

Congratulations Bloustein Class of 2021! The flexibility and tenacity that
gave you the ability to excel during these challenging times will set you up
to be catalysts for change on the issues that rose to the forefront in the last
12 months: public health, equity in housing and public safety, and
changing the trajectory of the nation's approach to climate change.
Thank you!
Nick Minderman
MCRP '09
Messages from our alumni



Congratulations on your new achievement.
Jessica Lau
MPP '13
Messages from our alumni



Congratulations to the 2021 Bloustein graduates! Wishing you the best
for your next chapter in life! Keep moving forward despite what may be
ahead, and always do right by you. Stay safe and healthy.
Elisa N. Baeza
MPP '12
Messages from our alumni



Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Best of luck with your next chapter.
Kenny Disbrow
BS-Public Health '12
MD-RBHS '17
Messages from our alumni



Hey Bloustein grads! I am so excited for you! The world needs you and
your perspective now more than ever. Congratulations and best of luck!
Holly Low
MPP '18
Messages from our alumni



Class of 2021! There are two essential aspects to living a fruitful life,
TIME and INVESTMENTS. Spend time doing the things you love while
investing in those that love you in return!
Chesha S. Hodge
BS-Public Health '03
MPA '10
Messages from our alumni



All of you have achieved so much during a time that has tested us all.
You are inspiring and give me such hope for the future. Congratulations
class of 2021, you are going to do SUCH great things!
Amy E. Cobb
BA (Douglass) '99, MPAP '18
Bloustein School Director of
Engagement and Special Projects
Messages from our alumni



Congratulations to all of the graduates! More than ever, the world needs
you. After a brief rest, begin your service to mankind by remembering the
lessons learned here at Rutgers, and more importantly, practice your craft
so all will benefit from your skills and expertise. Best wishes for continued
success!
Thomas G. Dallessio, MCRP '84
AICP/PP/CPM/FRSA
Part-Time Lecturer,
Planning & Land Use Administration
Messages from our alumni



Best wishes to the Class of 2021. The past year has prepared you like other.
Go forth and make the world a better place for all.
Robert J. Nardi
BA '75, MCRP '78
Messages from our alumni



Proud of you all for pursuing higher education in the midst of COVID
limitations. May God bless you and guide you wherever you go!
Anna Quan
MCRP '19
Messages from our alumni



Wishing you all the best. The sky is the limit!
Meera Ananth
MPP '16
Messages from our alumni



Congratulations on this amazing achievement! A degree from Bloustein
will open up so many professional opportunties and I wish you all the best
of luck! I cannot believe it has been 21 years since I left New Brunswick
and I am always happy to help fellow Bloustein alumni launch their
careers in Federal Service. Enjoy your amazing accomplishments and
remember there are no limits on how far you will go!
Traci DiMartini
MPP '00
Messages from our alumni



Congrats graduates! Wishing you the very best as you embark on the
next stop in your journey. You've got a great grounding from Bloustein
and I am confident you will do great things.
Lori Zeller, AICP
MCRP '14
Messages from our alumni



Congratulations Class of 2021!! You all are graduating at a unique and
opportune time to help advance Planning and Policy throughout the state,
nation, and world. Get to it!
Sean Varsolona
MCRP '14
Messages from our alumni



Congrats to the class of 2021! The circumstances the past two ceremonies
may have not been what you or I have imagined but nothing takes away
from the work and sacrifice put into this monumental accomplishment!
The world is yours!!!
Alexa Colon
BS-PH '20
Messages from our alumni



I am sorry that we are not able to come together and celebrate this
accomplishment, but know that I am very proud of you, and I am glad
you are now a Bloustein Alumni! You are part of an exceptional group
of talented people who are using their training to make the world a
better place. Celebrate your day, take stock in your accomplishment,
and I will see you at a future alumni event!
Jay Redd
BS-Public Health '01, MCRP '04
Bloustein Dean's Advisory Board
Messages from our alumni



Planners of the World Unite! One way or another, you're embarking on
the path of public service; we're grateful for your effort and wish you
all the best!
Kerry McCollough
MCRP '92
Messages from our alumni



Congratulations Alison Kalani! I am so proud of you and can't wait to
see everything you accomplish.
Katherine Fink
BS-PH '20
Messages from our alumni



Congratulations on your achievement!! Under extremely difficult
circumstances the class of 2021 not only survived, but persevered and
prepared for a future that will be better for all of humanity because of
the knowledge and skills you will put into action from your
Bloustein School experience. Go get em!!
Michael Strange
PhD '17
Messages from our alumni



Never mind success or failure; It's the courage to continue that counts.
Enhorabuena (congrats)!
Miguel Zalduondo
MCRP '71
Messages from our alumni



Congratulations to all the Bloustein graduates, now more than ever
we need you to go out and change the world!
Christiana Foglio
MSRP '86
Bloustein Dean's Advisory Board
Messages from our alumni



EJB Class of 2021! You have endured tremendous challenges obstacles
to get to this place in your lives and your careers! Let the challenging
times that we are living through inspire you to make a difference!
The world needs your leadership now!
Coltrane Stansbury
MPP '04
Messages from our alumni



Congratulations on your huge success! The fact that you were able to
obtain your degree during a pandemic shows how persistent and resilient
this EJB class really is. Best of luck with your future career and I'm sure
I'll be seeing some of you around New Jersey!
Brittany Ashman
MCRP '13
Messages from our alumni



Congratulations to each and all of you.
YOU ARE OUR FUTURE DO US PROUD!!!!!!
Michael Berger
PTL
Messages from our faculty & staff



Congratulations to all of the graduates! If you were my student,
remember to never burden your reader, don't surprise me, and always
use roadmaps! I will miss you.
Jocelyn Elise Crowley
Professor of Public Policy
Messages from our faculty & staff



Congratulations to the Class of 2021! I have enjoyed working with you all
during your time with the Bloustein School and am so proud of you all and
this great accomplishment!! I wish you all the best in the next part of your
journey and I know you will all do great things!! Best wishes and
congratulations again!
Christina Ragone
Undergraduate Student Counselor
BA-Sociology '08
Messages from our faculty & staff



I am so proud of the work you've done in your time here; and especially
the work you've done since last Spring. I have never been more impressed
by our students than I am now (and that is a very high bar!). Enjoy the
feeling of this amazing accomplishment and know that you've done
something wonderful in graduating. Congratulations!
James DeFilippis
Professor of Urban Planning
Messages from our faculty & staff



Congratulations Class of 2021 -- you arrived here with the hopes of making
a difference in the world. And now is your time to do just that! I look
forward to hearing about your many accomplishments in the years to
come!
Karyn Olsen
Director of Communications
Messages from our faculty & staff



MHA grads, it has been both an honor and pleasure to serve as your
program director. You are the future of the profession and we know you
will assume your roles with honor, competence, and dignity. Avanti!
Semper Avanti!
Raphael J. Caprio
University Professor,
MHA Program Director
Messages from our faculty & staff



You made it! I'm so proud of each and every one of you. While we can't be
together, know that I am tearing up thinking about how much you have
grown over the past two years. As you make your way, remember your ideals
and keep us posted on your successes!
Kelcie Ralph
Associate Professor,
Urban Planning
Messages from our faculty & staff



I commend the honorable students of the class of 2021 upon their strength,
vigor and perseverance through such difficult and challenging times. My
heart goes out to each of you as you take up the mantle of the next stage in
your lives. Please, do good by one another, challenge yourself, and take
responsibility for your bright and successful futures. The world is yours –
take it for a spin! Stay well, stay healthy and stay in touch.
Steve Weston
Assistant Dean for Student
and Academic Services
Messages from our faculty & staff



Congratulations to the Class of 2021! I hope you all feel proud of this
major accomplishment, and I'm excited to see what's next for you!
Eric Seymour
Assistant Professor,
Urban Planning
Messages from our faculty & staff



To the class of 2021, I wish you success in your careers and happiness in
your lives. You have accomplished something great during one of the most
trying times in the history of this nation and you should be very proud of
your achievement. Congratulations!!!
Martin O'Reilly
Director of Information Technology
Messages from our faculty & staff
