This week, johnjayathletics.com caught up with former student-athlete Jessica Melchiorre ('16). Melchiorre was a three-year member of the women's tennis program. In her junior season, she recorded five singles wins and seven doubles victories. Melchiorre was a part of the Chi Alpha Epsilon honor society and was a scholar-athlete. In her free time, Jessica worked at the Children's Center, interned in the Institute of Psychotherapy, and was a Spanish tutor.


1) Where has life taken you since you graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice?
After graduation, I went straight into the law field and became a paralegal for a family law firm and an instance law firm. I recently obtained an incredible position in the Department of Justice - FBI. 

2) What personal or professional accomplishment(s) are you most proud of since you graduated?
My biggest accomplishment thus far after graduation has been my professional growth. I became more confident in my abilities as a paralegal and my abilities to obtain whatever crosses my path. 

3) What are you most proud of from your time as a Bloodhound?
As a Bloodhound, I am most proud of being named the women's tennis team MVP during my first year playing in 2014. Being an MVP is more than just being good at the game you play. It is also being a good leader, team player, and making everyone feel united as a team. 

4) What advice would you give your college self/current Bloodhounds?
My advice for current and future Bloodhounds is the following: always follow your heart and never settle for less. As long as you believe in your vision, the rest will fall into place. Also, take advantage of all the extracurricular activities John Jay has to offer! 

5) What did you learn in your time at John Jay that has stayed with you in your post-collegiate life?
I've learned a lot at John Jay, but what has stuck with me the most even after graduation is to not procrastinate and always be the most professional in all aspects of life even when others aren't.

6) Are you still involved with sports? If so, how?
I still play tennis in my free time and I follow the John Jay women's tennis team closely to see how other fellow teammates are doing during the season. I miss playing tennis and I miss being an active member of the Bloodhound family. Playing tennis at John Jay has made my college experience 100 times better and I made friendships that to this day still stand strong.


2019 Women's Tennis Update: For the fourth consecutive season, the Bloodhounds advanced to the CUNYAC semifinals. The team finished the year with an overall record of 8-5 and went 3-2 in conference play. The squad ended the regular season winning five of its last six matches. Senior Mariana Rodriguez, sophomore Briana Schmidt, and freshman Kayla Hanky were all named CUNYAC all-stars for their stellar play. The trio combined for a 20-12 record (9-6 in conference) in singles and an impressive 25-10 (11-4 in CUNYAC) in doubles play. 

To view all of the previous Alumni Spotlights, please visit www.johnjayathletics.com/alumnispotlight. 

 

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