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Jessica Impallaria
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Jessica Impallaria '08 M.Ed.

Director of Development & Alumni Relations
Phone: 702-895-3078
Email: jessica.impallaria@unlv.edu

Events

Gretchen Grierson Portrait

 

2024 College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year

Gretchen Grierson '92 '94 finds her passion in compassion. From her career to her philanthropy, Gretchen is always quick to lend a helping hand (and ear).

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2023 College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year

The College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year went from being uncertain about the future of his education to being one of the top residential real estate agents in the Las Vegas Valley.

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2022 College of Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year

Lindsey Ricciardi's dedication to treating eating disorders and serving the community makes her standout as the Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year.

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2021 College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year

Josh Molina draws on his 51ԹϺ psych background in his role as a restaurateur.

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2020 College of Liberal Arts Alumna of the Year

Jill Campbell attributes her Sociology bachelor's as the foundation for her ascent to heights of corporate leadership.

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Class Notes

Nicole Pedroza

Nicole Pedroza, ’15 BA Psychology, is pursuing a master of social work degree at the University of Southern California.

Andrew Williams

Andrew Williams, ’14 BA Political Science, ’14 BS Public Administration, works for Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., in Washington, D.C. He has been promoted to legislative correspondent, covering energy, environment, transportation, and natural resource issues for the senator. Previously, he worked as a staff assistant. He lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Jeffrey Fleming

Jeffrey Fleming, ’14 BA History, is completing a master’s program in history archeology anthropology at Frances’s Universite de Pau et des Payes de l’Adour. Fleming, who minored in French at 51ԹϺ, says he wants to become the best professor possible in the transcultural study of French rural intellectual history. Soccer and reading are his hobbies. He lives in Pau.

Pete Reyes

Pete Reyes, ’13 BA Psychology, recently was promoted to compensation and recruitment coordinator for 51ԹϺ’s human resources department. He previously was a personnel technician 3. He is pursuing a master of public administration degree at 51ԹϺ. Before beginning his undergraduate studies, he spent a few years playing guitar in an indie rock band, In Aviate. The group released two albums through Rise Records and toured the nation numerous times. His hobbies include writing, recording, and playing music; attending music festivals; hiking; and camping. He lives in North Las Vegas.

Tamara Prouty Day

Tamara Prouty Day, ’13 BA Psychology, has worked for the court system for more than 16 years. Her hobbies include hiking, camping, reading, and traveling. The mother of two has seven grandchildren and one more on the way. She lives in St. George, Utah. 

Roxanne Angelie San Jose

Roxanne Angelie San Jose, ’12 BA Political Science, is the author of Annagram, a fantasy fiction book for both young adults and adults. Her hobbies include reading and biking.

Vincent Wood

Vincent Wood, ’10 BA Psychology, recently was promoted to captain at SkyWest Airlines, flying Embraer 175 aircraft. This summer, he got engaged. His hobbies include weight lifting, ice hockey, soccer, riding motorcycles, and spending time with family and his dog, Rocky. He lives in Thornton, Colo.

Rafael Schatz

Rafael Schatz, ’10 BA Political Science, was appointed president of ServiceMax Green Cleaning Systems in January. Two months later, it won a top honor for  “green business” from Nevada Business. His hobbies include going to gym and to movies, spending time outdoors, futbol, and “everything Rebel.” He and his wife, Esther, enjoy spending time with their children.

Brittany Walker

Brittany Walker, ’09 BA Political Science, is a project director for the Republican National Lawyers Association. She lives in Washington, D.C.

Chelsea Milko

Chelsea Milko, ’09 BA Political Science, ’09 BS Kinesiology, recently joined the government publishing office in Washington, D.C., as social media lead and assistant media liaison. Previously, she worked as the staff assistant to the inspector general for the U.S. General Services Administration and as a Center for Government Leadership Fellow with the Partnership for Public Service. In 2012, she received a master of public administration degree from Rutgers University. She served in Uganda as a Peace Corps volunteer.