St. Lawrence graduates have a thirst for knowledge and are innovative problem-solvers. This periodic roundup features Laurentians who are in the spotlight for making a positive impact on their communities, companies, and the world.
Emma Laurence ’82
Emma Laurence ’82, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate, recently published the article on Thrive Global titled "Emma Laurence On The Five Things You Can Do To Become More Resilient During Turbulent Times.” Laurence is a certified coach, author, speaker, and entrepreneur on a mission to help individuals transition from burnout to loving life. Laurence is an expert in burnout recovery and prevention, and uses her background as an award-winning actress, director, singer, and writer to inform her coaching style.
Laurence has released "Beyond Burnout Playbook," a six-week coaching process aimed to provide a playful and practical solution for individuals dealing with burnout.
Laurence majored in English at St. Lawrence University.
Taylor Capuano ’14
Taylor Capuano ’14, co-founder of CAKES Body, were recently featured on the American business reality television series Shark Tank. Capuano is a co-founder of the company CAKES Body with a mission to reinvent the traditional bra while supporting women’s health causes. Learn how CAKES Body fared with the sharks on SharkTankRecap.
Capuano majored in economics from St. Lawrence University.
Chris Angus ’72
Chris Angus has recently been featured by North Country Now for having his books, along with his newly released editions available in the Brewer Bookstore. Canton Author Angus' young adult book series began with the first two books titled Emma and the River of Time and Emma and the Egyptian Queen, both available in the bookstore. Angus’s third and fourth book titled Emma Rescues Winston Churchill and Emma on the Titanic will be available in early 2024. All books are beautifully illustrated by well-known North Country artist Anna Gerhard Arnold. The stories revolve around a young girl who discovers a way to travel through time, allowing her to have exciting adventures throughout history visiting famous people and events.
Angus majored in history at St. Lawrence University.
Jackie Garso ’20
Jackie Garso ’20 was recently featured in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise for being named to the U.S. Biathlon’s World Cup team. Garso shared her excitement stating, “I am really glad to be heading to Sweden...I feel really lucky to get this opportunity and race with my teammates that I have been training with all summer. Let’s get this season started!”
Garso majored in statistics at St. Lawrence University.
Thomas B. Kane ’99
Thomas B. Kane ’99, a seasoned forester with over two decades of experience, has been recognized in Marquis Who's Who for his expertise in natural resource management and timber harvest operations. Kane is the founder of Forest Integrity Timber Services. In his role, he creates forest management plans for private landowners, assists with cutting trees and subsequent clean-up, and helps landowners maintain healthy and productive woods on their properties by assessing each tree, analyzing the owners' intent for the property, and removing the necessary timber.
Marquis Who’s Who chronicles the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor, including politics, business, medicine, law, education, art, religion, and entertainment.
Kane majored in environmental studies and geology at St. Lawrence University.
Clifford C. Crandall ’75
Clifford C. Crandall ’75 is featured in an article by NNY360 titled “Former NNY teacher ‘builds’ on his reputation of encouraging others.”
Crandall is the founder and grandmaster of the American Martial Arts Institute. He has made nearly 1,000 skydiving jumps, is the first person recognized by Guinness World Records to break a board with his hand in a freefall at 8,300 feet, has flown power parachutes, and dove off high cliffs. This November, at age 76, he was the oldest competitor at the Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders New York State Amateur Open/Masters Pro Qualifier competition in Syracuse. Crandal is highlighted for his mission to encourage senior citizens to engage in an active lifestyle.
Crandall majored in education at St. Lawrence University.
Haille Perkins ’22
Haille Perkins ’22 was recently cited for her expertise on ScienceAlert, a science news outlet known for their timely and trusted news, for a paper she submitted for publication titled “Could a Kilonova Kill: a Threat Assessment.” Perkin’s was quoted in the article “Collision Between 2 Neutron Stars Could be Deadly for Life on Earth.”
Perkins is in her second year in graduate school and is cited as a physicist team lead from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. St. Lawrence University Henry Priest Professor of Physics Aileen O’Donoghue shared her excitement stating, “She was always a terrific student … first generation … so I’m not surprised.”
Perkins majored in computer science and physics at St. Lawrence University
Caroline Fleischauer ’15
Caroline Fleischauer ’15 was recently selected by U.S. Department of State for a prestigious English Language Teaching Fellowship. During this 10-month fellowship project Fleischauer willl train teachers and teach English in South Africa at the University of the Free State. Fleischauer is one of only 200 U.S. citizens selected for the 2023-2024 English Language Fellow Program.
Fleischauer ’15 recently returned to the United States after completing a year-long Fulbright Teaching Assistantship in Nong Khai, Thailand.
Fleischauer majored in English at St. Lawrence University.
Kristen Martin ’91
Kristen Martin ’91 was recently highlighted in The Central New York Business Journal in the article “First Female CEO To Take Helm at Utica National Insurance Next Year.” The Utica National Insurance Group’s board of directors announced that Chairman/CEO Richard P. Creedon will retire next year. Martin, currently serving as president/COO, will become president/CEO upon his retirement, making her the first woman in the company’s history to hold the title of CEO.
Martin Majored in economics and government at St. Lawrence University.
Alex Cannell ’19
Alex Cannell ’19 has been featured in Sippican Week Today along with The Wanderer for his inspiring story of battling chronic Lyme Disease while pursuing his passion. Cannell’s life changed dramatically when he was diagnosed with chronic Lyme Disease four years ago after graduating from St. Lawrence— but that didn’t stop him from recording and producing a soon-to-be released music album titled “Things in Motion.”
Cannell said that the 10-song album is reflective of the journey he has gone through. He shared that “the album starts off resembling some of the anger and frustration of not having control of my situation. The last track is more peaceful and meditative, which is sort of in a way of me coming to terms with what happened”
Cannell majored in economics at St. Lawrence University.
Emma Horton ’12
Emma Horton ’12 was recently featured on The Strategist for her expertise on the subject of “The Best Men’s and Women’s Snow Pants, According to Skiers and Snowboarders. Horton was a former varsity Nordic skier for St. Lawrence University in both classic and skate — the two styles of cross-country skiing. Horton shares her opinion behind her recommendations of The Daehlie Challenge Pants.
Horton majored in environmental studies and anthropology at St. Lawrence University.
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