Stephen Ward '98

Stephen Ward is deeply driven by a mission to bridge the gap between the transformative power of technology and the human values of compassion and empathy. As technology reshapes the world, he believes the key to sustainable innovation lies in embedding security at the inception of every idea, ensuring trust and resilience are built into our progress. 
 
For over 25 years, he has been immersed in the world of cybersecurity, honing his expertise across leadership roles as a Managing Director at Insight Partners where he led the firm’s cybersecurity portfolio. Prior to that he was the CISO of The Home Depot and TIAA, and in Security Operations at JPMorgan Chase. His journey began in the U.S. Secret Service, where he navigated the intersection of physical security, fraud, and the emerging challenges of cyber defense. Ward's foundational experiences were further shaped by his service in the U.S. Coast Guard, instilling discipline and a commitment to safeguarding others. 
 
Most recently, Ward co-founded Brightmind Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm leading investments in cybersecurity software companies. Over the past four years, he has been fortunate to support and invest in some of the industry’s fastest-growing companies, including Wiz and Abnormal Security, as well as innovators like Torq, Dazz, and Prelude. 
 
As an operator at heart, Ward thrives on building exceptional teams and innovative technologies. Over the past decade, he has had the privilege of serving on public and private boards, as well as advising startup founders on strategy, product development, and business growth. This blend of hands-on leadership and mentorship has been incredibly rewarding for him. 
 
Beyond Ward’s professional endeavors, he is a devoted autism advocate, inspired every day by his amazing son. He firmly believes that all individuals—especially those who are neurodivergent—deserve the opportunity to live extraordinary lives. By fostering accessibility and designing safe, innovative technology, Ward is confident we can create a world of greater joy and inclusivity. 

Vina Tailor Reddy ‘17

Vina Reddy is a dynamic and experienced individual driven by passion, family, friendships, and a zest for life. She has had experiences across industries ranging from finance, sales and marketing insurance, talent acquisition and held a variety of roles at BlackRock within Finance & Strategy, Sourcing Vendor Management, and Global Client Business. This has allowed her to broaden her perspective and hone her skillset. Through these rich and diverse experiences, Vina’s been able to draw connectivity, optimize resources, drive results, and offer innovative solutions. She has remained dedicated to manage relationships, continuously learn, evolve as a professional, and give back.

She currently is a part of US Wealth Advisory at BlackRock and serves on the Sales Practices and Operations team with a focus on business process, policy, risk management including oversight of sales and operational activities, and various strategic initiatives. In addition to her involvement in professional networks at her firm, Vina sits on the Board of Trustees for Momentum.Value.Purpose (MVP),  her town’s 4th of July Celebration Committee, and is actively involved as a member of 100 Women in Finance.  She continues to serve the Seton Hall community as a member of the Alumni Board of Directors, the Advisory Council for the Buccino Leadership Institute, and an Advisor for the Alpha Phi Eta Eta Chapter.

Vina earned a BS degree in Finance and Marketing with certificates in Supply Chain Management and Information Technology from the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University. During her time at Seton Hall, she was a part of the Buccino Leadership Development Program and worked in the Office of the Executive Director, acquired a number of scholarship awards and accolades including being named the Class of 2017 Buccino Scholar, and was involved in many organizations on campus.

Vina has a passion for leadership development, mentorship, positivity and mindset, philanthropy, along with reading, traveling, and great foods! Vina’s wholehearted commitment in all she does is evident through her action-oriented mindset, strive for excellence, desire to drive impact, and care for others. One of her favorite quotes is "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give" which she has leaned into in all she does. She resides in Montville New Jersey with her husband Vinn and her chihuahua Tico!  

Brooke Marshall Moran '03​

Brooke Marshall Moran is a proud Pirate and lifelong community leader whose personal and
professional journey has been deeply rooted in helping others and creating meaningful change.
A native of North Carolina, Brooke followed in the footsteps of her mother, Beth Soracco
Marshall ’72, and her brother, Seth, by attending Seton Hall University, where she was a
four-year member of the Women’s Varsity Soccer Team and earned her B.A. in Social and
Behavioral Sciences in 2003. She later completed her M.B.A. in Nonprofit Marketing at
American University. Today, she lives in Providence, Rhode Island with her husband, Michael,
and their two children.

Brooke's dedication to service started early. Her mother founded the North Carolina Chapter of
Operation Smile, and her family modeled a life of giving back. In high school, Brooke joined her
school’s Operation Smile Happy Club and traveled to Colombia and Ecuador with Operation
Smile medical teams, supporting children before and after cleft surgeries—experiences that
deeply shaped her values and path forward.

At Seton Hall, Brooke thrived as a student-athlete, learning critical life skills in time
management, leadership, and teamwork. Her teammates became like family, and she remains
closely connected with many of them, including reconnecting with many of them at the 50th
Anniversary of Women’s Athletics celebration. Her Pirate pride is as strong as ever—Brooke
continues to support Seton Hall athletics and events whenever and wherever she can.
After exploring early career paths in physical therapy and commercial real estate, Brooke found
her calling in nonprofit work. At the strategic communications firm Reingold, she spent eight
years managing outreach for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, focusing on initiatives like
the Veterans Crisis Line, VA homelessness prevention, and access to VA benefits. Every project
strengthened her passion for impactful, mission-driven work.

In 2018, Brooke moved to Rhode Island and began investing her energy into her local
community. Inspired by her family’s launch of Families4Families (F4F)—a youth-led service
movement—Brooke founded the first F4F chapter in Rhode Island in 2023. As a
Families4Families Community Outreach Coordinator, she now helps families across the country
launch their own student service clubs, empowering young people to lead with empathy. Thanks
to her leadership, new chapters have been established at her children’s schools, Providence
College, and most recently, at Seton Hall, in partnership with the Women’s Soccer
Team—bringing her journey full circle.

Brooke’s life continues to reflect the values instilled in her at Seton Hall—servant leadership,
compassion, and a deep commitment to community. Whether she’s cheering on one of her 13
nieces and nephews, organizing service initiatives, or snow skiing with her children, she leads
with heart and purpose. She is honored to receive this year’s Seton Hall Alumni Impact Award
and remains proud to be part of a Pirate community that values making a difference in the lives
of others.

Beth Soracco Marshall '72

Beth Marshall is a passionate humanitarian and dedicated leader who has spent more than
three decades working to transform the lives of children around the world. A New Jersey native,
Beth graduated from the Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest, NJ in 1968 and Seton Hall
University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science in Education and Social Studies. In 1973, she
married Jim Marshall at the Seton Hall University Chapel and together they have four children
and are the proud grandparents of eleven grandchildren.

After beginning her career as a middle school teacher in Falls Church, VA, Beth and Jim
relocated to North Carolina where they have lived for the past 49 years. For the first two
decades, she devoted herself to raising her four children, becoming a deeply engaged and
active presence in their lives. She chaired school fundraisers, organized parent events for their
sports teams, and proudly served as their biggest cheerleader—both literally and figuratively.
She spent countless hours on the sidelines of what felt like 10,000 soccer games, supporting
her very athletic children, including her daughter Brooke Marshall Moran, who went on to play
varsity soccer at Seton Hall University. During that time, Beth also found time to shine on the
court as a champion women’s tennis player.

In 1990, she channeled her deep commitment to service into founding the North Carolina
Chapter of Operation Smile, where she served as Director. What began as a local effort quickly
grew into a regional and international movement under her leadership as Vice President of
Development for Latin America.

Beth played a pivotal role in the fundraising, marketing, and strategic growth efforts that led to
the successful development of Operation Smile Foundations in 12 Latin American countries.
Over the course of her 30 years of dedicated volunteer service, her leadership and unwavering
commitment helped provide life-changing cleft surgeries to more than 80,000 children across
Latin America.

In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to the children and families served by Operation
Smile, Beth received formal honors from the countries of Ecuador, Mexico, Bolivia, Peru,
Guatemala, Nicaragua and Panama. As a lasting tribute to her impact, the organization’s
national headquarters named its executive conference space the "Beth Marshall Executive
Conference Room."

Beth remains actively involved in the mission she helped grow, serving on the boards of
Operation Smile chapters in Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, and Mexico.

Affectionately known as “Nonni,” Beth now spends as much time as possible with her eleven
grandchildren, continuing to inspire others through her legacy of compassion, leadership, and
service. That legacy lives on in her family—all of her children, their spouses, and even her
grandchildren have dedicated significant time and energy to meaningful service work, a true
reflection of the values Beth has instilled across generations.