Hosted by Frank Furbacher, this podcast reconnects with Manhattanville (College) University alumni to explore their journeys from college to career. Through candid conversations, guests share lessons learned, unexpected turns, and the passions that drive them. It’s about growth, community, and the stories that shape who we become.
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Hosted by Frank Furbacher, this podcast reconnects with Manhattanville (College) University alumni to explore their journeys from college to career. Through candid conversations, guests share lessons learned, unexpected turns, and the passions that drive them. It’s about growth, community, and the stories that shape who we become.
Beyond the Assist: Melissa Goncalves Davis on Sports, Tech, and Paying It Forward
Valiant Talks
49 minutes
2 weeks ago
Beyond the Assist: Melissa Goncalves Davis on Sports, Tech, and Paying It Forward
In this episode of Valiant Talks, host Frank Furbacher '09 sits down with Melissa Goncalves Davis '13, a two-sport athlete whose college career was launched by a single missed shot. Melissa shares her story, from her roots as the proud daughter of Portuguese immigrants to the high school penalty stroke that made her realize her athletic journey "can't be it". She opens up about her brother's tough love that pushed her to play lacrosse, a sport that ultimately built her confidence and landed her in the Manhattanville record books. Melissa also details her "full-circle" career path: how networking with an alumna at a field hockey game kick-started her post-college life , and how she's "paid it forward" by hiring multiple Valiants herself. This is a powerful conversation about sports, persistence, and the incredible value of the Valiant network.
Valiant Talks
Hosted by Frank Furbacher, this podcast reconnects with Manhattanville (College) University alumni to explore their journeys from college to career. Through candid conversations, guests share lessons learned, unexpected turns, and the passions that drive them. It’s about growth, community, and the stories that shape who we become.
