Hobart and William Smith Colleges

30 January 2026 • Alums Career Conversations with the HWS Board of Trustees

Trustees offer students practical advice and professional insight during Career Office Hours in Stern Hall.

HWS students will have a unique opportunity to connect with accomplished alumni and leaders from a wide range of professions when members of the HWS Board of Trustees host Career Office Hours on Friday, Feb. 6, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Stern Hall.

As part of the Board’s campus visit, Trustees are generously offering one-on-one and small-group conversations designed to help students explore career paths, learn about different industries and organizations, and gain practical advice on entering the workforce. During these sessions, students may ask questions, seek guidance, or simply hear firsthand what it’s like to work in a particular field. Interested students need to register in advance via Handshake.

“Our Trustees and alumni are deeply committed to supporting students,” says Assistant Vice President for Career Services Brandi Ferrara. “Their willingness to share insight, advice and personal career stories reflects the strength of the HWS network and its focus on mentorship.”

The Career Office Hours are open to all students and require no advance preparation—just curiosity and a willingness to engage. The sessions span multiple industries and career interests, allowing students to choose the area most aligned with their goals.

Business and Entrepreneurship – Stern Hall 103

• Craig R. Stine ’81, P’17, Vice Chairman, Global Financial Institutions Group (FIG), Barclays Investment Bank
• Calvin “Chip” Carver, Jr. ’81, Currently head softball coach at Pingry School and assistant coach of William Smith soccer; Previously EVP, Markit
• Joseph DeSimone ’89, Owner, DeSimone Companies, DeSimone Gaming and First Federal Realty
• Kevin Stein ’88, President and CEO, TransDigm Group Inc.
• Warren K. Zola ’89, P’18, Executive Director, Boston College Chief Executive Club (Sports Management expertise)

Education – Stern Hall 117

• Dr. Rebecca Fox L.H.D. ’95, Dean, Continuing and International Education and UOnline, University of Miami
• Dr. Kirra Guard ’08, MAT ’09 NYSED OSE Technical Assistance Partnership for Academics, University at Albany, SUNY
• Dr. Margueritte Murphy, Former Associate Provost at HWS and Chair of the Writing & Rhetoric Program

Finance and Consulting – Stern Hall 203

• Aileen Gleason ’85, Managing Director, Bank of America
• Andy McMaster ’74, P’09, Retired Vice Chairman, Deloitte LLP
• Joe Stein ’86, Partner and Managing Director, Solomon Partners
• Naz Vahid ’85, P’17, Managing Director; Former Global Head of Wealth at Work, Citi

Media and Communications – Stern Hall 217

• Linda Arrington ’88, Co-Head of Marketing and Head of Marketing Transformation, Global Wealth Management (US), UBS
• Sabrina Horn ’83, Public Relations and Communications Expert; Retired CEO and Founder, Horn Group, Inc.; Leadership Coach, Advisor, and Author

Non-Profits and NGOs – Stern Hall 204

• The Rt. Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer, The Episcopal Diocese of Rochester
• Kate Canada ’98, Hiring Director, The Public Interest Network

Public Service, Policy, and Law – Stern Hall 201

• Edward Cooper ’86, P’16, Vice President, Public Affairs and Community Relations, Total Wine & More
• Hon. Jeremy Cooney, Esq. ’04, New York State Senator, 56th District
• Ludwig Gaines, Esq. ’88, President and Co-Founder, The 360 NIL Group; Chief Philanthropic Officer and Executive Consultant, Vincent Strategies, LLC

Health Professions – Stern Hall 101

• Dr. Richard Wasserman ’70, Medical Director of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Medical City Children’s Hospital; Principal, Richard L. Wasserman Consulting
• Paul Wasmund ’07, Director, Opinion Dynamics

Art and Design – Stern Hall 301

• Josephine Grayson P’18, Licensed Landscape Architect

Top: While visiting campus, Trustee Sabrina Horn '83 discusses her career as a communications expert and C-suite advisor, as well as her book Make it, Don't Fake it.