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Meet Our PAL Leaders for Fall 2024

Gianna Benicaso

Major/Minor: Nursing

PAL Course:  BY111 Anatomy and Physiology I

PAL Professor: All Professors

Fun Fact: I have a fraternal twin who is a radiology major at Middlesex College.

Study tips for this course:  Do not write down everything your professor is saying during the class. Have either a digital or physical copy of the powerpoint slides available for the lecture for you to highlight and take additional notes on. Create quizlets or flashcards and study with others. Sometimes other classmates may have a better understanding of certain topics you do not understand, and you may have a better understanding of material that your classmates may not. Don’t stress too much, you got this!

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:  Definitely attend class, pay attention, and take notes!! Make sure you are never afraid to ask questions and stay on top of the material!

Leila Carl

Olivia Confrey

Major/Minor:  Biology MCP

PAL Course:  BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology/BY211 Physiology with Anatomy I

PAL Professor: Professor Lionetti/Professor Dunphy

Fun Fact:  I 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

Emily De Almeida

Major/Minor:  Biology

PAL Course:  CE111 General Chemistry I

PAL Professor: Professor Brown

Fun Fact:  I play soccer here at Monmouth.

Study tips for this course:  Study a little every day, do practice problems, and be consistent.

Olivia Denney

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

PAL Course: BA251 Accounting I

PAL Professor: Professor Gil

Fun Fact:  I am a triplet!

Study tips for this course:  Do all of the homework, ask questions, and pay attention always in class. 

Olivia Denney

Gianna DiBello

Major/Minor:  Nursing

PAL Course:  BY211 Anatomy and Physiology I

PAL Professor: Professor Weisburg

Fun Fact:  I’m from Philadelphia and love Philly sports.

Study tips for this course:  Everyone has their own way to retain information, and it might not be the same as your friends or your classmates. It is important to find what works for you!

Jenna Farkas

Major/Minor: Business Administration with a Concentration in Operations, Supply Chain, and Data Management

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

PAL Professor: Professor Roberts

Fun Fact: I race go karts!

Study tips for this course: Listen to the lectures and take your own notes. Treat the quizzes like tests to make sure you know the material!

Sara Floyd

Major/Minor:  Psychology

PAL Course: PY305L Social and Personality Thesis Lab

PAL Professor:  Professor Van Volkom

Fun Fact:  I play ice hockey!

Study tips for this course:  Don’t be afraid to ask for help, stay organized, and avoid procrastination as best as you can!

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!

Sofia Fouces

Major/Minor:  Political Science with Minors in Business and Finance

PAL Course: BA251 Accounting I

PAL Professor:  Professor DelPo

Fun Fact:  I’m from Argentina.

Study tips for this course:  Don’t get behind, practice class’ exercises as much as you can.

Sophia Guagliano

Major/Minor:  Biology

PAL Course: BY223 General Microbiology

PAL Professor:  Professor Lionetti

Fun Fact:  I love to read, listen to music, and go to the beach!

Study tips for this course:  Take good notes, and use all study resources provided to you on eCampus. Complete all the active learning assignments and practice questions before exams. There are a ton of resources provided to you in this course so make sure to utilize them all!! Always ask questions and never brush off anything you’re confused about. This is a very interesting and fun biology course, so enjoy it!

Jianna Grasso

Major/Minor:  Social Work Practice with Children and Families

PAL Course: SW411 Data Analysis for Social Workers

PAL Professor:  Professor Dunkle

Fun Fact:  I love playing volleyball!

Study tips for this course:  It is important to keep up with the homework assignments! They are very helpful for figuring out what you do and don’t understand which can help you formulate which questions you need to ask the professor or myself, your PAL.

Sarah Hilton

Major/Minor:  International Business and Marketing

PAL Course:  BE202 Macroeconomics

PAL Professor: Professor Boonman

Fun Fact:  I played soccer for 13 years.

Study tips for this course:  Taking good notes and going over them before exams is really helpful in the course, especially when the material begins to build on itself.

Malea Horn Attanasio

Major/Minor:  Mathematics with a Concentration in Statistics

PAL Course: MA151 Statistics with Applications

PAL Professor:  Professor McNamara

Fun Fact:  My favorite food is sushi.

Study tips for this course:  Practice makes perfect.

Remington Johnson

Major/Minor:  Finance with a Minor in Real Estate

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

PAL Professor: Professor Roberts

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.

Macklin Jugan

Major/Minor: Chemistry with a Concentration in Biochemistry

PAL Course:  BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology/CE111 General Chemistry I

PAL Professor:  Professor Tortorelli/Professor Imtiaz

Fun Fact:  I like sports.

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

Macklin Jugan

Samantha Lanzetta

Major/Minor: Psychology, Minor in Childhood Studies

PAL Course:  PY320 Research III: Experimental Methods and Laboratory

PAL Professor:  Professor Ciarocco

Fun Fact:  I have a dog named Ace 😉

Study tips for this course: Always get your assignments done on time and be ahead because it’s so easy to fall behind if you don’t!

Melissa MacDonald

Major/Minor: Social Work Practice with Children and Families

PAL Course:   SW409 Social Work Research Methods

PAL Professor: Professor Delizia

Fun Fact:  I taught myself how to play the ukulele!

Study tips for this course: Do not procrastinate! Good time management skills are key to being successful in this course.

Julia Macey

Major/Minor:  Psychology, Minor in Sociology

PAL Course:  PY-311 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!!

Emily Manfredi

Major/Minor: Health Studies Exercise Science

PAL Course:   CE111 General Chemistry I

PAL Professor: Professor Dornemann

Fun Fact:  I love to travel, go to the gym, and walk on the boardwalk. I have my 200 hour Yoga certification, CrossFit Level 1 certification and Precision Nutrition L1 coaching certification.

Study tips for this course: For this class I highly recommend reviewing the PowerPoints and notes after class. When studying, practice problems are key. The homework will also help prepare you for the exams. Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Chemistry is tough so it is important to stay on top of the material.

Alice Mesonzhnik

Major/Minor: Psychology

PAL Course: PY320 Research III: Experimental Methods and Laboratory

PAL Professor: Professor Van Volkom

Fun Fact: I speak Russian!

Study tips for this course: Use Kahoot and/or Quizlet to help memorize important items.

Rebecca Mohr

Major/Minor:  Social Work

PAL Course:  SW409 Social Work Research Methods

PAL Professor: Professor Colbert

Fun Fact:  I am a young entrepreneur who owns a professional interior/exterior residential & commercial painting business!

Study tips for this course:  Keep yourself updated on evolving content! This course moves quick and there’s a lot covered but it is manageable if you organize and manage your time! Remind yourself that this course and the research project you’ll complete by the end is so rewarding and your work will pay off!!

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 like to golf and play baseball.

Study tips for this course: Do plenty of practice problems. The more you do, the more you will understand the chapters and the chapters to come.

Courtney Nuzzolo

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

PAL Course:  BY211 Physiology with Anatomy I

PAL Professor: Professor Dunphy

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

Alexis Pitino

Major/Minor: Health Studies in 3+2 SLP Program

PAL Course: CE111R General Chemistry I Recitation

PAL Professor: Professor Dornemann

Fun Fact: I love going to concerts.

Study tips for this course: Ask for help early on if you are confused, concepts build off of each other.

Emilia Porier

Major/Minor:  Business Administration w/Concentration in Economics and Finance

PAL Course:  BE201 Microeconomics

PAL Professor: Professor Sharma

Fun Fact:  I love to cook.

Study tips for this course:  Pay attention in class, take good notes, and ask questions about the homework if you are having trouble!

Julia Rice

Major/Minor: Biology

PAL Course:  BY216 Introduction to Genetics

PAL Professor: Professor Ananda

Fun Fact: I love scuba diving around the world!

Study tips for this course: Use the in class lectures and examples as key study material, a lot of teaching on the white board in class goes a long way for later on when preparing for the exam!

Ava Santaniello

Major/Minor:  Biology

PAL Course: BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology

PAL Professor: Professor Lionetti/Dillon

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

Nicholas Santo

Major/Minor:  Chemistry

PAL Course:  CE111 General Chemistry I

PAL Professor: Professor Szwajkajzer

Fun Fact:  I really love chemistry– it is probably one of the only things I talk about.

Study tips for this course:  DO PRACTICE PROBLEMS!!!! ATTEND PAL SESSIONS.

Gillian Sepp

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

PAL Course:  CE111 General Chemistry I/CE111R General Chemistry I Recitation

PAL Professor: Professor Imtiaz/Professor Szwajkajzer

Fun Fact:  I studied abroad in London for a semester.

Study tips for this course:  Try to familiarize yourself with the material before the lecture, do lots of practice problems, and watch YouTube videos on the topics!

Haley Tischler

Major/Minor:  Psychology

PAL Course:  PY311 Research II: Behavioral Statistics and Laboratory

PAL Professor: Professor Mehrkam

Fun Fact:  I also work in Monmouth University’s Global Education Office as a lead global education mentor and I work at Ulta Beauty on the weekends!

Study tips for this course:  Be present in class, pay attention, and take good notes. But most importantly, keep a positive attitude! Stats is a class where you mess up a lot at first, but what you learn from your mistakes is extremely important in shaping your success. Keep practicing, and don’t wait to reach out for help!

Rachel Vassallo

Major/Minor:  Secondary Education and Mathematics

PAL Course:  MA311 Differential Equations

PAL Professor: Professor Gallagher

Fun Fact: 

Study tips for this course:  Ask questions in class and don’t wait the last minute to start the homework. Take advantage of all of the practice problems Professor Gallagher provides prior to each exam.

Sarah Vladu

Major/Minor:  Biology MCP

PAL Course:  BY110 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology

PAL Professor: Professor Lobo

Fun Fact:  Summer is my favorite season.

Study tips for this course:  Make an effort to take good notes that will refresh your memory when studying. Attendance makes a huge difference!

Natalie Wentzel

Major/Minor:  Biology

PAL Course:  CE111 General Chemistry I

PAL Professor: Professor Brown

Fun Fact:  I love animals!

Study tips for this course:  Always make time to practice what you have learned and never be afraid to ask for help. Reviewing material after every class will definitely help you remember what you need to know and find any weak spots.