The Advisory Council for the Arcadia University Alumni Association

Maya also holds a Master of Business Administration in Information Systems from Temple University, a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification, and is an SHRM Senior Certified HR Professional. Since 2013, Maya has served as associate vice president of Human Resources at the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.

Maya has been a dedicated member of the Alumni Association since her graduation, generously providing both her time and philanthropic support to the needs of the University. Maya is the2020 Mary Louise Armstrong Wolf Award Recipient and is a member of the Jones Poundstone Society.

Stacey Downey, an adult educator, has worked in adult education for over twenty years in the U.S. and abroad with experience teaching adult learners and college students. Stacey is a Program Analyst with the DC Government, working at the Office of the State Superintendent of Education in Adult and Family Education. In this role, Stacey monitors education grants in Integrated Education & Training (IET) which are awarded to local education agencies and community-based organizations for the provision of adult literacy, numeracy, workforce preparation, and workforce training programs and services. She also supports the work of her unit’s special initiatives designed to enhance the IET services provided to District adults.

Stacey has an undergraduate degree in English from Arcadia University in Glenside, PA and a Master’s Degree from Emerson College in Boston, MA. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband Michael and two teenage daughters and enjoys traveling, reading, hiking, and all kinds of fiber arts.

Aliyah Abraham ’17 has contributed significantly to Arcadia University as a recent graduate, including the visioning and founding of the Black Alumni Association, bringing to life the Black Alumni Association’s Preview Travel Support Program which philanthropically supports Black student participation in attending one of Arcadia’s signature study away programs, and working to launch the University’s Knights for Nutrition food pantry.

Aliyah also serves on the Strategic Planning Committee of the Alumni Association Advisory Council and advocates for students and alumni alike with the University’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts. Aliyah is the 2021 recipient of the Black Alumni Association’s Sankofa Award and is an active philanthropist, mentor, and leader who tirelessly shares her time, vision, and talent with the Arcadia community.

Sara Borden is a Certified Archivist with a Master of Arts degree in history with a concentration in archives from Temple University’s Center for Public History in 2011. She received her undergraduate degree in history, with a minor in art history, from Arcadia University in 2004. Currently, Borden is the Head of Archival Collections and Services at Rowan University Archives and Special Collections (UASC), where she has held several positions since her hiring in 2016. Borden’s responsibilities include overseeing the daily functions of the UASC, processing collections, creating access points, writing and editing finding aids, making decisions regarding digitization, working with on- and off-campus stakeholders, fielding researcher inquiries, and instructing students.

Borden believes very strongly in the power and importance of networking, creating connections, and professional development associations. She is thrilled to become more active in Arcadia’s Alumni Association as the Chair of the Volunteer Talent Development Committee.

Dipesh has an extensive background in the social services field, serving child welfare, juvenile justice, adult probation, and correction agencies for more than 25 years. He received his Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Arcadia University. His depth of experience includes clinician, mentor, manager, developer, trainer, and educator. He has worked in specialized services for adolescents and adults in criminal justice, drug & alcohol treatment, and mental health. His current passion is advocating best practice approaches in the social service field. As Director of Program Development for JusticeWorks YouthCare, he has developed a national perspective on practical approaches to managing youth in the community. Mr. Chauhan focuses on developing sustainable community-based services for juvenile justice and child welfare systems across the country, emphasizing measuring cost savings for local government and producing positive outcomes for families.

Katie Duncan has been working as an English as a Second Language and Gifted Support teacher in the Pennsbury School District for 14 years. Katie received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Master of Arts in Literacy Studies: TESOL and Reading at Arcadia University. She has her STEM Educating Certification from Millersville University.

A native of South Philadelphia, a graduate of Overbrook High School and Arcadia University, David has constantly strived for success in his career by using his life experiences as constant motivation. His ingrained mantra, which he instills in his mentees, is “Life is short, decisions are long;” everything you do creates a potential path in your life – the decisions you make matter not just today, but for your future. David is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., currently serving as the Delaware State Director, and he serves the Alumni Association of Arcadia University as a member of the Leadership Council and Chair of the Nominations Committee. David believes in the life principle, that you should “Enjoy life because life should be fun!” It is this, along with his mantra, that drives David to be the best version of himself every day and experience as much happiness in this world as possible.

David also serves as the co-president of the Black Alumni Association of Arcadia University.

Gaynelle Fleming received a Master of Arts degree from Arcadia and has served as an alumni volunteer since 2013. Gaynelle is also an active volunteer for her undergraduate alma mater and her community. As a retired educator, she brings her strength in connecting with people along their educational and professional pursuits to her role as the Chair of the Awards and Honors Committee, which supports the Alumni Awards process and the Senior Golden Disc award for a graduating undergraduate student.

Christina has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than eight years in the areas of higher education and historic programming. Most recently, Christina serves as Executive Director of the Bucks County Community College Foundation & Alumni Association. Active in the community, she serves on the Board of Directors of the Bucks County Opportunity Council, the Greater BucksMont Chamber of Commerce, and the Alumni Advisory Council of Arcadia University. She earned a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) credential in 2019 and a Master of Arts from Arcadia University in 2010. Christina believes that education improves lives and is proud to support learners of all ages on their path to success. She is a proud mom to her daughter Keira, and enjoys swimming, running, and traveling.

Alishah Powell graduated from Arcadia University in 2003 with a Bachelor’s of Art in Communications. She later graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences with a Master’s Degree in Organizational Dynamics. Alishah works at Penn Medicine in the Gastroenterology division as the Fellowship Programs Coordinator. Her husband, Brent is a Navy Chief, and she has 3 stepsons.

Alishah’s hobbies are reading, brunch with friends, and watching scary movies. Additionally, her most important role is helping her elderly parents. She likes to help people and was a former foster parent and an advocate for food insecurities and homeless youth in Philadelphia. As the Co-Chair of the Events Outreach Committee, her hope is that she can connect with alumni and foster positive relationships to support the students and University’s mission.

Corinne L. Quinn, MSPH, MCHES (Master of Science in Public Health, Master Certified Health Education Specialist) is currently a student at Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, CA. Born and raised in Vallejo, CA, Corinne is a 1990 Buck Scholar. She attended Santa Catalina School for Girls, a private, Catholic boarding high school in Monterey, CA and received her Bachelor of Arts in Pan-African Studies/Pre Medical Studies from Barnard College in New York, NY in 1998. After completing two years of medical school at Drexel University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, Corinne enrolled in Arcadia University where she received her MS in Public Health in 2005.

Corinne has held a variety of paid positions in various community-based organizations, including The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and Vallejo City Unified School District. She is an active volunteer within several community-based organizations including the Girl Scouts of Northern California and Vallejo’s First Presbyterian Church. Corinne enjoys working with children and their families, equipping them with knowledge, tools, and resources to live healthier, more productive lives.

Matt graduated from Arcadia’s Global School of Business in 2016. He was also a member of the Men’s Soccer team all four of his undergraduate years. He’s now living in Chicago with his fiancé, Taylor, a fellow Arcadia graduate. As well as still playing soccer, Matt enjoys finding the best new restaurants, traveling, and volunteering with both Special Olympics and Chicago’s underprivileged youth.

Since 2016, Ken has taken part in an Alumni Career Mentor Program at Arcadia University. He graduated in 1992, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Visual Communications. For the past 25 years, Ken has worked for Prudential Insurance Company of America. In his current role, he is a Compliance Manager within the Individual Annuities & Life – Individual Solutions Group. Since 2004, Ken has volunteered with the Warrington Historical Commission and the Warrington (Township) Historical Society. He was involved with creating the society’s bylaws; compiling and submitting paperwork to become registered as a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization under 501(c)(03) of the Internal Revenue Code. 

In 2009 and 2014, Ken, along with other members, researched, composed, and released two, 240-page histories which contain more than 200 photographs and captions that illustrate the Township’s long past. These books are part of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series. In 2020, he created two booklets that provided a detailed history of two historic properties within the township. All profits from the sale of the books go to the Warrington Historical Society for the ongoing restoration project of a one room schoolhouse. In addition, he enjoys maintaining and driving a 1977 MG Midget. He’s married to Melissa (Martin) Samen ’93.