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Alumni Profile: Olivia Albert

Olivia Albert’s fight with thyroid cancer prompted her to major in biotechnology. At NYIT, she’s gotten the research experience she needs to pursue her dream.

Alumni Profile: Bishara Abdul-Hamid

At his learning center Hexagon-STEM, Bishara Abdul-Hamid (M.S.I.T. ’15) uses an interdisciplinary approach to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Lenka Wright’s (M.S. ’12) naturally curious nature drew her to broadcast journalism. After a seasoned career on the air, she shifted her focus to local government working in various communications posts, including her most recent role as the first communications officer for the City of Mountain View in California.

Alumni Profile: Evan Goldenberg

For Evan Goldenberg (B.Arch. ’84), being an architect isn’t just about building a home. It’s about building relationships to create perfect environments for his clients.

Alumni Profile: Alan Gingold

As a fifth-grader, Alan Gingold (D.O. ’00) was tasked with memorizing all the bones in the human body, setting him on a path to a career in medicine.

Alumni Profile: Charlie Vazquez

New York Tech’s challenging courses and New York City location gave Charlie Vazquez (M.B.A. ’01) the edge he needed for a successful career. Today, he is senior vice president for key accounts at Centauri Health Solutions.

Alumni Profile: Paul Garcia

As co-founder of Rethink Urban Design, Paul Garcia (B.S. ’15) is working with local officials, neighborhoods, and civic organizations on new approaches that will help align funding and support for the redesign and regeneration of urban neighborhoods.

Alumni Profile: Snehal Tobkes

While opening her physical therapy clinic, Snehal Tobkes (B.S. ’00, D.P.T. ’04) was faced with Hurricane Sandy. During her expansion, COVID-19 forced her to shift gears. But she wouldn’t let either event get in the way of doing what she loves.

Alumni Profile: Andrea Chaves

As an educator, Andrea Chaves (M.S.’06) taught her students to dream big. Now she’s following her own lesson as the founder of PineApple Women, an online community designed to empower Hispanic women.

Alumni Profile: Chaya Levin

As a student, Chaya Levin (B.S. ’19) excelled in and out of the classroom, ultimately landing a coveted internship at Grubhub, where she now works as a software engineer.

Alumni Profile: Robert A. McConnell

As president of the architecture firm EwingCole, Robert A. McConnell (B.Arch. ’82) believes his number one priority is to mentor the next generation of leaders.

Alumni Profile: Natalía Reynisdóttir

Natalía Reynisdóttir (B.S. ’19), now a Program Management Associate at Ovid Therapeutics, began working for the company as an intern during her last undergraduate summer. She reflects on how her studies and research experiences while pursuing her biotechnology degree at New York Tech prepared her for success.