Experience Elevates Success

DelVal graduates have success in the real world because they have already been there. Employers appreciate the hands-on learning that defines a DelVal education. That is why 96.3% of our students from the Class of 2023 are employed, in service to our country or in graduate school within one year of graduation.

Justin Kaufman '24, crop science alumnus

Justin Kaufman '24, USDA Agriculture Research Service Biological Laboratory Technician

Justin graduated in May ’24 summa cum laude with a B.S. in Crop Science. As a student at DelVal, he conducted hemp research in Dr. Carla Garzon’s laboratory and now conducts research to support plant breeders in the growing hemp/cannabis industry. “My experience really helped me evolve as a person, a researcher and a scientist.”

Areej Alfeen '24, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Aseptic Manufacturing Technician

Areej is responsible for sanitization, preparation and product fulfillment at Iovance Biotherapeutics at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Iovance aims to pioneer a transformational cancer treatment by harnessing the human immune system to recognize and attack diverse cancer cells in each patient. Areej is excited to be part of this initiative.

Anastasia Bonifate is in front of Campbell's

Anastasia Bonifate '23, Campbell's Test Kitchen Technician

Anastasia works as part of a team in that test kitchen at Cambell’s global headquarters in Camden, NJ. Her B.S. in Food Science and minor in Agribusiness Management prepared her well for her role preparing and testing recipes, assessing flavors, textures and presentation as well as consistency of results. She is one of at least eight DelVal alumns who are pursuing their careers at Campbell’s.

Brooke Kitting '18 in a swine center with pigs around her.

Brooke Kitting '18, VMD, Director of Sow Health, Seaboard Foods

Brooke majored in Animal Science at DelVal with a pre-veterinary focus. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania veterinary school in 2022 with a focus on food animal medicine and swine production. Brooke also earned an MS in Animal Health & Industry in 2024 from Texas Tech. She loves her job overseeing the health and welfare of more than 280,000 sows across OK, TX, KS and CO.

Nina Dellarte is smiling next to a dark horse on DelVal's campus.

Nina Dellarte ‘21, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine ‘25

Nina explored her love of horses with a B.S. in Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary track, and a minor in Equine Science. She will be graduating from UPenn School of Veterinary Medicine this spring as President of her class. We can’t wait to see where she goes from here!

Christine Lambert is working with an animal in michigan.

Christine Lambert '22, USDA, Biological Science Technician

Chrissy is what DelVal likes to call a "Wildlife Warrior." She graduated from DelVal with a bachelor's degree in conservation and wildlife management. She recently accepted a position with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a Biological Science Technician, where she will fulfill her hopes to become a wildlife advocate.

TJ Smith in military gear while holding a cat.

TJ Smith ‘22, 13F, Forward Observer – Sergeant Pa. National Guard

TJ spent the better part of 2024 stationed at a U.S. Army post near the eastern shore of Africa. As a sergeant, they lead a squad of four to five soldiers conducting training, surveillance, patrolling or assisting in humanitarian efforts. TJ joined the National Guard in 2019 while a student and shared, “I wanted to be able to contribute to the United States and make my mark on the world outside of college.”

Nick D'Anna making cannoli's in his shop.

Nick D’Anna ‘12, Owner, Carello Di Cannoli and The Cannoli Shop

Nick earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and had a successful career in medical sales. After the pandemic, he decided to follow his heart and, with his wife Teresa, founded a cannoli business. He credits their passion and creative ideas, like a Cannoli cart at weddings and other events. While he graduated 13 years ago, he credits his Delval experience for their early success. “i’m using a lot of the skills my professors were teaching each and every day.”

Vincent Petula is wearing gloves and holding a bud of cannabis.

Vincent Patulla ‘24, Post-Harvest Lead, Hamilton Farms, NJ

Vincent interned at Bluestream Botanicals while earning his degree in Horticulture with a specialization in Cannabis. He learned a lot about horticulture and entrepreneurism working directly for the business owner and said, “As a person who is passionate about horticulture and has a desire to be a business owner, my internship gave me valuable insight into both.”

Recent Alumni Employment (partial listing)

Lab technician at Doylestown Health

Supervisor at Aark Wildlife

Audit associate at major accounting firm

Small animal technician for biotechnology company

Charles Laboratories

Plant support specialist at Colorcon Inc.

Chesapeake Bay technician at Cumberland County Conservation District

Producer for media and communications firm

Biological science technician for the USDA

Necropsy technician at major laboratory

Wildlife specialist for conservation group (multiple graduates)

Veterinary assistant (multiple graduates)

Ninth grade environmental science teacher

Public policy intern at American Society of Animal Science

Sales and account specialist

In Vivo scientist at pharmaceutical company

Strategic quality and process development food scientist

Quality coordinator and Research and Development, Hope’s Cookies

Hospital technician at Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center

Head Superintendent at Somerset Hills Golf Club

Director of Grounds at Saucon Valley Country Club

Head Superintendent at Saucon Valley Country Club

Success in Veterinary School

At least 25 graduates from the classes of 2021 and 2022 are attending veterinary school. Seven of the schools represented are among the top 25 of U.S.News & World Report’s Best Veterinary Schools in the U.S.

Success in Graduate School

In the past several years, DelVal students have attended graduate school in a variety of fields at Drexel University, Lehigh University, Montana State University, NC State University, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, University College in Dublin, Ireland, Widener University, University of Baltimore and others.