Alumni Profile: Lou Bernardi
New York Tech Alumni Advisory Board member Lou Bernardi (B.S. ’11) credits his experience as a student and later assistant coach at New York Tech with helping him find success throughout his career.
Alumni Profile: Zahera Patel
Zahera Patel (M.B.A. ’19) doesn’t see her degree as only a career opportunity but as a way to build confidence. As a human resources manager, she uses what she learned in the classroom to effectively speak to and guide employees, helping them grow in their careers.
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.
Alumni Profile: Kantarama Gahigiri
Kantarama Gahigiri (M.A. ’06) got her start in the entertainment industry as a set production assistant, working on movies and television shows, including Men in Black 3 and Curb Your Enthusiasm. She now mainly writes and directs films that focus on identity, diversity, and social issues, for which she has won several awards./p>
Alumni Profile: Daisy Expósito-Ulla
Always fascinated with television, Daisy Expósito-Ulla (B.F.A. ’75) landed a job as an associate producer for PBS after graduating from New York Tech. Leveraging her experience, she transitioned to a career in advertising. Today, she is the head of her own agency, d expósito & Partners.
Alumni Profile: Mujeebuddin Mohammed
After graduating from New York Tech, Mujeebuddin Mohammed (M.B.A. ’19) landed a position with Canadian supermarket chain Loblaw Companies Ltd. as a store administrator and human resources manager.
Alumni Profile: Boaz Rahav
Boaz Rahav (M.B.A. ’98) is owner and co-founder of Hypersonic Force, a procurement and analytics company that helps government agencies identify and obtain hard-to-find parts required for the maintenance of vehicles, planes, and machinery.
Alumni Profile: Djimmetry Jean-Louis
For Djimmetry Jean-Louis (B.S. ’15), nursing allows him to be an advocate for patients who are vulnerable.
Alumni Profile: Jaz Garner
Starting her career as an intern at ABC News, Jaz Garner (M.A. ’14) is now associate producer for 20/20. And she says she couldn’t have gotten there without the support of her alma mater.
Alumni Profile: Phillip Nicolas
Phillip Nicolas (B.A. ’96) pursued chiropractic because of the sage advice of one of his New York Tech professors. Now, he is paying it forward by introducing the profession to a new generation of chiropractors.
Alumni Profile: Charles Pryor II
As vice president of student engagement at Guttman Community College, Charles Pryor II (B.T. ’00, M.P.S. ’05) ensures that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Alumni Profile: Stacy L. Beatty Jr.
As the director of graphic design with the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Stacy L. Beatty Jr. (B.F.A. ’02) manages the day-to-day needs for the agency and the Office of the Mayor.