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July
2021 Alumna to Pursue Her Ph.D. in Physics
Class of 2021 alumna Gabriella “Gabi” Pesticci graduated Magna Cum Laude from Kenyon College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics. She also earned distinctions from the Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honors Society and Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honors Society.Read More -
June
2021 Alumna to Pursue Graduate Degree
Class of 2021 alumna Emma Rodrigues graduated from Dickinson College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and history with a minor in creative writing.Read More -
2019 Alumnus Keeping Busy in Law School
Class of 2019 alumnus Jaxon Alston is maximizing his experiences in law school. After earning a Bachelor of Science in political science and international relations from Carleton College, he entered the University of Minnesota Law School.Read More -
Magna Cum Laude Honors for 2021 Alumna
Class of 2021 alumna Callie Silvey graduated Magna Cum Laude from Stonehill College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and performing arts.Read More -
2021 Alumnus and Lifer Graduates from Brown University
Class of 2021 alumnus and Lifer Andrew Neubauer graduated from Brown University with a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and English.Read More -
Finance Degree for 2021 Alumnus
Class of 2021 alumnus Johar Varma graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration with a concentration in finance from D'Amore McKim School of Business.Read More -
2014 Alumna Works to Solve Complex Business Problems
Pursuing a career in the consulting management sector has allowed Class of 2014 alumna Allison “Allie” Izzo to use her data analysis and project management skills to help clients with their business needs in her new role as a manager at Huron Consulting Group in New York City.Read More -
2011 Alumna and Family Welcome Second Son
Class of 2011 alumna Taylor Massey Alessi and husband William “Bill” Alessi have welcomed a second child, son Peyton Morgan Alessi.Read More -
Diving into Music with 2023 Alumnus Kaleb Cohen
Class of 2023 alumnus Kaleb Cohen was busy pursuing a bachelor’s degree in cinematography at the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts in Orange, Calif., and playing in a band with his college friends. Just for fun, he decided to put a video of one of his songs, East Coast Summers, up on TikTok, and it took off.Read More -
Double Graduation for 1984 Alumnus
Class of 1984 alumna Candace Panza Walker was recently featured in a Hartford Courant article and on local TV about life, motherhood, and her journey to earn her college degree.Read More -
Mentor Connection as 2012 Alumnus Earns Doctorate
Class of 2012 alumnus Curtis Antrum graduated from the University of Connecticut with his Ph.D., in Health Promotion Sciences. He is now focusing on pursuing postdoctoral opportunities in health policy research.Read More -
May
Summa Cum Laude Honors for 2021 Alumna
Read MoreClass of 2021 alumna Samantha Fowler graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Evansville with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. -
Wedding Brings Alumni Together
Class of 1982 alumnus Rob Chapman married Sue Collin last month and had a little help from his Hamden Hall friends. The ceremony was officiated by Class of 1984 alumna Stephanie Zanker-Rivera, who was recently sworn in as a Justice of the Peace.Read More -
April
Busy Class of 1985 Alumna Gets Even Busier
Class of 1985 alumna Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher, PhD, FAED, CEDS-C, has made a career of helping individuals, families, and organizations cultivate resilience. Based outside of Chicago, Ellen just established two new psychology consulting businesses.Read More -
Class of 2014 Alumna Scores NHL Job
The love of sports and strategic thinking led Class of 2014 alumna Sara Bennett to her new position with the National Hockey League (NHL) as she is the new senior manager of digital innovation and growth strategy for the NHL.Read More -
Traveling the Globe with Class of 2018 Alumna
Read MoreWhere in the world is Class of 2018 alumna Elyza Lebel? She has been working for the past three months on K’gari Island, formerly known as Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia. K’gari Island is a world heritage site and the largest sand island in the world. -
1990s Alumni Raise Funds and Awareness for (A)Pizza Play
1995 classmates Lou Mangini, Ian Alderman, and David Solomon were joined by Class of 1997 alumnus Colin Caplan at a fundraiser last month at BAR New Haven for A Broken Umbrella Theatre’s upcoming production of Family Business: (A)Pizza Play.Read More -
1995 Alumna Learns from Her Children
Class of 1995 alumna Jennifer Olayon, and her husband Adam Galinsky, are living, working, and traveling the world — Singapore, Honolulu, and New York City. Along the way, they’re also raising two boys and learning from them.Read More -
Big Summer Plans for Class of 2022 Alumna
Class of 2022 alumna Ava Vingiano is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in registered nursing from Clemson University and recently shared that she secured a summer position in her field.Read More -
March
A Journey into Sports Management with 2018 Alumnus
Growing up playing and watching sports, Class of 2018 alumnus Michael Johnson II knew his career would involve that passion, and he is now working towards his master’s degree in sports management.Read More -
Wedding Bliss for 2008 Alumna
Class of 2008 alumna Alexa DellaRocco married Krystin Rothenberger on February 21. The wedding took place at the Casa Feliz Historic Museum in Winter Park, Fla., which is known for its beautiful brick architecture.Read More -
2009 Alumna Welcomes Twins
Class of 2009 alumna Nicole Anastasio and husband Lou Negri welcomed the birth of twin boys, Luca and Santino, to their family in January. The boys join their big sister Isabella, who is now two years old.Read More -
2016 Alumnus Stresses Importance of Relationship Building
Read MoreClass of 2016 alumnus Marco Fontana recently moved from Miami back to New Haven for a new job at Gartner, a chance to coach baseball with a Hamden Hall buddy, and to enjoy much better pizza. -
February
Between Business and Basketball: Athletic Venture Keeps Alumni Friends On and Off the Court
The passion for the game of basketball has transcended into business management and the opportunity to teach youth for Hamden Hall alumni Alejandro L. Pabon-Rey 2011, Michael DiMartino 2016, and Victor “Vic” Joshua Jr. 2012, as they work together at The Lab Branford.Read More -
1974 Alumnus Finds Fulfillment in Retirement
Class of 1974 alumnus Prof. John Abelson is now able to focus on his love of the humanities as he embarks on a journey of discovery in retirement following a long-standing career in education.Read More -
Lifting Up the Sails with 1984 Alumni
Class of 1984 alumni Austin Baskett and Tom Greiner took on the waves during a recent outing in the island of Bonaire.Read More -
A Successful Journey in the Arts: 1972 Alumna Offers Creative Insights
The beauty and creative nature of the arts has allowed Class of 1972 alumna Jill Medvedow to build a life full of transformative experiences. As she is in the process of navigating a career shift, Jill shared parting wisdom from a lifetime of modern art.Read More -
January
Valuing Teachers as Mentors: 2016 Alumna Shares Note of Gratitude
Read MoreThe guidance and support of Hamden Hall faculty shaped the higher education pathway and professional development for Class of 2016 alumna Xuran “Angela” Wang. She now reflects on the importance of mentorship and the experiences that shaped her beyond the classroom. -
One Computer Leads 1997 Alumnus to Career Choice
An early interest in computers and an unwavering curiosity of how they work led Class of 1997 alumnus Matthew “Matt” Ahrens to an engineering career in the area of file systems management at high-tech companies.Read More -
Alum Returns to Campus: Part 3 – Hamden Hall’s Future
This is the third and final part of my blog series on returning to Hamden Hall as the new Director of Alumni Relations. I’ve covered Hamden Hall’s past (my past) and present, but I now want to look into the future.Read More
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Entrepreneurial Avenues with Green Energy Practices for 2013 Alumnus
Class of 2013 alumnus Jamie DeNicola built a transformative career as a broker in New York City real estate, but has shifted gears to tackle sustainability and energy efficiency challenges within the industry as the founder and chief revenue officer of Source Forward.Read More -
Real Estate Developments in the Sunbelt with 2005 Alumnus
Class of 2005 alumnus Christopher “Chris” Wang assists clients in sourcing new investment opportunities across the office, industrial, and multifamily sectors in the commercial real estate business for Parkway in Miami, Fla.Read More -
2009 Alumnus Refines the Family Business as VP of Finance
Understanding the financial landscape and precious metals industry has allowed Class of 2009 alumnus Jacob “Jake” Gottlieb to not only join the family business, but successfully lend his expertise to clients as the vice president of finance at Colt Refining, Inc.Read More -
1984 Alumna Advocates for the Vulnerable
Advocacy in action is the blueprint for Class of 1984 alumna Stephanie Zanker-Rivera as she works to help others in her role as a behavioral health clinical manager with the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. She also serves as the Director of the Young Parents Program.Read More -
2011 Alumna Welcomes First Child
Class of 2011 alumna Morgan Massey and husband Neville Graham welcomed their first child, son Logan Neville Graham.Read More
2025
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July
2021 Alumna to Pursue Her Ph.D. in Physics
Class of 2021 alumna Gabriella “Gabi” Pesticci graduated Magna Cum Laude from Kenyon College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in physics. She also earned distinctions from the Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honors Society and Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honors Society.Read More -
June
2021 Alumna to Pursue Graduate Degree
Class of 2021 alumna Emma Rodrigues graduated from Dickinson College with a Bachelor of Arts in English and history with a minor in creative writing.Read More -
2019 Alumnus Keeping Busy in Law School
Class of 2019 alumnus Jaxon Alston is maximizing his experiences in law school. After earning a Bachelor of Science in political science and international relations from Carleton College, he entered the University of Minnesota Law School.Read More -
Magna Cum Laude Honors for 2021 Alumna
Class of 2021 alumna Callie Silvey graduated Magna Cum Laude from Stonehill College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and performing arts.Read More -
2021 Alumnus and Lifer Graduates from Brown University
Class of 2021 alumnus and Lifer Andrew Neubauer graduated from Brown University with a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and English.Read More -
Finance Degree for 2021 Alumnus
Class of 2021 alumnus Johar Varma graduated from Northeastern University with a bachelor’s degree in economics and business administration with a concentration in finance from D'Amore McKim School of Business.Read More -
2014 Alumna Works to Solve Complex Business Problems
Pursuing a career in the consulting management sector has allowed Class of 2014 alumna Allison “Allie” Izzo to use her data analysis and project management skills to help clients with their business needs in her new role as a manager at Huron Consulting Group in New York City.Read More -
2011 Alumna and Family Welcome Second Son
Class of 2011 alumna Taylor Massey Alessi and husband William “Bill” Alessi have welcomed a second child, son Peyton Morgan Alessi.Read More -
Diving into Music with 2023 Alumnus Kaleb Cohen
Class of 2023 alumnus Kaleb Cohen was busy pursuing a bachelor’s degree in cinematography at the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts in Orange, Calif., and playing in a band with his college friends. Just for fun, he decided to put a video of one of his songs, East Coast Summers, up on TikTok, and it took off.Read More -
Double Graduation for 1984 Alumnus
Class of 1984 alumna Candace Panza Walker was recently featured in a Hartford Courant article and on local TV about life, motherhood, and her journey to earn her college degree.Read More -
Mentor Connection as 2012 Alumnus Earns Doctorate
Class of 2012 alumnus Curtis Antrum graduated from the University of Connecticut with his Ph.D., in Health Promotion Sciences. He is now focusing on pursuing postdoctoral opportunities in health policy research.Read More -
May
Summa Cum Laude Honors for 2021 Alumna
Read MoreClass of 2021 alumna Samantha Fowler graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Evansville with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. -
Wedding Brings Alumni Together
Class of 1982 alumnus Rob Chapman married Sue Collin last month and had a little help from his Hamden Hall friends. The ceremony was officiated by Class of 1984 alumna Stephanie Zanker-Rivera, who was recently sworn in as a Justice of the Peace.Read More -
April
Busy Class of 1985 Alumna Gets Even Busier
Class of 1985 alumna Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher, PhD, FAED, CEDS-C, has made a career of helping individuals, families, and organizations cultivate resilience. Based outside of Chicago, Ellen just established two new psychology consulting businesses.Read More -
Class of 2014 Alumna Scores NHL Job
The love of sports and strategic thinking led Class of 2014 alumna Sara Bennett to her new position with the National Hockey League (NHL) as she is the new senior manager of digital innovation and growth strategy for the NHL.Read More -
Traveling the Globe with Class of 2018 Alumna
Read MoreWhere in the world is Class of 2018 alumna Elyza Lebel? She has been working for the past three months on K’gari Island, formerly known as Fraser Island in Queensland, Australia. K’gari Island is a world heritage site and the largest sand island in the world. -
1990s Alumni Raise Funds and Awareness for (A)Pizza Play
1995 classmates Lou Mangini, Ian Alderman, and David Solomon were joined by Class of 1997 alumnus Colin Caplan at a fundraiser last month at BAR New Haven for A Broken Umbrella Theatre’s upcoming production of Family Business: (A)Pizza Play.Read More -
1995 Alumna Learns from Her Children
Class of 1995 alumna Jennifer Olayon, and her husband Adam Galinsky, are living, working, and traveling the world — Singapore, Honolulu, and New York City. Along the way, they’re also raising two boys and learning from them.Read More -
Big Summer Plans for Class of 2022 Alumna
Class of 2022 alumna Ava Vingiano is currently pursuing her bachelor's degree in registered nursing from Clemson University and recently shared that she secured a summer position in her field.Read More -
March
A Journey into Sports Management with 2018 Alumnus
Growing up playing and watching sports, Class of 2018 alumnus Michael Johnson II knew his career would involve that passion, and he is now working towards his master’s degree in sports management.Read More -
Wedding Bliss for 2008 Alumna
Class of 2008 alumna Alexa DellaRocco married Krystin Rothenberger on February 21. The wedding took place at the Casa Feliz Historic Museum in Winter Park, Fla., which is known for its beautiful brick architecture.Read More -
2009 Alumna Welcomes Twins
Class of 2009 alumna Nicole Anastasio and husband Lou Negri welcomed the birth of twin boys, Luca and Santino, to their family in January. The boys join their big sister Isabella, who is now two years old.Read More -
2016 Alumnus Stresses Importance of Relationship Building
Read MoreClass of 2016 alumnus Marco Fontana recently moved from Miami back to New Haven for a new job at Gartner, a chance to coach baseball with a Hamden Hall buddy, and to enjoy much better pizza. -
February
Between Business and Basketball: Athletic Venture Keeps Alumni Friends On and Off the Court
The passion for the game of basketball has transcended into business management and the opportunity to teach youth for Hamden Hall alumni Alejandro L. Pabon-Rey 2011, Michael DiMartino 2016, and Victor “Vic” Joshua Jr. 2012, as they work together at The Lab Branford.Read More -
1974 Alumnus Finds Fulfillment in Retirement
Class of 1974 alumnus Prof. John Abelson is now able to focus on his love of the humanities as he embarks on a journey of discovery in retirement following a long-standing career in education.Read More -
Lifting Up the Sails with 1984 Alumni
Class of 1984 alumni Austin Baskett and Tom Greiner took on the waves during a recent outing in the island of Bonaire.Read More -
A Successful Journey in the Arts: 1972 Alumna Offers Creative Insights
The beauty and creative nature of the arts has allowed Class of 1972 alumna Jill Medvedow to build a life full of transformative experiences. As she is in the process of navigating a career shift, Jill shared parting wisdom from a lifetime of modern art.Read More -
January
Valuing Teachers as Mentors: 2016 Alumna Shares Note of Gratitude
Read MoreThe guidance and support of Hamden Hall faculty shaped the higher education pathway and professional development for Class of 2016 alumna Xuran “Angela” Wang. She now reflects on the importance of mentorship and the experiences that shaped her beyond the classroom. -
One Computer Leads 1997 Alumnus to Career Choice
An early interest in computers and an unwavering curiosity of how they work led Class of 1997 alumnus Matthew “Matt” Ahrens to an engineering career in the area of file systems management at high-tech companies.Read More -
Alum Returns to Campus: Part 3 – Hamden Hall’s Future
This is the third and final part of my blog series on returning to Hamden Hall as the new Director of Alumni Relations. I’ve covered Hamden Hall’s past (my past) and present, but I now want to look into the future.Read More
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Entrepreneurial Avenues with Green Energy Practices for 2013 Alumnus
Class of 2013 alumnus Jamie DeNicola built a transformative career as a broker in New York City real estate, but has shifted gears to tackle sustainability and energy efficiency challenges within the industry as the founder and chief revenue officer of Source Forward.Read More -
Real Estate Developments in the Sunbelt with 2005 Alumnus
Class of 2005 alumnus Christopher “Chris” Wang assists clients in sourcing new investment opportunities across the office, industrial, and multifamily sectors in the commercial real estate business for Parkway in Miami, Fla.Read More -
2009 Alumnus Refines the Family Business as VP of Finance
Understanding the financial landscape and precious metals industry has allowed Class of 2009 alumnus Jacob “Jake” Gottlieb to not only join the family business, but successfully lend his expertise to clients as the vice president of finance at Colt Refining, Inc.Read More -
1984 Alumna Advocates for the Vulnerable
Advocacy in action is the blueprint for Class of 1984 alumna Stephanie Zanker-Rivera as she works to help others in her role as a behavioral health clinical manager with the State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. She also serves as the Director of the Young Parents Program.Read More -
2011 Alumna Welcomes First Child
Class of 2011 alumna Morgan Massey and husband Neville Graham welcomed their first child, son Logan Neville Graham.Read More
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Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.
