Pace University News

MS in Publishing alumna Dena Mekawi ’15, a 40 Under 40 awardee from the Arab America Foundation, uses her business consultancy to elevate underrepresented communities in media and advertising.

Peruvian and first-generation graduate Lauren Cordova, PA-S, ’22, is making a place at the table for herself and other students in underserved populations. She chose the Physician Assistant (PA) Pleasantville program in the College of Health Professions (CHP) because of the emphasis on cultural sensitivity, community service, and diversity and that it teaches the importance of representation in healthcare.

Uruguay native, entrepreneur, and Acting alumnus Octavio Yattah ’19 shares his love of taking on challenges and making his dreams a reality.

Driven from a young age to be a lawyer, Chioma Deere had her son while she was applying to law school. Ultimately, Pace provided the flexibility to allow Chioma to accomplish her dream while balancing her family life. Now, Chioma Deere is the founding and managing partner of her own firm, Deere Law Firm, in West Palm Beach, Florida with a focus on wills, trusts, and estate planning.

As the President of the on-campus Robert S. Pace Accounting Society, Danielle Riley '23 is developing leadership, teamwork, and networking skills that will help launch her career. After she graduates with her BBA/MBA in Public Accounting this May, she'll be joining PwC as an audit associate.

In this episode of the Lubin Link podcast, two-time Lubin School of Business graduate Lloyd Duberry Jr. '09, '15 discusses his finance career, staying resilient, and the Pace people who inspired him.

Modern Languages and Cultures alumna Nuri Weitzman '14 lives out her passion for social justice and raising diverse female voices with a strong linguistic foundation from Pace.

Find your people. Through the Alumni Association’s affinity groups, you can get connected with fellow alumni around a common interest, identity, or purpose.

Executive Director and founder of the Center of Sustainable Business Steven Mezzio and Pace alumnus Joseph Kenner '02 along with Alejandra Veltmann and Jose Ignacio Morejon co-published an article in CPA Journal about the growing ESG movement, and how small and medium sized business can rise to the challenge.

Meet the Hall of Fame Class of 2022 and the Peter X. Finnerty Leadership Award winners, who were all honored for their incredible contributions to the Pace University Department of Athletics during Homecoming 2022.