04/14/2026
Recently, CENTERGY President, Joseph Palmeri participated in the Villanova University Career Edge Conference hosted by the Villanova University’s Center For Access Success & Achievement (CASA) and Career Center.
Joe served as a panelist along with accomplished Villanova alumni and professionals, including:
🔹 Kayanna Ray, SFC™ – Global Program Manager, Business Marketing Education at Meta
🔹 Kevin Monangai, ICP-ACC, SSM, CAPM® , ICP-ACC, SSM, CAPM® – Executive Director & Head of Global Agility Transformation at J.P. Morgan Payments Technology | NFL Veteran & Former NFL Coach
🔹 Michelle Altringer, LPC , – School Director at Access Learning Academy | Adjunct Professor
Each panelist brought powerful insights on career pathways, leadership, and how to stand out in today’s competitive landscape.
The energy in the room was incredible. Students were actively networking, building meaningful connections, and learning directly from industry leaders. From breakout sessions to open networking, attendees walked away with real strategies to gain an edge in both their current and future careers.
Key takeaways included:
✔️ Leveraging AI to enhance productivity and career readiness
✔️ Strengthening essential soft skills like communication, adaptability, and leadership
✔️ Understanding today’s hiring landscape and how to stand out
✔️ Building authentic professional networks
We look forward to continued engagement with both CASA and the Career Center. A special thanks to Marquis Coats, M.P.A , Rachel Epstein, Megan Pongratz and Laura Walker for planning and executing such a great event.
