part of several national advisory panels for pharmaceutical strongly believes that with its firm foundation,
companies. Stevenson will continue to successfully educate
It is Mackenzie-Stefanik’s hope that Stevenson will
continue to prepare graduates for any challenge that
students who can keep up with the current demands
of the business world.
comes their way. She feels that it is critical for students
to graduate with the confidence they need to excel in
their future endeavors and to have a sense of purpose and
commitment that extends beyond their immediate job.
Alumni Loyalty Award
This award is presented to alumni who continually
demonstrate loyalty and commitment to the
Stevenson University community by devoting their
time and talent to enhance the overall success of
the University.
Young Alumni Award
This award recognizes graduates from the past
ten years who have achieved success while
remaining engaged with the University.
Amanda “Mimi” Tinkler ’09
As a business communication student, Tinkler was
very involved in the campus community. She recalls
the camaraderie with classmates and her own personal
development to have been just as much a part of
Mike Mandish ’92 ’93 her college experience as earning credits toward her
During his student experience, Mike Mandish appreciated equipping her not just with the applicable technical
that the majority of his classes were taught by working
professionals, so he and his classmates were exposed
to many real world scenarios that could be applied in a
professional setting. He began his career as a paralegal,
with a focus on estates and trusts. Later on, he was able to
transition to the accounting field. Mandish is currently a
CPA in public accounting at Gorfine, Schiller, & Gardyn.
His loyalty to his alma mater is unwavering. A member
of both the Nick Mueller Society, recognizing leadership
donors, and the Great Oaks Society, recognizing legacy
donors, Mandish has made Stevenson a philanthropic
priority over the years. He served on the Stevenson
University Alumni Association Board for twelve years.
Mandish acted as Alumni Association Board President
and then as a liaison to the Board of Trustees. He guided
and managed modifications and revisions to the Alumni
Association Board Constitution and Bylaws, which led to
an increase in membership and an expansion of alumni
programming. Mandish helped to launch Stevenson’s first
Homecoming weekend as well as several other annual
alumni events.
He remains active in the Stevenson community,
supporting alumni initiatives and attending events. He
degree. Stevenson prepared her well for the workforce,
skills to succeed, but also with strong interpersonal,
analytical, and critical thinking skills, vital to her
daily work.
For more than six years, Tinkler has been working
in development at the University of Maryland St.
Joseph Medical Center. Starting out as a manager
of donor relations, she quickly advanced her career
and is currently the Director of Development. The
youngest director within the organization, Tinkler
manages a team that has raised more than $22
million to support critical health care programs and
services that directly impact our community.
Understanding the importance and impact of
giving back, Tinkler has demonstrated strong support
of Stevenson since graduating in 2009. Her wish for
her alma mater is that the University continues to
grow while staying true to its core identity. In her eyes,
what makes Stevenson so special is the individualized
attention given to its students. She hopes that the
University will continue to provide outstanding
educational opportunities, guided by its founding
principles.
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