Meet the Spring 2026

Masterclass

Joe Capuzzo

Major: IMC & Strategic Communications

Joseph Capuzzo is an Integrated Marketing Communications and Strategic Communications dual major, as well as a well 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

Major: IMC

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

Major: IMC

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

Major: MBA in Marketing

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

Majoy: IMC

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.

Meet the Fall 2025

Masterclass

Brett Beck

Major: Marketing

Minor: English

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.

Julia Bradford

Major: Marketing

Minor: Management

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.

Bridget Brown

Major: Integrated Marketing Communication

Minor: Psychology

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.

Melina Courtney

Major: Integrated Marketing Communication

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!

Olivia Licardi

Major: Integrated Marketing Communication

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.

Michael Marks

Major: Integrated Marketing Communication

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.

Christian Nettina

Major: Integrated Marketing Communication

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.

Ava Pezzimenti

Major: Integrated Marketing Communication

Minor: Business

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.

Ben Spyropoulos

Major: Marketing/Management

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.

Meet the Spring 2025

Masterclass

Jonah Ahrens

Major: Digital Media Arts

Skills:

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, CapCut, Canva, Social Media Content Creation, Video Editing, Graphic Design, WordPress, WixMy.

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!

Collin Churpita

Major: Management and Marketing

Skills:

Web Design, Canva, Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, Market Research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Analytics, Budget Management, Trend Analysis, Branding.

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'm looking forward to sharing my ideas and working together as a team.

Daniele Coulibaly

Major: Integrated Marketing Communication

Skills:

Canva, CapCut, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint, Communication, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Logo Design, WordPress, Digital Marketing, Search Marketing, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Web Design, Google Looker Studio, Writing, Content Creation.

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.

Melina Courtney

Major: Integrated Marketing Communication

Skills:

Writing, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Google Ads, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Advertising, Public Relations, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Google Analytics, Digital Marketing.

Tom Fabiano

Major: Marketing

Skills:

Excel, PowerPoint, Communication, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Canva, WordPress, Digital Marketing, Search Marketing, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Looker Studio.

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 is definitely the highlight of my semester once again, and I can’t wait to get started!

Hugues Gitego

Major: Integrated Marketing Communication

Skills:

Web Design, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Canva, Social Media Content.

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.

Bella Leiker

Major: Marketing

Skills:

Creativity Skills, Design, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, Canva, Google Tag Manager & Analytics & Looker Studio, Branding, Microsoft Word & Excel & PowerPoint, Social Media & Digital Marketing, Figma, Data Room, Navigation.

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 and efforts. It will be great to collaborate with other talented students who share my passion for all things marketing, exchange ideas, learn from diverse perspectives, and contribute my insights to group discussions and projects.

Isabella Mosquera

Major: Marketing

Skills:

Creativity Skills, Design, Cap Cut, Canva, Writing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Looker Studio, SEO.

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 through this course, and to collaborating with my peers on important projects. I am ready to share ideas and continuously learn from those around me. I am eager to contribute to this class and be a part of these upcoming events and projects to help our community and university.

Spencer Toth

Major: Digital Media Arts

Skills:

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Graphic Design, Advertisement Design, Logo Design.

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, and I hope this class gives me that unique perspective. I’m excited to be working with everyone to make a difference!