Alumni Updates

I currently work as a Cyber Threat Analyst for the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) located in Tampa FL. I work with other Cyber Threat Analysts to interpret, analyze and execute Cyber Security policies, procedures and tactics. I am responsible for monitoring the Cyber Security Sensor Grid for Black Hat Hackers that attempt to gain unauthorized entry into our network. Also monitor CENTCOM sensor grid disruptions, outages and/or anomalies. In 2017 I acheieved my Masters in Information Technology. In 2018 I passed my computer certifications exams and received my Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA) & Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certificates.

It’s been a long journey but after being in Americorps NCCC FEMA corps years ago that helped me grow as a person even more so , I am happy to be back at Beacon College and finishing with my bachelors degree in Anthrozoology here at Beacon. I’m so happy to be finally finishing school with a degree relating to the field I have wanted to get into since I was little and that I believe will help me aim my dream careers of working with sea animals and ocean conservation.

A classic ad pitch assured consumers that “Diamonds are forever.” So sold was she on that pitch that Beacon alumna Talia Kohan (Class of ’09, Human Services) not only put one on her finger, but took the indestructible gem as her last name marrying last month fellow Beacon alum Scott Diamond (Class of ’11, Computer […]

Beacon alumna Selena “Lewis” Bevard (Class of ’14, A.A. Human Services), became a June bride last month when she tied the knot with Andy Bevard. While a memorable day, of course, for many reasons, Selena says, “Our favorite part of the wedding was when “From the Ground Up” by FGL started to play. Only the […]

After graduating Beacon back in May 2014, I was in a program called AmeriCorps NCCC FEMA corps, a national service program, for 10 months that helped me grow as a person even more and changed my life direction in a good way. I now spend most of my time trying to pursue jobs and a career working with sea life and ocean conservation by helping at different organizations, aquariums, and non profit organizations with marine animals and water quality and environmental tasks.

“Since graduating I’ve moved back to Connecticut where I was born and raised. I work for a not for profit organization called Horizons Inc. We help developmentally disabled individuals in the community with job skills and living a fulfilling life. It’s so rewarding and I’m so glad to be part of such a great place.”

“Since I have graduated Beacon I still reside in Leesburg living with my fiancé and loving every minute of it. I am a business owner now too. I have started my own independent graphic design business called Becca Graphics. I am also working with Beacon College as a private tutor for their CIS web and […]