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.
Student Profile: Angel Singh
Biology major Angel Singh grew up watching her grandmother’s home remedies resolve minor medical complaints. Her curiosity led her to her interest in investigating the connection between ingredients and modern healthcare and ignited her passion to become a physician.
Student Profile: Brittany Taylor
From a young age, medical student Brittany Taylor was aware of the disparities in her community. Experiencing disadvantages like poverty and inadequate resources, she witnessed family and neighbors suffer from preventable diseases. Becoming a doctor was the best way she believed she could make a difference.
Student Profile: Tre’ Rogers
New York Tech M.B.A. student Tre’ Rogers left his sunny Florida home for the hustle and bustle of New York City but doesn’t regret his choice. Rogers was awarded a $1,000 scholarship to further his future career in marketing.
Staff Profile: Michaelson Eustache
Going from high school to college may be a daunting change for some students. Associate Director of Admissions Michaelson Eustache makes it his priority to help them transition to New York Tech with ease.
Student Profile: Elianna Sanchez
The lack of access to healthcare in underserved communities inspired Elianna Sanchez to pursue a career in medicine. She hopes to one day provide quality medical care that considers the social determinants impacting racially diverse communities.
Student Profile: Austin Stietzel
From the time he was a teenager, Austin Stietzel wanted to pursue a career in electrical and computer engineering. At New York Tech, he is on his way, gaining real-world experience as a member of a team of students building prototypes for NASA.
Student Profile: Pradhyumna “Prady” Alone
M.B.A. student Pradhyumna Alone only recently discovered his passion for marketing and management. In his Marketing and Research class, he is working on a project involving ChatGPT and its influence on users and education at New York Tech.
Faculty Profile: William Letsou
Assistant Professor of Biological and Chemical Sciences William Letsou, Ph.D., is using the power of computers to explain and predict people’s risk of disease based on their genetic material.