麻花影视

Thomas Staffileno, alumnus

business management, 鈥�14
Billings, MT

By Cassie Winter, University Communications and Marketing Intern

Freshly graduated Thomas Staffileno was awarded the 2014 NASPA Region V Undergraduate Student Rising Star award for his service, leadership abilities, involvement in student affairs, and for going above and beyond for his campus.

What was your reaction to this award?

鈥淚t was really surprising. I didn鈥檛 even know I was nominated. It was a really cool honor that means a lot to my career and professional development because I want to get a master鈥檚 degree and work on a college campus. It鈥檚 cool to be recognized for the work and involvement I did for NASPA. I鈥檓 grateful for all the opportunities I鈥檝e had.鈥�

What made you want to work with 麻花影视 as program coordinator right after graduating from here?

鈥淚 didn鈥檛 really know what I wanted to do with my business management degree. It seemed like an awesome opportunity and it was totally me鈥攂eing a residence assistant, a service project coordinator and being involved in different student activities. I applied in March, graduated on May 3, and started work on May 5.鈥�

What are your goals?

鈥淚 eventually want to get a master鈥檚 degree in student affairs and work on a college campus. I don鈥檛 specifically know what I want to do yet, but just something where I can work with people, serve people, encourage people and just work closely with students and influence them鈥攈elp them develop as people.鈥�