Meet Our Students

Baida, Gabe
Hometown: Lansing, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College
Degree Received: History
Area of Interest: Professional Sport, Intercollegiate Athletics
Currently: Student Assistant-Canisius College baseball team
Becker, Jason
Hometown: Falconer, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: SUNYOswego
Degree Received: Broadcasting and Mass Communications
Area of Interest: Collegiate athletics, coaching, professional sport
Currently: Little Hoopers coach
Leader in Sport: Michael Jordan
Bidell, Katie Mae
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College
Degree Received: History & Anthropology
Area of Interest: Event Planning & Public Relations
Currently: Personal Trainer/ Bartender

Favorite Athlete: Kevin Garnett
Brady, Erin
Hometown: Moriah, NY
Current Year: 2nd

Undergraduate Institution: Trinity College
Degree Received: Exercise Science, English
Current Position: External Relations Assistant- University of Buffalo

Brownsell, Everett
Hometown: Pearl River, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Potsdam
Degree Received: M.S.T Elementary Education, B.A. History
Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics, Sports Information
Current Position: Staples, Inc.
Leaders in Sport: Sue Semrau, Mike Krzyzewski, John Feinstein
Last Book Read:
College Sports Inc.
Burkey, Blake
Hometown: Millersburg, PA
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: Mount St. Mary's University
Degree Received: Economics
Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics
Current Position: Event/Facility Operations Graduate Assistant- Canisius
Leader in Sport: Dikembe Mutumbo
Last Book Read: Season of Life
Burton, Russ
Hometown: Canandaigua, NY
Current Year: 1st

Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College
Degree Received: Communications Studies

Area of Interest: Media Communications
Current Position: Radio Producer
Favoirte Athlete: Barry Sanders


Chmura, Sarah
Hometown: South Buffalo, NY
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College
Degree Received: Physical Education
Area of Interest: Athletic Director
Current Position: Physical Education
Favorite Athlete: Jim Kelly


Cook, Matt                                                   Hometown: Waterville, NY
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Brockport
Degree Received: Criminal Justice/Physical Education
Area of Interest: Athletic Administration
Current Position: Athletic Director
Favorite Athlete: Dale Earnhardt, Jr.


Cooley, Nate
Hometown: Hamburg, NY
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: Cazenovia College
Degree Received: Sport Management
Area of Interest: Golf
Current Position: PGA Apprentice
Favorite Athlete:


Conte, Nicole
Hometown: Amherst, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: University at Buffalo
Degree Received: Psychology w/ Marketing Minor
Area of Interest: Professional Sport or Advertising Agency
Current Position: Ticket office/guest relations- Buffalo Bisons
Last Book Read:
The Da Vinci Code
Crehan, Mark
Hometown: Clarence, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College
Degree Received: History
Area of Interest: Sales
Current Position: Customer Service-Buffalo Bills
Leader in Sport: Lindy Ruff
Last Book Read:
Season of Life
Cummins, Laurie
Hometown: Waynesburg, PA
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: Marietta College
Degree Received: Biochemistry
Area of Interest: NHL Media/Public Relations
Currently: G.A Sport Administration- Canisius College, Media Relations Intern- Buffalo Bills
Leader in Sport: Mario Lemieux
Czajkowski, Adam
Hometown: Webster, MA
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: UMass Dartmouth
Degree Received: Management
Area of Interest: Professional Baseball
Current Position: Hitting/Outfield Coach- Erie County Community College Baseball
Leader in Sport: J.P. Riccardi, Theo Epstein, Coach K
Last Book Read:
The Baseball Coaches Bible
Dodson, Kim
Hometown: Tonawanda, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: St. Bonaventure
Degree Received: Management
Area of Interest: Coaching, Intercollegiate Athletics
Current Position: Softball Graduate Assistant- Canisius College
Douglas, Tony
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College
Degree Received: Communication/ Finance Minor
Current Position: Quality Operator
Leader in Sport: Billy Johnson
Last Book Read:
Slam
Gawronski, Julie
Hometown: Dunkirk, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: Union College
Degree Received: Psychology
Current Position: Programs Coordinator- United States Olympic Committee
Last Book Read: Tuesdays with Morrie
Gill, Dan
Hometown: Lancaster, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: Ohio State University
Degree Received: Sports and Leisure Studies
Area of Interest: Collegiate Sports
Current Position: Director of Athletics at St. Mary's High School
Favorite leader in Sport: Thad Matta
Last Book Read: Sacred Hoops
Graham, Lesley
Hometown: Ocean City, NJ
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: Ithaca College
Degree Received: Journalism/History
Area of Interest: College Athletics
Current Position: Canisius Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach
Favorite Athlete: Kelly Slater


Graves, Johnny
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Current Year: 1st

Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College
Degree Received: Communications
Area of Interest: NBA Front Office
Current Position: G.A. Canisius Sports Promotions/External Affairs
Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan


House, Patty
Hometown: West Seneca, NY
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College
Degree Received: Physical Education
Area of Interest: Professional Sport
Current Position: Recreational Therapist
Favorite Athlete:Mike Colino


Hoyt, Justin
Hometown: East Bethany, NY
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: Clemson University
Degree Received: Sport Management
Area of Interest:
Current Position:
Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant


Julius, Ben
Hometown: Kitcher,Ontario
Current Year: 2nd
UndergraduateInstitution: Wilfrid Laurier
DegreeReceived:History
Area of Interest: Coaching
CurrentPosition: G.A. Graduate Education Office- Canisius
Leader in Sport: Coack K
Last Book Read:
Leading witht he Heart
Kerr, Denise
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: Buffalo State College
Degree Received: Health and Wellness

Area of Interest: Professional Sports
Current Position: Buffalo Bills Intern

Favorite Athlete: Jerry Rice/Cynthia Cooper


Kostyk, Alissa
Hometown: Niagara Falls, Ontario
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: Goshen College
Degree Received: Physical Education/ Business, Health Education Minors
Area of Interest: Intercollegiate coaching and administration
Current Position: Sport Mart
Leader in Sport: Sue Enquist
Kowalis, Matt
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: Denison University
Degree Received: Physical Education

Area of Interest: Baseball Operations
Current Position: Inventory Control Intern-Roger Dean Stadium
Favorite Athlete: Eric Byrnes


Labedz, Brandon
Hometown: Hamburg, NY
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College
Degree Received: Physical Education

Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics
Current Position: Assistant FootballCoach

Favorite Athlete: Derek Jeter


Lester, Mike
Hometown: West Seneca, NY
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: Daemen College
Degree Received: Business Administration
Area of Interest: NFL Player Personnel
Current Position: G.A. External Affairs
Favorite Athlete: Tony Gwynn


Love, Courtney
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: State University at Buffalo
Degree Received: Health and Wellness
Area of Interest: Athletic Director
Current Position: Front Desk- BAC
Leader in Sport: Larry Brown
Maciejewski, Paul
Hometown: Cheektowaga, NY
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: Niagara University
Degree Received: Communications Studies
Area of Interest: Athletic Director
Current Position: USA Hockey Referee
Leader in Sport: Wayne Gretzky
Last Book Read: Autobiography of Dennis Byrd
Mackrory, Megan
Hometown: Dundas, Ontario
Current Year: 1st

Undergraduate Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University
Degree Received: Honors Psychology--Research Specialist

Area of Interest: Professional Sport
Current Position:
Favorite Athlete: Serena Williams


Malayny, Chris
Hometown: Hamburg, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Houghton College
Degree Received: Management
Area of Interest: Marketing
Current Position: Account Executive-Cingular Wireless
Markiewicz, John
Hometown: Hamburg, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College
Degree Received: Physical and Health Education
Area of Interest: College/Professional Sports- Scouting/GM
Current Position: Scouting Intern- Buffalo Sabres
Leader in Sport: Theo Epstein
Marra, Chris
Hometown: Cicero, NY
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: Medaille College
Degree Received: Media Communications
Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics
Current Position: Radio Sales
Favorite Athlete: Barry Sanders


McAlister, Todd
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Current Year:2nd
Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College
Degree Received: Sports Medicine
Area of Interest: Player Development/ Intercollegiate Athletics
Current Position: G.A. Sport Administration- Canisius College
Leader in Sport: Paul Lancaster
McCarthy, Mollie
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Brockport
Degree Received: Communications
Area of Interest: USA Rugby, Coaching
Current Position: Advertising- Buffalo News
Leader in Sport: Coach Red
Last Book Read:
The Da Vinci Code

Meunier, Brooke
Hometown: Saginaw, MI
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: University of Buffalo
Degree Received: Communications
Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics
Current Position: Favorite Athlete: Brett Favre


Mincher, Erica
Hometown: Halfmoon, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: University at Buffalo
Degree Received: Communication/ Marketing Minor
Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics
Current Position: Buffalo Bills Promotional Team
Last Book Read:
My Sister's Keeper
Muchnik, Ben
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Current Year: 1st

Undergraduate Institution: University of Western Ontario
Degree Received: History

Area of Interest: Sport Marketing and Sponsorships
Current Position: Marketing and Promotions Coordinator- Hockeyscape.com
Favorite Athlete: Mats Sundin


Nagro, Anna
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: St. Bonaventure University
Degree Received: Physical Education

Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics
Current Position: Substitute Teacher
Favorite Athlete: Tiger Woods


Noto, Adam
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College, Wheeling Jesuit University
Degree Received: Communications
Area of Interest: Sports Information
Current Position: Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Leader in Sport: Marc Gignac
Last Book Read:
Sport Marketing
Nowinski, Chris
Hometown: Orchard Park, NY
Undergraduate Institution: University at Buffalo
Degree Received: Psychology
Area of Interest: Player Personnel / Professional Sport
Perry, Bryan
Hometown: Lewiston, NY
Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College
Degree Received: Communication Marketing Concentration
Area of Interest: Professional Sport Management
Currently: Account Executive - Buffalo Silverbacks
Riggio, Matthew
Hometown
: Clarence, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: Syracuse University
Degree Received: History, Political Science
Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics
Current Position: Student
Favorite Athlete:Ryan Miller
Roll, Brian
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Rupp, Eric
Hometown: Lancaster, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: Allegheny College
Degree Received: History
Area of Interest: Professional Sports
Current Position:Corporate SalesIntern- Buffalo Sabres
Leader in Sport: Brett Favre
Last Book Read:
Moneyball
Schrum, Andrew
Hometown: West Seneca, NY
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: Buffalo State College
Degree Received: History
Area of Interest: Operations/Community Relations
Current Position: Basketball Referee
Favorite Athlete: Tim Duncan


Shaw, Jacob
Hometown: Tremonton, VT
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: Utah State
Degree Received: Political Science

Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics
Current Position: Professional Wii Player
Leader in Sport: John Elway


Sorrentino, Alicia
Hometown: Elma, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: Canisius College
Degree Received: History
Area of Interest: Lacrosse
Current Position: Canisius College Lacrosse, Sorrentino's Sports
Last Book Read:
The Da Vinci Code
Tsukamoto, Takashi
Hometown: Hiroshima, Japan
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: Chukyo University
Degree Received: Sport Science
Area of Interest: Professional Sport                     Current Position: Student

Favorite Athlete: Andre Aggassi


Udoka, Mfon
Hometown: Portland, OR
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: DePaul University

Degree Received: Communications
Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics
Current Position: G.A. Sport Administration- Canisius College

FavoriteAthlete:Ime Udoka


Webb, Joseph
Hometown: Livonia, NY
Current Year: 1st
Undergraduate Institution: St. John Fisher
Degree received: History
Area of Interest: Professional Sports
Leader in Sport: Steve Spurrier
West, Cornealous
Hometown: Decatur, IL
Current Year: 1st

Undergraduate Institution: Millikin University
Degree Received: Exercise Science

Area of Interest: Administration
Current Position:
Favorite Athlete: DanteRidgeway


White, Trevor
Hometown: Clarence, NY
Current Year: 1st

Undergraduate Institution: SUNY Geneseo
Degree Received: Mathematics
Area of Interest: Intercollegiate Athletics
Current Position:
Favorite Athlete:


Zewe, James
Hometown: Dunkirk, NY
Undergraduate Institution: St. Bonaventure
Degree Received: Marketing
Area of Interest: Corporate Sales
Currently: Head Diving Coach- Canisius College
Leader in Sport: Muhammad Ali
Zielinski, James
Hometown: West Seneca, NY
Current Year: 2nd
Undergraduate Institution: University at Buffalo
Degree Received: Pre-law/Political Science
Area of Interest: Public Relations or Player Personnel
Current Position: Community-based Instructor for People Incorporated
Leader in Sport: Scott Berchtold
Last Book Read: Haunted by Chuck Palaniak