AfterGate

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Independent Consulting Manuscript Editor, David Traverzo.’76. He lectures and serves as a consultant for faith-based and other community organizations in areas of leader development, curriculum design, and community outreach initiatives. He is a published author, manuscript editor, and tutor for higher and theological education clients. After Colgate he earned a doctoral degree from Drew University in Ethics, Latino Theology, Social history. He was a Lecturer at Union Theological Seminary in New York, teaching the Spanish for Theological Reading course for Ph.D. and MA students. While at Colgate, he was the founder of UNIDAD. He was also a member of the Colgate 13, Spanish Club, and La Raza Singing Group. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with NFL Network’s Coordinating Producer, Allan Flowers.’81.A member of the Alumni Council, he has worked his way through the ranks of all facets of live TV production, starting as a production assistant at ESPN in 1989. Allan joined the Fox Sports family in 1995, taking on a multitude of television production roles, ultimately producing live studio shows for Fox Sports Net. In 2008, Allan became a Coordinating Producer for Fox Sports Midwest with oversight of pregame, game, and postgame productions. Allan joined the NFL in 2013 and after a year on Thursday Night Football, he started leading the productions of NFL Red Zone and all of NFL Network’s draft-eligible all-star games, which include the Reese’s Senior Bowl, East West Shrine Bowl, HBCU Legacy Bowl and NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. At Colgate, he was a 4 year starter, and two year captain on the men’s tennis team. He also was a public address announcer for the men’s and women’s basketball teams, wrote for the Colgate News, President in his senior year of Phi Tau fraternity, and a member of the student Senate. After Colgate, he was the President of the Colgate Club of St. Louis. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Tolmar’s Associate Director of Clinical Quality Assurance, Ernest Pile.’71. An accomplished Healthcare professional, he has decades of experience in research working for corporations around the globe. He also is a world class barbecue judge, certified by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. After Colgate he earned a Master of Arts in Higher Educational Administration from Columbia University and a Master of Science in Dental Clinical Sciences from Meharry Medical College. At Colgate he was a member of the Marching Band and received his Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Beyond Ivy‘s Principal Consultant Rose Ellen Mocombe,’93. As the Principal Consultant advises students and parents on the academic, financial, personal and social aspects of college admissions. She specializes in the development and implementation of customized plans for college-bound student-athletes, homeschoolers and those interested in attending a military academy. After Colgate, she completed a Masters degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh. She was heavily involved in activities including the Sojourners Gospel Choir, WRCU radio, and the Nigeria Study Group. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Education.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Retired Public School Teacher Coordinator, Dr. Regina Young,’77. Regina is currently an affiliate professor in Curriculum and Instruction for Social Change at Loyola University. In 2019, she retired from Prince George's County Public Schools Graduating. She was in the fourth coeducational class at Colgate and while on campus she was part of La Raza. A lifelong learner, after graduating from Colgate University, she received her Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Maryland and her Master of Arts in Education and Human Development from The George Washington University. She is also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She graduated Colgate with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Fine Arts.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Eviden’s Professional Services Manager, Randall Joseph.’01. An accomplished IT professional he has an expertise in providing superior technical support for top-level corporate executives and managing multiple projects. He also trains and mentors technicians. Before his current role he served as a Professional Services Manager with AWS Talent and a Regional Operations Manager at Milestone Technologies. While at Colgate he was a student athlete, as a star running back on the football team. When he graduated, he was the 3rd most rushing yards at Colgate University and two Patriot League Championships. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Slapbox Creative’s President, Jonathan Lopez.’06. An internationally published sports creative, he has shot the Olympics and other sporting events around the world. Through video and stills, his client list includes Nike, FIBA, NBA, Red Bull, Wilson, Basketball Hall of Fame, SLAM Magazine, Bobbito Garcia, Jordan Brand, Kicks USA, and many more. A cinematographer, he served in that role for Doin’ It In The Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC an independent documentary directed by Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau. While at Colgate he was a student athlete, involved with LASO, WeFunk, and Brothers, a dorm Resident Advisor, and also attended study group in London. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English, with an emphasis in Creative Writing.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with University of Miami’s Executive Director of the Treasury Department, Jeffrey Boone.’85. As a senior-level treasury professional, he has also served at BayCare Health Systems, Inc., Harris Corp, CHEP USA and American Express. In 2022, he ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 10th Congressional District. He also was the first African American to serve as Student Government President of Colgate. After Colgate he earned a graduate degree from the NYU Leonard N. Stern Graduate School of Business in 1995. He was a student athlete, playing on the football team and received his Bachelor's Degree in Economics & Political Science.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Temple University’s Senior Director of Communications Deirdre Childress Hopkins.’81. She also served as the Director of Public Relations for Visit Philadelphia where she served as the communications representative for Latinx, African American, LGBTQ, and Canadian tourism markets. Before these roles she was the Strategic Communications Manager for the $1.3 billion Pennsylvania Convention Center. She is a former journalist who worked at The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Daily News, and United Press International. A lifelong learner, she received her Master of Science in Strategic Communication from Temple University. Her community service includes the 2016 Philadelphia DNC’s Communications Working Group, 2015 Communications and Marketing Committee for the World Meeting of Families and Papal Visit in Philadelphia, and the social media team for the Pennsylvania Conference for Women. While at Colgate she received the President’s Award, wrote for the Colgate Maroon, and was a founding member of the Colgate Basketball cheerleading team. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English/Fine Arts.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Albany County Family Court’s Judge Richard Rivera.’86. His legal career began as an associate counsel for the Law Office of Gaspar M. Castillo, Esq. and also served as an Attorney for Children in both Albany and Rensselaer counties, Assistant County Attorney, and as a Support Magistrate. In 2014, Judge Rivera was elected to a 10-year term in Albany County Family Court. Later he was appointed to preside over the newly created Domestic Violence Part at the Albany County Family Court. In 2019, he was designated Acting Supreme Court Justice for the 3rd Judicial District and was named as the first supervising judge for domestic violence courts and mentor courts in the district. He also chairs the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission, which was established to develop programs to improve the perception of fairness within the court system and to ensure equal justice in New York State. After Colgate, he earned a J.D. from Albany Law School. While at Colgate, he was part of the Sojourners and Colgate Thirteen, and earned his Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature.