Alumni Notes
1967
Sherrie Conover is staying active with church activities and attending ice hockey games.
1971
Adelfa (Yanez) Gutierrez is celebrating her 100th birthday in July! On her recent trip to Newburgh, she was honored at Gidney Avenue School for her years of service as the school librarian. While in Newburgh she also visited the Mount campus. She remains grateful for the education she received from the Mount, which has added to the joy in her life.
1973
Joseph O'Connor says, “I was waiting for the opportunity and at City Walk in Universal In Orlando, I performed. Yes, karaoke. I sang ‘I Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You’ by Frankie Valli. They asked me back, but I can’t afford the time.”
1981
Linda (Dobias) Dombroski and her husband, Greg, have been longtime supporters of MSMC. In 2025, they established a scholarship to support future nurses. Linda remains an active and dedicated member of both the MSMC Alumni Association of Board of Directors and the MSLC Foundation Board. Sheencourages all Alumni to continue to support the college. Linda and her husband have also enjoyed visiting Secret Harbour in ST. Thomas, USVI, and recently visited Gloucester, Mass., where they experienced a wonderful vacation inclusive of whale watching.
1982
Jean Marie (Olson) Fortunato had a good time seeing everyone at Alumni Reunion Weekend.
Michael J. Fraser was recently a featured speaker at the 2026 Intelligence Liaison Officer Conference, hosted by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services in Lake George, N.Y. His presentation was titled “SNAFU, TARFU, FUBAR: Maneuvering Through the Tripwires of Life for Success.”
1993
Mary (Koutrakos) Abbott, CPA, currently serves as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller at Public Policy Holding Company, based in Washington, DC. Mary recently helped lead the organization through a successful U.S. IPO on Nasdaq. In her role, she oversees financial reporting, internal controls, and Accounting Operations. Mary lives in NYC with her husband Rick and their pup, Charlie.
1995
Christine Anne Baker, author and screenwriter, will publish her debut novel, Raising Artemis (Roundfire Books), on December 8, 2026. Inspired by the profound bond between humans and animals, the novel explores grief, healing, and reinvention through the guidance of beloved pets. The book was praised by bestselling author Benjamin Mee (We Bought a Zoo). Learn more at www.RaisingArtemis.com
1998
Mary Forde got engaged in January, 2026 to Matthew Walsh. They have recently built a new home in PA and relocated there.
2003
Lori Kasprzak just finished her first year working for Mecklenburg County as a Senior Administrative Assistant doing scheduling and other projects in English and Spanish.
2006
Regina (Moore) Drozenski recently became a published author with her first children's book, The Ostrich in UPK-D. It's filled with laughter, heartwarming moments, and playful classroom fun, this picture book celebrates friendship, curiosity, and the special memories. Young readers, teachers, and parents alike will enjoy Mikey’s wild adventure that comes from unexpected surprises. Learn more at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2GY3TSG
2014
Sandra Rodriguez is officially a License board certified Doctor of Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner.
2022
Vincent Martini and Tiara Girdharry ’23 got engaged during Alumni Reunion Weekend at Mount Saint Mary College.
“Mount Saint Mary College will always hold a special place in our hearts because it's where our story began. We met in the nursing program in 2019, spending countless hours together in class, studying for exams, and supporting each other through the challenges of nursing school and life. We fell in love while being each other’s biggest supporters, best friends, and safe place, building a relationship filled with laughter, shared dreams, and a love that only grew stronger with time.
Over the years, the campus became the backdrop for so many important memories—from long days of lectures and clinicals to quiet walks between classes. Mount Saint Mary College shaped not only our careers as nurses but also the life we've built together.
When it came time to propose, there was no place that felt more meaningful. Returning to the campus where we first met and fell in love made the moment even more special. It felt like the perfect way to honor where our journey began as we looked ahead to our future together.”
2023
Robert Bottone has been proudly serving as a police officer with the NYPD at the 109th precinct in Flushing, Queens since graduation. He has been on the job for 2 years now. He says, “although it has its tough days I love doing what I do and it has always been a dream of mine to work in law enforcement. I couldn’t thank the Mount enough for everything for getting me to achieve a dream I’ve had forever.”
Mario Sticca says, “It's been a busy year for me taking care of my aging parents. The happy news is that I now have a new grandson and granddaughter.”