Silvia Alvarez
Class of 1992
What did you do immediately after graduating from ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø?
I attended Colgate University.
What are you doing currently?
I am the Associate Dir. of International and Domestic Comm. for Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), where I provide strategic communications counsel to all levels of the organization. My career includes executing national consumer product launches and promotions for trusted multinational Fortune brands. I have also served as a strategic communications counselor to U.S. Senator Cory A. Booker and philanthropist Michael R. Bloomberg.
What is your favorite memory of ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø?
The friendships that I made.
Were there any ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø teachers or staff members you felt made a positive difference in your life?
There are two members of the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø High School community that really impacted my life in addition to my teachers. Coach Pfeffer, through Lacrosse, taught me perseverance and the importance of teamwork. My guidance counselor David Phillips challenged me to reach higher which is how I landed at Colgate University.
How do you feel your time in ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø helped you prepare for life after ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø?
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø gave me a glimpse into the fields of education that I enjoyed such as social studies, government and communications. These are the field that defined my career as an an adult.
What sports or clubs were you involved with?
I was part of the original women's lacrosse team. We petition to bring the sport to ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø High School. Best thing we ever did!
Is there anything else you would like to share with us about your time in ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø or your life after graduation?
Just that I am grateful for the education that I received at ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø. In many ways, it paved the way for my college education that has ultimately allowed me to do what I love as a professional.
³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø will always have a special place in my heart. It is home and where my family still lives.
Current as of 12/14/2021