Seton Hall Undergraduate Leaders Podcast

Episode 071 - Catherine Tinker

Interviewer Jasmine Deleon talks bringing women together and putting your best foot forward with Catherine Tinker, Visiting Associate Professor at Seton Hall's School of Diplomacy and International Relations and creator of the Tinker Institute.

Episode 070 - Kathleen Boozang

Interviewer Ashley Howard goes deep into Seton Hall Dean and Professor of Law Kathleen Boozang's past, discussing journeys and what goes into practicing law. Dean Boozang specializes in health law, founding Seton Hall's acclaimed Center for Health & Pharmaceutical Law. She also serves on several advisory boards for healthcare providers.

Episode 069 - Harley Takagi Kaner

Kai DeJesus talks queer representation and inclusion with Harley Takagi Kaner, the mind behind podcasts such as Edges and The Penumbra Podcast. They also dance, act, do drag, and teach!

Episode 068 - Jax Gitzes

Interviewer Kai DeJesus talks activism burnout and servant leadership with Seton Hall alum Jax Gitzes, International Relations Manager at MANNA with previous experiences with the Pro Bono Net and other philanthropic organizations.

Episode 067 - Joseph Vesce

Host Rishi Shah talks about work-life balance and the power of human connection with Joseph Vesce, adjunct professor at Seton Hall for the Stillman School of Business. Professor Vesce has also held IT roles at companies such as UPS and Cisco and spends his spare time teaching Karate. 

Episode 066 - Sami Paradise

Interviewer Kai DeJesus talks being a friend versus being a boss and what it means to be "a public face" with Theater Council President and Seton Hall student Sami Paradise. She acts, she directs, she's taken on public relations work for The Quarry Theater and Rosemary Brooks Bittings- she even is an event manager for the South Orange Performing Arts Center!

Episode 065 - Kelly Hall-Thompkins

This episode features Kelly Hall-Thompkins, violin soloist. Her work has been featured in over 400 Broadway performances, including being "Fiddler" on Fiddler on the Roof. She also brings chamber music to the homeless with her organization Music Kitchen-Food for the Soul. Here, she shares her experiences with her childhood with the violin and what happens when what you love is what you get paid for.

Episode 064 - Elizabeth Rauchet, Ashley Postaski, and Jaruwat Maendl

This episode features three Interdisciplinary Team Project CEOs from the Buccino Leadership Institute. The Interdisciplinary Team Projects, often shortened to IDTs, are projects formed by students in the fall to be put into action in the spring. Three CEOs share their experiences in leading a team- from the creation of the plan to its presentation at the end of the spring semester. 

 

Elizabeth Rauchet, Ashley Postaski, and Jaruwat Maendl

 

Episode 063 - Bryan Price & Audrey Pennington

This episode features Dr. Bryan Price and Audrey Pennington. Bryan is the Executive Director of the Buccino Leadership Institute at Seton Hall and Audrey has served as the Podcast Director since its inception in November 2018. This is the final episode Audrey will produce and to celebrate she and Bryan discuss the evolution of the podcast and the leadership institute.

Episode 062 - Joey Cofone

This episode features Joey Cofone. Joey is a graphic designer and the CEO of Baronfig. He has extensive work experience in the field of graphic design and has worked for companies such as Russo Bros & Company, Wigolia Design, Penguin Random House and The school of Visual Arts, where he also earned his bachelors in graphic design. On top of all that, Joey is a Seton Hall alum and member of the class of 09.