theLAKER | 21 Outside of work, he enjoys hobbies, such as caring for houseplants, and spending time with a close network of friends. Elizabeth Klingenberg ’14 (Business Administration, Marketing) began work at the College as a financial aid counselor in March. She was a professional academic advisor at FLCC from March 2021 to January 2024 and a success advisor at Manchester University in North Manchester, Ind., from January 2024 to May 2025. Andrea Rojek ’14 (Fish and Wildlife Technology) earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry following graduation. She teaches cut flower gardening classes at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. Charlie Sidle ’17 (New Media) earned a bachelor’s degree in media arts and technology from Rochester Institute of Technology. He has worked for the past six years as a marketing and graphics coordinator for an architectural firm in Ithaca. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in environmental leadership, justice, and communications at SUNY ESF. Charlie married his wife, Emelia, in 2021, and they welcomed their son, Arthur, in 2022. Laurie Athans ’04 was appointed chief nursing officer at Golisano Children’s Hospital in October 2025. A desire to improve lives drew her to nursing from her original career in engineering, according to the announcement of Laurie’s promotion on the University of Rochester Medical Center website. More than two decades ago, she was designing packaging for a national food and beverage company in Connecticut when a family health crisis revealed how profoundly nurses can shape a patient’s experience. Laurie joined the pediatric intensive care unit right after graduation from FLCC with her registered nursing degree and advanced through unit and hospital leadership while continuing her education. She holds a doctorate of nursing practice from the University of Rochester School of Nursing. As chief nursing officer, Laurie wants to build capacity to meet the evolving needs of child health, noting rising rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and mental-health concerns. “I’m proud of how our teams have stepped up for kids’ behavioral health, but demand continues to grow,” she said. “We have to keep leveraging programs and coordination so families don’t fall through the cracks.” 2004 grad now chief nursing officer Marc, right, working with a student on the wine labeling machine. Alumni Association PERKS Basic alumni benefits, available without cost, include the following: • Career services, including networking and interviewing tips and assistance with resume writing and job searches • Use of the FLCC recreation facilities, including the fitness center. Visit flcc.edu/athletics and look for “Fitness and Recreation” in the menu bar. • Access to the Charles J. Meder Library • Canandaigua Federal Credit Union benefits • Access to the SUNY Perks Program: includes discounts on merchandise, regional businesses, restaurants, and health care and service providers. Visit suny.edu/alumni/benefits for more information. • 10 percent off at the FLCC bookstore Premier benefit for alumni donors: For a minimum $100 gift to the Alumni Association Projects Fund, you can audit up to four college credits at no cost (per credit hour cost is now $231). Email alumni@flcc.edu with questions.
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