Alumni

Heidi Franz-Hoyt, (Communication), co-wrote a paper, “Communication Changes and the Use of Social Support by Spouses of Alzheimer’s Patients.” She was selected to present it at the National Communications Association Conference in New Orleans. Franz-Hoyt works at FGCU.

AnnaDannielle Carter, (Legal Studies), is a member of the Florida Bar. She graduated from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center and successfully passed the Florida Bar Exam.

Jeffrey Lewis, (Art), has turned to Kickstarter to fund a new exhibit of limited edition images. Kickstarter allows individuals to make donations to help finance creative projects and, in return, receive rewards produced from the project. Lewis’ project, “As I Am,” is an exhibit with a theme of self-acceptance.

Tiziana Marchante, (Psychology), has relocated to Savannah with her husband and daughter. After working at FGCU, she is now a part-time French interpreter.

Scott Guelcher, (Art), was September’s guest artist at the Coloring The World Gallery in Fort Myers.

David Vespignani, (Sports Management), is the new boys’ basketball coach at Page High School in Arizona. He is also pursuing his master’s degree in education at the University of Phoenix.

Darrin Wallace, (Liberal Studies), has been named the boys’ basketball coach at Cape Coral High School.

Anna Burrelli, (Psychology), has joined William Peace University in Raleigh, N.C., as an admissions counselor. She will represent the university to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and organizations involved in the college selection process.

Taylor Cooke, (Human Performance), has been named head coach of the Ave Maria University cross country program.

Joseph Hunt, (Communication), is the communications coordinator for the Athletic Department at the University of South Florida.