Who Are You?

In the 27th episode of Who Are You?, Julie Booth, Director for the Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education at Quinnipiac, shares: 💼Her nontraditional path from working in corporate America to becoming a Physical Therapist, and then a professor 🩺 The importance of working collaboratively in an interprofessional healthcare environment 💪 What sets Quinnipiac University’s Physical Therapy program apart Related to this Episode: Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education Quinnipiac’s Dual Degree BS in Health Science Studies/Doctor of Physical Therapy Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Julie Booth Producers: Mila Iuteri & Peter Gallay 00:00 Who is Julie Booth? 00:55 Journey to Healthcare and Quinnipiac 04:34 How did working in corporate America help in her transition to Physical Therapy 06:16 How Julie came to Quinnipiac 07:23 What is Interprofessional Healthcare? 08:03 The Center for Interprofessional Education at Quinnipiac University 10:09 How have your experiences informed you in helping teach students? 11:37 What sets Quinnipiac's Physical Therapy program apart?

In the 26th episode of Who Are You?, Morgan Pastir, a Quinnipiac alum who earned her bachelor's degree in psychology in 2021 and completed the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in 2023, shares: 🤝 How guidance from an advisor help determine her path from Psychology to healthcare 🏥 What led to her decision to join Quinnipiac's Accelerated Nursing Program 💉 What a typical day is like in the Accelerated Nursing Program   Related to this episode: Quinnipiac University’s Psychology Program Quinnipiac’s Accelerated Nursing Program   Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Morgan Pastir Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay   00:00 Who is Morgan Pastir? 00:44 What led to decision to study Psychology for first degree? 01:13 What drew you to Quinnipiac? 01:34 What were your courses like and what did you learn in Psychology? 02:04 Figuring out what she wanted to do with her Psychology degree and guidance that helped determine her path 03:58 Pre-Dental Student Organization at Quinnipiac 05:13 What came next after graduating with Psychology degree? 06:00 Decision to join Quinnipiac's Accelerated Nursing Program 07:10 Morgan's experience in the Accelerated Nursing Program 07:55 Typical day in the Accelerated Nursing Program 09:11 What's it like working with standardized patient actors? 10:15 Faculty support throughout the Accelerated Nursing Program 11:39 Clinical Experiences in the Accelerated Nursing Program 12:44 Opportunity to take part in a residency at the VA 13:20 How did what she learn in the Accelerated Nursing Program prepare her for her residency 14:39 Morgan's journey after her residency 16:49 Advice for students unsure of what direction they want to take in the healthcare field 17:52 Importance in shadowing different healthcare providers

In the 25th episode of Who Are You?, Erin Sabato, Senior Director of Quinnipiac’s Global Learning in the Office of Global Engagement, shares: 🌍 How the opportunity to study abroad during her time at Quinnipiac transformed her life and career 🌐 The scale and scope of programs Quinnipiac offers for study abroad ✈️ How Quinnipiac students can take the first step in studying abroad Related to this episode: Quinnipiac’s Study Abroad Programs Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Erin Sabato Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay

In the 24th episode of Who Are You?., Breana Butkievich, a fourth-year Law and Society major, shares: 🎤 How conquering a fear of public speaking led her into political and student advocacy, ultimately drawing her to Quinnipiac’s Law & Society program 🏛️ How mentors from Quinnipiac’s law community and student government propelled her to become a student advocate 🤝 How getting involved on campus at Quinnipiac helped her build confidence, connections, and a strong sense of community Related to this episode: Quinnipiac Law & Society major Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Breana Butkievich Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay 0:00: Welcome to Who Are You? 0:30: Who is Breana Butkievich? 1:00: Growing up around farming & horses 2:00: Finding confidence through FFA & public speaking 3:00: Becoming a student advocate 4:00: What the Law & Society major is like 5:00: Support from professors & key mentors 6:00: Finding community at Quinnipiac 7:00: Joining Student Government 8:00: How she an impact on-campus 9:00: Internship with Senator Chris Murphy 12:30: Experience as an Orientation leader 13:30: Rapid fire questions! 13:45: Favorite on-campus eat 14:15: Favorite weekend activity 15:00: Best event on campus 15:45: What she wishes she knew before coming to college 16:30: What every first-year college student should bring 17:00: What people worry about but don’t need to before coming to college 17:45: Attending the engagement fair & finding organizations over time 18:30: Closing Advice

In the 23rd episode of Who Are You?, Colin Fanning, an Applied Business major in Quinnipiac’s 3+1 program, shares: 💼 How his family background in business sparked his interest in the field 🎓 How making a lasting impression on professors and forming connections can lead to future opportunities 👥 How he found his place and made friends at Quinnipiac Related to this episode: Quinnipiac University Applied Business Program Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Colin Fanning Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay 0:00 – Welcome to Who Are You? 0:30 – Who is Colin Fanning? 0:41 – How Quinnipiac came onto Colin’s radar 2:05 – Visiting through the “Bobcat for a Day” program 3:15 – Why he chose business & management 3:50 – Colin’s first day at QU 4:55 – Making friends and getting involved 9:10 – The impact of New Student Orientation 10:54 – Tips for student success 11:58 – Rapid-fire Q&A! 12:10 – Favorite place to eat on campus 12:25 – Favorite place to eat off campus 12:36 – Favorite weekend activity 13:07 – Favorite event on campus 13:54 – What he wishes he’d known before coming to QU 14:16 – One thing every first-year should pack 15:15 – One thing people worry about but shouldn’t 16:19 – Advice for students starting their college journey

In the 22nd episode of Who Are You?, Becca Huyck, an Interdisciplinary Studies major in Quinnipiac’s 4+1 Master of Arts in Teaching program, shares: 🍎 How her third-grade teacher sparked her passion to become an educator 📚 What Quinnipiac’s Interdisciplinary Studies major is and it's benefits 👥 How she found her place and made friends at Quinnipiac Related to this episode: Quinnipiac's Interdisciplinary Studies Dual-Degree Programs Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Becca Huyck Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay

In the 21st episode of Who Are You?, Adam Roth, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Quinnipiac University, shares: 🌟 His circuitous path from being an at-risk student high school student to earning a Ph.D. and career in higher education 🌍 The College of Arts and Sciences’ focus on experiential learning opportunities and the impact it has on students 🧠 How the College of Arts & Sciences is preparing students for careers that don't yet exist ⚡ His advice for students wondering if college is for them Related to this episode: Quinnipiac College of Arts & Sciences Experimental learning at Quinnipiac More information on Quinnipiac's S.I.T.E building Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Adam Roth Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay

In the 20th episode of Who Are You?, Bill Ollayos, a part-time law student at Quinnipiac University’s School of Law, shares: ✍️Why he decided to change career paths and pursue becoming a lawyer ⚖️ How Quinnipiac Law’s flexible scheduling made it possible for him to thrive as a part-time student 🏛️ How Quinnipiac Law’s Career Development Office helped him secure externships at the Connecticut Attorney General’s Office and Robinson & Cole law firm Related to this episode: Quinnipiac University School of Law Quinnipiac University School of Law JD Part-Time Program Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Bill Ollayos Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay

In the 19th episode of Who Are You?, Dana Ragoonanan, a third-year medical student at Quinnipiac’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, shares: 🧬 How early exposure to health disparities in her family and community sparked her medical journey 🌍 How studying abroad in South Africa and working in both an HIV lab and an OB-GYN ward opened her eyes to complex health challenges. 🩺 What working at Boston Medical Center in stem cell migration taught her Related to this Episode: Quinnipiac’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Quinnipiac’s Study Abroad Programs Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Dana Ragoonanan Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay

In the 18th episode of Who Are You?, Beca Findley, a doctor of occupational therapy student shares: 🌟 How volunteering for Special Olympics led to an interest in occupational therapy 🌍 How being exposed to diverse field work environments built the foundation to becoming a more well-rounded health care provider 🎓 The impact and benefits of pursuing a doctorate in the field of occupational therapy Related to this Episode: Quinnipiac Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Beca Findley Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay

In the 17th episode of Who Are You?, Okeroghene Rufin, a third-year medical student in Quinnipiac’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, shares: 🎖️ How her experience working in a lab while in the military helped shape her decision to become a doctor 🔬 What Drew Her to Quinnipiac’s Netter School of Medicine and Why It Was the Right Decision 🌟 How her experiences in medical school led to a passion in dermatology Related to this Episode: Quinnipiac’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Info for Quinnipiac Veterans & Military Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Okeroghene Rufin Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay

In the 16th episode of "Who Are You?" Jacqueline Callinan, a Physician Assistant student at Quinnipiac University, shares: 🚑 How an injury to her high school cross-country teammate led her to Quinnipiac’s Physician Assistant program 🌱 Why learning Spanish is important if you’re going into a career in health care 🌎 How she took a semester off to live in Argentina and how witnessing a helicopter rescue in the Patagonian mountains reaffirmed her passion for becoming a PA Related to this Episode: Quinnipiac’s Physicians Assistant Program Quinnipiac’s Study Abroad Programs Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Jackie Callinan Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay

In the 15th episode of Who Are You?, Matthew Maher, a junior Game Design & Development major at Quinnipiac University, shares: 🎮 How his early experience with MMOs (Massively Multiplayer Online) sparked a passion for programming and game design 💻 The impact of Quinnipiac’s collaborative environment and supportive faculty opened up doors for him 🎯 What it’s like to go from student to lead programmer on real-world projects, showcased at major gaming conventions Related to this Episode: Quinnipiac Game Design & Development Program Host: Joel VannerGuest: Matthew MaherProducers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay

In the 14th episode of "Who Are You?", Aiyana Baker, a fourth-year Nursing major at Quinnipiac University, shares: 👩‍⚕️ What drew her to nursing, rooted in family inspiration and a deep connection to ancestral healing traditions 🌟 How she resurrected the Indigenous Student Union to build community and amplify voices on campus Related to this Episode: Quinnipiac School of Nursing Quinnipiac University''s inaugural powwow Student Clubs & Organizations at Quinnipiac University Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Aiyana Baker Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay

In the 13th episode of Who Are You?, Ganine Marottolo, a graduate student in Quinnipiac’s Masters of Social Work program, shares: 🎓 How she found her place at Quinnipiac, completing her undergrad (psychology) in three years and master's (social work) in two via the 3+2 program 🧠 How a shift to social work opened unexpected doors and shaped her career aspirations 👭 How joining a sorority and taking on leadership roles helped her grow confidence and build connections across campus 💬 How simulated patient sessions helped her gain confidence and prepare for real-world interactions Related to this Episode: Quinnipiac Masters of Social Work Program Quinnipiac's 3+2 MSW Program Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Ganine Marottolo Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay

In the 12th episode of Who Are You?, Alex Bayer, a senior Nursing major at Quinnipiac University, shares: 🚨 The story of how a high school EMT course turned into a campus leadership role in Quinnipiac’s all-volunteer EMS agency 🏥 How being both an EMT and a Nursing student offers a unique, holistic approach to healthcare 🫶 The challenges — and fulfillment — of answering real 911 calls with a student-run team Related to this Episode: Quinnipiac School of Nursing Quinnipiac University EMS Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Alex Bayer Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay

In the 11th episode of Who Are You?, Bhakti Sharma, Assistant Professor of Advertising & Integrated Marketing at Quinnipiac University, shares: 🌊 What it took to become the youngest person to swim in all five oceans—including a 41-minute Antarctic swim and a grueling 14-hour English Channel crossing 💡 How jingles, storytelling, and childhood memories in India inspired a lifelong love of advertising 🎓 Why academia became the perfect home to blend her business background, creativity, and passion for mentoring students Related To This Episode: Quinnipiac Advertising and Integrated Communications Bhakti Sharma’s Wikipedia Page Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Prof. Bhakti Sharma Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay

In the 10th episode of Who Are You?, Heather Mansfield, a third-year law student at Quinnipiac University’s School of Law shares: 🌽 How growing up on a family-run vegetable farm in Northern Massachusetts sparked a work ethic she now brings to law 📚 Why a middle school mock trial over Tuck Everlasting inspired her dream of becoming a lawyer ⚖️ The power of experiential learning—from winning asylum cases to advocating for domestic violence survivors 💼 Her work with the Human Trafficking Prevention Project and externships that led her to argue in Connecticut’s highest court Related to this Episode: Quinnipiac University School of Law Quinnipiac Law Clinics, Externships and Experiential Education   Host: Joel Vanner Guest: Heather Mansfield  Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay

In the ninth episode of Who Are You?, Judy Olian, the ninth president of Quinnipiac University, shares: 🌎 Global Journey to Leadership – How her international journey—from Australia to the U.S.—shaped her worldview and career 🏫 Purpose-Driven Leadership – Her approach to guiding a university through change, growth, and innovation 🌟 Investing in Students – Her commitment to creating opportunities and removing barriers for student success 🚀 Vision for the Future – What’s next for Quinnipiac, and why she believes higher education must adapt, innovate, and embrace our humanity in an AI-driven world. Related to this Episode Quinnipiac University Host: Joel VannerGuest: Judy Olian  Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay

In the eighth episode of Who Are You?, Madison Cleary, a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy student at Quinnipiac University, shares: 🩺 A Passion for Care – How early experiences as a nursing assistant during COVID led Madison to pursue OT 🏙️ Community Impact – From soup kitchens to veteran centers, how fieldwork shaped her understanding of health disparities and the effect OTs can make on their community 👩‍🏫 Mentorship Matters– The role of faculty like Professor Norene Carlson in guiding her personal and professional growth 🎯 Purpose in Practice – How Quinnipiac’s hands-on approach inspired Madison’s focus on psychosocial work with veterans Related to this Episode: Quinnipiac University Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Quinnipiac University School of Health Sciences Programs Host: Joel VannerGuest: Madison Cleary Producers: Ryan Ziaks & Peter Gallay