
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:

Class of 2005
Majored in Broadcast Communication & Spanish
Director of People (HR) at Mixlab, a start-up pharmacy for animals

Class of 2022
Majored in Business Administration & International Business
M.S. Candidate, Columbia University Sustainability Management Program

Class of 2012
Majored in Graphic Design
Associate Creative Director at Adobe

Class of 2015
Majored in Communication & Media Production
Associate Motion Director at Hook, a remote creative production agency

Class of 2023
Majored in International Business
Project Manager, Business Development Consulting at the German American Chamber of Commerce

Class of 2019
Majored in Strategic Communication and PR
Media Planning Specialist at Volvo Car USA

Class of 2011
Majored in Communication (PR & Cinema Studies concentrations)
Manager, Global Corporate Communications at The Estée Lauder Companies

Class of 2008
Majored in Sport Management & Business Administration
Senior Gear and Commerce Editor at Men’s Health

Class of 1994
Majored in English & Language Arts Education
Senior Director of Events and Donor Engagement for The WNET Group

Class of 2019
Majored in Art History & Graphic Design
Media Arts Educator for NYC Department of Education