UMass Boston Alumni

This #BeaconFeatureFriday, we're celebrating UMass Boston alumnus Chris Aronis ’97, who recently joined EnFi, Inc, bringing two decades of fintech leadership to his new role. With expertise in risk and compliance, lending, trading, and data aggregation, Chris has built high-performing teams at both early-stage startups and public companies. Congratulations, Chris! ?? #umassboston #umassbostonalumni

We're grateful to be one of the 47 colleges and universities selected to receive the PATH scholarship! "The Ellucian Foundation's support will provide students at risk for dropping out due to financial distress with funding to enable them to persist in pursuing their degrees," said Kimberly G., Associate Vice Chancellor, Corporate and Foundation Relations, UMass Boston. "The PATH Scholarship advances our university's top strategic priority, student success." #umassboston #ellucian #highered #studentsuccess

Calling All Local Businesses – Apply Now for BEST Boston! We’re excited to partner with UMass Boston - College of Management to spread the word about their third annual BEST Boston program from May 27 to August 5, 2025! This is an incredible opportunity for businesses to receive no-cost consulting from talented business students. Why Should You Apply? ? Fresh ideas and actionable solutions from the next generation of business leaders ? No-cost support to help grow your business ? An opportunity to mentor and support workforce development Apply now before March 31, 2025 ?? https://lnkd.in/e93DzpYU

Nancy Zhou ’11 is turning her passion into art at Silver Whisk Bake Shop, the award-winning bakery she founded in 2018. Renowned for its bold and inventive flavors like ube coconut and masala chai, Silver Whisk has earned its place among Boston's best! Read stories like this and more at umb.edu/beaconsmagazine!

We're coming to Florida this month! Join us at one of our gatherings in Tampa, Naples, Pompano Beach, St. Augustine, and Fort Myers to network with other UMass Boston alumni and friends and learn about campus updates! More info at umb.edu/fl25 ??

This #BeaconFeatureFriday, we're celebrating Roeshana Moore-Evans, MBA ’09, G’21, newly appointed president of the Massachusetts Public Health Association MPHA! As founder and principal strategist of Equity Empowerment, Roeshana brings a wealth of leadership experience to her new role. She has served on the MPHA board since 2014 and co-chairs its Racial Equity in Health Committee. Congratulations, Roeshana! ?? #umassboston #umassbostonalumni

Thank you to the City of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu for hosting UMass Boston Chancellor Marcelo M Suarez-Orozco recently. It was a great opportunity to reconnect and strengthen our shared commitment to education, equity, and community impact. #UMassBoston #Boston #Bospoli #HigherEd #CommunityEngagement

Join the UMass Boston Alumni Book Club between now and March 1 for a chance to win a free copy of our next book: The Mango Tree: A Memoir of Fruit, Florida, and Felony by Annabelle Tometich. Learn more about the book club here: https://www.pbc.guru/umb Our next reading period begins Friday, March 14, so sign up today! Already part of the bookclub? Let your fellow Beacons know by posting it on social media and tagging us and you'll be entered for a chance to win a copy of the book!

Thank you Mayor Wu for your continued support!

As the inaugural historian and archivist at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Maureen Melton ’85, G’90 is working tirelessly to uncover—and share—stories behind artwork that has inspired generations. Read stories like hers and more at umb.edu/beaconsmagazine!