Beyond The Brown & Gold

Angela Brown '98 on Being a Non-Traditional Student, Resiliency, & COVID Challenges

Angela Brown '98 is the co-founder of Perfecting Ministries in Sewell, NJ and executive director of Loving Our Cities - a community development corporation with a mission to enhance the quality of life and advocate to amplify women's voices. Striving to make the world a better place, Brown shared her joys, struggles, influences, and dreams on the latest episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold. While going through Rowan University as a non-traditional student, Brown managed to stay active in a variety of areas including through the Black Cultural League, Student Government Association, and more. She described life during COVID; how she battled adversity through her college days and beyond. 

Walt Walker '05, M '06 on Engineers without Borders, the Importance of Mentors, & Building Community

Walt Walker '05, M '06 is the Vice President and Water Equity Practice Leader at T.Y. Lin | Greeley and Hansen Water Solutions. Walker joined a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold to discuss how he landed in the engineering field; Rowan's Engineers without Borders; and taking a risk by moving to New York City to pursue his dreams.
Also, Walker describes the importance of mentors to career development; how marathon running helped him build community; and how is journey through Rowan University shaped him.

Juliet (Williams) Hahn '97 on Battling Dyslexia, the Power of LinkedIn & Parenthood

Juliet (Williams) Hahn '97 is the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at FetTech. However, she battled adversity growing up. Despite being a successful two-sport athlete, Hahn's academic career faced a big challenge...dyslexia. Despite the learning obstacles, she built a successful career after college, which includes hosting numerous podcasts and working in the communications industry. Hahn, who graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, Television, & Film, joined the podcast to share her trials and tribulations dealing with dyslexia; how she uses LinkedIn to communicate; and advice to students on how to thrive.

Kevin McMahon '06 on Working with the Philadelphia Eagles, CHOP, & Fundraising

Kevin McMahon '06 is the Senior Director of Community Fundraising & Cause Marketing at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. A new Beyond the Brown & Gold finds McMahon recounting his days in Glassboro and what led him to extend his academic career at the University of Tennessee. Also, McMahon shares his experiences with Rowan University's Rec Center; what it was like working with the Philadelphia Eagles; his experiences with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and offers insights in the world of fundraising.

John Rondi ’89 & Johnny Rondi ’18 of Johnny Drinks on Building a Brand

John Rondi ’89 & Johnny Rondi ’18 are a father-son duo that built a very unique brand called Johnny Drinks. They've shared their love of cocktails and food all over the world and they explain how Johnny Drinks came to be on a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold. The pair recounts their personal paths to creating a brand that has become a social media hit with nearly three million followers on TikTok. Also, they reveal challenges faced while developing their popular content and much more.

Daniel Jones '05 on his Rebellious College Days, Jiu Jitsu, & AI

Fresh off a flight from Key West, Florida, Daniel Jones '05 joins the program to talk about his rocky road from Rowan University to working for Xbox. Besides his work in the world of artificial intelligence, Jones has a love for jiu jitsu and mentoring young engineers. Jones shared wisdom regarding technology, being a parent, and much more during a fun trip down memory lane.

Isha Strasser M'20 on Self-Discovery, Punk Rock, and Working in Prisons

Isha Strasser M'20 traveled all over the country, which includes a stop at Rowan University in Glassboro. Strasser, who is an organizational director, and contemplative teacher, covers her background and the enjoyment of learning. Also, she talked about the challenges of being a non-traditional student while attending Rowan University, working in prisons, resiliency, and much more.

Matt Morgan '06 on the Challenges of Being an Engineer, Board Games, & Gaming Conventions

Matt Morgan '06 has an eclectic background that he shares on a new edition of Beyond the Brown & Gold. Morgan's regular job is as a Department of Defense Civilian at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. However, Morgan's career also included time as a writer for Wired and MTV. He discusses his versatile background; why he chose engineering at Rowan University while also being a part of the Rowan Television Network; volunteering; and getting engaged while still in college.