Meet the 2022-2023 Executive Interns

Fisher's executive interns engage in experiential learning of executive leadership in a collegiate setting.

Sophia Burt

Sophia Burt

Sophia Burt

Majors: Economics and History
Graduation Year: 2023
Office/Division: Office of the Provost
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Career interest upon graduation: Working toward a career in education and public policy
A project you are most looking forward to working on this year: Looking into the course evaluation system and how Fisher can improve result rates among the student body
Fisher Fun Fact: She was an RA for one semester! 


Zoë Haines

Zoë Haines

Zoë Haines

Major: Psychology
Minors: Business Management and Human Resources Management
Graduation Year: 2023
Office/Division: Enrollment Management Division 
Hometown: Brockport, NY
Career interest upon graduation: Earning an MBA upon graduation and pursuing recruiting, higher education administration, or human resources management 
A project you are most looking forward to working on this year: Looking forward to gaining a wide range of experience in the various departments under the Division of Enrollment Management
Fisher Fun Fact: She has taken a broad range of undergraduate elective courses in accounting, counseling, criminology, public health, and sociology! 


Nate Lewis

Nate Lewis

Nate Lewis

Majors: Accounting and Corporate Finance
Minor: Data Analytics
Graduation Year: 2024
Office/Division: Financial Affairs Division
Hometown: Penfield, NY
Career interest upon graduation: Pursuing a career within an accounting firm 
A project you are most looking forward to working on this year: Strengthening the relationship between the administration and the student body as an executive intern and the director of financial affairs for SGA
Fisher Fun Fact: His brother is a current first-year student and is also an accounting major! 


Gabrielle Papale

Gabrielle Papale

Gabrielle Papale

Major: Economics
Minors: Political Science and Corporate Finance 
Graduation Year: 2023
Office/Division: Institutional Advancement Division
Hometown: Whitesboro, NY
Career interest upon graduation: Attending law school after graduation 
A project you are most looking forward to working on this year: Working with alumni to expand the University's network and resources 
Fisher Fun Fact: She is a member of the women's varsity golf team at Fisher! 


Joseph Ruggiero

Joseph Ruggiero

Joseph Ruggiero

Major: Management
Minor: Economics 
Graduation Year: 2023
Office/Division: Athletics Department 
Hometown: Marcy, NY
Career interest upon graduation: Considering a role in Enterprise Rental Car Company or opening a gym someday 
A project you are most looking forward to working on this year: Planning and setting up the NCAA Division III National Track Championships hosted at St. John Fisher University this spring 
Fisher Fun Fact: He is a member of the men's varsity baseball team at Fisher! 


Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith

Major: Marketing
Minor: Media and Communication
Graduation Year: 2023
Office/Division: Office of Marketing and Communications
Hometown: Oneida, NY
Career interest upon graduation: Entertainment marketing with a focus on social media 
A project you are most looking forward to working on this year: Tackling what information should remain on Fisher's external website, sjf.edu, versus moving content to the University intranet, my.sjf.edu
Fisher Fun Fact: Her older brother graduated from Fisher in 2009, an older cousin in 2019, and her younger brother is set to graduate in 2025! 


Caleb Thomas

Caleb Thomas

Caleb Thomas

Major: Management
Graduation Year: 2024
Office/Division: Office of the President
Hometown: Watkins Glen, NY
Career interest upon graduation: Leadership roles in development or management, real estate investing, and entrepreneurship  
A project you are most looking forward to working on this year: Working to create better opportunities for current and future program interns 
Fisher Fun Fact: He is a First-Generation Scholar! 


Madeline S. Woods

Madeline Woods

Madeline Woods

Major: Human Resources Management
Minor: Ethics
Graduation Year: 2023
Office/Division: Student Affairs Division 
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Career interest upon graduation: Attain a SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) certification and work in either internal or external human resources  
A project you are most looking forward to working on this year: Working with Dr. Megan Flaherty in the Title IX Office to learn more about her role in the University and how an executive intern can assist in future endeavors 
Fisher Fun Fact: She has run two half marathons!