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Kimberly Hackett
Kimberly, ’89, graduated from Marist College with a degree in English. She wrote for several publications in the Hudson River Valley region of New York, has done marketing and editorial work for Charles Scribner and Simon & Schuster, and was a senior editor at West Group. She is currently a freelance copy editor and editorial advisor in Pensacola, Florida.
Kimberly, ’89, graduated from Marist College with a degree in English. She wrote for several publications in the Hudson River Valley region of New York, has done marketing and editorial work for Charles Scribner and Simon & Schuster, and was a senior editor at West Group. She is currently a freelance copy editor and editorial advisor in Pensacola, Florida.
Aisha (Shakti) Hakim
Aisha, ’89, is a teacher. She has worked as a special education elementary teacher in Brooklyn, and plans to teach in Dubai. She is also an essayist whose work was published in the anthology Listen Up: Voices From the Next Feminist Generation. She has a master’s degree in special education from Long Island University. Aisha graduated magna cum laude from The City College of New York with a BA in developmental disabilities. She is also a licensed massage therapist.
Aisha, ’89, is a teacher. She has worked as a special education elementary teacher in Brooklyn, and plans to teach in Dubai. She is also an essayist whose work was published in the anthology Listen Up: Voices From the Next Feminist Generation. She has a master’s degree in special education from Long Island University. Aisha graduated magna cum laude from The City College of New York with a BA in developmental disabilities. She is also a licensed massage therapist.
Zeph Harben
Zeph,’93, is the chief technology officer at Volunteer Match in San Francisco, where he has also held several other information technology jobs. He has also worked as a software engineer and system administrator. He is a graduate of Macalester College.
Zeph,’93, is the chief technology officer at Volunteer Match in San Francisco, where he has also held several other information technology jobs. He has also worked as a software engineer and system administrator. He is a graduate of Macalester College.
Elmer Hardy
Elmer, ’87, has a degree in journalism from the New York Institute of Technology and a master’s in divinity from New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Elmer was a reporter for the Nassau County Department of Social Services' Video Department and the New York Christian Times. He has produced religious programming for the radio stations WMCA, WWRL, and WLNA. He is a Baptist minister on Long Island, NY.
Elmer, ’87, has a degree in journalism from the New York Institute of Technology and a master’s in divinity from New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Elmer was a reporter for the Nassau County Department of Social Services' Video Department and the New York Christian Times. He has produced religious programming for the radio stations WMCA, WWRL, and WLNA. He is a Baptist minister on Long Island, NY.
James Earl Hardy
James, ’84, is the author of the popular B-Boy Blues series of novels. He has a BA from St. John’s University and an MS from the Columbia School of Journalism. He won numerous journalism awards and scholarships while in high school and college. He was an assistant editor at Update (a Scholastic magazine) before starting his successful freelance writing career. He is also the author of two young adult books: a biography of Spike Lee and a profile of the band Boyz 2 Men.
James, ’84, is the author of the popular B-Boy Blues series of novels. He has a BA from St. John’s University and an MS from the Columbia School of Journalism. He won numerous journalism awards and scholarships while in high school and college. He was an assistant editor at Update (a Scholastic magazine) before starting his successful freelance writing career. He is also the author of two young adult books: a biography of Spike Lee and a profile of the band Boyz 2 Men.
Keshia Harrell (Joseph)
Keshia, ’03, is a 6th grade special education teacher at Ebbets Field Middle School in Brooklyn. She is a graduate of Baruch College.
Keshia, ’03, is a 6th grade special education teacher at Ebbets Field Middle School in Brooklyn. She is a graduate of Baruch College.
Ayisha Harvey
Ayisha, ’94, is a 6th grade teacher at PS 375 in New York City. She also worked as an editorial assistant at St. Martin’s Press and as an academic advisor for a college scholarship program. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in education from Long Island University.
Ayisha, ’94, is a 6th grade teacher at PS 375 in New York City. She also worked as an editorial assistant at St. Martin’s Press and as an academic advisor for a college scholarship program. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in education from Long Island University.
April Harvin
April, ’81, is a social worker who has done clinical work with diverse populations including emotionally disturbed children, substance abusers, persons living with HIV/AIDS, domestic violence victims, the mentally ill, at-risk youth, families, and college students. She has also done program evaluation. She is currently an administrative supervisor at Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services in New York City. April has a BA from SUNY Binghamton and an MSW from Marywood University.
April, ’81, is a social worker who has done clinical work with diverse populations including emotionally disturbed children, substance abusers, persons living with HIV/AIDS, domestic violence victims, the mentally ill, at-risk youth, families, and college students. She has also done program evaluation. She is currently an administrative supervisor at Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services in New York City. April has a BA from SUNY Binghamton and an MSW from Marywood University.
Tyshawn Henry
Tyshawn, ’93, started playing rugby while attending Carleton College, where she earned a degrees in history and Latin American studies. Since then, she has enjoyed a successful rugby career with the Berkeley All-Blues and the New York Rugby Club. She works as a textile designer with Red Bridge Studio in New York.
Tyshawn, ’93, started playing rugby while attending Carleton College, where she earned a degrees in history and Latin American studies. Since then, she has enjoyed a successful rugby career with the Berkeley All-Blues and the New York Rugby Club. She works as a textile designer with Red Bridge Studio in New York.
Janet Hines
Janet, ’90, is an urban planner with a New Jersey company that helps communities meet their affordable housing obligations and develop energy efficient housing. She has also worked as a city planner at the New York City Department of Planning, and as a press officer for New Jersey Transit. She has also worked as a municipal and medical reporter for several newspapers. Janet has a BA in pan-African studies from Temple University and a master’s degree in urban planning from Hunter College.
Janet, ’90, is an urban planner with a New Jersey company that helps communities meet their affordable housing obligations and develop energy efficient housing. She has also worked as a city planner at the New York City Department of Planning, and as a press officer for New Jersey Transit. She has also worked as a municipal and medical reporter for several newspapers. Janet has a BA in pan-African studies from Temple University and a master’s degree in urban planning from Hunter College.
Kim Hoang
Kim, ’96, is senior art director for Weber Shandwick in Venice, California, where she designs publications, websites, promotional materials, direct mail, and identities and event graphics for brands that have included ABSOLUT Vodka, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and PepsiCo. Kim studied painting at the Slade School of Fine Art in London and is a graduate of Wellesley College, where she received a BA degree in studio art and international relations. She is also the founder and manager of the LA chapter of SheSays, a social network organization dedicated to the engagement, education, and advancement of women in digital marketing and advertising.
Kim, ’96, is senior art director for Weber Shandwick in Venice, California, where she designs publications, websites, promotional materials, direct mail, and identities and event graphics for brands that have included ABSOLUT Vodka, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and PepsiCo. Kim studied painting at the Slade School of Fine Art in London and is a graduate of Wellesley College, where she received a BA degree in studio art and international relations. She is also the founder and manager of the LA chapter of SheSays, a social network organization dedicated to the engagement, education, and advancement of women in digital marketing and advertising.
Jill Hodge
Jill, ’82, is a special education teacher at Aaron Academy in New York City, a private special education school. She has a BA from Boston University and a master’s degree from New York University.
Jill, ’82, is a special education teacher at Aaron Academy in New York City, a private special education school. She has a BA from Boston University and a master’s degree from New York University.
Marc Hogi
Marc, ’90, attended State University of New York at Morrisville and the University of Alabama, earning a degree in journalism. He has worked as a copy editor for the American Kennel Club, and a production assistant for Fox News. He currently teaches English in Seoul, Korea and lectures at Chongshin University in Seoul.
Marc, ’90, attended State University of New York at Morrisville and the University of Alabama, earning a degree in journalism. He has worked as a copy editor for the American Kennel Club, and a production assistant for Fox News. He currently teaches English in Seoul, Korea and lectures at Chongshin University in Seoul.
Myriam Skye Holly
Myriam, ’98, is a graduate of the New School with a degree in writing. She works as a freelance journalist for the Canarsie Courier and other publications.
Myriam, ’98, is a graduate of the New School with a degree in writing. She works as a freelance journalist for the Canarsie Courier and other publications.
Jonathan Holub
Jonathan, ’89, is deputy county counsel at the Office of the Riverside County Counsel, Riverside, CA. He is a graduate of George Washington University and New York Law School.
Jonathan, ’89, is deputy county counsel at the Office of the Riverside County Counsel, Riverside, CA. He is a graduate of George Washington University and New York Law School.
Howard Honigsfeld
Howard, ’84, is a social worker for the New York City Department of Education. He has also worked for private agencies and maintains a private practice in social work. He has BA in English education from Queens College and an MSW from the Hunter College School of Social Work.
Howard, ’84, is a social worker for the New York City Department of Education. He has also worked for private agencies and maintains a private practice in social work. He has BA in English education from Queens College and an MSW from the Hunter College School of Social Work.
Sheridan Honore
Sheridan, ’84, has a BA in English literature from Michigan State and a master’s degree in journalism from Ohio State University. He is a high school teacher in New York City. Prior to becoming a teacher, he had an extensive journalism career, working as a reporter for the Lansing (Michigan) State Journal, WJBK-TV (Detroit), and in New York City for WPIX, WWOR, and WNBC.
Sheridan, ’84, has a BA in English literature from Michigan State and a master’s degree in journalism from Ohio State University. He is a high school teacher in New York City. Prior to becoming a teacher, he had an extensive journalism career, working as a reporter for the Lansing (Michigan) State Journal, WJBK-TV (Detroit), and in New York City for WPIX, WWOR, and WNBC.
Naomi Nicole Hopkins
Naomi, ’01, has a bachelor’s degree in strategic and organizational communications from Temple University. She has worked as a residential rehabilitation coordinator in New York City, and is currently communications director for the Episcopal Mission Society in New York.
Naomi, ’01, has a bachelor’s degree in strategic and organizational communications from Temple University. She has worked as a residential rehabilitation coordinator in New York City, and is currently communications director for the Episcopal Mission Society in New York.
Ngan-Fong Huang
Ngan-Fong, ’98, has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from MIT and is studying for a PhD in bioengineering at Berkeley. She has been awarded a patent related to carbon nanotubes.
Ngan-Fong, ’98, has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from MIT and is studying for a PhD in bioengineering at Berkeley. She has been awarded a patent related to carbon nanotubes.
Teresa Hussein
Teresa, ’93, is a product developer for Donovan Data Systems. She has also worked as a technical writer and consultant, and as a digital media specialist at HBO. She has a BS from The City College of New York in electrical engineering.
Teresa, ’93, is a product developer for Donovan Data Systems. She has also worked as a technical writer and consultant, and as a digital media specialist at HBO. She has a BS from The City College of New York in electrical engineering.
Donna Hutchinson
Donna, ’95, is a middle school English teacher for the New York City Department of Education. She also ran the teen writing program at the McBurney Y in Manhattan. She has a BA from the New School in writing and literature and a master’s degree from Cambridge College in education.
Donna, ’95, is a middle school English teacher for the New York City Department of Education. She also ran the teen writing program at the McBurney Y in Manhattan. She has a BA from the New School in writing and literature and a master’s degree from Cambridge College in education.
Ebele Iloka
Ebele, ’88, is a social worker at Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn. She has also worked at the Center for Elimination of Violence in the Family, and as a social service counselor on The Floating Hospital. She has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from SUNY New Paltz and an MSW from SUNY Buffalo.
Ebele, ’88, is a social worker at Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn. She has also worked at the Center for Elimination of Violence in the Family, and as a social service counselor on The Floating Hospital. She has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from SUNY New Paltz and an MSW from SUNY Buffalo.
Michael Isralewitz
Michael, ’84, has been a reporter and editor for many companies, including Gorham & Lamont, West Group, and RTC Real Estate. He has a degree in English from Queens College.
Michael, ’84, has been a reporter and editor for many companies, including Gorham & Lamont, West Group, and RTC Real Estate. He has a degree in English from Queens College.
Kenyetta Ivy
Kenyetta, ’94, is a social worker with a master’s degree in school counseling from SUNY Albany.
Kenyetta, ’94, is a social worker with a master’s degree in school counseling from SUNY Albany.
Irene Jeng
Irene, ’91, is senior marketing manager for Godiva Chocolatier’s Gifting and Innovation division in New York City. She has also worked in branding and marketing for Kraft Foods, Frito Lay, and Avon Products. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Irene, ’91, is senior marketing manager for Godiva Chocolatier’s Gifting and Innovation division in New York City. She has also worked in branding and marketing for Kraft Foods, Frito Lay, and Avon Products. She has a BA from Stanford University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Janice Jenkins (Tosto)
Janice, ’83, graduated from State University of New York at Old Westbury with a BA in American Studies. She also has master's degrees in guidance and counseling and in urban affairs from Hunter College. Since 2002, Janice has been a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She has served as a counselor and project director in various schools and community organizations, including the Congressional Award Program, a junior high school community service project in the South Bronx. Janice is the founder of the LM Jenkins Women and Wellness Memorial Project, a mentoring program for women who are emerging human service professionals. Janice is also a prolific blogger on social services issues for the New York Nonprofit Press E-Newsletter at www.nynp.biz.
Janice, ’83, graduated from State University of New York at Old Westbury with a BA in American Studies. She also has master's degrees in guidance and counseling and in urban affairs from Hunter College. Since 2002, Janice has been a National Certified Counselor (NCC). She has served as a counselor and project director in various schools and community organizations, including the Congressional Award Program, a junior high school community service project in the South Bronx. Janice is the founder of the LM Jenkins Women and Wellness Memorial Project, a mentoring program for women who are emerging human service professionals. Janice is also a prolific blogger on social services issues for the New York Nonprofit Press E-Newsletter at www.nynp.biz.
Giselle John
Giselle, ’97, is a youth advocate and trainer for the Annie E. Casey Foundation. She has been a member of the Administration for Children’s Services' advisory board and was a Public Allies Fellow at Youth Communication. She was named an Urban Hero in 1998 by the Catalog for Giving, an organization which raises money for youth programs in New York City. Giselle also worked for Voices of Youth, a Youth Communication program which prepared foster care teens to educate child care professionals about the needs of youth in foster care. She has a bachelor’s degree in deviant behavior from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Giselle, ’97, is a youth advocate and trainer for the Annie E. Casey Foundation. She has been a member of the Administration for Children’s Services' advisory board and was a Public Allies Fellow at Youth Communication. She was named an Urban Hero in 1998 by the Catalog for Giving, an organization which raises money for youth programs in New York City. Giselle also worked for Voices of Youth, a Youth Communication program which prepared foster care teens to educate child care professionals about the needs of youth in foster care. She has a bachelor’s degree in deviant behavior from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Irma Johnson
Irma, ’93, is a student counselor and advocate at the Lehman College Center for School-College Collaboratives in the Bronx, a program that promotes collaborations between the College and community. She has also worked as a program associate at the United Way of New York City and as program manager at New York Youth at Risk, a community-based youth development agency. She has a BA in psychology from the New School and a master’s degree in public administration and nonprofit management from Baruch College.
Irma, ’93, is a student counselor and advocate at the Lehman College Center for School-College Collaboratives in the Bronx, a program that promotes collaborations between the College and community. She has also worked as a program associate at the United Way of New York City and as program manager at New York Youth at Risk, a community-based youth development agency. She has a BA in psychology from the New School and a master’s degree in public administration and nonprofit management from Baruch College.
Thuvia Jones
Thuvia, ’99, works in multimedia as a graphic artist and animator at News 12/Rainbow media, and as sound operator, video editor, boom operator, and more on various projects. She is also a tutor, and she has worked as a rater for the Educational Testing Service. She has a degree from Emory University in African American studies and journalism, and a master’s degree in paralegal studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Thuvia, ’99, works in multimedia as a graphic artist and animator at News 12/Rainbow media, and as sound operator, video editor, boom operator, and more on various projects. She is also a tutor, and she has worked as a rater for the Educational Testing Service. She has a degree from Emory University in African American studies and journalism, and a master’s degree in paralegal studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
David Jones
David, ’84, is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He has a extensive career in journalism as a reporter, editor, and freelance writer at companies including Bloomberg Business News, the Research Institute of America, Home Furnishings Daily, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, CMP Publications, Reed Travel Group, Travel Agent Magazine, Business Travel Magazine, and others.
David, ’84, is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. He has a extensive career in journalism as a reporter, editor, and freelance writer at companies including Bloomberg Business News, the Research Institute of America, Home Furnishings Daily, Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, CMP Publications, Reed Travel Group, Travel Agent Magazine, Business Travel Magazine, and others.
Chris Kanarick
Chris, ’92, works in talent and brand development for ID. He has represented Eric Idle, Christopher Walken, Robin Williams, Luke Wilson, Richard Jenkins, and John Slattery. His corporate clients include Tiffany & Co., Hermes, and Project A.L.S. In addition, Chris worked on the film release campaigns for Julie Taymor’s Across the Universe, as well as Rob Zombie’s Halloween. Kanarick began his publicity career in 2001 as an executive assistant to ID’s Mara Buxbaum and later took a position at Miramax Films as a manager of publicity where he was at the forefront of campaigns for films such as Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill and Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator. He later joined Leslee Dart as she started her new venture, The Dart Group.
Chris, ’92, works in talent and brand development for ID. He has represented Eric Idle, Christopher Walken, Robin Williams, Luke Wilson, Richard Jenkins, and John Slattery. His corporate clients include Tiffany & Co., Hermes, and Project A.L.S. In addition, Chris worked on the film release campaigns for Julie Taymor’s Across the Universe, as well as Rob Zombie’s Halloween. Kanarick began his publicity career in 2001 as an executive assistant to ID’s Mara Buxbaum and later took a position at Miramax Films as a manager of publicity where he was at the forefront of campaigns for films such as Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill and Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator. He later joined Leslee Dart as she started her new venture, The Dart Group.
Michael Klompus
Michael, ’89, is human resources director at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, a foundation in New York City. He previously worked in human resources for the Earth Institute at Columbia University. Michael has a BA in psychology from SUNY Buffalo and an MPA in human resource management from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Michael, ’89, is human resources director at the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, a foundation in New York City. He previously worked in human resources for the Earth Institute at Columbia University. Michael has a BA in psychology from SUNY Buffalo and an MPA in human resource management from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Natalie Kozakiewicz
Natalie, ’04, has a degree in anthropology from the City College of New York.
Natalie, ’04, has a degree in anthropology from the City College of New York.
Rachelle Krieger
Rachelle, ’85, is an artist whose work has been exhibited extensively both nationally and internationally in solo and group shows, and was recently featured in The Heckscher Museum of Art’s inaugural Long Island Biennial. Exhibits include those at Susan Eley Fine Art in NYC, the Dorian Grey Gallery in NYC, the Judi Rotenberg Gallery in Boston, the Simon Gallery in New Jersey, the Mulligan-Shanoski Gallery in San Francisco, and the Taylor Jardine Gallery in London. Rachelle has been honored with the Mark Rothko Memorial Scholarship, the Alexander Medal, and the Award for Excellence in Design from Pratt Institute, where she received a BFA in 1989. See her work at www.rachellekrieger.com.
Rachelle, ’85, is an artist whose work has been exhibited extensively both nationally and internationally in solo and group shows, and was recently featured in The Heckscher Museum of Art’s inaugural Long Island Biennial. Exhibits include those at Susan Eley Fine Art in NYC, the Dorian Grey Gallery in NYC, the Judi Rotenberg Gallery in Boston, the Simon Gallery in New Jersey, the Mulligan-Shanoski Gallery in San Francisco, and the Taylor Jardine Gallery in London. Rachelle has been honored with the Mark Rothko Memorial Scholarship, the Alexander Medal, and the Award for Excellence in Design from Pratt Institute, where she received a BFA in 1989. See her work at www.rachellekrieger.com.
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