Mission

The Boston College Mathematics Alumni Network was created to connect graduates from the Department of Mathematics with fellow alumni, faculty, and students. The mission of the network is to provide links to alumni working in mathematical fields and to provide mentors to students for the exchange of ideas on careers and areas for post-graduate studies in the field and allied disciplines. Below is the current list of alumni mentors, background on their work, and their contact information. BC students and alumni wishing to contact a mentor whose email address does not appear may obtain it by contacting the BC Math Department, math@bc.edu.

Please note: A database of mentors for BC math students and math alumni will be maintained by the math department. To join the network, please fill out the short online Alumni Mentor Signup form.

alumni mentors

Ed Acosta, acostaed@cisco.com

Director of Strategy and Business Development, Cisco Systems, Inc.

Ed Acosta graduated from Boston College in 1989 with a B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science. Mr. Acosta currenty works as the director of strategic business development at Cisco Systems, a multinational corporation responsible for the design and sale of various electronics, networking systems, and communication technology and services. He is happy to answer any questions regarding his research, work, and experiences as a BC graduate.

Robert Bell, rbell@math.msu.edu

Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Lyman Briggs College, Michigan State University.

Robert Bell graduated from Boston College in 1995 with an A.B. in Mathematics, and as an assistant professor at MSU, Mr. Bell has a strong interest in teaching mathematics and working with students. Therefore, he would be glad to correspond with students over email regarding graduate programs in mathematics and undergraduate research opportunities. Mr. Bell's particular research field includes a branch of mathematics called geometric group theory, with his primary interests being CAT(0) spaces, Coxeter groups, Artin groups, and mapping class groups.

John Bellantonio, jbellantonio@gmail.com

Global Account Director, SAP America

John Bellantonio graduated from Boston College with a B.A. in both Mathematics and Computer Science in 1985. He then worked as a computer analyst before receiving his MBA in Health Care Administration from Boston University. Mr. Bellantonio has worked for both accounting and information technology industries, and he is now a global account director for the computer software corporation, SAP America. Having working in various fields involving math and computer science, he is happy to provide career advice to current BC mathematics and computer science majors.

Laura Beltis, lbeltis@gmail.com

Actuarial Associate, Tufts Health Plan

Laura Beltis received her undergraduate education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, going on to graduate with an M.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 2009. She now works as an actuarial associate for Tufts Health Plan, providing health care coverage for Massachusetts and Rhode Island employers. She has worked in both consulting and insurance and could provide valuable insight into the different paths available as an actuary.

John Bergin

Operations Research Analyst, Defense Contract Management Agency

John Bergin attended Pennsylvania State University for his undergraduate education, graduating in 1988 with a B.S. in Mathematics. He later came to Boston College and received his M.A. in Mathematics in 1995. Since his academic career, he has had work experience with Advanced Planning and Scheduling in the software industry and as a software engineer in the defense and intelligence industry. He now works as an OR Analyst for the Department of Defense, and he would be glad to provide career guidance in any of these industries/domains.

Gerry Bilodeau, gbilodeau@boston.k12.ma.us

Mathematics Teacher, Boston Latin School

Gerry Bilodeau received a B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 1980. He now teaches mathematics here in Boston at Boston Latin School, and he would be hapy to answer any questions or to point in the right direction students who are interested in secondary mathematics education.

Derek Cedar, derek.cedar@gmail.com

ERM Actuary, Travelers Insurance

Derek Cedar graduated with a B.S. in both Mathematics and Economics from Boston College in 2005. He now works for Travelers Insurance company as an Enterprise Risk Management Actuary, and he would like to advise those students considering the actuarial career path, considering the lack of a formal actuarial program at BC.

Dan Clare, daniel.clare@fhlbboston.com

Application Architect, FHLB Boston

Dan Clare received his B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 1987 before going on to study at the Sawyer School of Management at Suffolk University. He now works as an application architect for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, and he would be happy to help in the mentoring process in any way he can.

Michael J. Coppolino, copp@verizon.net

Math Teacher, Acton Public Schools

In 1978, Michael Coppolino received his Master of Science in Teaching degree in Mathematics from Boston College. Mr. Coppolino is a former small business owner, and he now works as a math teacher in secondary education in Acton, Massachusetts. He would be happy to discuss or meet with both students and graduates interested in becoming teachers or embarking on business careers.

Sister Catherine Drury, drury@sjhmc.org

Systems Security Coordinator, St. Joseph's Healthcare System

Sister Catherine Drury graduated from the College of Saint Elizabeth with a B.A. in Mathematics, and then she went on to receive an M.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 1968, and a M.S. in Computer Science from the New Jersey Institute of Technology in 1989. She spent half of her professional life in education, and she has spent the second half concentrating in Information Technology, with 25 years of employment experience in the field. With her experience, she is happy to help and advise in any way that she can.

Gregory C. Elliot, gregory_elliot@brown.edu

Professor of Sociology, Brown University

Gregory Elliot graduated from Boston College in 1968, receiving a B.A. degree in Mathematics. Planning to attend UNC Chapel Hill to receive his Ph.D. in Mathematics, he had a change of heart. Mr. Elliot went instead to the University of Wisconsin, Madison, receiving a Ph.D. in Sociology and specializing in quantitative methods and social psychology. He is now a professor of Sociology at Brown University, and he would he happy to converse with students about alternative tracks for math majors.

Crystal Fantry, fantryc@gmail.com

Senior Educational Outreach Specialist, Wolfram Research.

Crystal Fantry received a B.A. in Mathematics and Secondary Education from Stonehill College in 2007, and she received her M.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 2009. In June 2009, Ms. Fantry began working at Wolfram Research, a computer software industry specializing in educational mathematics computer programs, including Mathematica. She is happy to speak with BC students in detail about her current work at Wolfram Research or other possible career paths in the mathematics field.

Cathy Farrell, cathy.j.farrell@bc.edu

Information Systems Analyst, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals

Cathy Farrell graduated with a B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 1980, and she received her M.S. in Computer and Information Science from the University of New Haven in 1992. She is now in the pharmaceuticals industry, working as an information systems analyst for Boehringer Ingelheim. Ms. Farrell would be happy to exchange emails or occasional phone calls with BC students to discuss her career experiences as a graduate of BC's math program.

Gary F. Ferreira, gary_ferreira@ml.com

Vice-President/Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch

Gary Ferreira graduated from Boston College in 1984 with a B.A. in Mathematics, and he has been working in financial advice and wealth management services for over 25 years. Joining Merrill Lynch in 2004, Mr. Ferreira is now Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor in Rockland, MA, and he would be glad to answer any questions from current BC math majors regarding his particular field and post-BC experiences.

Paul R. Garvey, pgarvey@mitre.org

Chief Scientist, Center for Acquisition and Systems Analysis, The MITRE Corporation.

Dr. Garvey has 30 years of experience in the application of probability, statistics, and risk-decision analytic methods to a variety of problems across the government. He is the author of over 25 peer-reviewed publications and three textbooks all published by Chapman-Hall/CRC-Press. Dr. Garvey has an A.B. and M.S. in pure and applied mathematics from Boston College and Northeastern University. He earned a Ph.D. in engineering management, with a concentration in engineering systems risk analysis and decision theory, from Old Dominion University.

Brad Groff, bradleywgroff@gmail.com

Ph.D. Candidate, University of Illinois at Chicago

Brad Groff graduated from Boston College in 2006 with a B.A. in Mathematics, where he went on to receive his M.S. in Mathematics at the University of Florida. Mr. Groff is now a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Illinois, and his particular research field is in geometric group theory, currently focusing on hyperbolic groups, relatively hyperbolic groups, group boundaries, and group splittings. He is glad to talk with students regarding his experiences applying to graduate school, his time as a graduate student, or more information about his current research.

Sergio D. Guillen, sergio.guillen@hp.com

Vice-President Latin America Service Delivery, Hewlett Packard

Sergio Guillen graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts in both Mathematics and Computer Science in 1984. Since his time at BC, he has worked in information and technology services at Electronic Data Systems, which came to be owned by Hewlett Packard, and he is now vie-president of the Latin America Service Delivery division. He is happy to advise students as to what areas of mathematics or computer science are the most useful in the workforce.

Ashley Gullo

Senior Actuarial Analyst, Towers Watson

Ashley Gullo received her B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 2008, and she now works as a senior actuarial analyst at Towers Watson. Actuarial science is a discipline that applies methods of probability, mathematics, finance, economics, statistics, and computer programming to assess risk in insurance and finance companies. Given that BC does not have an actuarial science program, Ms. Gullo is happy to mentor students who may be interested in this field, advising them as to which offered classes would be the most beneficial. She is also open to assisting BC math students not necessarily interested in the actuarial field.

Evan Henderson, evan.a.henderson@gmail.com

Technical Service, Epic

Evan Henderson graduated with a B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 2009, going on to receive his MSW in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University in 2011. He now works as an inpatient technical services administrator at Epic, supporting and developing healthcare software. Mr. Henderson is happy to provide class recommendations and career guidance for students hoping to use their mathematics degree in computer science positions or social services.

Kathleen Hession, hession@us.ibm.com

Software Compliance Manager, IBM

Kathleen Hession graduated from Boston College's School of Arts and Sciences in 1977 with a B.A. in Mathematics. She now works as a software compliance manager for IBM in Atherton, California, and she would be glad to assist students and new alumni in career direction and exploring strengths from certain study concentrations.

Karen E. Hubbard, karen1.hubbard@mssb.com

Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Karen Hubbard received her B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 1982. She has accumulated over 25 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry, now working as a financal advisor for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, a premier global wealth management firm. She would be happy to receive emails from BC students regarding how she made the transition from college into her current career.

Neil Hunt, neil.t.hunt@gmail.com

Trader, Infinium Capital Management

Neil Hunt received a B.A. in both Mathematics and Economics from Boston College in 2006. He now works as a trader for Infinium Capital Management in Chicago, and he is happy to help in the mentoring process in any way he can.

Colette Irving, colette.irving@gmail.com

J.D. Candidate, Boston College Law School

Colette Irving graduated from Boston College in 2007 with a B.A. in Mathematics, and she is now back at BC as a J.D. candidate at the BC Law School. After her undergraduate education, she worked in finance and investment banking with Deutsche Bank and Zelman & Associates. She is glad to talk to students, whether over the phone or by email, regarding her experience getting a job out of school and working for an investment bank, as well as how her math degree aided her in the admissions process for law school.

Thomas Jaillet, tejaillet@comcast.net

Math Teacher; Tabor Academy, Marion, MA

Thomas Jaillet received his M.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 1971 with an interest in primary and secondary education. He now teaches math at Tabor Academy in Marion, Massachusetts, and he would be happy to help any current students who are interested in pursuing a career as a math teacher in a secondary school.

John E. Keen, johnedwardkeen@aol.com

Retired Land Surveyor and Land Investor

John Keen graduated from Boston College in 1973 with a B.A. in Mathematics. He first taught mathematics at his community college, but he then shifted his interest to land surveying. He is the author of several books, one of which is titled the Mathematics of Land Surveying, and thus he would like to share with students the importance of mathematics in this particular field.

Rachel Mott Keis, rkmott@msn.com

Physician, Boston Medical Center

Rachel Mott Keis received her B.A. in Mathematics in 1996 from Boston College. She then attended University of Massachusetts Medical School, completing her residency at Boston University Family Medicine. She now works in family medicine at Boston Medical Center, and she would be happy to answer and questions and give advice to current BC math students who are also premed.

Deirdre Kelleher, kellehde@bc.edu

Archaeologist

Deirdre Kelleher graduated with a B.A. degree in Mathematics from Boston College in 2006. She worked for a couple of years in the financial services industry for Morgan Stanley, after which she decided to pursue a career in archaeology. While not a typical career for math majors, she has found that her background in mathematics has helped her to succeed in the field. She is happy to speak with students who are thinking about pursuing a career or higher education in archaeology, or about changing career paths.

Benjamin Kelly, bjkelly27@gmail.com

High School Mathematics Teacher, Milton Public Schools

Benjamin Kelly graduated from Boston College in 2009 with a B.A. in Mathematics and a minor in Secondary Education. He then went on the receive his M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the BC Lynch School of Education in 2011. He now has three years of experience as a full time teacher and is happy to help current math students interested in the field of education.

Peter Thomas Kennealey

Transplant Surgeon

Peter Kennealey graduated with a B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 1996, going on to attend medical school at the Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Following surgical residency, he completed a fellowship in transplant surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard Medical School, and he is now a transplant surgeon in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Kennealey would be happy to speak with students about his experience at BC and his path to medical school and beyond.

Michelle Kerr, chelliekerr@gmail.com

Analyst, U.S. Government

Michelle Kerr received her undergraduate education from Saint Louis University, obtaining a B.A. in Mathematics in 2005. She then came to Boston College, graduating with an M.A. in Mathematics in 2008. She is now an analyst for the U.S. Government and would love to talk to students interested in working outside of academia, especially regarding the benefits, and drawbacks, of working for the government.

Stephen Kokoska, skokoska@ptd.net

Professor of Mathematics, Bloomsburg University

Stephen Kokoska graduated from Boston College in 1978 with a B.A. in both Mathematics and Economics. After BC, Professor Kokoska received his M.S. in Mathematics in 1980 and his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics in 1984, both from the University of New Hampshire. He is now a Professor of Mathematics at Bloomsburg University in Pennsylvania, and he would be happy to talk with BC math students about graduate school and a career in higher education.

Christian Kubic, ckubic@gmail.com

Attorney, Downing and Peck, P.C.

Christian Kubic graduated from Boston College with a B.A. in Mathematics in 2005. In the fall after his graduation from BC, he entered Saint John's University School of Law, completing his degree in 2008. He began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Nassau County, NY, and he now works at a litigation firm in Manhattan, Downing and Peck. Mr. Kubic is glad to provide guidance to any current students who are considering attending law school after completing an undergraduate degree in mathematics.

Lisa Kuehne, lmkuehne@wustl.edu

University College Coordinator for Mathematics, Washington University in St. Louis
Math Programs Coordinator, Cornerstone: The Center for Advanced Learning

Lisa Kuehne received her B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 1988, going on to receive her M.S. in Mathematics from Washington University. As University College Coordinator for Mathematics at WU, she is reponsible for scheduling and hiring instructors for evening and summer mathematics courses as well as advising mathematics students and developing new courses to expand the program. As such, she would be happy to talk with current BC students who are interested in graduate school and/or pursuing an academic career in mathematics.

Andrea LaGala

Secondary Mathematics Teacher, Framingham High School; Options Through Education Mathematics Instructor, Boston College.

Andrea LaGala received a B.A. in Secondary Education and Mathematics from Boston College in 2007 and a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction in 2008. Since then, Ms. LaGala has cultivated her passion for teaching at both Boston College and Framingham High School, and she is particularly interested in assisting students who are currently double majoring in secondary education and mathematics.

Brian Lauducci, brian@lauducci.com

Director of Information Technology, Paylock IPT

Brian Lauducci received a B.A. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Computer Science from Boston College in 1993. He followed the commercial route with the math skills he developed at BC, working as a software developer and consultant for several large corporations through his own company, Bridan Enterprises. He is now the director of information technology at Paylock IPT, a company that offers a wide array of parking enforcement products and services. Lauducci believes that logical thought and the scientific method play a key role in the development of commercial software, and he is happy to help students in any way he can.

Alexander H. Lee, alexanderhlee@gmail.com

Software Engineer, CBORD Group, Inc.

Alexander Lee graduated from Boston College in 1997 with a B.A. in Mathematics, and he received his post-graduate education from Nova Southeastern University. Mr. Lee has worked in several different industries as a software engineer, and he now lives in Florida and works for CBORD Group, a leading provider of campus and cashless card systems, food and nutrition service management software, integrated security solutions, and other management and commerce software. He is happy to answer questions about potential careers and help students in any way he can.

Jen Luoma, jennifer.luoma@gmail.com

Math Teacher

Jen Luoma graduated from Boston College in 2006, receiving a B.A. in Mathematics. Though not in the school of education while at BC, she transitioned after college into the job of a high school math teacher, choosing NH's alternative certification. She encourages students to contact her any time about her BC experiences of afterwards.

Dave Lynch, lynchdw@hotmail.com

Project Engineer, Sierra Nevada Corporation

Dave Lynch graduated with a B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 2001, and he now works as a project engineer for the Sierra Nevada Corporation, a high-tech electronics, engineering, and manufacturing company. For interested math majors, Mr. Lynch is willing to provide contacts in the Defense contracting industry with the ability to hire new college graduates. He is also happy to dicuss what opportunities exist for math majors after college and share some of his experiences, including what he would have done differently.

Michael A. Marchetti, moothuotte@aol.com

IS Director, UnitedHealth Group

Michael Marchetti received a B.A. in Mathematics from the BC College of Arts and Sciences in 1974, and he began working in information technology for UnitedHealth Group the following year. Having working there ever since, he has many years of experience in the field of information technology, and he is willing to help BC students in any way that he can.

Kimberly Martin, Kjr@alum.mit.edu

Company Director and Head of Technology

Kimberly Martin graduated with a B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 1992, and she now works as the company director and head of technology for a major bank in Australia. She is happy to provide career advice and networking contacts for upcoming BC math students. Further, she is currently in a hiring position, and she is looking for potential talent.

Neil Meisenbacher, nmeis@gtgd.com

Founder/President/Senior Consultant, GTG Development Corporation

In 1986, Neil Meisenbacher graduated from Boston College with a B.A. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Computer Science. He then went on to receive his M.S. in Computer Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and he completed two years of study in the Ph.D. program at the Stevens Institute of Technology. Over 20 years of consulting experience and formal scientific training led to the founding of his own firm, General Technology Group Development Corporation (GTG), which specializes in designing, developing, implementing, and supporting software technologies for large, medium, and small organizations. Mr. Meisenbacher is willing to answer questions from BC students regarding how he made the transition from college to his present position, or about which math classes would be the most useful to a student interested in his particular field.

Betsy McCoy, Betsy.McCoy@chartisinsurance.com

Senior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer for Casualty and Healthcare, Lexington/Chartis Insurance Company

Boston College graduate from the class of 1980, Betsy McCoy received a B.A. in both Mathematics and Economics before going on to work at Lexington/Chartis Insurance Company. Ms. McCoy specializes in actuarial sciences, statistics, and analytics, and she is willing to discuss with students the various opportunities in the Actuarial profession and the Statistical and Analytical professions.

John C. McPhail, koba3@verizon.net

Retired High-Tech Start-Up Entrepreneur

John McPhail graduated from Boston College in 1953 with a B.A. in Mathematics and Government, coming back to receive his MBA in finance from BC in 1963. Mr. McPhail is now 80 years old and retired, but he utilized his mathematics education when he worked as a computer programmer in the '50s and '60s. Having spent his professional life in various different fields, he contends that mathematics is one of the "horizontal" specialties that apply to many professions because of the rigorous mental preparation of the classroom and the resulting facility with numbers. He found math to be very useful throughout his business career, and he would like to help others to better appreciate why math is an important tool to have for many careers.

Diane Moriarty, dianemoriarty@verizon.net

Physician MD, Specialty Radiology

Diane Moriarty graduated PreMed with a B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 1986. She attended medical school at Union University Albany Medical College, receiving her degree in 1990. She now works in a private practice in New York, and she would love to be involved in mentoring BC students in any way she can.

Mary Florence Morin, maryflomo@comcast.net

High School Math Teacher, Medway High School

Mary Florence Morin received a B.A. in both Mathematics and Sociology from Boston College in 1983, and she received her MBA in Finance from BC in 1989. She formerly worked as the director of Actuarial, Underwriting, and Reporting Analysis at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, but she now teaches high school math at Medway High School in Medway, Mass. She is willing to have conversations with current students regarding potential careers in mathematics as well as the process of mid-career changes.

Justin Nowell, jrnowell@gmail.com

Project Manager/Software Developer, BiddingForGood

Justin Nowell graduated from Boston College in 2004 with a B.A. in Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science. Since his graduation, he has worked for several different internet industries, and he currently works as a project manager and software developer for BiddingForGood, a charitable e-commerce company that connects fundraisers, shoppers and businesses. Although his current career invokes little of his math background, he is happy to help BC math majors in finding an appropriate career.

Gina Collopy O'Connell, gcollopy1@cox.net

Actuary, The Phoenix Companies (Life Insurance Company)

Gina Collopy O'Connell graduated in 1985 from Boston College with a B.A. in Mathematics, and she now works as an actuary for a sector the life insurance company, The Phoenix Companies. She would like to discuss with and encourage BC math students to pursue a career in the lucrative profession of actuarial science.

Margaret O'Connell, mmocallston@gmail.com

Math Teacher, Lynn Public Schools
Software Engineer, IBM

Margaret O'Connell received a B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 1983, and she received her M.A. in Mathematics, also from BC, in 1985. After graduating from BC, she spent 25 years in the corporate world as a software engineer, culminating 14 years of work with IBM. In May 2010, she quit her job and attended Harvard University to receive her teaching certificate, and she is now in her first year of teaching math at Lynn Public Schools. She can offer advice, practice interviews, and resume critiques to BC math students considerng either of these careers.

William Pan, william.pan@duke.edu

Biostatistician; Assistant Professor of Global Environmental Health, Duke University

William Pan graduated from Boston College in 1994 with a B.A. in Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science. Afterward, he received his doctoral training in Biostatistics from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Master of Public Health from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. Mr. Pan joined the faculty at Duke in 2011, and his research focuses on Population, Health, and Environmental interactions in developing countries, with a particular interest in research directed toward sustainable development activities and global environmental health. He is willing to provide advice about future careers for mathematics students at Boston College.

Gary Paull, gpaull@mcri.com

Government Consulting, MCR Federal

In 1992, Gary Paull received a B.S. in both Finance and Mathematics from Boston College. Mr. Paull now works in government consulting for MCR Federal, an Integrated Program Management company specializing in strategic planning, cost and schedule analysis, acquisition management, and program assessment solutions to help hundreds of government and commercial clients successfully manage their programs. He is happy to help current BC students with possible career fields and provide any assistance with job placement.

Alan Pisano, alan_pisano@yahoo.com

CPA, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Alan Pisano graduated from Boston College in 1998 with a B.A. in Mathematics, and he currently works as a senior manager in accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers, a multinational network of firms specializing in assurance, tax, and consulting services. Mr. Pisano is open to any questions regarding career choices in the field of mathematics.

Kristin Karam Pisano, kristinkpisano@gmail.com

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Kristin Karam Pisano graduated from Boston College in 1998 and received a B.A. in Mathematics. She now lives ouside of Boston and works at PricewaterhouseCoopers. She is happy to talk with current math students regarding how they can take their major and make it into a career.

Donald Procopio, donpatpro@comcast.net

Chief Actuary, 21st Century Insurance Company

Donald Procopio received a B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 1983, and he now works as the chief actuary for 21st Century Insurance. He is willing to provide information as to how Mathematics provides a solid background with which to enter the actuarial profession.

Edmond Ryan, angusryan@comcast.net

Senior Manager, Diversified

Edmond Ryan graduated from Boston College in 1970, receiving a B.A. in Mathematics and going on to receive his M.B.A. from Suffolk University. Mr. Ryan gained 30 years of experience working at MassMutual before becoming a senior manager at Diversified Investment Advisors, a national investment advisory firm specializing in retirement plans. Mr. Ryan is happy to answer any questions regarding the various career opportunities available to students with a Mathematics background.

Paul Sally, sally@math.uchicago.edu

Professor of Mathematics, University of Chicago

Paul Sally received a B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 1954, going on to receive his M.S. in Mathematics also from BC in 1956. He further pursued his graduate career at Brandeis University, where he received his Ph.D. in 1965. Prof. Sally has wide interests in mathematics and mathematics education. His research areas are p-adic analysis and representation theory. He has also worked extensively on improving the preparation of school mathematics teachers.

Josephine P. Sciarrino, jpsciarrino@yahoo.com

Risk Programmer, Morgan Stanley

Josephine Sciarrino graduated from Boston College in 1998 with a B.A. in Mathematics, after which she went on the attend the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. She has worked with several investment and trading firms, and she now lives in London, working in risk management for Morgan Stanley. As a mentor to BC math students, she would like to share her advice on careers and course offerings.

Dylan Semple, dylan.semple@gmail.com

Asset Management-Client Service, The Boston Company

Dylan Semple graduated in 2008 with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Mathematics from Boston College. He began working for The Boston Company in 2008, which is an investment management firm serving the needs of pension plans, endowments, intermediaries and mutual fund shareholders. He currently works in asset management and client service at The Boston Company, and he is happy to provide current BC students with early career guidance and/or advide.

Kristina Sigmund, kasigmund@sgh.com

Engineer, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

Kristina Sigmund received her B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 2004, and she now works as an engineer for Simpson Gumpertz &Heger Inc., a design and consulting engineering firm in San Francisco. She would be happy to answer questions from BC math students regarding her experiences with the math program at BC, as well as to discuss how she used her math degree to transition into a civil engineering master's program and eventually starting her career in engineering.

Jonathan M. Smith, jms@cis.upenn.edu

Professor, University of Pennsylvania

Jonathan Smith graduated from Boston College with a B.A. in Mathematics in 1981. He attended Columbia University for his post-graduate education, where he received an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Computer Science. Smith is now a professor of CIS and Engineering and Applied Science in the Department of Computer and Information Science at the University of Pennsyvania. He would be glad to talk with BC students about how his BC education enabled him to be where he is today.

Laura Smith, lsmith@us.ibm.com

Vice-President Competitive Sales, IBM

Laura Smith graduated from Boston College in 1984 with a B.A. degree in both Mathematics and Computer Science. She now works for IBM as the Vice-President of competitive sales, and she would love to guide and assist students in planning for their future careers and applying academic learnings to business.

Benjamin Steverman, ben.steverman@hotmail.com

Systems Architect

Benjamin Steverman received his B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 1979, and he now lives in Needham, Massachusetts working as a systems architect. Mr. Steverman is willing to work with BC students on possible career choices and strategies for getting interviews in targetted organizations.

Elaine Ambrose Swyryn, swyryne@brynmawrschool.org

Academic Dean and Math Teacher, Bryn Mawr School

Elaine Ambrose Swyryn received a B.A. in Mathematics from Boston College in 1986, and then she went on to receive her Masters in Secondary School Mathematics Education from Harvard University in 1988. She now teaches math and is the Academic Dean at Bryn Mawr School in Maryland. She would be happy to talk to BC students about teaching mathematics, what schools are looking for when hiring, and how they can best position themselves for a career in teaching math.