Legacy Award Honorees
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Richard "Rich" Geraffo '85Distinguished Alumnus
Vice President
Amazon, AWS North America
Withum DISTINGUISHED ORGANIZATION
A Nationally-Recognized CPA
and Advisory Firm
JEAN LEVITAN, PH.D. DISTINGUISHED FACULTY/STAFF
Professor Emerita, Public Health
College of Science & Health
William Paterson University
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Legacy Scholars
Each year, hundreds of William Paterson students receive support from generous alumni and friends in the form of scholarships. The following Legacy Scholars embody what can be achieved with the help of scholarships provided by alumni and friends like you.
Michael Gilmore
Junior, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Major: Music - Classical Performance
Concentration: Piano
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Ashley Gomez
Senior, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and College of Education
Majors:Psychology and Disability Studies
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Eric Lynch
Junior, Cotsakos College of Business
Major: Marketing
Minors: Music and Entertainment Industries
Concentration: Management
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Emily Maksoud
Senior, College of Science and Health
Major: Communication Disorders and Sciences
Minors: Psychology and Disability Studies
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Ermilie Moise
Graduate Student, Cotsakos College of Business
Major: Business Administration
Concentration: Human Resource Management
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Tyler Sanchez
Sophomore, College of Science and Health
Major: Biology
Minors: Public Health and Biology Honors Program
Concentration: Pre-Medical Professions
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Metin Selman
Junior, College of Education and College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Majors: History and Secondary Education
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Tanasia Weaver
College of Education and College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Majors: Secondary Education and English
Minor: Teachers of Students with Disabilities
Concentration: English Writing
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Committee Members
| Beatrice Amune '22 | Larry Arias '19 | Bill Duffy | Michele Garcia '15 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Events Student Assistant William Paterson University |
Staff Accountant Kreinces & Co. CPAs LLC |
Head of Library References William Paterson University |
Realtor eXp Realty |
| Brandon Gessner '17, MS '20 | Justin Grant '15 | Fernando Silva '14 | John Sullivan '92, MBA '21 |
| Web Application Developer William Paterson University |
Digital Marketing Atlantic Records |
Lead Associate Technical Operations, CNBC |
Executive VP of Advancement William Paterson University |
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This year is the 31st year of the Legacy Award Gala, sponsored by the William Paterson University Foundation. The Legacy Award honors those who exemplify the leadership of our namesake, William Paterson, by demonstrating a strong support for public higher education in the state of New Jersey, and generosity to others through philanthropic leadership. Funds raised through the gala directly affect the lives of our students, most of whom rely on scholarships to complete their studies. With your generous support of the Gala, you can truly make a difference in the lives of our students through scholarships and programming as we strive to achieve the University's mission of academic excellence and student success. The William Paterson University of New Jersey Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charity, Tax ID# 22-3160107.
Richard HelldoblerPresident
William Paterson University
Pamela L. FergusonFoundation President
Vice President for Institutional Advancement,
William Paterson University
Aaron Van Duyne III '75, M.A. '08Foundation Chairperson
Senior Principal, Van Duyne CPAs & Advisors