The Annual Tribute Dinner is one of St. Thomas Aquinas College’s premier fundraising events, bringing together alumni, friends, and community leaders for a night of celebration, recognition, and gratitude. This special evening honors outstanding individuals whose leadership, generosity, and achievements reflect the College’s core values, while raising essential funds to support student scholarships. All proceeds directly benefit our students, advancing STAC’s mission to make a transformative higher education accessible to all.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
6:00 pm Cocktail Reception / 7:00 pm Dinner
The Rockleigh
26 Paris Avenue
Rockleigh, New Jersey
2025 Honorees
Peter and Kim Unanue’s story began at St. Thomas Aquinas College—though they didn’t meet until after their time on campus. Peter earned his bachelor’s degree from STAC in 1990 and went on to complete a master’s in Operations Research from George Washington University. Kim later returned to STAC to finish her degree in Social Sciences after building a successful career in information systems. Today, Peter serves as Executive Vice President of Goya Foods, where he has led transformative operational and strategic initiatives for the nation’s largest Hispanic-owned food company. Together, Peter and Kim remain dedicated supporters of their alma mater and were inducted into the STAC Hall of Fame in 2003. They live in New Jersey with their four children and continue to honor their family legacy through the Anthony V. and Eleanor E. Unanue Scholarship Fund.
Founded in 1876 by Alice Mary Thorpe, the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill began their mission in New York City, caring for destitute women and children and later establishing St. Agnes Home and School in Rockland County. Over the decades, their ministries expanded to include education, healthcare, pastoral care, and social justice, with schools founded in New York, Missouri, Maryland, and Pakistan—including St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill. Today, more than 200 Sisters and Associates continue their commitment to serving those in need and responding to the evolving challenges of our world.
Aramark is a global leader in food, facilities, and uniform services, providing customized on-site solutions for clients across education, healthcare, business, and leisure industries. At St. Thomas Aquinas College, General Manager Paul Carroll has led Aramark’s hospitality and facilities operations since 2016, overseeing dining, catering, and custodial services that enhance campus life. With a career spanning restaurant ownership and leadership roles in hospitality management, Paul brings a deep commitment to service and community. He lives in Tarrytown, New York, with his wife, Mary.