Silvia Alvarez
Class of 1992
What did you do immediately after graduating from Bay Shore?
I attended Colgate University.
What are you doing currently?
I am the Associate Dir. of International and Domestic Comm. for Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), where I provide strategic communications counsel to all levels of the organization. My career includes executing national consumer product launches and promotions for trusted multinational Fortune brands. I have also served as a strategic communications counselor to U.S. Senator Cory A. Booker and philanthropist Michael R. Bloomberg.
What is your favorite memory of Bay Shore?
The friendships that I made.
Were there any Bay Shore teachers or staff members you felt made a positive difference in your life?
There are two members of the Bay Shore High School community that really impacted my life in addition to my teachers. Coach Pfeffer, through Lacrosse, taught me perseverance and the importance of teamwork. My guidance counselor David Phillips challenged me to reach higher which is how I landed at Colgate University.
How do you feel your time in Bay Shore helped you prepare for life after Bay Shore?
Bay Shore gave me a glimpse into the fields of education that I enjoyed such as social studies, government and communications. These are the field that defined my career as an an adult.
What sports or clubs were you involved with?
I was part of the original women's lacrosse team. We petition to bring the sport to Bay Shore High School. Best thing we ever did!
Is there anything else you would like to share with us about your time in Bay Shore or your life after graduation?
Just that I am grateful for the education that I received at Bay Shore. In many ways, it paved the way for my college education that has ultimately allowed me to do what I love as a professional.
Bay Shore will always have a special place in my heart. It is home and where my family still lives.
Current as of 12/14/2021