IMC Masterclass Introductions

"Mia McDonnell is an Integrated Marketing and Communications major in her senior year at Canisius University. She is eager to work with FIOH-USA this semester to gain real-world marketing experience, and to contribute to a project that can make a meaningful impact. Outside of class, Mia is a member of the Canisius Women’s swim team, a swim coach, and loves to spend time with family and friends."

"Brooke Wholf is a Marketing student in her junior year at Canisius University. She is eager to work with FIOH-USA this semester to gain professional experience and execute purposeful work. Outside of class, Brooke enjoys going on walks and trying local coffee spots."

"Haley Roberts is a Business major in her junior year at Canisius University. She is eager to work with FIOH-USA this semester to gain hands-on marketing experience and build her creative ideas to support a meaningful mission. Outside of class, Haley loves to travel and enjoys taking nature walks with her dog."

"Joseph Avino is a Management student in his senior year at Canisius University. He is excited to be working with FIOH-USA this semester and is eager to help build a better future for those in Africa. The opportunity to have first hand experience to develop new skills and insights is important to him. Outside of school, Joseph is a huge sports fan and likes to spend time with family and friends."

"Trinity deGraffenried is a junior accounting BS/MBA major at Canisius University. She is excited to be a part of the team, use her current skills to contribute to a meaningful cause, and step outside of her comfort zone to embrace a new experience. Outside of class, she loves indie video games and reading poetry."

"Joseph Capuzzo is an Integrated Marketing Communications and Strategic Communications dual major, as well as a Math minor. He is a junior at Canisius this year. He is excited to work with FIOH-USA and help bring more quality to the work being done by this incredible organization. Outside of school, he runs for the cross country and track team, and he really enjoys being outside and eating good food."

"John Santor II is an Integrated Marketing-Communications student in his senior year at Canisius. He is eager to work with FIOH-USA to turn insights into actionable ideas that will help build a better future for the Africans of Kenya and Zambia. Outside of school he enjoys working on his car and listening to records."

"Griffin Regan is an Integrated Marketing and Communications Major. He is excited to help grow and expand the FIOH USA brand through meaningful connections and creative storytelling. Additionally, he is the founder of Revo Supplements, a growing supplement brand that aims to create all-natural supplements conveniently and efficiently for the modern mover. Outside of class, Griffin plays hockey for Canisius. He also enjoys other sports, fitness, entrepreneurship, reading, and finance."

"Alana Wilbon is an MBA student with a concentration in Marketing and a passion for turning insight into meaningful, human-centered experiences. She is eager to support Future in Our Hands USA through storytelling, brand development, and audience engagement. She is also the founder of Alana’s Essence, a developing night-ritual brand and creative project rooted in intention, restoration, and self-connection. Outside of work, she enjoys fitness, fashion, and curating intentional daily rituals."

"Mary Molloy is an Integrated Marketing and Communications major in her junior year at Canisius University. She is eager to work with FIOH-USA this semester and be able to combine creativity with purpose. Outside of class, Mary plays on the Canisius Women’s soccer team, likes to read, and be with friends and family."

"I am a member of the IMC Masterclass, a selective program requiring a competitive application process. In this role, I collaborate with a team to deliver strategic marketing solutions for real clients, turning vision into results. Alongside this, I also work as a peer writing tutor at the university, where I help students strengthen their writing and communication skills."

"I am a member of the IMC Masterclass, a selective program that requires a competitive application and resume review for acceptance. As part of the program, I have the opportunity to collaborate as a team while working directly with real clients to help them achieve measurable results in brand awareness and turning vision into reality."

"I am thrilled to have been selected for this semester's Masterclass. I look forward to working with real clients and helping a non-profit organization reach their goals. In doing so I’ll be able to put the skills I’ve learned through the IMC program to use and gain hands-on experience. I am excited to collaborate with my fellow students and expand our knowledge on all aspects of IMC together."

"I am thrilled to be a part of this semester's IMC Masterclass at Canisius. I look forward to working with real organizations to help them reach their goals. I am honored to be a part of a group that will help me gain hands-on experience in all elements of IMC. I am so excited to work with a group of driven students like myself who all want to learn and excel!"

"I am a student-athlete on the Canisius Women’s Lacrosse team. During my time at Canisius, I’ve had the chance to grow both as an athlete and as a student in the IMC program. The supportive community has helped me strengthen my leadership skills, build professional experience, and prepare for my future career. I’m especially excited about the masterclass because it’s an opportunity to connect with professionals, learn from their real-world insights, and apply those lessons to my own journey in sports, marketing, and beyond."

"I'm very excited to be a part of the Fall 2025 Canisius IMC Masterclass. I'm grateful for this opportunity because it gives me the chance to work with real marketing tools, real clients, and real life situations I would likely not have been able to get otherwise. Alongside my team, I look forward to transforming our client's vision into reality."

"I am honored to have been selected for the Canisius University Masterclass for the fall semester. I am looking forward to working with a legitimate organization and expanding and making an effort to help them achieve their goals. Being able to apply the skills I have learned over the years at Canisius is an amazing way to challenge myself and find new ways to solve the organization's problems. I am also excited to work with students who share the same goal-driven, hardworking mindset as I do."

"I’m a student at Canisius University and I’m excited to be part of this Masterclass because it gives me the opportunity to work with real clients, and apply the skills I’ve developed over the past four years. I’m also looking forward to strengthening my abilities, learning new ones, and collaborating with others to bring creative ideas to life."

"I am currently a student at Canisius University, and I’m excited to participate in this Masterclass as it provides a valuable opportunity to work with real clients. Over the past few years, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my marketing courses, and I look forward to applying what I’ve learned in a hands-on setting while gaining meaningful experience."

"I’m beyond excited to be a part of the IMC masterclass for the first time. I look forward to being able to get hands-on experience with real world clients to accomplish a common goal with this group. I can’t wait to collaborate with the talented and driven team we have!"

"I am excited to be a part of this Masterclass as I'm looking forward to working with real clients and getting some hands-on experience while using the skills that we have been developing in school for the past 4 years. I think that this gives us a great opportunity to strengthen our skills and develop some new ones along the way."

"I am eager to learn more about Kenya. I am also excited to be a part of change, as well as being able to have a positive impact on others who are less fortunate. I love giving back and thanks to this IMC Master class I am able to do so."

"I am thrilled to be a part of this semester's IMC Masterclass at Canisius. I look forward to working with real organizations to help them reach their goals. I am honored to be a part of a group that will help me gain hands-on experience in all elements of IMC."

"I am super excited to be working with a new team and participating in the IMC Masterclass for a second time. I look forward to building upon the real, long-lasting impacts this class has already made. I love learning new things, working with a team, and being a part of something bigger than myself."

"This Masterclass has been a worthwhile experience for me. I cannot wait to expand my horizons and be faced with new challenges. This course is closest to a real life client experience at Canisius University."

"I am super excited and honored to have been invited to participate in the IMC Masterclass. I am looking forward to gaining real-world experience and working hands-on with clients. I’m eager to be behind the scenes of how companies approach their campaigns."

"I am very excited to be selected for the IMC Masterclass this semester. I’m excited to get hands-on experience with our clients, and to strengthen my skills in all facets of marketing. I am looking forward to gaining a lot of real-world experience."

"I’m excited to bring my creativity to the masterclass! As a DMA major, I want to broaden my horizons and create real-world experiences in the field of marketing. I aspire to be a graphic designer with a primary focus on advertising."