Dillon Bacchetta

Wells Fargo Point Foundation Scholar

• Recognized for leadership, academic merit, and community commitment.
• Engaged with financial advisors at Wells Fargo’s Advising Headquarters during the Point Foundation Homecoming event, learning firsthand about client relationship management.

Rider University Competition Cheer Team.

Captain

• Represent university spirit at public events while holding a positive and well-represented public image representation of the university.
• Secured 10 corporate sponsorships totaling $5,000, leading outreach and ensuring fulfillment of all commitments.
• Coordinated community outreach initiatives like visiting the Trenton Assisted Living Home to bring cheer to residents.

2025 New Jersey All-State Academic Team

Member

• Developed a campus action plan to introduce a peer mentorship program for student-athletes and new transfer students, inspired by best practices shared at the Summit.
• Engaged in a team-based leadership challenge, using design thinking techniques to propose a student-led financial literacy initiative for first-generation college students.

Rider University Student Government  Association

Campus Life Activities Committee Chair Member, 2025 to Present

• Create online surveys engaging student feedback and used analytics to forecast participation in upcoming campus events.
• Promoted career workshops, resume clinics, and employer networking events.

Atlantic Cape Community College Mens Soccer Team

Starting Right Back Defender, 2024-25

• Earned All-American Academic 2nd Team honors; received team MVP Award.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2025

• Executed a Phi Theta Kappa research initiative by conducting live interviews with students and applying data analysis techniques to predict campus involvement patterns, to expand student participation in clubs and leadership programs.
• Conducted live interviews for PTK’s campus engagement initiative and used data trends to forecast student involvement and recommend actions to increase participation.

Atlantic Cape Rewrites Magazine Club 2023-25

Treasurer

• Managed club expenses and maintained financial records as Treasurer for Rewrites Magazine.
• Led a campus-wide holiday book drive, gathering 100+ donated books, coordinating tabling, and preparing wrapped gifts to support children and families in need.

Pride Club Member, 2023-25

• Supported campus inclusion efforts by helping plan events and assist students in creating a more welcoming and engaging environment.