Corey graduated From Buffalo State University in 2012 with a B.A. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry.  His current occupation is a Test Equipment Sustainment Logistics Manager at Moog Space and Defense.  Corey shared with us some of his experiences since leaving Buffalo State and what his time at Buffalo State meant to him.

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Since graduating from Buffalo State, my career has taken me through a wide range of roles in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and engineering sectors, each one building on the foundation I gained during my time on campus. I started my professional journey in Western New York as a QC Technician II in Microbiology at Fresenius Kabi, which gave me my first real exposure to regulated lab environments and quality systems. From there, I moved into Good Start Genetics in Cambridge, MA, where I worked as both an Extraction Technician and later a Quality Control Specialist. Those years pushed me to grow quickly, adapt to new technologies, and understand the fast pace of genetic testing and diagnostics. My next step took me into a remote role with Invitae, where I was based in Cambridge, MA but supported the Process Quality Management team for their San Francisco facility. I served as an Equipment Controller, which deepened my understanding of equipment lifecycle management and gave me the chance to collaborate with teams across multiple locations. I traveled to the San Francisco site periodically, which helped me build strong relationships and stay closely connected to the work happening on the ground. Eventually, I returned home to Western New York and joined Athenex, first as an Engineering Associate and then as a Metrology Supervisor. That transition into metrology and equipment oversight shaped the direction of my career and helped me develop leadership skills I still rely on today. I continued to grow in that field at Pine Pharmaceuticals, again serving as a Metrology Supervisor and supporting teams responsible for equipment reliability and compliance. Most recently, I stepped into a new chapter as a Test Equipment Sustainment Logistics Manager at Moog Inc. This role has allowed me to bring together everything I’ve learned—technical experience, quality systems, equipment management, and team leadership —while contributing to an organization with a strong engineering legacy. Outside of work, the most important part of my life is my family. I’m incredibly lucky to share my life with my wife, our three children, and our Pembroke Welsh Corgi, who believes he runs the household. They’ve been with me through the majority of moves and new opportunities, and they’re the reason I stay motivated and grounded no matter where my career takes me. Across all of these experiences, I’ve been fortunate to build a career that has taken me to new places, introduced me to incredible colleagues, and continually challenged me to evolve. I’m grateful that Buffalo State was the starting point for all of it, and I’m proud to share my journey with the community that helped shape it.

Tell us about how your experience at Buffalo State influenced your career, your trajectory, and your life.

My experience at Buffalo State shaped both my career and my life in ways I’m grateful for every day. The campus atmosphere created a sense of
belonging from the start, and the friendships I made there have stayed with me long after graduation. Being part of a community that was supportive,
down‑to‑earth, and genuinely invested in each other made my time at Buffalo State feel meaningful and formative. Academically, the most influential part
of my journey was working with Dr. Amy McMillan. She was not only an exceptional professor but also a mentor who helped me see what I was capable
of. Her classes challenged me to think differently, ask better questions, and pursue opportunities I might not have considered on my own. She played a
major role in shaping my confidence and direction, and her guidance truly paved the way for the career I’ve built since graduating. Looking back, Buffalo
State gave me more than an education. It gave me a foundation to build upon and thrive. The people, the environment, and the mentorship I received all
contributed to the trajectory I’m on today, and I’m proud to be an alum.

What piece of advice would you give to a pre-health student at Buffalo State?

The most valuable lesson I took from my time at Buffalo State is realizing that I’m never going to be the smartest person in the room—and that’s not a
weakness, it’s an opportunity. Being surrounded by people who know more than you means you’re always in a position to learn, grow, and stretch
yourself in ways you didn’t expect. In the pre‑health field especially, humility and curiosity go a long way. You’re going to make mistakes. Everyone does.
What matters is how you respond to them. Own them, learn from them, and let them make you better. That mindset has helped me throughout my career
far more than trying to be perfect ever could. If you stay open, stay teachable, and stay willing to grow, you’ll be amazed at how far you can go. And trust
me, coming from someone who prides themselves on perfection when it comes to document writing and review, you’ll be much happier learning to roll
with the punches than trying to avoid every misstep.