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Student Profile: Danielle Ongsohu
Danielle Ongsohu discovered her passion for coding and web design in high school and is now pursuing her bachelor’s degree in computer science to support her dream of becoming a front-end web developer.
Alumni Profile: Sheena Howard
In 2014, Sheena Howard, Ph.D. (M.A. ’07), became the first Black female to receive a coveted William Eisner Comic Industry Award for her book Black Comics: Politics of Race and Representation. Learn more about her journey as an author, filmmaker, and professor.
Student Profile: Daniel Tanis
Daniel Tanis successfully defended his doctoral dissertation in May. Over the next two years, the aspiring physician-scientist will complete his clinical rotations to graduate from New York Tech’s first Ph.D. program.
Alumni Profile: Alan Wong
As a high school student, Alan Wong (D.O. ’03, M.B.A. ’03) volunteered as a researcher at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. Today, he’s the chief medical officer at Mount Sinai’s hospital in Oceanside, N.Y.
Alumni Profile: Soyeb Barot
Soyeb Barot (M.S. ’05) credits New York Tech for putting him on a path to success. Now, he gives back to his alma mater as a mentor in the College of Engineering and Computing Sciences CAMPUS Mentoring Program.
Staff Profile: Tadiyos Gebre
Director of Academic Success and Enrichment Tadiyos Gebre oversees his department’s student success programs, including the Learning Center, which received an International Tutor Training Program Certification.
Staff Profile: Dost Khalique
NYITCOM Director of Academic Technology Dost Khalique oversees both the Academic Technologies Group and the Media Services Group at New York Tech, innovative teams at the forefront of technological advancements in education and research.
Staff Profile: Joanne West
Joanne West works in the Office of Student Life on the Long Island campus, where she supports operations to help enhance New York Tech’s student life offerings. But outside the university walls, she is a gardener, advocate, and friend to all.
Staff Profile: Thomas Shea
Director of Undergraduate Admissions Thomas Shea (M.S. ’21) works tirelessly to ensure New York Tech is akin to a second home where prospective and current students can achieve their goals.
Student Profile: Alicia Terry Jones
As she pursues her doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD), Alicia Terry Jones is focused on her goal of working in an elementary school setting to help fill the gap of OT professionals in schools, as well as giving back to her community by providing resources to people of color to increase their access to care.