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Staff Profile: Adrienne McNally
Adrienne McNally started out as an undergraduate industrial engineering student, but soon discovered that the subject wasn’t quite her calling. As she continued her education, she discovered a focus that resonated, and now dedicates her time to enhancing the student experience at New York Tech.
Student Profile: Viktoria Taranto
NYITCOM student Viktoria Taranto shadows dermatologist Navin Arora (D.O. ’04) as they work together to offer virtual dermatology consultations and treatment recommendations for Ukrainian citizens and refugees unable to access specialized care in their home country.
Student Profile: Veronica Perez
First-year NYITCOM-Arkansas student Veronica Perez shares her journey to medical school, and her plans to one day treat patients in her home territory Guam.
Student Profile: Kelsey Fisher
Aspiring neurologist Kelsey Fisher is gaining first-hand experience at NYITCOM, working with Adena Leder, D.O., director of the Parkinson’s program, on a project that focuses on an overlooked demographic diagnosed with the disease: young women.
America’s Heroes Rescuing America’s Icon
On six bucolic acres in Calverton, N.Y., Eileen Shanahan (B.F.A.’87) offers a place of healing for troubled horses and veterans and first responders who suffer from PTSD at her Warrior Ranch Foundation.
Student Profile: Jonan Manzi
After injuring his knee playing soccer, Jonan Manzi turned to electrical and computer engineering technology. He left his home in Rwanda to attend New York Tech, where he’s pursuing his bachelor’s degree and paying it forward as a peer tutor and student ambassador.
Alumni Profile: Peter J. Romano
Throughout a long and successful career running his own architectural firm, Peter J. Romano (B.Arch. ’76) has remained an active member of the New York Tech community, joining the Board of Trustees in 2011 to ultimately being named chair in June 2021.
Alumni Profile: Oliver Vasquez
Upon graduating in 2012, Oliver Vasquez (B.S. ’12) was on the move, landing a job with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). In just two years, he would start his company, Vasquez Integrators, designing communication networks and security systems to support transportation agencies, including the MTA.
Alumni Profile: Domenick Chieco
Since graduating from New York Tech, Domenick Chieco (B.S. ’89) has remained active at his alma mater, serving as chair of the FRIENDS of the School of Architecture and Design for the past 15 years, a role that is close to his heart.
Student Profile: Harminderjeet Kaur
When Harminderjeet “Harminder” Kaur (B.S. ’22) first came to New York Tech, she was nervous. But she quickly found her place by getting involved in campus life and taking on leadership roles with various clubs and organizations.