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Meet Our PAL Leaders for Fall 2023

Omar Ahmed

Major/Minor:  Computer Science

PAL Course:  BY109 Introduction to Biodiversity and Evolution/CE112 General Chemistry II

PAL Professor: Professor Sterrett/Professor Dornemann

Fun Fact:  I love to travel!

Study tips for this course:  Ask questions!! Email or go to office hours, if you have questions ask!!

Omar Ahmed

Jonna Buono

Major/Minor: Biology with a Concentration in Molecular Cell Physiology

PAL Course:  CE111R General Chemistry I Recitation

PAL Professor: Professor Szwajkajzer

Fun Fact: I love listening to music, reading, & traveling!

Study tips for this course:  Practice makes perfect – redo the homework problems over & over. Pay close attention in class. Don’t wait until the last minute to study!

Jonna Buono

Renee Burns

Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting

PAL Course:  BE/BF304 Money, Credit and Financial Institutions

PAL Professor: Professor Roberts

Fun Fact: I’m on the Monmouth Dance Team!

Study tips for this course:  Make sure to review any articles or worksheets Roberts posts. If they’re on eCampus, they are important!

Renee Burns

Leila Carl

Major/Minor:  Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing and Management

PAL Course:  BE201 Microeconomics

PAL Professor: Professor O’Halloran

Fun Fact:  I love to read, draw, and go to the beach.

Study tips for this course:  I think doing the smart book homework assignments really helped me in this class. Taking notes during class and participating in the “poll me everywhere” helped significantly. Doing all of this practice really helped before exams.

Leila Carl

Olivia Confrey

Major/Minor:  Biology MCP

PAL Course:  BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology

PAL Professor: Professor Lobo

Fun Fact:  TI love solving rubix cubes!

Study tips for this course:  As long as you put in the work and effort you will be great! Do not overthink and be confident in your abilities.

Olivia Confrey

Paulina Cohen

Major/Minor:  Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting

PAL Course:  BA251 Principles of Financial Accounting

PAL Professor: Professor O’Connor

Fun Fact:  This is my first semester as a PAL.

Study tips for this course:  Come to PAL sessions and don’t rely on your cheat sheet only, study as well!

Paulina Cohen

Shannon Danulevith

Major/Minor:  Nursing

PAL Course:  NU310 Pharmacology

PAL Professor: Professor Sciarra

Fun Fact:  I’m from Long Island!

Study tips for this course:  Pay attention and take notes during class! Creating index cards each week and reviewing them daily will help you retain the information!

Shannon Danulevith

Madison Dellea

Major/Minor:  Psychology

PAL Course:  PY320 Research III: Experimental Methods and Laboratory

PAL Professor: Professor Ciarocco

Fun Fact:  I love to read and write!

Study tips for this course:  Don’t procrastinate! It’s very writing intensive and the more time you have to look over your work, the better it will be.

Madison Dellea

Olivia Denney

Major/Minor:  Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting/Minor in Spanish for Business

PAL Course: BA251 Principles of Financial Accounting/BE202 Microeconomics

PAL Professor: Professor Tomaszeski/Professor El-Toukhy

Fun Fact:  I am a triplet!

Study tips for this course:  Microeconomics: take notes and pay attention in class, try to understand the concepts instead of memorize. Accounting: do all the homework and do not procrastinate by saving it until last minute, also ask questions when needed.

Olivia Denney

Abby Eck

Major/Minor:  Math and Statistics

PAL Course: MA151 Statistics with Applications

PAL Professor: Professor Marshall/Professor McNamara

Fun Fact:  I’m on the sailing team.

Study tips for this course:  Don’t wait until the last minute to complete your homework.

Abby Eck

Olivia Fanelli

Major/Minor: Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy

PAL Course: BY109 Introduction to Biodiversity and Evolution

PAL Professor:  Professor Bridge

Fun Fact: I play on the women’s lacrosse team.

Study tips for this course: Use all the resources you can!

Olivia Fanelli

Emily Ferris

Major/Minor: Biology with a Concentration in Molecular and Cell Physiology

PAL Course: BY211 Physiology with Anatomy I

PAL Professor:  Professor Dunphy

Fun Fact: I love to travel!!

Study tips for this course: Make sure you understand the material, not just memorize, there is a difference!

Emily Ferris

JD Fonseca

PAL Course: CE111 General Chemistry I

PAL Professor: Professor Dornemann

Fun Fact: I graduated from Rutgers back in May 22′ and I am taking the science courses here for medical school since its closer to home! Another fun fact is that I had to memorize We Didn’t Start the Fire-Billy Joel, for an A in history back in high school!

Study tips for this course: You can’t beat practice problems! Whether they are from the book or a dynamic module that Pearson offers with the text, or even videos online like Organic Chem Tutor from YT, they are all really great resources!

JD Fonseca

Natalie Fuquene

Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in International Business

PAL Course:

PAL Course: Team Leader for Fall 2023

Fun Fact: I like to color and travel.

Study tips for this course:

Natalie Fuquene

Chance Gagliardi

Major/Minor:  Health Studies

PAL Course: BY223 General Microbiology

PAL Professor:  Professor Lionetti

Fun Fact:  I hope to become a Maternity nurse!

Study tips for this course:  Some study tips I would recommend is creating quizlets and viewing them frequently. Rewriting down notes is also extremely helpful as it helps stick the material into your head and become more comfortable with the material!

Chance Gagliardi

Julianna Ganim

Major/Minor:  Health Science/Biology

PAL Course: BY211 Physiology with Anatomy I

PAL Professor:  Professor Dunphy

Fun Fact:  I love coffee!

Study tips for this course:  Make friends with your classmates! This way you guys can bounce study tips off one another. Always stay organized and on top of the material, and never be shy to ask for help 🙂

Julianna Ganim

Madisyn Goias

Major/Minor:  Health Studies with Specialization in Exercise Science

PAL Course: BY211 Physiology with Anatomy I

PAL Professor:  Professor Dunphy

Fun Fact:  I love to travel!

Study tips for this course:  Don’t wait to ask for help, make friends with your classmates, and work to understand the material opposed to memorizing it!

Madisyn Goias

Thomas Hintelmann

Major/Minor:  Chemistry

PAL Course: CE111 General Chemistry I

PAL Professor:  Professor Szwajkajzer

Fun Fact:  I do research in a laboratory.

Study tips for this course:  Never push anything off to the last minute, this content needs time to sink in.

Thomas Hintelmann

Madison Hudson

Major/Minor:  Psychology

PAL Course: PY360L Intimate Relationships Thesis Lab

PAL Professor:  Professor Lewandowski

Fun Fact:  I’m a server at Birravino.

Study tips for this course:  Utilize your classmates, PAL, and professor as much as possible. Complete assignments by the assigned due dates! Procrastination will create unnecessary stress in this course. Most importantly, pick a topic you love and have fun.

Madison Hudson

Paige Hyde

Major/Minor: Health Studies/Minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders

PAL Course:  BY211 Physiology with Anatomy

PAL Professor:  Professor Dunphy

Fun Fact:  I’m passionate about fitness/wellness and creativity/art!!

Study tips for this course: Know what will likely be discussed that day to a good extent prior to class so that it is more of a review or clarification. Do just a little bit more than you think you need to, it is a commitment if you want a good grade but totally achievable! PALs and Dr. Dunphy are here to help, but also get close with your classmates and re-teach the material to each other 🙂

Paige Hyde

Remington Johnson

Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration Finance/Minor in Real Estate

PAL Course:  BF301 Principles of Finance

PAL Professor:  Professor Li

Fun Fact:  I can hold a handstand for 15 seconds.

Study tips for this course: It is vital to participate in the practice problems during class and to take good notes. Coming to office hours, and PAL sessions will be beneficial to your success in the class.

Remington Johnson

Macklin Jugan

Major/Minor: Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry

PAL Course:  BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology

PAL Professor:  Professor Dillon

Fun Fact:  I like sports.

Study tips for this course: Repetition with the material is helpful.

Macklin Jugan

Samantha LeCrone

Major/Minor: Chemistry/Spanish and Biology

PAL Course:  CE111R General Chemistry I Recitation

PAL Professor: Professor Burrows

Fun Fact: I am on the rowing team!

Study tips for this course: Pay attention and ask questions in class! For me, the best way to understand a topic is to get a good grasp on it in class and then review it later on.

Samantha LeCrone

Claudio Lopez

Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and Real Estate

PAL Course:  BE/BF304 Money, Credit & Financial Institutions

PAL Professor: Professor Roberts

Fun Fact: I love philosophy, soccer, traveling and beaches

Study tips for this course: Always pay attention in class, and if the professor mentions something more than once it is probably important to the class.

Claudio Lopez

Ivana Luna

Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and Economics and a Minor in Information Technology

PAL Course:  BA251 Principles of Financial Accounting

PAL Professor: Professor Gil

Fun Fact: I love to travel!!

Study tips for this course: I recommend studying with friends and working on practice problems together to get extra support within the course!!

Ivana Luna

Julia Macey

Major/Minor: Psychology and Sociology

PAL Course: PY311 Research II: Behavioral Statistics

PAL Professor: Professor Lewandowski

Fun Fact:  I love to dance!

Study tips for this course: Keep up with the study guide!!

Julia Macey

Jessica Maguire

Major/Minor: Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy/Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

PAL Course:  BY109 Introduction to Biodiversity and Evolution

PAL Professor: Professor Sterrett

Fun Fact: I’m the president of the Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy Club!

Study tips for this course: I recommend studying at least a week and a half in advance for a test so that you can absorb all the information in time.

Jessica Maguire

Marie Mauro

Major/Minor: Marine and Environmental Biology and Policy/Geographical Information Systems

PAL Course:   BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology

PAL Professor: Professor Tortorelli

Fun Fact:  I am the president of 5678 Dance Club!

Study tips for this course: Taking notes is very important and do not just copy the slides but listen to what your professor is saying. Read the textbook and study quizzes. Prepare in advanced for multi-chapter tests.


Marie Mauro

Mackenzie McDonald

Major/Minor: Masters in Social Work, Global and Community Practice (GCP) specialization

PAL Course:   SW409 Social Work Research Methods

PAL Professor: Professor Scott

Fun Fact:  I love to read!! 📚

Study tips for this course: Reach out when you need help! This can be a challenging course but there are plenty of resources out there to help you be successful so please reach out when you have questions or are confused on a topic! Also stay up to date with the readings, which will help you with your research!

Mackenzie McDonald

Kyle Mueller

Major/Minor: Chemistry with a Concentration in Advanced Chemistry (ACS)/ Biology

PAL Course:   CE111R General Chemistry I Recitation

PAL Professor: Professor Burrows

Fun Fact:  I love to golf.

Study tips for this course: Do lots of practice problems. The more you do, the easier topics will become!

Kyle Mueller

Joseph Myers

Major/Minor: Psychology

PAL Course:   PY320 Research III: Experimental Methods and Laboratory

PAL Professor: Professor Van Volkom

Fun Fact:  I have a boating license.

Study tips for this course: Don’t ever hesitate to ask for help, and make sure to manage your time properly.

Joseph Myers

Jack Neri

Major/Minor:  Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and Real Estate

PAL Course:  BF301 Principles of Finance

PAL Professor: Professor Boonman

Fun Fact:  I am ambidextrous.

Study tips for this course:  Study your notes, and review the practice problems in class.

Jack Neri

Courtney Nuzzolo

Major/Minor: Health Studies with a Minor in Business Administration

PAL Course:  CE111R General Chemistry I Recitation

PAL Professor: Professor Burrows

Fun Fact: I work at Rook Coffee in Long Branch!

Study tips for this course: Always ask for help as soon as you feel you’re having difficulty with the subject.

Courtney Nuzzolo

Carina Paserchia

Major/Minor: Masters in Social Work, Clinical Practice with Families and Children (CPFC) specialization

PAL Course:  SW411 Data Analysis for Social Work

PAL Professor: Professor Scott

Fun Fact: My best friend and I have the same birthday.

Study tips for this course: Don’t be afraid to reach out for help! Take notes, study hard, and connect with your classmates. Your professor and I are always here to help you.

Carina Paserchia

Katelyn Phillips

Major/Minor: Psychology, Sociology and Childhood Studies Minor

PAL Course:  PY220 Research I Methods and Lab

PAL Professor: Professor Dinella

Fun Fact: I am a part of the GDL research team on campus!

Study tips for this course: Pay attention during class and ask for help when you need it! Fully understanding the course material will make a difference when entering the next three research courses!

Katelyn Phillips

Kayla Reynolds

Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Leadership and Organizational Development, Minor in Leadership Communication

PAL Course:  BE/BF304 Money, Credit and Financial Institutions

PAL Professor: Professor Roberts

Fun Fact: I give campus tours as I work as a Monmouth University Ambassador!

Study tips for this course: When you are in class, be engaged and actively take notes. Outside of class, be sure to take some time after every class to review your notes and ask any questions you may have. This course deals with a lot of concepts, so being organized and diligent in your studying will be crucial for success.

Kayla Reynolds

Ava Santaniello

Major/Minor:  Biology

PAL Course: BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology

PAL Professor: Professor Lionetti

Fun Fact:  I am from Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Study tips for this course: Understand the concepts well and don’t wait until the last minute to study!

Ava Santaniello

Nico Santorelli

Major/Minor:  Health Science/Chemistry

PAL Course:  CE111 General Chemistry I

PAL Professor: Professor Moehring

Fun Fact: I am a certified EMT!

Study tips for this course:  Each chapter in chemistry builds on the previous chapter, so make sure you understand the material and don’t fall behind!

Nico Santorelli

Gavin Simons

Major/Minor: Biochemistry

PAL Course:  CE111 General Chemistry I

PAL Professor: Professor Szwajkajzer

Fun Fact: I do research on campus!

Study tips for this course: Ask questions! If you don’t understand something make sure to ask right away!

Gavin Simons

Rachel Strazdins

Major/Minor: Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry

PAL Course:  CE111R General Chemistry I Recitation

PAL Professor: Professor Burrows

Fun Fact: I’m a black belt in karate and on the Monmouth Women’s Lacrosse team

Study tips for this course: Do the practice problems!

Rachel Strazdins

Alessandra Tortora

Major/Minor:  Health Studies/Communication Science Disorders

PAL Course:  CE111 General Chemistry I

PAL Professor: Professor Szwajkajzer

Fun Fact: I plan to travel when I finish school.

Study tips for this course:  Always take advantage of extra help, use in-class and outside-class resources to study, and put the time in. Creating a set schedule can help and never put off work until the last minute!

Alessandra Tortora

Rachel Van Dalinda

Major/Minor:  Business Administration

PAL Course:  BE201 Microeconomics

PAL Professor: Professor Mastromarino

Fun Fact:  My favorite color is orange!

Study tips for this course:  Take good notes and pay attention during lectures! Be sure to keep up with the homework to avoid falling behind in each week’s lessons.

Rachel Van Dalinda

Dani Walano

Major/Minor:  Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing and Management

PAL Course:  BA251 Principles of Financial Accounting

PAL Professor: Professor Gliszcyznki/Professor Li

Fun Fact:  I know how to surf!

Study tips for this course:  Working together with your friends or classmates is more helpful than you think and will make you more motivated to do well and try harder.

Dani Walano

Kylie Watson

Major/Minor:  Nursing

PAL Course:  NU310 Pharmacology

PAL Professor: Professor Sciscione

Fun Fact:  I love to read and travel.

Study tips for this course:  Always stay on top of the content and study consistently to absorb the information better!

Kylie Watson