print | close window | Graduates on the Go A decade-by-decade look at our alumni.   NYIT Graduates: Please send your updates to alumni@nyit.edu   | 1960s | Donald Ross (B.F.A. '62) recently celebrated his 30th anniversary as president of Lynn University in Boca Raton, Fla. Also the former president of Wilmington College, he was the first dean of students of NYIT's Old Westbury campus, moved from his position in the Student Personnel Office at the Manhattan campus. Don says, "It was a pleasure to recruit the first class from the local Long Island high schools. A young lady by the name of Helen Landgren arrived on campus to assist Dr. Louis Rabineau, who was retained on a Ford Foundation Grant to design a master plan for the new campus. Helen and I were married in July 1966 and lived on campus. It was a wonderful experience being part of an emerging college." Ross has two married children and two grandchildren. Michael Vinocur (A.A.S. '64, B.S. '65) of Plano, Texas, is retired after more than 35 years in the telecom industry, largely in executive positions in sales and marketing. He says, "I really have been privileged and very fortunate to have made my livelihood in this exciting industry. I now spend a few hours each day working out at the health club or running five to six miles every other day. I think it goes without saying that a great deal of my personal and professional success can be attributed to my training and education received at NYIT. I now do some teaching of electronics to 11-year-olds at a local private school. Quite a challenge! My hobby of 46 years still occupies a great deal of my time. I have been an Amateur Radio Operator (W2HLD), a "ham," since I was 15 years old. A great pastime in retirement." Vinocur has two daughters, a son and two grandchildren. Victor Warshauer (B.S. '65) of Lubbock, Texas, has recently retired and is enjoying life with family and friends. He was the manager in charge of the Hawk and Patriot Missile rebuild facility for the Royal Saudi Arabian Air Defense Forces, and spent 26 years in Saudi Arabia in that capacity. George Adamo (B.S. '69) of Lancaster, Calif., is a pricing manager and facility security officer for AIL Systems, with whom he has been employed since graduation. He says, "I arrived in Okinawa on July 27, 1972 for my permanent assignment, the SR-71 Blackbird Reconnaissance Program at Kadena Airbase. While overseas, I lived off base, and enjoyed the Japanese culture, food and even the entertainment. I was one of the first Americans to sing Karaoke in the local Japanese bars when it was first invented. Married in 1978, my wife and I started raising a family. We moved back to the states in 1990 and the initial culture shock was a definite problem. Freeways were dangerous-maximum speed on Okinawa was 44 miles per hour (on the only freeway). My wife had to take driving lessons again just to get the confidence to drive in California! I'll probably be working another six years before retirement. I'm into archery, muzzleloading and fishing. And I'm still a pretty good Karaoke singer!" Noel J. Shumsky (B.S. '69) of Ridgefield, Conn., is senior VP of global business development for Paragon Decision Resources, a provider of global mobility consulting and employee relocation management services. An expert in international cross-cultural issues, he is a Fellow of the Institute of Directors in London and an adjunct assistant professor of business at Pace University. Noel has a 21-year-old daughter and an 11-year-old son. | 1970s | Charles Ferrara (B.S. '76) of New Fairfield, Conn., is senior pastor at the New Fairfield United Methodist Church, one of several positions in the ministry he has held since retiring after 15 years with the NYPD. Chuck says, "On the night before my oldest daughter was born, while chasing a team of armed robbers in a foot pursuit, I was separated from my partner. Running through a public alley, one of the suspects turned, with me just yards away, and pulled a loaded semi-automatic 9mm handgun. Being off balance, he lost control of the gun and dropped it. I often think how my daughter could have been born into this world just hours after her father left it. In December 1979, I was assigned to provide security at St. Patrick's Cathedral during the Christmas Eve mass. I encountered Cardinal Cooke and he offered me his blessing. Something stirred in me that night, a hard-to-explain desire to 'get right with God.' The following month, I lost a best friend who was shot and killed in the line of duty in Brooklyn. Three weeks later, in a gun battle in Harlem, I had a fellow officer die in my arms. Soon after, a former partner of mine invited my wife and me to church. Over the years, as I studied the Bible and deepened my faith, I sensed a tremendous call to the full-time ministry. In 1986, I retired from the NYPD. In 1988, I graduated from Drew University with a M.Div. degree, magna cum laude, and was ordained in the United Methodist Church. After several years, I received my doctorate in ministry. Shortly after September 11, 2001 I served as an emergency police chaplain directly at Ground Zero until the end of December. My life and police experiences have better equipped me for the work of the ministry. I continue to enjoy a full life with my wife, who has been my partner for 36 years. We have two grown daughters and three beautiful grandchildren who we absolutely enjoy." Michael Rosenzweig (B.S. '70) of Cherry Hill, N.J., is senior manager of procurement for Fluor Daniel, Inc., a firm that provides engineering and other services to the power generation industry. He has been married 33 years and became a grandfather in August 2002 when his daughter, Lisa, gave birth to Brad Logan Beaty. O. Larry Raphael (B.S. '71) of Oakton, Va., says, "I lived with my family in Levittown, N.Y., during the years I attended NYIT (1967-71). I later accepted a position with the Department of the Navy in their Submarine Directorate (TeamSub), located in the Washington, D.C., Navy Yard. Currently, I am an engineering section head, responsible for the headquarters maintenance, monitoring and engineering management of auxiliary fluid systems for all Navy submarines. My wife, Marlene, is a school psychologist with Fairfax County schools. My son, Daniel, is a sophomore at Virginia Tech and my daughter, Jessica, [went] off to college this fall." Melvin Davidson (B.S.'74) of Selden, N.Y., is a technology specialist at Computer Associates. A Vietnam veteran, he has been a volunteer firefighter for 35 years and an EMT-CC for 20 years, and was a 9/11/01 responder. Kazys Shulkas (B.T. '75) of San Jose, Calif., is VP of the Alumni Federation's new Bay Area chapter. He says, "I was born and raised by Lithuanian parents in Brooklyn, N.Y. In 1978, I was hired by IBM as a quality engineer at the Poughkeepsie, N.Y., plant. After numerous assignments within IBM, I moved to San Jose with my wife, Claudia, and our two daughters, Sarah and Carolyn, in 1995. Today I'm responsible for the successful release into the worldwide marketplace of all new IBM storage products. Go Jets and Mets! And I love my Corvette. If you're ever in the neighborhood, give me a call and I'll throw another shrimp on the barbecue." Raymond Amara (B.S. '76) of Newark, Del., retired from his position as an electrical engineer with Con Edison in 1994, at age 50, after 32 years with the company. Alvin McKee (M.B.A. '76) of Belcamp, Md., says, "I graduated from NYIT through a joint Army/NYIT program where classes were given at Fort Monmouth, N.J. I retired from the Federal Civil Service as an electronics engineer/project manager in September 1999, with over 32 years of service for the U.S. Army. I have many happy memories of my time at NYIT and my instructor, Professor Rajen Tibrewala." [Readers can reach Tibrewala at tibrewal@nyit.edu -Ed] James Simonetti (B.F.A. '76) of Manchester, Conn., is a sales manager for Cox Media. He and his wife of 22 years, Marie, have two sons, Nick and Dan. Jim says, "I have been an organist at St. Bridget's Church in Manchester for six years. I have to thank Tony Minecola (B.F.A. '76) for that. He taught me how to play. My NYIT memories include WNYT Radio on the 19th floor of the old "Arlen Building" at 7th Avenue and 57th Street. We felt like we were the old MusicRadio77 WABC, though we were only heard on the 19th floor lounge!" John Sweeney (B.Arch. '76) of New York City is a partner in MJS Design Associates, an international architecture and design company. | 1980s | Christine Cosenza Herald (B.S. '80) of Manhattan, Kan., is a physical science teacher at Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School in the Manhattan-Ogden (Kan.) Public Schools. Chris says, "I graduated from NYIT with a B.S. in life sciences. I joined the Peace Corps and taught in Swaziland, southern Africa, for three years. I taught math and science to Swaziland high-school students in a town of 2,000. We had a light bulb and sink in our house's main room, with a flush toilet outside the back door. This was considered upscale. After two years, I married another volunteer, Thomas Herald, and we decided to stay another year. I then completed a master's in chemistry at Michigan State University, taught in Lansing and started a family. In 1993, my husband became a professor at Kansas State University. I now teach physical science to 8th graders. I coach the school's Science Olympiad team, sponsor the Science demonstration Club and the Lego Robotic Club and help with the Environmental Club. I also organize a yearly trip to Florida to learn about the physics of Disney's theme parks. We have two teenagers, Sarah (a 10th grader) and Jacob (8th grade). Please tell Dr. John Ringen I said hello!" (Readers can reach Ringen at jringen@nyit.edu -Ed) Vincent Capasso (M.P.S. '81) of Patchogue, N.Y., received the New York State Defense of Liberty Medal with WTC Device, awarded for his service as a member of the New York State Organized Military Forces during the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001. Vince, who is the director of safety at NYIT's Central Islip campus, is a U.S. Army Certified Senior Controller/Observer and a major in the Army Reserve. He returned last year from a tour of duty in Germany. He says, "I have been in the military my entire adult life. I have been activated five times since 1996, so my bags are always packed and I'm ready to go on a moment's notice. My children are grown and on living on their own, so my wife takes care of everything on the homefront. My daughter, Taryn, is a flight nurse in a U.S. Air Force evacuation squadron, serving in Iraq. She was home on leave recently and received a Congressional Certificate of Appreciation. Of course, my wife and I are concerned for her safety, but are both extremely proud of her, as she is as dedicated to military service as I am. My wife says, 'She is definitely your daughter!' " Kim McGraw (B.S. '81) of Northridge, Calif., is president of the Alumni Federation's Southern California chapter. A former advertising executive and board member of the Advertising Club of Los Angeles, she now publishes a health care magazine. Kim says, "I've been with my significant other for 17 years. We moved from New York City to L.A. in 1988. We love living in L.A. but our hearts will always be in N.Y. I had a great time at NYIT. I was a member of the Whitney Players and performed in two shows, 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' and 'Pippin.' One afternoon (with a fellow classmate), we went into Roslyn for lunch, came back a little late and sat in the back of the classroom. After a few minutes, we realized we were in the wrong room when the guys started taking off their shirts...it was a medical class! Our professor moved to another classroom that day." Gerard Dolan (B.S. '82) of Huntington, N.Y., owns two Allstate Insurance agencies. He says, "I'm married, living in Huntington Village and I have two terrific dogs, both from North Shore Animal League. My wife and I love the village, its cosmopolitan feel, and its country look. We spend lots of time walking through the village and making our way to Caumsett State Park, the most beautiful spot on Long Island. We love boating and we have a boat moored in Huntington Bay that we use as much as we can. Luckily, we also live close to our families who are all within 20 minutes of Huntington. All in all, life is good, everyone is healthy, and we are very grateful that we live in the greatest democracy on earth." Lisa Strahs-Lorenc (M.P.S. '82) of Comsewogue, N.Y., is director of community relations for the Long Island Works Coalition, which forges working relationships between employers and the educational community. Named Woman of the Year in Business for 2002 by the Port Jefferson Times-Record, she helps provide career workshops for high-school students and assists in establishing relationships between school districts and local business leaders. Lisa also makes as many as 200 presentations each year to school and community groups, educating parents and teachers about the changing world of work. Patrick Carella (B.F.A. '83) of Beacon, N.Y., is executive creative director for the Moss/Dragoti New York advertising agency, a position he has held for six years. He has worked on campaigns for clients that include Hertz, The History Channel, CNN and Marshmallow Peeps. Pat says, "I love my job. I can't think of any other profession that combines so many disciplines. I am fortunate enough to work with advertising legends Charlie Moss and Stan Dragoti. Stan is also a film director ("Mr. Mom," "Love at First Bite") so I get to observe life through the eyes of a film director. That could explain why I'm writing my first screenplay. I find it to be very therapeutic and once you start, you kind of get caught up in it. Very different from writing about car rentals. Funny, though, when my boys (7, 10, 12) tell me that they want to go into Dad's business, I start talking about medical school." Darwin Davis (M.P.S. '83) of New York City is the president and CEO of the New York Urban League, which promotes opportunities for African-Americans and other minorities by providing programs and activities in housing, employment and training, economic development, education and social services. He previously served as executive director of the Human Services Council of New York City. Kerry Keuhnel Heyes (B.F.A. '83) of Lindenhurst, N.Y., is an engineering project planner for the E-2C program at Northrup Grumman. She is also the organist and choir director for St. John's Lutheran Church in Lindenhurst, where she has served for 26 years. Kerry has a 12-year-old daughter, Kelly, and was married (after being widowed in 1991) in 2000 to Nick Heyes. William Bisignano (B.S. '86) of Windham, N.H., is 1st vice president of the Alumni Federation's New England chapter. He is VP of sales and marketing for Princeton Profit Associates, a freight auditing company he started with his partner six years ago. Bill says, "NYIT was a huge influence in my career. I would also like to give special thanks to Dr. Gabe Sunshine (sunshine@nyit.edu -Ed). If I had met him earlier, I would have done much better in school, maybe even majored in physics. He was a great influence and a great teacher. My hobbies are golf, karate and my kids. My daughter is 8 and my son is 5. We try to travel as much as possible." Dominick Grube (B.S. '86) of Townsend, Mass, is a principal mechanical engineer for Raytheon. He says, "I consider myself a 'jack of all trades' since I can design from concept to build and test, including any thermal or structural analysis required. I married Kathy, my high-school sweetheart, after I graduated from NYIT. We have two children, Holly and Nicholas, ages 8 and 4, respectively. We are a very close family and do everything together. I think it is important to enjoy your family as much as you can. My hobbies include inventing, writing poetry and hiking. Memories from NYIT include late nights working on the ASME design competition projects with good friends. We placed third one year and first another. I remember a professor once saying, 'Four years will be gone in an instant. You will work hard for your degree, but the time will go by fast.' Boy, was he right!" John Imbriale (M.B.A. '86) of Chadds Ford, Pa., is a managing director in the residential funding subsidiary of GMAC. He says, "I attended NYIT for my master's program both for self-actualization and the possibilities of job advancement. NYIT helped me accomplish both of my goals and establish some fond memories, such as the fabulous teaching of Dr. Joel Siegel, the rides across the 59th Street Bridge to attend classes in NYC, the walks by Lincoln Center and the trips to Little Italy for some great food after class with friends." Norman Hawley (B.S. '87) of Peabody, Mass., is the president of the Alumni Federation's New England chapter. He is a technology consultant with expertise in all areas of networking technology. He was featured as a Fact Guest at the 22nd Annual I-CON Convention, the northeast U.S.'s largest convention of science fiction, fact and fantasy, where he has been featured for several years as an expert on new developments in cutting-edge technology. His hobbies include running, and he recently placed third in a benefit 5K race. Michael Celentano (B.S. '88) of Indianapolis, Ind., is an engineer specializing in medical diagnostic instrumentation research and development. His work has included clinical chemistry systems, immunochemistry systems and project management. Mike and his wife, Sue, are the parents of Zach, 4, and Abby, 3. | 1990s | Charlotte Bethune (A.A.S. '88, B.S. '90) of Wantagh, N.Y., is a case manager for the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association. She holds a master's in social work and is planning a summer 2003 wedding in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Charlotte says, "Since graduation, I've visited London, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Honolulu, Maui, St. Maarten, San Juan, Montego Bay, St. Thomas, Barbados, Mexico, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco and Denver. Traveling is my favorite hobby, followed by reading and web surfing. I recently earned a paralegal certificate and am actively pursuing law school. My fondest memories of NYIT were the communication arts professors at the Manhattan campus and the students when I later worked at the Central Islip registrar's office as a clerk with Doreen Meinberg. Mrs. Meinberg was a great mentor and encouraged me tremendously during school. She made working and pulling down a full course load simultaneously a breeze. I miss her noodle pudding and funny stories!" Hiroshi Morimoto (B.S. '91) of Wrentham, Mass., is a product safety engineer for Artesyn Technologies. He says, "I started out with UL in Melville (N.Y.) for 10 years, then with Whirlpool (Evansville, Ind.) for four years and now with Artesyn. I have been blessed with experiences and life rewards which could not be attained without the NYIT engineering degree. Being in the industry over 16 years, I have seen so many bright and hard-working people, but without the degree, only a few have reached their professional prime. Nicholas Lucchesi (A.O.S. '91) of Bellmore, N.Y., recently opened Toque, An American Bistro, where he also serves as chef. His restaurant features Long Island produce and locally caught clams and oysters, and in keeping with his conservationist philosophy, does not include any fish that have been designated as endangered. Patrick Valentino (D.O. '91) of Manhasset, N.Y., has been appointed to the staff of Southampton (N.Y.) Hospital. A cardiologist, he is board certified in internal medicine and eligible in cardiology, and practices privately with Eastern Suffolk Cardiology. Richard Bailey (B.T. '92) of Yonkers, N.Y., runs his own Internet marketing and technology solutions company called Client By Design. He says, "I'm married with a daughter and I'm doing what I love to do. I am a speaker, former teacher and also love to make people laugh. My memories of NYIT are amazingly vivid. I think about the college, the campus, the staff and my old friends often. I was heavily involved in student government, the Student Action Committee and both HEOP and C-Step. Thanks to Stan Silverman (stan@nyit.edu -Ed) of ACL, I was able to complete school and I had a second chance to make a diference on campus working for what was then called Advanced System Labs. My NYIT years were challenging, life-shaping and very worthwhile. I had a chance to help shape and change lives while the same was done for mine." Dianne Baumert-Moyik (M.A. '92) of Holtsville, N.Y., was named one of the 40 Rising Stars Under 40 by the Long Island Business News. She is assistant VP and senior manager of PR for Astoria Federal Savings, as well as the president of Baumert PR & Design, Inc. She provides pro-bono public relations support to the 9/11 Widows and Victims' Families Association. Edward Kaufmann (B.S. '92) of Virginia Beach, Va., is on active duty in the U.S. Navy, serving as an avionics technician at the Naval Air Station Oceana, while awaiting possible overseas deployment in Iraq. He has also served in the N.Y. Army National Guard, the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Naval Reserve. He has previously served overseas in Bosnia, Somalia and the Persian Gulf. He and his wife, Dawn Marie, are the parents of a 3-year-old son, Ryan Matthew. Richard Nocella (B.S. '90, D.O. '93) of Little Falls, N.Y., was recently named to the staff of the Little Falls Hospital's primary care center. He previously served as medical director of the Pratsville (N.Y.) Family Health Center and president of the medical staff/chief of medicine at Margaretville (N.Y.) Memorial Hospital. He and his wife, Tiffany, are the parents of a son, Andrew, and a daughter, Claire. Rahul Dholakia (M.A. '94) of Irvine, Calif., directed the film "Kahtaa Hai Dil Baar Baar," a Hindi-language romantic comedy based on "Meet the Parents." The film was released worldwide and received strong reviews in the "Bollywood" (Indian film industry) press. Rahul has won numerous awards for his documentary films, including "Teenage Parents" and "New York Taxi Drivers." Derrick Hall (B.S. '91, M.A. '96) of Hempstead, N.Y., is a police officer with the Suffolk County (N.Y.) Police Department. He is married and the father of two children. Stephanie Cole Sanchez (B.S. '96) of Lodi, N.J., works as a pre-kindergarten teacher in the Jersey City school district and volunteers in the neonatal intensive care unit at a local hospital. She is pursuing an M.A. in teaching at Montclair State University and expects to complete the degree in May 2004. Married to her husband, Noel, for five years, she enjoys jogging, vacationing in Miami Beach and writing. Jannett Sterling (B.S. '90, M.P.S. '96) of Miramar, Fla., is 2nd vice president of the Alumni Federation's South Florida chapter. She says, "I am presently a physical educator and an assistant coach at one of the track and field clubs here in south Florida. Hello, Clyde Doughty (cdoughty@nyit.edu -Ed), I miss you all." Elizabeth Carter (M.B.A. '97) of Avon, Conn., is a director in the product management organization of the Personal Lines Division of the Hartford Insurance Company. She says, "I was admitted to NYIT in 1990, but due to several career changes, could not take classes every semester. NYIT's flexibility allowed me to maintain my matriculation as I pursued my M.B.A. Since then, I have been awarded several promotion opportunities. I enjoyed the time I spent at NYIT. I had the opportunity to take at least one class at [each of] the three campuses, which gave me the opportunity to experience the diversity that makes NYIT a great institution." Tim Johnson (M.S. '97) of Buzzards Bay, Mass., is secretary of the Alumni Federation's New England chapter. A professor of electrical engineering technology at the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston and a licensed professional engineer, he is the author of "Finding a Job in Tough Times" and is now working on a physics book for college freshmen. During his spare time, Tim teaches sailing in Boston Harbor and consults with a manufacturer of scientific instruments for oceanographic research and monitoring. Philip Nizza (D.O. '97) of Port Jefferson, N.Y., has been appointed to the medical staff at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and completed a fellowship in infectious diseases at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He also practices with the Eastern Infectious Disease Associates, P.C. in East Setauket, N.Y. Jessica Monahan Koster (B.S. '96, M.A. '98) of Bellmore, N.Y., is a marketing communications manager for Scholastic Publishing. Married in 2002 to husband Gregory, she has a 3-year-old stepson, Zachary, and a 10-year-old Labrador mix named Boomer. Jessica says, "I had the opportunity to teach several classes in the Advertising Department last year. Having many of my former professors as colleagues and interacting with talented students was rewarding!" Lew Hoens (M.S. '99) of Brooklyn, N.Y., is a mechanical engineer for New York City Transit, responsible for designing, modifying and purchasing new trains for the NYC subway system. Graig Weich (M.A. '99) of New York City is president of Beyond Comics, an illustration and special effects company. He has won more than 50 awards for his art, illustrations and latex costume design and is currently involved in the planning of live-action film versions of his comic books, "Civilian Justice" and "Project: Evolution." He also had a small role in the 2002 feature film, "Spider-Man." | 2000s | Christine DeNayer Donahue (M.S. '00) of Greenville, Del., is a full-time mother and civic volunteer. Chrissy says, "I was in my last year at NYIT when I became unexpectedly expectant. I was about three weeks away from delivery when I attended my NYIT commencement in Boca Raton, Fla. I remember asking Ronnie Kramer to order me the largest graduation gown available to ensure "baby belly" coverage. I do some infrequent consulting projects when one appeals to me, but I have my hands full with my 2 1/2-year-old. My full-time job is working for Ms. Emma Donahue. My husband, Jim, and I were surprised at her unexpected arrival but are truly blessed to have her. I do a lot of volunteer work at her pre-school, a Spanish immersion program called "The Spanish Garden." My undergraduate degree in Spanish is definitely paying off, since the bulk of our conversations are inevitably in Spanish. I'll be joining the board of the American Lung Association of Delaware shortly, and am involved with the Christmas Shop, a non-profit organization that raises and disperses funds to local non-profit service organizations. In the past, I've been very involved in a number of animal welfare organizations, especially the American Ferret Association. I also serve as editor of our local community newsletter. My family currently consists of Jim, Emma, James (my stepson, age 23) and Bogart (yellow Labrador puppy)." James Hess (D.O. '00) of Cooperstown, N.Y., won the 2001 E. Donnall Thomas Outstanding Research Presentation Award from the Bassett Healthcare Center in Cooperstown, where he is a resident in medicine. His project involved studying the hormonal mechanisms regulating fatty acid release from fat cells. Joanne Mannhaupt (B.S. '00) of Chicago is a media planner at Starcom Worldwide, a subsidiary of the Leo Burnett Company. She says, "I was born and raised on Long Island and worked in NYC for two years and felt that I needed a change. I ended up choosing Chicago because I work in advertising. The buildings/architecture are beautiful. Plus, I love the fact that I can stand on the beach overlooking Lake Michigan and see miles and miles of water, then turn around and see a city skyline. But I will always be a New Yorker, no matter where I am or end up. I loved attending NYIT. The best part of the curriculum was the Carleton Group. Not only is it an essential part of understanding the basics of agency life, but it is the greatest way to meet people. Sometimes I wish I could just live those years forever." Rachael Prostka (B.F.A. '00) of West Babylon, N.Y., is an interior designer/project manager for JAID/DDL Interior Design and Innersite, Inc. She says, "I love my job, the people I work with, my clients, just about everyone I deal with on a daily basis. Every now and then I think about days past when I'd work myself to near death. I smile and think about the all the people who were there with me. The frozen pizza and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at 4 in the morning, the 15 cups of coffee a day, the consecutive days of not showering, sleeping in the stairwell at Ed Hall...in the Ed Hall library...the cafeteria...my car...the closet in my studio...the carpet under my work table...on the work table...on the grass in front of Ed Hall...I guess just about anywhere I got the urge to rest my head. I miss it...or at least the friends I made and shared those times with. For those of you, thank you!" Scott Ciliberti (B.S. '01) of San Francisco is director of information technology services and a member of the board of trustees at the California Institute of Integral Studies, a small graduate college. He is responsible for managing all areas of technology operations and strategic planning, along with institutional research. He enjoys traveling and can often be found taking long weekend trips to Los Angeles and Seattle. Chamelle Wilson-Phillips (M.S. '02) of Far Rockaway, N.Y., is an administrative assistant with the New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority. She says, "My biggest inspiration has been my parents. They always taught my sister and me to value education and strive for the best. They taught us that knowledge is power and to use that power to make a difference in society. My mom went back to school when I was a teenager and received her bachelor's and master's. I applaud her efforts in teaching me the value of hard work." top | print | close window | ©2006 New York Institute of Technology. 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