Moravian University Houndcast

We spoke with Jon P. Otis ’79, recipient of the 2025 Comenius Alumni Award. He talked about his English and Journalism major at Moravian, and how he found his passion and career in Interior Design and Architectural Studies. He shared his experiences teaching at Pratt Institute and his current research into sound-based therapy.
Shining Lights 2025 

On this season of Houndcast, we're highlighting 2025's Shining Lights Award recipients. For this episode, Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 met up with Jonathan L. Strauss ’16, the Young Alumni Achievement Award recipient. They talked about Jonathan's history of developing businesses while in college, making lasting and impactful relationships with alumni, and his company, Cortex Residential, which is building affordable housing in Allentown, PA. 
 
 

Dylan Star and Owen Levan-Uhler ’26 sat down with Justin P. Driscoll '05 and Jennifer Kunes Driscoll '05, G'11. They are the recipients of the 2025 Haupert Humanitarian Award for their work as founders of Lily's Hope Foundation, a non-profit providing assistance to families of premature babies in NICUs around the country. 
Shining Lights 2025
Lily's Hope Foundation 

In this previously unreleased episode, Dylan and Owen ’26 conversed with Dave Zinczenko ’91, recipient of 2024's Comenius Alumni Award. Dave worked with Rodale Books as editorial director for the Men's and Women's Health publications before founding Galvanized Media in 2013.
Shining Lights Info 
Galvanized Media 

On this final episode of Season 9, Dylan and Owen '26 concluded their conversation with Dior Mariano, MSHRM, SHRM-CP, '15, '21. They talked about various health insurance plans, what those plans do and don't cover, and who can be covered on those plans.
Dior Mariano, MSHRM, SHRM-CP, '15, '21 
Health Insurance Calculator 
AblePay 

In this first part of their conversation, Dylan and Owen '26 met with Dior Mariano, MSHRM, SHRM-CP, '15, '21. Dior, Moravian's Director of HR, walked them through health savings plans, life insurance, and some other benefits your company may offer.
Dior Mariano, MSHRM, SHRM-CP, '15, '21 
Health Insurance Calculator 

This season, our guests help you confidently tackle adulthood's challenges. We cover the financial basics, like understanding taxes, creating a budget, planning for retirement, and building your savings. With expert advice and practical tips, this season will be your go-to guide for mastering the essentials of adult life. 
In this episode, financial advisor Dylan Stroup '10 discusses retirement accounts, interest, and managing the wealth one accumulates over time.

In this continuation of the previous episode (S9E2), Dylan and Owen '26 sat down with Heather McFadden '15 and Jody Karam to talk about the ins and outs of renting and buying properties. Heather and Jody are brokers at Morganelli Properties in Bethlehem.