Who Are You?

By Quinnipiac University

College is more than just what happens in the classroom, it's about the experiences that shape students, the people who influence their journey, and the moments that help them discover who they tru

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How many episodes does Who Are You? have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.

Who Are You? episodes:

August 05, 2026 Episode 70- Dean Lisa Coplit: Her Journey & The Impact of Quinnipiac's Netter School of Medicine
In the 70th episode of Who Are You?, Dr. Lisa Coplit, Dean of the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, shares:
🏥 Her journey to medicine
🧑‍⚕️ An overview of what Quinnipiac’s Netter School of Medicine offers students
⚕️The impact Quinnipiac’s Netter School of Medicine has on Connecticut
🩺What sets Netter students apart

Related to this episode:
Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine

Host: Joel Vanner
Guest: Lisa Coplit
Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Who is Dean Lisa Coplit?
03:52 Lisa's experience in college
07:46 Lisa's journey to her medical specialty
16:19 Overview of the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
20:56 What sets graduates of the Netter School of Medicine apart?
24:56 What makes students successful in medical school?
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30min
June 30, 2026 Episode 69- Provost Debra Liebowitz: Connecting the Dots: How Diverse Experiences Create Expertise
In the 69th episode of Who Are You?, Debra Liebowitz, Provost of Quinnipiac University, shares:
🌎 Reflects on how education expanded possibilities and shaped a life rich in experiences.
🎓 Demonstrates how Quinnipiac empowers students to turn education into opportunity.
📖 Advice for students starting their college search journey

Related to this episode:
Quinnipiac University: www.qu.edu

Host: Joel Vanner
Guest: Debra Liebowitz
Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Who is Debra Liebowitz?
02:48 Debra's journey to picking a major
06:35 What Debra learned from working in a cannery in Alaska
10:18 Debra's path to academia
11:01 How Debra's life experiences inform her in her current role
12:38 How does Quinnipiac provide students opportunities to explore?
15:56 Advice for prospective college students
17:27 Advice to students considering Quinnipiac
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20min
June 24, 2026 Episode 68- Ian McLellan: What It’s Like to Be a Student at Quinnipiac’s Netter School of Medicine
In the 68th episode of Who Are You?, Ian McLellan, a third-year medical student, shares:
🏈 How an injury to NFL Legend Adrian Peterson led Ian to study medicine
🥼 What it’s like to be a student at Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine
🩺The guidance and support students receive at Netter to help figure out their specialty

Related to this episode:
Quinnipiac University’s School of Medicine

Host: Joel Vanner
Guest: Ian McLellan
Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Who is Ian McLellan?
02:39 The moment Ian knew he wanted to become a doctor
03:50 What Ian did in undergrad to prepare him for medical school
05:03 Ian's to the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
06:27 The Orientation experience at the Netter School of Medicine
07:41 A typical day in the life of a first-year medical student
09:32 What medical students learn in their second year of medical school at Netter
10:38 What the community is like at the Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac
12:28 Netter's support in helping to focus on a field of practice
13:41 How have the experiences at Netter helped shape Ian for his career as a physician
14:42 Interprofessional Healthcare opportunities at Quinnipiac University
16:23 Advice to someone thinking about applying to medical school
17:59 Advice to students interested in coming to Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac for medical school
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20min
June 17, 2026 Episode 67- Nick Pietrusszkiewicz: Episode 67- Nick Pietruszkiewicz: The Inside Scoop on Quinnipiac’s Sports Communication Program
In the 67th episode of Who Are You?, Nick Pietruszkiewicz, Program Director of Sports Communication, shares:
⚾ How sports shaped his identity and career path
🎒The scale and scope of Quinnipiac’s Sports Communications program
🏫 Why Quinnipiac student media experience sets students apart

Related to this episode:
Quinnipiac University’s Sports Communications Program

Host: Joel Vanner
Guest: Nick Pietruszkiewicz
Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Who is Nick Pietruszkiewicz?
02:53 The impact of sports on Nick's life
03:56 Nick's path to journalism
06:52 How being a part of organizations like student media prepare students
9:08 How Nick started his career after college
11:07 Nick's journey to working at ESPN
13:05 Overview of the Sports Communications program at Quinnipiac
16:35 Examples of some the courses in Sports Communications at Quinnipiac
18:08 Advice to someone interested into a career in sports
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23min
June 10, 2026 Episode 66- Quinto Melnick: The Transition from the Military to Business & Law School
In the 66th episode of Who Are You?, Quinto Melnick, a finance, MBA, and incoming law student, shares:
📚 His experiences in the military that led him to Quinnipiac
🪖 How Quinnipiac empowers students to take control of their education
🎓 Advice to military veterans interested in going to college

Related to this episode:
Info for Veterans & Military at Quinnipiac
Quinnipiac University’s Finance Program
Quinnipiac University’s MBA Program
Quinnipiac University's Law Program

Host: Joel Vanner
Guest: Quinto Melnick
Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Who is Quinto Melnick?
03:08 Quinto's experience in the military
07:06 Quinto's transition from the Navy to going to college
08:01 Support for veteran students at Quinnipiac
09:18 Finance and Accelerated Dual-Degree programs at Quinnipiac
10:07 What classes are like at Quinnipiac
12:43 Transition into MBA from undergrad in the Accelerated Dual-Degree program
14:11 Quinto's interest in Law
14:54 What Quinto has been able to take away from his journey thus far
15:53 Advice to veterans interested in going back to school
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18min
June 03, 2026 Episode 65- Prof. Gabe Acevedo: From Rockstar to Sociology Professor
In the 65th episode of Who Are You?, Gabriel Acevedo, Assistant Teaching Professor of Sociology, shares:
🥁 How the chance of picking up a toy drum set on the side of the road led him to become a Rockstar
🎼  How life on tour led to sociology
🏫  Advice to students not sure if college is right for them

Related to this episode:
Quinnipiac University’s Sociology Program

Host: Joel Vanner
Guest: Gabriel Acevedo
Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Who is Gabe Acevedo?
11:37 Gabe's journey from being a rock star to being a non-traditional college student
14:07 How Gabe chose to study sociology
18:47 How Gabe incorporates his lived experiences into his teaching
20:27 "Sociology of Hip Hop Culture" class
22:08 Experiential Learning opportunities in Sociology
26:52 Advice to someone trying to determine if college is for them
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31min
May 27, 2026 Episode 64- Anouar Benbrahim: How A Passion for Problem-Solving Led to Mechanical Engineering
In the 64th episode of Who Are You?, Anouar Benbrahim, a Mechanical Engineering student, shares:
🏫 His journey to Quinnipiac’s School of Computing & Engineering
📏 The awesome things student can create in the Maker Space
📖 What students can expect from their first year studying engineering

Related to this episode:
Quinnipiac University’s Mechanical Engineering Program

Host: Joel Vanner
Guest: Anouar Benbrahim
Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Who is Anouar Benbrahim?
02:06 Choosing Mechanical Engineering
03:00 What drew Anouar to Quinnipiac's School of Computing & Engineering?
03:31 Overview of the Maker Space
04:25 Experience with faculty in engineering
05:35 Overview of Introduction to Engineering course
06:39 Anouar's experience in Quinnipiac's Pitch Competition
10:38 Overview of some of the Mechanical Engineering classes
11:54 How advisors help map out programs at Quinnipiac
13:12 Hard Hat tradition in Quinnipiac's School of Computing & Engineering?
14:39 How all Anouar's experiences have helped him grow
16:00 Advice for students interested in studying engineering
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18min
May 20, 2026 Episode 63- Shianne Taylor: The Journey from Oklahoma to Quinnipiac Law
In the 63rd episode of Who Are You?, Shianne Taylor, a third-year Law student, shares:
🎒 The path that led her to Quinnipiac Law
️⚖️ The structure and style of learning at Quinnipiac Law
👩‍⚖️ The unique community built through student involvement at Quinnipiac Law

Related to this episode:
Quinnipiac University’s School of Law

Host: Joel Vanner
Guest: Shianne Taylor
Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Who is Shianne Taylor?
02:48 How law school and the study of law came into the picture for Shianne
04:18 How Shianne came across Quinnipiac School of Law
05:25 The transition from Oklahoma to Quinnipiac School of Law
06:21 Quinnipiac Law's Day One Mentoring program
07:21 Student organizations at Quinnipiac Law
09:09 What classes are like at Quinnipiac Law
10:58 Shianne's internship experience at Quinnipiac Law
13:04 How Shianne's experiences in law school have helped prepare her for her career
14:07 Advice to students considering law school
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17min
May 13, 2026 Episode 62- Samantha Primavera: Succeeding in Quinnipiac’s 4+3 Physical Therapy Program
In the 62nd episode of Who Are You?, Samantha Primavera, a Doctor of Physical Therapy student, shares:
🥼What led Samantha to be interested in Physical Therapy
📚 An overview of Quinnipiac University’s 4+3 accelerated, dual-degree Physical Therapy program
🩺How interprofessional learning has shaped her experience

Related to this episode:
Quinnipiac University’s 4+3 Physical Therapy Program
Quinnipiac University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Host: Joel Vanner
Guest: Samantha Primavera
Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Who is Samantha Primavera?
02:52 How Samantha chose to study physical therapy
03:35 What drew Samantha to Quinnipiac
04:10 Overview of the 4+3 Physical Therapy program at Quinnipiac University
04:52 How the Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education has enhanced Samantha's education
05:36 The benefits of being in the 4+3 Physical Therapy program
06:19 The transition from the undergrad part of the program to the doctorate level
07:11 The types of resources in the Physical Therapy program for students to learn on
08:31 What faculty and classes are like in the graduate Physical Therapy program
09:22 Benefits of the Admissions programs at Quinnipiac
10:36 Advice for students interested in Quinnipiac's 4+3 Physical Therapy program
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12min
May 06, 2026 Episode 61- Prof. Ari Perez: Everything You Need To Know About Civil Engineering at Quinnipiac
In the 61st episode of Who Are You?, Ari Perez, Professor of Civil Engineering, shares:
📚 Possible career paths and where a civil engineering degree can take you
🎓What sets Quinnipiac’s Civil Engineering program apart
🏢 Career opportunities for graduates of Quinnipiac’s Civil Engineering program

Related to this episode:
Quinnipiac’s Civil Engineering Program

Host: Joel Vanner
Guest: Ari Perez
Producers: Payton Stein & Peter Gallay

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Who is Ari Perez?
01:42 Ari's background and upbringing
06:25 What led Ari to teach Civil Engineering?
07:59 Ari's journey to Quinnipiac
11:04 Overview of the Civil Engineering program at Quinnipiac University
12:58 How Ari is able to connect with his students
14:52 Ari's class on Taylor Swift
17:51 Advice for students interested in Engineering
20:43 Opportunities in Engineering
22:44 Ari's podcast "What Are Taylor Swift Studies Anyways?"
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24min

FAQs about Who Are You?:

How many episodes does Who Are You? have?

The podcast currently has 71 episodes available.