Dukes from the Last Decade

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The Duquesne University Young Alumni Network and presenting sponsor Herff Jones proudly present the 4th Annual Dukes from the Last Decade Awards!

The selection is made from nominees who are DU graduates from the last ten years and have demonstrated one or more of the following: outstanding professional excellence, commitment and service to their community, and dedication to Duquesne University. Most importantly, the selected award recipients are young alumni who exemplify the Mission of the University in their daily lives.

We celebrated the 4th class of award recipients at the 2024 awards reception on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Energy Innovation Center.

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Abigail Ruppel, HS'16, GHS'18

Founder and Entrepreneur, AbbieRoad Physical Therapy LLC
Staff Physical Therapist, New Orleans Veterans Affairs Hospital

Ashley Tannous, A'15

Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Perinatal Mental Health Certified, Cachara and Associates, LLC

Catherine Hull B'17

Solution Architect in Technology Modernization, Grant Thornton LLP

Dr. Shanea Clancy GN'18, GN'21

Veterans Health Administration Central Office/President of Clancy Consulting Services

Eric Rousell, HS’20, GHS’21

PA EM Residency Co-Director, Corporal Michael Crescenz VAMC

Jenna Bender A'16

CRM Manager, 9Rooftops

Luke Macios A'17, GA'19

Manager, Business Development, Carnegie Science Center

Michael Tompkins, GB'18

Doctoral Candidate, University of the Cumberlands
Former Associate Dean of Business and Technology, Community College of Allegheny County

Rachel Beckstrom, A'18

Global Lead: People, Culture & Engagement, BNY Mellon

Congratulations to our 2024 nominees!

Ammad Ahmed, A'21, S'21
Brandi Alexander, A'19
Dominic Bigi, HS'18
LaSandra Cousins, A'16
Felipe Crespo, GS'22
Kathleen Dawson, P'20, GB'20
Elizabeth Echard, A'16, L20
Chris Essey, B'18
Emily Farkas, HS'12, GHS'13
Brendan Gebler, A'17
Erin Gilboy, B'18
Mary Kate Keenoy, B'17
Kylie McCracken, A'16

Joelisa McDonald, GA'22
Samuel Meek, B'20
Alissa Monette, HS'19
Nick Nutter, GM'21
Christopher Oczypok, P'12
Meredith O'Neil, HS'20, GHS'21
Caroline O'Neil, HS'18, GHS'19
Kelvin Parnell, A'16
Dominic Pietropaolo, L'17
Christopher Profeta, B'15
Christopher Pujol, A'16
Rachel Reid, A'13
Tyler Rodgers, A'13, E'13, GE'17

Jacob Schwab, S'20
Amber (Iuni) Seavy, A'17
Paul Solinsky, P'16
Taylor (Bryner) Spaw, E'18
Doug Steinbach, P'13, GP'18
Katherine Sulkowski, P'15
Mark Swaggard, B'17
Dylan Tatters, B'20
Gabriella Thomas, A'18
Marie Vater, S'19
Lauren Watkins, A'20
Malachi Weaver, S'16, GS'17
Allison Williams, S'16