Student Profile: Devanshi Shah
As a student at New York Tech, Devanshi Shah (M.Arch. ’22) says she gained the necessary skills to help her succeed as an architect.
Alumni Profile: Samantha Snukis
Like a true athlete, Samantha Snukis (M.S. ’14) pushes herself to the limit, saying, “You have to keep learning new skills and always say ‘yes’ to something new. Just do it because you can always learn from it and keep that experience in your back pocket.”
Alumni Profile: Eileen Shanahan
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.
Alumni Profile: Virginia Gambale
Virginia Gambale (B.S. ’84) started on a path studying music performance. But her love for people and the rise of computer technology prompted her to switch gears, which brought her to New York Tech and a successful career in technological management.
Alumni Profile: Ramon Ray
The importance of having fun is a recurring theme in Ramon Ray’s (B.S. ’07) life and work. And it has paid off. He has launched four businesses and credits his education at New York Tech for helping him flourish in his professional life.
Alumni Profile: Selena Washington
As an undergraduate and graduate student, Selena Washington (B.S. ’04, D.P.T. ’06) learned how to multitask and work as team players, skills that have served her well as director of physical therapy at Physical Therapy of Harlem.
Alumni Profile: Steve Carbone
As chief digital officer for MediaCom Worldwide, Steve Carbone (B.F.A. ’90) leads the agency’s partnerships with tech giants Google and Amazon.
Alumni Profile: Clifford Virgin III
As senior vice president at RBC Wealth Management, Clifford Virgin III (B.S. ’81) helps his clients reach their financial goals. He also advises the next generation, visiting schools to teach students about financial literacy.
Alumni Profile: Nancy Byatt
Through her company, Lifeline 4 Families, Nancy Byatt (D.O. ’03, M.B.A. ’03) is working on destigmatizing maternal mental health and helping mothers get the aid they need during and after their pregnancies.
Alumni Profile: Tom Lanzilotta
Visits to wooded land in Pennsylvania helped Tom Lanzilotta (M.S. ’10) realize the importance of conserving the planet’s resources, putting him on a path to a career in energy management.
Alumni Profile: Thomas Kershaw
From helping him launch a successful career to meeting and marrying his college sweetheart, Thomas Kershaw (B.S. ’71) looks back fondly on his time at New York Tech.
Alumni Profile: Eze Small
Everything started on the track for Eze Small. After a setback, he shifted his focus to engineering. He is now president and chief operating officer of Elite Construction of NY, where he continues to use the lessons he learned at New York Tech.