LVC Success Expo

Internship experience presentations by:

• Sam Miller ’25 – From “ I Don’t Know” to “I Got This”: Major Decisions and Internship Success

Sam Miller is a senior sociology major with a concentration in family studies and a minor in psychology. She is passionate about supporting, assisting, and advocating for children and families facing challenges. Sam is looking to pursue her education further by obtaining a master’s in social work.

• Jess Benninger ’26 – An Inside Look at Internship Recruitment

Jess Benninger is junior double majoring in English and psychology at Lebanon Valley College. She has been working at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts as a Recruiting Intern since September and has an interest in pursuing a career in human resources following her graduation in December of 2025.

• Ethan Draper ’25 – My experience as Organ Scholar at Market Square Church

Ethan Draper is currently a third-year music student at Lebanon Valley College studying Organ Performance and Sacred Music. He studies organ and piano with Dr. Shelly Moorman-Stahlman and has previously studied under Mrs. Brenda Day. Ethan currently serves as Organ Scholar at Market Square Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he assists in leading an expansive music ministry. Ethan also serves as the Collaborative Pianist for the College Choir and voice students at Lebanon Valley College and teaches organ and piano privately. He is President of the American Choral Directors Association Student Chapter at Lebanon Valley College and is President of the LVC Organ Guild. Previously, Ethan was the Choral Conducting Scholar for the Harrisburg Choral Society in their 2023 – 2024 season. Ethan won Second Prize in the Harrisburg Quimby Regional Competition for Young Organists (2023) and was awarded the Robert W. Smith Award in Music (2023) and the Elizabeth May Meyer Award (2024) from Lebanon Valley College. Ethan is a member of the American Guild of Organists, where he serves Sub Dean of the Harrisburg Chapter and as a member of the National Committee for AGOYO (Young Organists). Ethan has received his Service Playing Certification through the American Guild of Organists.

• Roman Schelhorn ’26 – Summer Internship in NYC

Roman Schelhorn is a junior at Lebanon Valley College majoring in economics with minors in accounting and mathematics. He is the president of his class, a member of the men’s swimming team, and an ice hockey official. Roman spent the past summer in NYC, where he interned in the finance and accounting department of the search advertising company AdMarketplace, and he will be spending the upcoming summer interning at JPMorgan.

Location: Chapel 101

Sponsored by the Business Department

Speaker: Connor Pierce DPT, CMPT, COMT, Certified Student Loan Counselor®

Connor and his wife, Hannah, co-founded After the DPT, a company aimed at educating students and graduates on handling their student debt. Connor, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (LVC class of 2018) and Certified Student Loan Counselor®, has consulted on over $20 million in student debt.

Topics covered:

• Should you refinance or consolidate your student loans?
• Should you live on ramen noodles in your parents basement and pay off your loans? Or are there other options?
• What is loan forgiveness and income-driven repayment plans?
• Can you live the life you want while you have student loans?

Location: Neidig-Garber 312

Learn about the many career opportunities with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and how to navigate their application process.

Presented by the Department of Environmental Protection

Location: Neidig-Garber 312

The Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) mission is to protect Pennsylvania’s air, land, and water resources while ensuring the health and safety of all residents and visitors to the commonwealth. Learn more about this organization by attending this workshop.

Location: Lutz Hall, Blair Music Center

Sponsored by the Business Department

When it comes to personal failure, Tunji finds inspiration in Bruce Lee’s words: “Don’t fear failure. In great attempts, even failure is glorious.” Tunji believes that failure shows us who we are, and we all need it.

Tunji Adebayo is a nationally respected and recognized educator with a passion for people and leveraging his background in nutrition, fitness, and education.

Listen to Tunji speak about failure:

Location: Bishop Library Atrium

It’s never too early to plan and save for retirement. Are you confused and don’t know where to start? This session will cover the difference between stocks and bonds, how they function and how a lot of investors use them; the difference between mutual funds and Exchange traded funds, and when to use them; how traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and 401ks function; other additional investment ideas, such as certificates of deposit, different types of insurances and annuities; and how to properly use credit cards to avoid paying extra while building credit.

Speaker: Alec Di Cesare ’25

Alec Di Cesare ’25 is an aspiring personal financial advisor. He is a senior who has created a self-design major at Lebanon Valley College called financial planning and services which is specifically geared towards educating him for the needs of the financial field. He is also majoring in economics and minoring in business administration. In addition to academia, Alec has completed four internships with various companies throughout his college tenure, three of which specifically dealt with financial advising. Alec has also obtained his first two licenses which are in Life, Accident, and Health Insurance, as well as the basics of the securities industry.

Outside of the professional scope, Alec is a member of the LVC cross country as well as indoor and outdoor track teams. He loves to train whether that is lifting, running, biking, swimming, etc, and most of all enjoys spending time with his teammates.

For more information, you can visit Alec’s LinkedIn page.

Location: The Underground, Mund

Harrison Assessments uses predictive analytics to help organizations acquire, develop, lead, and engage their talent. This comprehensive Talent Decision Analytics provides the intelligence needed throughout the talent life cycle to build effective teams and develop, engage, and retain key talent.

Pre-registration required. Students will need to complete the Assessment in advance.

Location: Clyde A. Lynch 186

Adulting 101: personal finance topics every young adult should know.

Speakers: Luis Mendoza II & Dante Ubriaco

Hi, my name is Luis Mendoza II. I was born and raised in Lancaster, PA where I attended J.P. McCaskey High School and graduated in June of 2020. I went on to study and major in Finance at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA where I graduated in May of 2024. I began my professional career at Fulton Bank as a Management Trainee in late June of 2024 where I have enjoyed rotations in Vendor Risk Management, as a Loaned Representative at the United Way of Lancaster County, in Human Resources for Talent Acquisition, and with Fulton Financial Advisors. I also act as the as the Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator for our Fulton Future Employee resources group. Outside of work I enjoy soccer, volunteering at Benchmark Lancaster, and traveling.

Hi, I’m Cam. I graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) and a minor in Business Analytics. While earning my degree, I began my career with Fulton as a floating teller in the Delaware market. Upon graduation, I joined the Management Trainee (MT) Program, specializing in data analytics. Throughout my rotations in the program, I have focused on data analytics within the Marketing, Internal Audit, and Risk departments.

Presented by Fulton Bank

Location: Clyde A. Lynch 185

This session provides an essential introduction to venture capital (VC), covering the fundamentals of how VC firms operate, the role of investors, and the startup funding lifecycle. Whether you’re exploring career opportunities in venture capital, entrepreneurship, or startup finance, this session will offer valuable insights into how early-stage investments drive innovation and economic growth.

Presented by Oxygen Ventures.

Location: Library Quiet Study Room #7

Alec Di Cesare ’25 is an aspiring personal financial advisor. If you are questioning the basics of budgeting, investing, planning for retirement (it’s never too early to start), or insurance, Alec would love to have you in for a 15-20 minute meeting. This event is designed to help students with any financial questions or curiosities they may have in preparing for their future and has no future mandatory obligations.

Schedule a 1:1 consultation with Alec.

Alec is a senior who has created a self-design major at Lebanon Valley College called financial planning and services which is specifically geared towards educating him for the needs of the financial field. He is also majoring in economics and minoring in business administration. In addition to academia, Alec has completed four internships with various companies throughout his college tenure, three of which specifically dealt with financial advising. Alec has also obtained his first two licenses which are in Life, Accident, and Health Insurance, as well as the basics of the securities industry.

Outside of the professional scope, Alec is a member of the LVC cross country as well as indoor and outdoor track teams. He loves to train whether that is lifting, running, biking, swimming, etc, and most of all enjoys spending time with his teammates.

For more information, you can visit Alec’s LinkedIn page.

Location: Leedy Theater

The Falconry Experience acquaints participants with the history of man’s relationship with raptors and the evolution of falconry. It includes free-flight demonstrations, a simulated hunt demonstration, and an opportunity for participants to call a hawk to their gloved hand.

Jack Hubley has been a multimedia advocate for the natural world for more than 25 years. A lifelong resident of Lancaster County in southeastern Pennsylvania, he served as outdoors editor for the Lancaster Sunday News for 18 years and editor of Pennsylvania Wildlife magazine for 10 years.

As WGAL’s naturalist, he produce and host Wild Moment vignettes every Friday on the evening newscast. He also makes live appearances with lively subjects on the midday newscast.  When he is not on air, he visit schools with his traveling zoo that includes small mammals, reptiles and birds of prey.

A master falconer, he is one of only about 25 falconers nationwide who are licensed to hunt with golden eagles. Jack lives in Lititz, Pennsylvania, with his wife Tina, two daughters, two English setters and a host of critters with eight legs, six legs, four legs, two legs and no legs. It’s true: some of us never outgrow our fascination with wildlife!

Location: The Underground, Mund

Chick-fil-A has regularly topped the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) for fast food chains. A combination of employee training, a positive culture, attention to detail, and a “my pleasure” mentality, has earned the company a loyal customer base and a strong brand image for outstanding service. Come learn the secret behind their success.

Marty and Madisyn are the local Operators of the Chick-fil-A in Lebanon, PA. Marty was born about an hour south of Lebanon, near the Mason-Dixon line. He attended McDaniel College, where he majored in Accounting, Economics, and Business Administration. During his time at college, Marty was a two-sport athlete, competing in both football and baseball.

After graduating, Marty accepted a position as an auditor in Washington, D.C. After a year in the accounting field, he shifted his career focus to financial services and moved to an investment firm in Baltimore, MD. However, driven by a passion to one day open his own business, Marty made a life-changing decision in 2018. After meeting a local Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator in Annapolis, MD, he decided to pursue his dream. Marty began working as a team member at a Chick-fil-A while also pursuing his MBA at Loyola University.

He spent three years as a team member before being accepted into Chick-fil-A’s Leadership Development Program. In 2021, Marty and his wife, Madisyn, traveled across the country full-time, living out of a rental car and staying in hotels, while visiting over 30 states. One of their most exciting experiences was opening the first-ever drive-thru Chick-fil-A in Hawaii.

Madisyn grew up in York, PA, and also attended McDaniel College. During her time there, Madisyn was a varsity softball player and was a leader on the executive board of her sorority. She was also employed as a Mentor at the local Boys and Girls Club in Westminster, MD. She graduated with a degree in elementary education. Upon graduation, Madisyn accepted a job as a 3rd grade teacher in Silver Spring, MD.

In 2021, Madisyn joined Marty on the road as they traveled the country together. While on their journey, Madisyn helped substitute teach across the United States and also developed websites for companies.

After three years in the Leadership Development Program, Marty and Madisyn, were selected to become the Owner/Operators of the Chick-fil-A in Lebanon, PA.