Centenary University honors 30 young alumni for professional achievements, community impact
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — Centenary University recognized 30 young alumni for their professional achievements, leadership and community service during its 2026 30 Under 30 and Alumni Association Recognition Awards ceremony held Friday, Oct. 9, at the university’s Sitnik Theatre in the Lackland Center.
The annual program honors younger graduates who have made significant contributions to their professions, organizations and communities. This year’s recipients represent a wide range of fields, including business, health care, education, law enforcement, finance, professional sports, equine studies and the arts.
The university’s 30 Under 30 Committee selected the honorees based on nominations highlighting their professional accomplishments, commitment to others and dedication to innovation, integrity, service and community impact.
“We are proud of our alumni who continue to turn potential into purpose and success,” said John Schol, President of Centenary University. “These alumni are a powerful reflection of Centenary’s mission in action by transforming their talents and aspirations into meaningful careers, service, and leadership that strengthen communities and create opportunities for others. We celebrate their remarkable achievements with immense pride and are inspired by the many ways they continue to carry the values and spirit of Centenary into the world.”
Among this year’s honorees are entrepreneurs who have established their own businesses, educators working with the next generation of students, law enforcement officers and public servants, and professionals making contributions in health care and other industries.
Several recipients have ties to local schools and law enforcement agencies, including Hackettstown High School teacher Samantha Johnson, Denville Township police officer Wesvendjy Jeancharles, Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office detective Kayla Morales and Warren County Prosecutor’s Office victim advocate Delaney Stewart.
Other honorees work for organizations such as Bloomberg, Jefferson Health, the Philadelphia 76ers, American Airlines and the New Jersey State Police.
The 2026 Centenary University 30 Under 30 honorees are:
- Daniella Anderson ’23 — Merchandising Assistant, United Legwear & Apparel
- Alex Bott ’21 — Senior Underwriter, E-Risk Services
- Colette Clair ’19 — Founder, The Jolly Walker
- Christen Crowley ’23 — Equine Operations Manager, Centenary University
- Courtney Deloughery ’21, ’24 — School Counselor and Licensed Associate Counselor, Mahwah Township School District
- Jordan DiCambio ’18 — Senior Recruitment Partner, Bloomberg
- Derek Elliott Jr. ’20, MBA ’22 — Director of Supply Chain Operations & Logistics, Jefferson Health
- Yousef Fahmi ’23 — Detective, New Jersey State Police
- Kelly Fitzgerald ’21 — Assistant Technical Director, Centenary University and Centenary Stage Company
- Tyrese Fraser ’21 — Sales Project Manager, Ferguson Professional
- Christian Georges ’19 — Owner, MRC Weddings
- Roxana Gonzalez ’22 — Flight Attendant, American Airlines
- Cassidy Haller ’20 — Manager of Ticket Sales, Philadelphia 76ers
- Sebastian Hernandez ’19 — Founder and CEO, Hernz Home Improvements
- Wesvendjy Jeancharles ’23 — Police Officer, Denville Township
- Samantha Johnson ’23 — Teacher, Hackettstown High School
- Natalie Marie Kelson ’23 — Second Grade Teacher, Lebanon Township School District
- Emily Grace King ’24, ’26 — Program Coordinator, Therapeutic Riding At Centenary (TRAC)
- Christine Manser ’22, MBA ’23 — Implementation Specialist, ADP
- Thomas C. Mizzone ’19 — Captain and Judge Advocate, U.S. Marine Corps
- Kayla Morales ’22 — Detective, Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office
- Morgan Munz ’23 — Professional Hunter/Jumper, Rider, and Trainer
- Madison Myro ’22 — Professional Grand Prix Show Jumping Rider
- Gregory Robinson ’19 — Associate Wealth Strategist, PNC Private Bank
- Delaney Stewart ’23 — Victim Advocate, Warren County Prosecutor’s Office
- Michael Strazza ’21 — Associate Territory Manager, STERIS
- Jena Ungarten ’19 — Senior Project Manager, Cardiovascular Research Foundation
- Brandon Yu ’21 — Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Georgian Court University
- Kevin Zaccareo ’23 — New Jersey State Trooper
- Kendall Zywiak ’24 — Program Coordinator, Loudoun Therapeutic Riding
University officials said the 30 Under 30 program recognizes the achievements of its graduates while providing current and prospective students with examples of professional success, leadership and community service.
The recognition also highlights the different career paths Centenary graduates have pursued and the ways they have applied their education to make an impact in their respective fields and communities.
