“Growing up on the East End, I always knew Stony Brook University was an incredibly prestigious employer with top-quality students,” he says. “When I came on campus to recruit, I also experienced the warmth and professionalism of the culture here. Now that I’m working here, everyone is so kind, friendly and welcoming, I feel like I’m home.”

Daniel helps recruit and onboard postdoctoral associates so they can get research funding and the vital employment experience they need to really excel.

“Being a recruiter is so rewarding as you’re making a difference in people’s lives by helping them develop professionally, earn a living, build a better future for their family. And they’re excited and grateful for these opportunities.”

He adds, “It’s fulfilling to help the University acquire the top talent it needs to succeed, now and in the future.”

A new hire himself (really new; he started May 9, 2022!), Daniel says the other thing that drew him to Stony Brook is that “There are so many different arms of this institution. From BNL [Brookhaven National Laboratory], to the Research Foundation, to general academics and higher education, the opportunities to grow with the University are almost endless and really exciting.”

As he builds his own career here, “I hope people feel my enthusiasm and passion for this job, and recognize that I’m here to try to help others live their dreams and fulfill their potential.”