New young alumni ambassadors

To meet the needs recent graduates have for meaningful networking and career development programming, the Alumni Association launched the Bearcats of the Last Decade (BOLD) Leadership Council. This group of engaged alumni partners closely with staff in the Office of Alumni Engagement on programming, communications and outreach to young alumni and current students.

The following alumni recently joined the council, and look forward to meeting you at future alumni events to build on the success of programs such as the BOLD webinars and 10 Under 10 awards.

Marla Feld '17Marla Feld '17 is a talent acquisition partner for Horizon Media and has been working in the industry for four years. Feld has led and created campus recruitment programs, and spearheaded diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. At ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ, she was the public relations chair on the Panhellenic Council and a vice president of operations for Alpha Epsilon Phi. Feld loves connecting with alumni and current students to offer career advice.


Nick Lawless '12Nick Lawless ‘12 is a senior inspector in the Office of Inspector General, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C. He has served in a wide range of roles and responsibilities within the federal government, most notably serving in emergency operations and facility management at the White House. Lawless helped start a new federal commission in 2017, known as the Federal Infrastructure Improvement Steering Council. As a non-traditional student and a veteran, Lawless realized he could do more to aid the Binghamton community. Working alongside the TRIO office, he helped identify needs for student veterans. When student veterans from outside New York state were faced with either transferring from Binghamton to other schools, or dropping out entirely because of changes to the GI Bill, Lawless took swift action and lobbied University leadership for scholarship support.  


Jaden Nogee '20Jaden Nogee ‘20 is an audit associate for KPMG in New York. During her time at Binghamton, she was active in many areas of the University and the School of Management. Nogee served as vice president of communications and internal vice president of the PwC Scholars Program. She was also a mentor for the MGMT 111 first-year class and the Dean’s Mentoring Program. Outside of academics, Nogee was a tour guide for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Zumba fitness instructor, Slam Poetry Club treasurer and active member of the Hinman Production Company. She was also involved with the Dickinson Research Team, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America on campus, the Emerging Leaders Program, and as a percussionist in the University Wind Symphony. She is an alumni mentor in the Dean’s Mentoring Program and volunteers with admissions. 


Angelique Salizan '15Angelique Salizan '15 majored in psychology. During her time at Binghamton, she volunteered with the Poverty Awareness Coalition and was secretary of the Juvenile Urban Multicultural Program 2014-15. Salizan also took part in efforts to raise awareness on Binghamton's campus of contemporary social and racial issues. 

Elise Thornley '12Elise F. Thornley ‘12 is associate head of reader services for resource sharing for the ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Libraries. As a student, she served on the executive boards of the Animation Club, Orchesis Dance Club and Tap That Dance Club. Since being hired in 2012 by the University, Thornley has been an active member of the Professional Staff Senate, serving on the executive board in roles including vice chair and recognition chair. Additionally, she has volunteered as an event organizer for the Alumni Global Days of Service in Binghamton, specifically to support animal shelters. 


Ashley Wells '18Ashley Wells ’18 is co-founder and chief development officer of The Prosp(a)rity Project. As a Binghamton student, Wells was highly involved in extracurricular activities on campus including Black Dance Repertoire, of which she was vice president, and the Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate, for which she served as secretary and senior advisor. In addition, she worked in the ºÚÁÏÊÓƵ Bookstore and was a general body member of the Black Student Union. After graduating, Wells earned a master's degree in creative writing from Dartmouth College. She is pursuing a master’s degree in American studies from Columbia University. 


The Alumni Association thanks Kate Haughie ‘09, Brandon Hohenberg ‘17 and Lydia King ‘18 for serving on the council; their terms of service have concluded.