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    1. Alumni Spotlights

      Alumni Spotlight: Tiffany Perez ’09

      Tiffany Perez ’09 is a highly regarded tattoo artist whose clientele includes celebrities from television, the music industry and professional sports. Now the owner of Ink Gallery Tattoo Studio – the largest tattoo studio in New Jersey – Perez is building a successful business while also building a community fueled by the arts.

      Tiffany Perez
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      Alumni Spotlight: Antonio Garcia ’01

      As principal of the Passaic County Technical Institute, Antonio Garcia ’01 has found his leadership niche and is helping thousands of students chart their paths to success.

      Antonio Garcia
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      Alumni Spotlight: Ines Rosales ’04

      Think you have an early wake-up call? When the alarm rings at 2:30 a.m., Ines Rosales ’04, traffic anchor for WNYW/Fox5 Good Day New York, is up and on the job, reporting road and mass transit conditions in one of the densest regions in the country.

      Ines Rosales
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      Alumni Spotlight: Tog Samphel ’22

      For more than 15 years, Tog Samphel ’22 enjoyed a highly successful career as a digital product designer, enhancing user experiences for powerhouse brands. But it was his creative response to an everyday need that led him down the path of the inventor – and to a Shark Tank deal for his kitchen gadget, AnyTongs.

      Tog Samphel
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      Alumni Spotlight: Vashti White ’72, ’75 MA

      When Vashti T. White ’72, ’75 MA, graduated from Montclair High School in 1937, career paths for women were limited and advancement opportunities for African American women, in particular, were scarce. White’s passion for learning was not to be contained. Defying societal norms, she led beyond those boundaries to an impactful career as an administrator and educator.

      Vashti White
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      Alumni Spotlight: Julián Omar Morales ’12 ’17

      As a teen, Julián Omar Morales ’12 ’17 couldn’t fathom where his future would take him. By listening to his heart and following his calling one step at a time, he is choreographing a fascinating, at times painful but always meaningful, journey.

      Julián Omar Morales
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      Alumni Spotlight: Raena Loper ’16

      Forbes Weekend Updates Editor Raena Loper ’16 brings an eye for good design as well as a commitment to inclusivity to her work. Her thoughtful reviews of products ranging from laptops and vacuum cleaners to planners and portable blenders reach more than 150 million people around the world.

      Raena Loper
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      Alumni Spotlight: Albaner C. Eugene, Jr. ’18

      With nearly 290,000 Instagram followers and more than 25,000 YouTube subscribers, Albaner C. Eugene, Jr. ’18 is on the rise as an influencer with a mission to help youth move forward in every aspect of their lives.

      Albaner C. Eugene, Jr.
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      Alumni Spotlight: Wamwari Waichungo ’90

      Alumna’s gift will help future generations.

      Wamwari Waichungo
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      Alumni Spotlight: Erica Fischer-Kaslander ’13 MA

      When Erica Fischer-Kaslander ’13 MA began as the first executive director of Passaic County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), the organization was little more than a dream and a borrowed office cubicle. In the 15 years since, Passaic County CASA has advocated for more than 1,000 children and trained hundreds of volunteers to serve as champions for abused and neglected children.

      Erica Fischer-Kaslander