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Alysse Danyi ’26��is from Nazareth, PA. Danyi graduated��summa cum laude��from Franklin & Marshall College in 2023, where she studied business, public policy and German. In addition to her academic achievements, Danyi was a competitive track and cross-country athlete.

At Villanova Law, Danyi is an Articles Editor for the��Villanova Law Review, Co-Director of the Walter A. Lucas Public Interest Fellowship Program and a Civil Procedure Teaching Assistant. Danyi was also a student attorney with the Clinic for Law & Entrepreneurship in Spring 2025.

Danyi pursued the opportunity to become a Scarpa Fellow because of her prior experience working with entrepreneurs in the nonprofit sector and her interest in exploring ways in which lawyers can support entrepreneurs. Danyi aims to integrate her business experience and her interest in public policy into her future legal practice. She also hopes to increase student involvement with the Scarpa Center as Editor-in-Chief of the Scarpa Center's Forum on Entrepreneurship & Law.

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Nicole Ged ’27 is from South Florida. She graduated from ����TV with a major in Political Science and minors in Business, Communications and Peace and Justice. She is currently pursuing her JD/MBA from Villanova Law and Business School. At Villanova Law, Nicole serves as the vice president of the Entrepreneurship Law Society, apparel chair of the Student Bar Association, a 2L representative of the Middle Eastern Law Student Association, a member of the Scarpa Corporate Negotiations Team and a Scarpa Fellow.��

This previous summer, Ged worked for the legal department at Soho House in New York City. She is eager the utilize both her degrees and serve as a resource for students wanting to intersect their law degree with business and entrepreneurship. Outside of school, Ged is passionate about non-toxic living and clean products.��

Aidan Grigorian ’27 is from Summit, NJ. He graduated from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, magna cum laude, and a minor in psychology. In addition to his academic achievements, Grigorian competed as a member of TCNJ’s Division 3 men’s soccer team. This past summer, Grigorian gained valuable experience as a legal intern at Construction Specialties, where he was exposed to a variety of practice areas. At Villanova Law, he is a member of the Soccer Negotiation Team.

Grigorian pursued the opportunity to become a Scarpa Fellow because of his strong interest in the intersection of law and business. He is eager to contribute to the Scarpa Center’s mission of promoting an entrepreneurial and business-oriented mindset within the Villanova Law community

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Hanna Hyppolite ’26 is from Long Island, New York.�� Hyppolite graduated cum laude from SUNY Binghamton with her bachelor’s degree in Africana Studies with a Minor in Women, Gender and Sexuality. Prior to law school, she spent a year abroad teaching the English language to middle school students in South Korea. Hyppolite also worked as a foreclosure paralegal and as the head of the loss mitigation sector. At Villanova Law, Hyppolite was the treasurer of the Black Law Student Association and currently serves as the president of the Fashion Law Society, where she leads programming and initiatives at the intersection of fashion and law.

This past summer, Hyppolite worked with ESCA Legal, a boutique intellectual property firm, where she gained valuable experience in transactional matters, business development and legal practice in trademark prosecution. Her areas of legal interest include intellectual property, transactional law, brand enforcement and anticounterfeit initiatives. As a Scarpa Fellow, Hyppolite is eager to continue exploring how law shapes creative industries and creating connections that support her professional growth. She also hopes to contribute to the Scarpa Center through events, programming and being a resource for students considering careers in business and law.

Brett Mastrangelo ’26��is from Villanova, Pennsylvania. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from West Chester University and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He is the founder of Adjustiblox, a height-adjustable yoga block business.��This past summer, Mastrangelo gained valuable experience as a summer associate at Duane Morris in Philadelphia, where he will be starting his legal career following graduation. He was previously a student attorney with the Villanova Clinic for Law & Entrepreneurship and a judicial extern for The Honorable Kelly D. Eckel. Mastrangelo currently serves as an articles editor for the��Villanova Law Review, a managing editor for the��Forum on Entrepreneurship & Law, and president of the��Entrepreneurship Law Society.

Mastrangelo pursued the opportunity to become a Scarpa Fellow due to his entrepreneurial mindset, business background and his passion for promoting the intersection of entrepreneurship and law within the Villanova community and beyond. In his free time, he enjoys swimming and playing chess.

Tiffany Nguyen ’27 is from Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Nguyen received her graduate degree from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and her undergraduate degree from Haverford College. Before law school, she worked at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) in New York, specializing in mortgage-backed securities in the Fixed Income Analytics & AI group.

At Villanova Law, Nguyen leads the Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) as president and represents her peers as an ambassador for the Deans’ Mental Health and Well-being Advisory Council. She was also selected as a 2025 Philadelphia Diversity Law Group Fellow and is pursuing the Business Law Concentration.

Nguyen became a Scarpa Fellow to combine her interests in business and law and to share her passion for business with the Villanova Law community. She plans to pursue a career in bankruptcy and corporate law, where she can apply her experience in finance to complex legal and business challenges.

Zen Rizzuto-Flancbaum ’26��is from New Jersey and now resides in South Florida. He earned his undergraduate degree from the Villanova School of Business, where he also rowed for four years in Villanova’s top boat. Now a 3L, Zen is the managing editor for outside articles for��Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal, president and co-founder of the Villanova Italian American Legal Organization (VIALO), and president and founder of the Philosophical, Legal, & Academic Thought Organization (PLATO) at the law school. Zen plans on practicing securities after law school.

This past summer, Zen piloted Troutman Pepper Locke’s international corporate law program, where he spent a month in Rome with Troutman’s partner firm, GPD. Then, Zen worked in London with in-house counsel from Dar, a portfolio company under Sidara Collaborative, which is one of the world’s largest engineering and urban design firms.

Peightyn Schwartz ’27 is from Pottsville, Pennsylvania. She graduated summa cum laude��from Franklin & Marshall College in 2023 with a joint degree in Business and Government, where she also served as captain of the softball team. Prior to law school, Schwartz worked in small business consulting, collaborating with entrepreneurs to help them navigate financial and legal barriers to launching their ventures. She also gained legal experience as a paralegal at a family law firm and as a legal intern at a personal injury and criminal defense practice. At Villanova Law, Schwartz serves as an Honor Board Representative and as social media chair of the Entrepreneurship Law Society.

Schwartz became a Scarpa Fellow to continue her passion for supporting entrepreneurs and to integrate her interests in business and law. Through the Scarpa Center, she hopes to engage other students interested in entrepreneurship and contribute to high-impact programming and events. Schwartz aims to pursue a transactional legal career after law school, while remaining connected to the entrepreneurial community.