Northeastern Next Podcast

Changing the World Through AI Innovation feat. Alex Duffy

Meet Alex Duffy, E'19! Currently the head of AI for Every, Inc., Alex has a long history with the field. As his career has developed, he has worked his way from teaching children about artificial intelligence at a programming bootcamp to consulting media giants like The New York Times on how to properly instill the technology. We'll discuss his overall Northeastern experience, what initially attracted him to AI, and what AI Diplomacy is.

Learn more about Every: https://every.to/

Learn more about Alex and AI: https://alxai.com/

Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-d/

Follow Alex on X: https://x.com/alxai_

A Magical Professional Journey feat. Ashley DiLorenzo

Meet Ashley DiLorenzo, AMD'25! About to embark on her professional journey with Disney Cruise Line, Ashley has seen both ends of the spectrum in the entertainment industry—from her time at the Huntington Theater to media giant NBCUniversal. We'll talk about why she chose Northeastern, the skills she learned during her co-op experiences, and how she networked her way to Disney.

An Array of Global Perspectives feat. Chinonso Morsindi

Meet Chinonso Morsindi, DMSB'25! A 2025 Compass Award winner, Chinonso made an important impact during her five years on campus. We'll discuss how the co-op laid the foundations for her career aspirations, her involvement with the Black Business Student Association, and her enticing capstone project on economic development in Africa.

A Golden Northeastern Experience feat. Ralph Cabana

Meet Ralph Cabana, BHS'75! Ralph is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his Northeastern Commencement ceremony as a Golden Graduate with his fellow graduates from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. We'll discuss how Northeastern prepared him for his career, how the university has progressed since graduating, and why he is excited to be a Golden Graduate! 

Constructing an Affordable Future in Namibia feat. Samuel Akinin

Meet Samuel Akinin, E'16! An accomplished entrepreneur, Samuel's businesses span across the country of Namibia, providing Namibians with everything from easy bank access to affordable housing. Hear how his Northeastern experience influenced him to become an entrepreneur and shaped his business acumen! 

Learn about JabuPay: https://www.gojabu.com/

Learn about Atenu Developments: https://www.atenudevelopments.com/

Learn about the ECD Center in Tsumkwe: https://www.instagram.com/atenudevelopments/reel/C6viOzToTHQ/?hl=hu

Connect with Samuel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-akinin-97680419/

Being a Changing Voice for the University feat. Jenna Capuzzo & Alan Sun

Meet Jenna Capuzzo, BHS'20, MPH'21, and Alan Sun, DMSB'17, two active members of Northeastern's flourishing young alumni community. We'll discuss their roles in the Young Alumni Advisory Board, how Northeastern prepared them for postgrad life, and the significance of Giving Day and giving back to the university.

Connect with Jenna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-capuzzo-mph-cph-1b3936151/

Connect with Alan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanhsun/

Follow Alan on X: x.com/1AlanSun

Follow Alan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1alansun/

The Intersection of Art and Life feat. Daria Koshkina

Meet Daria Koshkina, MPS'23! An award-winning digital artist, Daria is consistently on the quest to push the boundaries of her art and the digital world through real-life experiences. Learn about her Northeastern experience and how her professors impacted her, the ethics of AI as a digital art form, and her future projects. 

Vote for Daria here: http://dhawards.org/dhawards2024/voting/

Visualize Daria's art: https://books.dariakoshkina.com/

Connect with Daria: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daria-koshkina/

Follow Daria: https://www.instagram.com/daria_draw_things/

A Tiny Home with a Big Impact feat. Alex Eaves & Derek "Deek" Diedricksen

Meet Alex Eaves, AMD'99 and Derek "Deek" Diedricksen, AMD'00! After many near misses on campus, these two Huskies finally met at the Stoughton Farmers Market where Alex was selling his reuse clothing brand, Stay Vocal. Combining their shared interest in sustainability and Deek's background in building tiny houses, the two created The Box Truck out of an old shipping truck. Learn more about their work in the music industry, what sustainability means to them, and the construction of The Box Truck. 

Watch The Box Truck Film: https://www.escapethewaste.com/box-truck-film

Watch More Videos About the Reuse Box Truck: https://www.youtube.com/@escapethewaste

Attend a Workshop with Deek: relaxshacks.com

Connect with Alex: https://www.escapethewaste.com/alex-eaves

Connect with Deek: https://www.instagram.com/cabins_treehouses_tiny_houses/

A Marathon of Innovation feat. Adrianne Ohnemus

Meet Adrianne Ohnemus, BHS'20! A doctor of physical therapy, Adrianne utilized her Northeastern experience to its full potential—from her engaging co-op experience to curating her skills in Bouvé's simulation lab. We'll discuss her co-op experience, Bouvé's innovative approach to teaching, and her favorite charity, In My Running Shoes. 

Learn more about In My Running Shoes: https://inmyrunningshoes.org/

Give to Adrianne's Boston Marathon Fundraiser for In My Running Shoes: https://www.givengain.com/project/adrianne-raising-funds-for-in-my-running-shoes-86039

A Career of Making a Difference feat. Bill Brown

Meet Bill Brown, CJ'93! Currently working as a history teacher and special education case manager at Timberlane Regional High School in Plaistow, New Hampshire, Brown has a long history with working with at-risk youths in Massachusetts and making a difference in their lives. We'll discuss his interest in Northeastern's criminal justice program, his experience working with programs like the DMH and DCF, and transitioning into a career in education.