Clinton Community College Hosts Alumni Showcase Luncheon
On Monday, April 7, Clinton Community College’s ASAP program hosted the CCC Alumni Showcase Luncheon, giving current students a chance to connect with graduates and explore how CCC helped shape their educational and professional journeys.
Held in the Moore Building’s second-floor atrium, the event featured a complimentary lunch for attendees as they listened to alumni stories, explored various career paths, and asked questions. The panel provided students with first-hand insights into the diverse opportunities available after graduating from CCC.
Pictured from left to right: Eugene Ayotte, Sedona Runyon, Ian Underwood, Anna Hewitt-Channell, Chrisa O'Connell (ASAP Director & Advisement Coordinator at CCC), Niki Rivers, Dana Lee, Brandon Menard, Sue Hagar.
The alumni panel featured a wide range of fields and experiences:
Eugene Ayotte is a Systems Programmer/Analyst at Clinton Community College. He graduated from CCC in 2019 with an associate degree in Liberal Arts: Math and Science and earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2022.
Sedona Runyon is a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor at the New York State Education Department. She earned her associate degree in Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Science from CCC in 2012, followed by a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2014 and a master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University at Buffalo in 2017.
Ian Underwood is a Manufacturing Engineer at Monaghan Medical Corporation. He graduated from CCC in 2015 and continued his education at Clarkson University, where he graduated in 2019.
Anna Hewitt-Channell serves as the Business Development and Marketing Manager at Dannemora Federal Credit Union. She graduated from CCC in 2016 with an associate degree in Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Science and later attended SUNY Empire State College.
Niki Rivers is an Assistant Professor in the Nursing program at CCC. She is a proud alumna of the college’s Nursing program.
Dana Lee is a Substance Abuse Counselor at Champlain Valley Family Center. She holds an associate degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from SUNY Canton (1991), a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from SUNY Plattsburgh (1996), and earned both an associate degree in Human Services and a certificate in Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling from CCC in 2020.
Brandon Menard is a Constituent Services Representative for New York State Assemblyman Billy Jones. He graduated from CCC in 2014 with an associate degree in Liberal Arts: Humanities and Social Science and earned a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2016.
Sue Hagar works in education and outreach for the Lake Champlain Basin Program. She graduated from CCC in 2012 with an associate degree in Environmental Technology and earned a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Management, and Planning from SUNY Plattsburgh in 2017.
The Alumni Showcase Luncheon served as an inspiring reminder of the success CCC graduates achieve and highlighted the diverse career pathways available to students through a CCC education.
