About Us

We are a top-tier communications consulting firm with more than 20 years of experience in the field. We are pleased to join new president David Yellen in setting the tone for Marist College's next chapter. The focus on academic excellence will continue, and WHJAKL Communications will maneuver Marist College to be competitive and cutting edge on the university playing field.

Staff:

My name is Helen Gschneidner and I hold a B.A. in economics and an M.B.A. in information and communication systems from Fordham University; a mini-M.B.A. in mobile marketing from Rutgers University; and a diploma in Systems Analysis from N.Y.U. I also have thirty six plus years of progressively increasing management responsibilities in telecommunications with Verizon.

My name is Kristen Castoro. I graduated from West Virgina University with a dual B.A. in English and Communication Studies. I am a part time online graduate student at Marist College and I work full time for Prudential Office of Service Member's Group Life Insurance.

                  My name is Wanda Cardona and I live in the Hudson Valley. I have a bachelor of science in legal studies from St. John's University. I work full-time in a personal injury law firm and have twenty three years of legal experience, as well as eighteen years in office manager experience.        

My name is Lorrie Bolt. I was born and raised in Westchester, NY. I graduated from CUNY Lehman College in 2013 with a Bachelors in Business Administration. Currently, I am a full-time student and a full-time office manager for a paving company in Bridgeport, CT.

My name is Janice Webber. I have an M.A. in Theatre from Miami University. I teach at a charter public school in West Palm Beach. Florida.

I'm Amanda Howard. I have a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Kansas. I live, work, write, and edit in the Hudson Valley.