Saints of NYC

New York City, with its iconic skyline and dynamic pulse, offers unmatched opportunities that attract ambitious professionals from every corner of the globe. Flagler College alumni have harnessed this energy, creating a thriving network in NYC’s metropolitan area and making significant strides across the Big Apple's leading industries.

Luis Gonzalez (‘12), associate creative director at Adobe, shares how the big city’s relentless pace and creative environment were game-changing factors in getting connected with top-tier professionals.  

“The city offers endless opportunities to connect with award-winning creatives, directors, and some of the hardest-working people I’ve ever met,” Gonzalez said.  

Similarly, Chiara Cortesano (‘11), manager of global corporate communications at The Estée Lauder Companies, credits her career advancement to NYC's unparalleled access among industry leaders and media giants.

“It’s significantly boosted my professional network and visibility,” Cortesano said. 

Hunter Roque (‘19), media planning specialist at Volvo Car USA, argues that even living right outside of NYC offers rich professional networking opportunities rarely found in other metropolitan areas. 

"Living in New Jersey, with such close proximity to the city, has impacted my ability to build and leverage professional networks due to the cross-pollination of other professionals living and working in both NJ and NYC,” Roque said. 

Explore how these Flagler College alumni are thriving in the greater NYC metropolitan area and how they’ve come to call this vibrant region their career centers: