Salve Square
Alumni and Family Engagement
Salve Square is a central marketplace for Salve Regina graduates and friends to identify and purchase alumni-created products and services and support their fellow Seahawks.
360 Degrees Luxury Development
Diane McNulty ’90, CEO
32+ years of bespoke global ultra-high-net-worth luxury experience. Offering luxury business development, global real estate development and bespoke travel and experiences since 1990.
New York, New York
Professional services, woman-owned
Salve Regina alumni receive a 20% discount with coupon code SALVE20.
Amanda Davis Art and Writing
Amanda Davis ’07, author/illustrator
Award-winning children’s book author, artist and educator based on the South Shore of Boston.
Massachusetts
Woman-owned
Ashley Karger Grant Consulting
Ashley Karger ’07, ’08 (M), founder and lead grant writer
Exceptional, bespoke grants and consulting strategies that work as hard driving your funding as your organization does fulfilling its mission.
Boston, Massachusetts
Nonprofit, woman-owned
Bellevue Boards
Jacqueline Connor '18, '21 (M), owner
Taking the stress out of the entertaining equation for the modern host by offering fresh and delicious cheese and charcuterie boards, picnic boxes, grazing tables and styling classes.
Newport, Rhode Island
Woman-owned
Be the Change Nutrition
Corinne Goff '95, registered dietitian and nutritionist
Reach your health goals through personalized habit changes and positive mindset shifts. Offering evidence-based nutrition information - whether you want to improve a medical condition or prevent one. Most insurance plans cover visits.
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Health and wellness
Bonacorso Insurance
Timothy Halpin ’12 (M), commercial insurance
Commercial and personal property and casualty insurance.
Woburn, Massachusetts
Professional services
Buxton Hollow Farm Natural Products
Donald Demers '11, co-owner
A small, family-owned business that works with farms throughout New England and homeowners across southern New England. Managing soil testing and creating custom, natural mineral mixes to regenerate soil. Healthy soil = healthy plants.
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Family-owned
Salve Regina alumni receive a 10% discount.
Cafe Soul
Contessa Brown '23 (M), founder, director
Aims to bring unique experiences to the community; interconnected with healing & growth. They host a myriad of events that allow people to create and foster relationships and cultivate and hone in on their craft.
Providence, Rhode Island
Woman-owned, BIPOC-owned
Cardinal Financial LLC
Alec Butler ’15, producing branch manager
Around-the-clock help for your first-time purchase, second home or investment.
Massachusetts
Finance and investment
Appraisal fee covered for Salve Regina alumni.
CauseVid
Julie Pearson Sullivan '06, '15 (M), vice president
Tell better stories with video. Capturing, collecting and sharing authentic videos that show and tell the stories of your cause. Thanking donors with personalized video messages that are automatically transformed and professionalized.
Worcester, Massachusetts
Professional services
Salve Regina alumni receive 10% off an annual subscription.
Cerulean
Kate Simpson ’13, owner
All about supporting small businesses. As a creative and collector, Kate Simpson of Kate Simpson Designs prides herself in carrying more than 70 (and counting) small businesses within Cerulean, along with hand-curated vintage finds.
Warren, Rhode Island
Retail, woman-owned
Salve Regina alumni receive a 5% discount.
Christe & Sisters & Friends
Cynthia Cykert ’18 (Ph.D.), artist/owner
Handmade gifts, art and cards by the artist/owner.
Tiverton, Rhode Island
Retail, woman-owned
Course Kitchen
Bonnie Budd ’99, president
Transforming your knowledge into engaging, media-rich, online learning experiences. Designing, building and hosting the products you can use to reach new markets, expand your impact, empower others and share your expertise.
Milford, Massachusetts
Professional services, woman-owned
Salve Regina alumni receive a 10% discount on all services
Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Mara-Lise Deychak ’12, director of corporate engagement
Established in 1986 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. Created to strengthen ties among the diverse and growing business community based in metropolitan Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Nonprofit
Educated Athlete
Lauren Forcucci ’18 (Ph.D.), founder
Teaching student-athletes how to apply their athletic skills to their academic life. All services are individualized to meet the needs of student-athletes from grade 7 through college, with additional offerings to assist parents.
Waltham, Massachusetts
Professional services, woman-owned
Ferrara Construction Group Inc.
Vito Ferrara ’02, owner
A family-owned construction company serving north of Boston, with an in-house team of architects, designers and trade workers as well as a 10,000-square-foot shop providing custom cabinetry and millwork.
Gloucester, Massachusetts
Professional services, family-owned
Discounts offered to Salve Regina alumni.
FOODfitness
Renee McCormack '95, founder
Offering an extensive line of organic, vegan and gluten-free granola and trail mix options along with chocolates and sweets, all shipped throughout the country.
East Hampton, New York
Health and wellness, woman-owned
Salve Regina alumni receive free shipping.
Forza Cavallo
Marcella-Raphelle Deininger ’92, director
The family’s equine lifestyle inspires the artistry in their pattern-design lines, and the products share their appreciation for horses with people around the world. The horse-themed patterns are created by artist Tom Deininger ’92 and the prints are crafted into accessories, apparel and home goods.
Tiverton, Rhode Island
Retail, family-owned
Salve Regina alumni receive a 20% discount with coupon code SRU92.
Go Book Bound
Ashley Bourque ’16, founder
Do you ever read a book and want to visit the same places as your favorite characters? Go Book Bound was created for those instances. Bringing books to life through a digital platform, Go Book Bound is the ultimate travel companion.
Preston, Connecticut
Family-owned, woman-owned
Golden Wellness Counseling
Patrick Golden ’16 (M), licensed mental health professional
Integrating a holistic-existential approach, Golden has more than seven years of experience providing support to individuals, families, groups and first responders, helping them to lead happy, productive and meaningful lives.
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Health and wellness
Island Time Catering
Sabrina Stensland '16, co-founder/director
Founded as a spinoff from the Food Shack restaurant in 2021, Island Time Catering offers buffet, bar and taco cart services across Rhode Island.
Middletown, Rhode Island
Restaurant
JS23 Fitness/Sneakers
John Sauro ’88, president
Carrying or locating some of the hardest sneakers to find – from basketball to workout, all brands in all sizes. Also selling top-of-the-line fitness sneakers for CrossFit.
Cranston, Rhode Island
Health and wellness
Discounts offered to Salve Regina alumni.
Krave Wellness
Kirsten Roberts '06, founder
Offering 1:1 nutritional therapy and functional labs.
Pawcatuck, Connecticut
Health and wellness
Latitude Yacht Brokerage
Ryan Miller '05, '07 (M), owner and yacht broker/Scott Akerman ’88, yacht broker
Offering yacht brokerage, yacht management and, in Maine, real estate services for buyers seeking second homes.
Newport, Rhode Island
Retail
Discounts offered to Salve Regina alumni.
Lerner Arnold & Winston
Charles Arnold ’92, attorney
Specializing in personal injury law. Representing people hurt in accidents dealing with lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Handling accident cases in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.
New York, New York
Professional services
Living Makai
Patrick McNulty '93 (M), owner/founder
Madeira Beach, Florida
Travel and hospitality, family owned
Salve Regina alumni are eligible for a 15% discount
LP Vibes
Lisa Ponte '98, founder
Offering daily affirmation cards and fun tools to help create a better vibe.
Westwood, Massachusetts
Wellness, woman-owned
Made by Marisa Joy
Marisa Watson '96, '98 (M), owner
Specializing in handcrafted, fine quality chocolate-covered treats and baked goods. Utilizing family recipes, we create delicious confections using only the finest ingredients.
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Woman-owned
Making Travel Memories (The Magic for Less Travel)
Jennifer Grant '01, independent travel consultant
Offering independent travel consulting specializing in all things Disney and Universal.
Barkhamsted, Connecticut
Travel, woman-owned
In addition to any agency promotions, Salve Regina alumni receive a $25 gift card at the time of travel.
Manatee on a Vanity
Stephanie Blaine ’10, owner
A small side hustle of artwork featured on stickers, mugs and other accessories, with designs of manatees, sea otters, sharks and sea creatures along with other animals.
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Retail, woman-owned
Mj3 Partners, Inc.
Mark O’Brien ’94, managing partner
Offering a flexible, on-demand recruiting model. Unlike traditional agency recruiters, Mj3 bills hourly for service, allowing clients to turn them on or off as needed without additional placement fees.
Mansfield, Massachusetts
Professional services
Salve Regina alumni receive 25% off their first recruiting project.
Moore Core Works
Hilary Moore Christopher ’90, owner/director
Nearly 25 years of assisting clients in reaching their health and wellness goals. Pilates, strength training, conditioning, balance, mobility and nutrition. Virtual training available.
Barnstable, Massachusetts
Health and wellness, woman-owned
MP: Wired for HR
Jason Maxwell ’01, CEO
Combining cutting-edge, user-friendly payroll and human resources software with proactive, no-wait customer support. Offering services that keep you apprised of the latest legislation and best practices.
Beverly, Massachusetts
Professional services
Namesake Stitching
Danielle Spalding '15 (M), founder/creative director
Personalized hand embroidered knitwear specializing in apparel for babies, kids, and home items.
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Retail
nCino
Law Helie ’12, general manager/director
More than 1,750 financial institutions around the world use nCino's bank operating system to solve business challenges, digitize processes and enhance the customer experience through speed and convenience.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Finance and investment
Newport Tartan
Kelley Coen ’91, founder
Created in 2020, the Newport Tartan is much more than plaid. Beyond the ancient tradition of patterns signifying clans and families, modern tartans have been adopted by municipalities to celebrate community and culture.
Newport, Rhode Island
Retail, woman-owned
Newport Wine Cellar
Maria Chiancola ’92, owner
Offering a wide selection of thoughtfully curated artisanal wines, beers, spirits and specialty gourmet foods from around the globe. The knowledgeable staff provides access to the finest products and the stories of these independent producers.
Newport, Rhode Island
Retail, woman-owned, ethically sourced
Salve Regina alumni receive 10% off their first purchase with coupon code Seahawks!
N0SOLO Brand
John Toracinta '21 (M), owner/founder
Lifestyle apparel brand that donates a percentage of proceeds to mental health charities.
Middletown, Rhode Island
Family-owned
Nurse Coach Caroline
Caroline Danna '12, nurse career coach
Provides digital products as well as one-on-one coaching to assist nursing students and new graduate nurses with navigating the job market and landing a job offer directly out of school.
Madison, Connecticut
Woman-owned
O’Brien Realty
Kathryn Bateman ’95, realtor
Servicing residential and commercial spaces for sales and leasing. Providing full services to clients with a full team of vendors to help through each stage of the transaction.
New Jersey
Professional services
Salve Regina alumni receive a discounted fee.
Oceana Tanning Salon
Daniel Thombs ’01, ’02 (M), owner
Providing traditional and sunless tanning for cosmetic and travel preparation purposes. Multiple options and levels are available for all needs, with knowledgeable staff that can assist with any questions to find the ideal fit.
Middletown, Rhode Island
Professional services, family-owned
Salve Regina alumni receive a 10% discount.
Peace of Mind Nannies
Tiesha Sinouthasy '09, founder, owner
Providing nanny, babysitting and event or group child care services for children and young adults, including those with disabilities.
East Providence, Rhode Island
Woman-owned, BIPOC-owned, queer-owned
Periodontal Specialists
Patrick Shannon ’05, periodontist
Providing treatment specializing in periodontal disease and dental implant replacement of missing teeth. The goal is to make your treatment from start to finish as comfortable as possible.
Franklin and Marlboro, Massachusetts
Health and wellness
Photography by Jessica Pohl
Jessica Pohl ’10, photographer
A Rhode Island-based photographer capturing the special moments of your life, with work ranging through several different genres of photography.
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Professional services, woman-owned
Pine Cone Insurance
Michael Doherty ’91, owner
Serving Colorado, Connecticut and Oregon. Giving you the best customer service because we know how important you are. A full-service agency committed to both personal and commercial clients.
Evergreen, Colorado
Professional services, family-owned
Preston Gray Real Estate
Marissa Papa ’03, owner/broker
A full-service boutique real estate firm representing residential, new development and residential leasing. Offering creative marketing solutions and sale solutions for buyers, sellers, developers and investors.
Shelton, Connecticut
Professional services, woman-owned
Reduced commissions available for Salve Regina alumni.
Pure Haven
Allison Chatowsky ’99, consultant
Offering a wide variety of toxin-free products that include skin care, pure cleaning, body, hair, baby, pet and more.
Rhode Island
Health and wellness, woman-led
Salve Regina alumni receive 15% off their first order.
Quality Matters
Nicole McDermott ’01, leadership coach and consultant
Co-creating brave spaces to grow professionally and personally through coaching, consulting, facilitating and building courage through Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead program and other trainings.
Virginia
Professional services, woman-owned
Discounts offered to Salve Regina alumni.
Raynham Park
Chris Carney '90, owner
Located just south of Boston off I-495, Raynham Park will soon be one of the largest freestanding sports betting facilities in the United States with more than 30,000 square feet of gaming space, two restaurants, bars, private event space and more in a state-of-the-art 60,000 square foot entertainment complex.
Raynham, Massachusetts
Entertainment
Discounts offered to Salve Regina alumni.
Rebel Girls Beauty
Julianne Slinger ’92, owner
A salon suite offering hair and makeup services and specializing in lived-in color. Also offering hair and makeup services for on-location events such as weddings and other special occasions.
Braintree, Massachusetts
Woman-owned
Red Rooster Cookie Jar
Yvonne Conti-O'Brien ’89, owner/baker
Founded by a retired middle school Spanish teacher who traded in lesson plans to create recipes. Offering local delivery and pickup, along with shipping to all 48 contiguous states.
The Villages, Florida
Retail, woman-owned
Salve Regina alumni receive a 15% discount with coupon code SALVE.
Shaker Automotive Group
Edward Shaker ’92, owner
Entering its eighth decade of service. The original dealership in Waterbury, Connecticut grew out of their grandfather’s repair shop, which he started after fixing trucks at the local farmer’s market.
Watertown, Connecticut
Automotive
Discounts offered to recent Salve Regina alumni.
Second Desk
Peter Tsemberides ’22, ’23 (M), co-founder/business and marketing lead
While popular computer programs keep improving, not everyone can afford to buy new computers to run them. Based on cloud computing technology, Second Desk allows users with any computer to run these programs.
Stony Brook, New York
Technology
Scientiphika LLC
Aleksandra Predota '17, aesthetic nurse practitioner
A full-service medical spa that is continuously expanding its services and utilizing the latest technology and research.
Middletown, Rhode Island
Health and wellness, woman-owned
Salve Regina alumni receive a 10% discount.
Skpsychotheraphy
Sarah Kelly '01, licensed mental health counselor
Currently providing mental health counseling services remotely to adults (18+). With 20 years in higher education as an administrator and adjunct faculty, Kelly specializes in working with college students.
Remote, Maryland
Woman-owned, health and wellness
Spotlight Dance Studio
Amanda Narciso Ponte ’12, owner/artistic director
Celebrating 31 years in business, Spotlight provides dance education to all ages. Offerings include hip hop, acrobatics, musical theater, tap, jazz, contemporary, ballet, pointe, Irish step and creative movement.
Taunton, Massachusetts
Woman-owned, first generation American-owned
Supreme Energy
Kali Lamparelli Pezzi ’08, director of natural gas and electric operations
Family owned and operated for more than 75 years, Supreme Energy provides a complete line of heating and cooling services across greater Boston and South Shore, Massachusetts.
Weymouth, Massachusetts
Family-owned
Sweets by NB
Nineveh Betshlimon '19, owner
Offering quality baked goods at an affordable price.
West Warwick, Rhode Island
Retail, woman-owned
Salve Regina alumni receive a 10% discount off their first order with coupon code FIRST10.
TOURIG
Paul Bulger ’88, co-founder
Building high-performance camper vans since 2015. Focusing on building vehicles that provide the perfect cross of comfort, functionality and form without compromising weight and adaptability on off-road terrain.
Golden, Colorado
Automotive
Interested in Joining Salve Square?
If you are a Salve Regina graduate and own or operate your own business or service, complete the form below to join our alumni business directory.
Salve Regina University (“University” or “Salve”) has created a virtual marketplace –Salve Square, to showcase businesses founded, owned or controlled by Salve alumni. Salve is pleased to provide this showcase as a courtesy to our students, alumni, and other members of the University community. The University is not a partner, affiliate, joint venturer, creditor or insurer for any business that may be featured on Salve Square, and does not vet, screen, evaluate, approve, endorse, warrant or recommend any products or services that may be offered through Salve Square. As a condition of using the Salve Square virtual marketplace, users acknowledge that they are solely responsible for exercising appropriate due diligence before purchasing or using any products or services that may be offered, assume all related risks, and will hold University Trustees, officers, employees and agents harmless from and against any claim, loss, action, cause of action, and expense, including reasonable attorneys’ fees occasioned thereby.