S P I R I T . M I N D . B O D Y . C O R D E C H O 1 5 Krystle Krzystek Collins ’03 graduated in 2007 with a bachelor degree in Nursing (BSN) followed by her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner in 2012. She opened EMME Medical Spa in Orchard Park, NY in April 2021 where she focuses on medical aesthetics and skin care. Erin Bagwell ’05 and her partner Sal welcomed daughter Poppy James on December 31, 2021. Poppy joins big sister Ginny. Deandra Modica ‘06 married Ian Frost on May 22, 2021 at St. Mark Church in Buffalo. Her bridal party included Maid of Honor Jessica Tamulski ‘08, Annelise Modica ‘13 and Alexandra Asis ‘06. Nora Balon ’08 was awarded Kenmore Mercy Hospital’s 2021 Advanced Practice Provider of the Year. A well-respected member of both the pulmonary and palliative care teams, Nora works in collaboration with Drs. James Fitzpatrick and Michael Gough in the Kenmore Specialty Center. She exemplifies outstanding clinical skills, demonstrates a commitment to excellence, and shows compassion and empathy to patients, families, and staff alike. Sarah Rodman ‘09 has been named a partner at Feldman Kieffer LLP and leader of its intellectual property practice group. Sarah concentrates her practice on medical malpractice, employment law and intellectual property. 10s Lou Mattar ’10 married Jami Curtis on December 31, 2021 and currently lives in Florida. Sarah Mastrandrea ‘11 is a Senior Design Engineer at Stryker in Mahwah, New Jersey. Andrea Waclawek ’12 married Michael Collins on November 14, 2020. They welcomed daughter Dominica Siena while living in Pittsburgh, PA. Andrea and family have recently moved back to Buffalo. She will be teaching a seminar course at SHA during the second semester. Therese Mastrandrea ‘13 is a Project Manager at Epic Systems in Melbourne, Australia. Jamie Schuh ’13 started a new position as an Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Samantha Hevland ’14 married her high school sweetheart Daniel Franasiak on her birthday in August 2021. Her best friend since her SHA years, Abigail Sullivan Valone ‘14, stood by her side. Milagros Hurley ’14 is working as a Family Support Specialist at Main Pediatrics. Erika Luksch ’14 is engaged to Anthony Leonard and is planning a summer 2023 wedding. Brittany Sedor ’14 is working as a Director at WIVB Channel 4. Katrina Flagler ’15 married Ravi Vargas on May 29, 2022. Her bridal party included Gretchen McCaffrey ‘15, Mikaela Walsh ‘15 and Briana Hansen DeWitt ‘15. Each year, Niagara University recognizes students for academic, community service and leadership achievements at the College of Arts and Sciences Day of Recognition. This year’s event was especially poignant in part because of a special presentation for Madeleine Kates ‘18. Maddie was honored with awards for Outstanding Achievement in Biology and for Honors in Psychology and was presented with her Bachelor of Arts degree as a triple major in life science, psychology and environmental science. Maddie was a non-traditional NU student. Dr. Timothy Ireland, provost and vice president of Academic Affairs explains, “For the better part of her time here as an undergrad, Madeleine has been fully online … due to a serious medical accident that occurred midway through her senior year of high school. While it left her unable to participate in normal college activities and in-person classes, it didn’t extinguish her dream of going to college and earning a degree.” Between personal health issues and a global pandemic, there were many barriers to Maddie’s success but she worked tirelessly and excelled in her academic and personal endeavors. She earned membership in three prestigious academic honor societies but her work was not limited to school. Maddie developed a medical device for which she has a patent pending, sewed hundreds of cloth masks for charitable organizations and wrote for a monthly health and wellness magazine. What’s next for a woman who has already accomplished so much? Maddie will go on to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH) from University of Manchester, UK with a specialization in communicable disease prevention and control. NiagaraUniversity Recognizes MadeleineKates ’18
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