The Jazz Alumni Association is proud to feature notable alumni through their “Spotlight On…” series. Learn more about these outstanding alumni on Facebook @ysujazzalumni. Here, Greg Parnell ’95 gives insight into his career. Parnell is currently the President of Glenn Miller Productions, Inc. and is the founder and musical director of the Orlando Jazz Orchestra, which enjoys great success around Florida and the Caribbean.
Meet Melissa Kmetz! She is a 2003 and 2007 YSU graduate and 3rd grade teacher at Lakeview Elementary School. She is Ohio’s 2023 Teacher of the Year! Get to know Melissa and her passion for YSU and how it helped her grow into the educator she is today!
Meet Zac Divencenzo and Dan Fernback, both 2014 YSU graduates, and owners of Juggerbot 3D in Youngstown, Ohio. Hear from Zac and Dan as they discuss the impact of a YSU education on their career in additive manufacturing.
Meet Desiree Lyon! She is a 2005 YSU graduate and current Director of Recruiting at Carr, Riggs & Ingram. Hear from Desiree as she reflects on the positive impacts a YSU education had on her career.
