Staci Dumoski
In his annual State of the University address on Feb. 28, Chapman University President Daniele C. Struppa recognized the institution’s Top Employers for 2025. This award honors organizations that have demonstrated a sustained commitment to hiring the university’s graduates.
“We are very grateful for all the organizations that you see listed here that trust us to provide them with strong partners for their work,” said Struppa, noting that employers are the real customers of the university.
Representatives from a wide array of industries were honored at the the event, including major corporations such as RiteAid, DreamWorks Animation and NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, as well as local employers such as the Orange Unified School District and Angels Baseball.
“CBRE is honored to be recognized as a Top Employer for Chapman University,” said Nicole Moler, who is a sales manager at the global real estate company. “We have a strong relationship and partnership with the university through their real estate program and are lucky to be introduced to quality candidates from the school every year for both our internship program and full-time opportunities. Chapman University students are impressive, hard-working, well-rounded candidates that consistently add value to our organization.”
Deloitte partner Sean Peasley stated, “Our ongoing relationship with Chapman has been instrumental in attracting top-tier talent, whose innovative contributions continue to drive our success and growth.”
Chapman’s strategic focus on advancing health care in the community has drawn recruiters back year after year for their clinical care staff, research and administrative hiring needs. Justin Thompson, a clinical recruiter for Hoag, said, “It is an honor to be able to return to Chapman University as a top employer again this year. We cherish our Panther graduates and the ability to continue hiring top talent from Chapman University.”
Tiffany Huynh, health care supervisor at Walgreens, said, “Thank you for trusting us to inspire your students to continue their learning [and] to engage and to socialize with the students. We appreciate the quality of the students and their effort while interning in our pharmacies.”
Stephen Benner, senior recruiter at Harvey & Company, values the dedication and support of Chapman’s Career Team, along with the commitment the university shows to fostering student success, both in the classroom and in preparing them for their future careers. In fact, employers across industries consistently praised Chapman students and alumni for their career readiness.
This is not surprising. “In addition to the excellent personalized education that our students receive, including a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities, our Panthers graduate with the core career readiness competencies and skills that employers seek, such as technology and critical thinking,” shared Jennifer Kim, associate vice president of Career and Professional Development at Chapman University.
“It’s clear that Chapman is committed to developing students with the knowledge and skills to truly thrive at our organization,” said Jenna Arkin, chief innovation officer at ECOS. “We are proud to see our Chapman alumni numbers grow here at ECOS!”
Dana Heyde, a partner at the law firm Cottle Keen Lopiccolo & Heyde in the city of Orange, has been overwhelmingly impressed with the caliber of Chapman students, employees and externs. “They are dedicated, driven and professional. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Chapman University in this way.”
Another long-time partner, Newport-Mesa Unified School District, looks forward to hiring Chapman’s highly qualified graduates every year and values the opportunity to host student teachers, counselors and psychologist interns during their clinical practice, said Leona Olson, assistant superintendent and chief human resources officer.
Chapman alumni and students continue to make an impact in local and regional organizations. Darrell Johnson, chief executive officer of the Orange County Transit Authority, said “We take pride in fostering a workplace that values innovation, collaboration and growth. This recognition reflects our commitment to supporting talented individuals who contribute to Orange County’s transportation future. We deeply value our partnership with Chapman University and look forward to continuing to provide meaningful opportunities for their exceptional students and alumni.”
The Top Employers initiative encourages organizations to “Think Chapman First” when seeking new talent, reinforcing the university’s role in providing workforce-ready candidates eager to excel in their careers. Explore upcoming recruiting opportunities at Chapman, and learn more about becoming a Premier Employer Partner to attract top-tier talent to your organization.
``Chapman University has been an excellent partnership for our firm. Chapman consistently produces top talent and young professionals who have become great assets to our firm and our clients.`` Robert Engar, Director of Client Services
``Cottle Keen Lopiccolo & Heyde has been overwhelmingly impressed with the caliber of Chapman students employees and externs. They are dedicated, driven, and professional. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Chapman University in this way.`` Dana Heyde, Partner
``Deloitte is honored to be recognized as a Top Employer by Chapman University, a testament to our commitment to fostering a dynamic and supportive workplace. Our ongoing relationship with Chapman has been instrumental in attracting top-tier talent, whose innovative contributions continue to drive our success and growth.`` Sean Peasley, Partner
``Gallo is honored to be named a Chapman Top Employer for 2025, signifying a continuous partnership between our company and the talented students and graduates coming from the university who add so much value to our organization.`` Massimo Lesti, Talent Acquisition Specialist
``We, at Harvey & Company, have had the privilege of working closely with the Career Services team at Chapman University, and we deeply value the support and dedication they provide. We are especially appreciative of the commitment shown by the business school in fostering student success, both within the classroom and, more importantly, in preparing them for their future careers.`` Stephen Bennett, Sr. Recruiter
``Newport-Mesa Unified School District values our partnership with Chapman University Attallah College of Education and the opportunity to host student teachers, counselors, and psychologist interns during their clinical practice. Each year, NMUSD looks forward to hiring Chapman’s highly qualified graduates to join our school community in supporting student achievement and well-being.`` Leona Olson, Assistant Superintendent, Chief Human Resources Officer
``We are honored to be recognized as one of Chapman University's Top Employers in 2025. At OCTA, we take pride in fostering a workplace that values innovation, collaboration and growth. This recognition reflects our commitment to supporting talented individuals who contribute to Orange County’s transportation future. We deeply value our partnership with Chapman University and look forward to continuing to provide meaningful opportunities for their exceptional students and alumni.`` Darrell Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
