of Saint Joseph Ambassadors. These individuals, from industries and organizations in our neighboring community, assist the University efforts by:
Acting as advocates for the University
Attracting benefactors and funders
Utilizing their expertise to further the mission of the University
Identifying areas of importance to the University
Recruiting students
Expanding the University's visibility locally and nationally
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- Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
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- Trustee
- VP of Quality, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs ( Retired ) - Partners Continuing Care / Mass General Brigham
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- Trustee
- Managing Partner - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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- Interim Director of Marketing & Communications
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- Director of Gift Accounting and Data Management
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- Grants Development Officer
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- News
- Sterile Compounding Pharmacist at B. Braun )
https://www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-events/2024/0820_pharmacy-professors-bahal-gupta.html
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- Vice President for Institutional Advancement
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- Managing Director, Financial and Professional Practice
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- Senior Advisor - My Next Season
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- President and CEO ( Retired ) - Connecticut Children 's Medical Center
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- President ( Retired ) - Mercy High School
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- Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
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- Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management
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- Trustee
- Director ( Retired ) - Collaborative Center for Justice
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- Trustee
- Executive Vice President and Co - Owner - ACMT
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- Managing Partner ( Retired ) - PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
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- Coordinator of Conference and Meeting Services
Rhona C. Free, Ph.D., became the ninth President of the University of Saint Joseph in July 2015. During her time at USJ, she has guided the deliberations that led to the University's decision to become fully-coeducational and championed the creation of the Women's Leadership Center. She has overseen the launch of new academic majors to meet student interests and workforce needs; the consolidation of health care programs onto the West Hartford campus; significant expansion of athletic programs and facilities; the implementation of the Catholic Promise Scholarship program; and completion of numerous capital projects to enhance student life, campus accessibility, and educational training facilities including studios, classrooms, and laboratories.
Since its founding by the Sisters of Mercy in 1932, the University has maintained a focus on student success.
We are keenly aware of the need to foster our students' potential by building career preparation on a foundation of study in the arts and sciences.
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- Chairman / Vice President, Business Risk Management - Thrivent Financial
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- President & CEO - Freeman Companies, LLC
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- Executive Administrative Assistant to the President / Board Administrator
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- Institutional Research Assistant
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- Trustee
- Academic Specialist - Urban Studies Program / University of Connecticut
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- Manager - Glenwood Strategies, LLC
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- Trustee
- Commercial Lines Client Executive
As the Principal Content Writer, Stacey is responsible for the primary writing for Outlook magazine, USJ News articles, press releases, media advisories, website written content, and recruitment collateral. She also serves as editor and proofer for all communications.
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- Executive Assistant to the Provost
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- Post - Doctoral Fellow at Bristol Myers Squibb
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- Trustee
- Vice President for Human Resources ( Retired ) - Travelers