Bad Role Models

Matthieu van der Meer is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Classics, Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics at Syracuse University. Matthieu is from the Netherlands, but attended the University of Notre Dame and received a Ph.D. and M.A. in Philosophy and a M.A. in Theology. Matthieu has a wide array of publications, book reviews, conference papers and a book in the works called Rule and Reform in the Age of Charlemagne.

Brandon Mintz is a Junior studying Digital Broadcast Journalism in the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Mintz is the founder of the mets_updates Instagram, where he covers all things New York Mets since 2014. He is also the host of the new podcast Mintz on Mets where he discusses the Mets with his Co-Host.

Helen Cohen is a Sophomore studying Marketing and Political Science at Syracuse University. Cohen is involved in the student association and serves as the Public Relations chair. She also holds the position of VP of Public Relations in TamidGroup at Syracuse and works as an intern for Barstool Syracuse. She is also beginning an internship as the head of marketing for a destination gym in MA, Empire Athletics.

Jack Ramza is studying advertising and accounting at Syracuse University. Ramza is highly involved in community service and is the Co-Director of the freshman leadership program OrangeSeeds. Ramza is a do-it-all and curious character which allows him to see things from different perspectives.

Patrick Penfield is a senior at Syracuse University studying in the Whitman School of Management. He is pursuing a career in banking and politics once he graduates and is currently an intern at UBS.

Father Andrew Burns is the Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph’s Church in Mendham, New Jersey. He received his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University, before going to six years of Seminary where he learned about scripture and theology to prepare him to become an ordained minister.

Robby Shaffer is an experienced videographer studying film with a minor in Public Communications at Syracuse University. Shaffer is an aspiring writer/director and is currently in Austin, Texas launching a new production company called Voyager. You can learn more about Voyager and its three other creators (Sophie, Charlie, and Maria) at www.filmvoyager.com

Alex D’Alessandro has been my best friend since preschool and is studying computer science and technology at Lehigh University. He is a state skier, a runner and is interested in cryptocurrency, video game development,r and the nature of the mind and body.

Marian Gallo Cunningham is the mother of two and the founder of PaddleTennisSports.com. Marian owned a retail store with her sister for over twenty years and is now pursuing her passion of real estate. My mom is a great lady to talk to.

Blake Kernen is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania. Blake is a published author, former campaign staffer, non-profit director and is studying for a future in politics and journalism.