Let's Celebrate!

Jordan Hollander ’10
Deputy Attorney General, New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement

Majored in: Political Science, International Studies, & French

It is hard to imagine my life and career now without my experiences and education at Lycoming. I remain in touch with many of my professors, who continue to teach and encourage me. I cannot imagine my collegiate career without the Lycoming College Choirs and my chance to travel with them across the U.S., Europe, and South America, carrying on a decades-old tradition that continues today. The College provided me with the foundation to pursue graduate studies, and I still apply many of the lessons I learned there at my current job. Some of my proudest professional accomplishments since graduating include being selected as one of the "40 under 40 Emerging Leaders of Gaming", being chosen as a "New Leader of the Bar", and receiving an Attorney General Team Award for Excellence in an Administrative Hearing for the licensing of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in 2018.

Nicole Calella ’17
Officer, Supreme Court Police

Majored in: Criminal Justice

At Lycoming, I learned so much outside of the classroom. My internship with Old Lycoming Township Police Department gave me valuable insight into my career choice and the type of person I want to be. Also, being a student athlete taught me more than just basketball—it taught me how to be on a team, how to work hard, how to be disciplined—and in the field of being a police officer, those are three important characteristics to have. I knew I wanted a federal-level career, but I never anticipated having the opportunity to work in Washington, D.C. so quickly after graduating college. Recruiters from the Supreme Court Police came to Lycoming for a career fair, so I applied. From there, I passed the next steps required and got the job! A major part of my job involves interacting with Supreme Court Justices regularly; I'm incredibly proud and honored to protect them.

Heidi Perez ’19
Director College Planning, Atollo Prep

Majored in: Psychology, Spanish

I was born and raised in Los Angeles. My entire life, that is all I knew. Lycoming provided me with the opportunity to explore, learn a new atmosphere, and understand a new way of living. My favorite class was Spanish 321–Art of Spain. The obvious reason is that this course allowed me to visit Spain during spring break. However, it became such a memorable moment/experience as it was the first time in college I had felt challenged. I realized everything wouldn’t always come easy, but I had such a supportive professor that my struggle never really phased me—it pushed me. My education at Lycoming influenced my life and career because at the end of my four years, I realized I wanted to pay it forward. For my entire life, I always had the support and the proper guidance. I wanted to have the ability to influence and help people in any way possible.

Donald “DC” Keys ’17
Assistant Finance Officer, Medical Care Development International

Majored in: Economics (Managerial)

Ultimately, I chose Lycoming because it felt like home, as cliché as that sounds. In fact, I would say one of my favorite memories was the annual Thanksgiving Dinner on campus. My cross-country teammates and I would eat together and be served by our coach, who was also the former Dean of Freshman. It was our one last get-together after the season had ended. Lycoming taught me to be adaptable and look at the big picture. This has allowed me to work for a variety of industries, both with a team and solo. Thanks to my education, I’ve learned to never back away from a challenge. My proudest accomplishment after Lyco has been graduating with my Master’s in International Economics and Finance—and I couldn’t have done it if my Lycoming advisor hadn’t pushed me and set the foundation.