Zin茅 Ebersohn
Majors: Psychology and Philosophy
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I grew up in a small town in South Africa with parents who worked extremely hard to provide a life of love and opportunities for my brother and me. From a young age I have always been interested in listening to other people鈥檚 stories and I found my way to the stage and performing. After high school I got a scholarship to study acting in New York and that was the start of my scholarly intimacy with human behavior and the bigger questions鈥 Read More 禄
Kazi Tejwar
Majors: Political Science and Government; Sociology Minor: Legal Studies
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I was born and raised in Flatbush, Brooklyn, and I鈥檓 a proud son of two Bengali immigrants. My story always starts with my parents. They鈥檝e sacrificed their entire lives to come to America to give their three children the best possible lives they can lead. I will never forget their sacrifice.
Growing up, I鈥檝e seen the devastating effects our economic and political鈥 Read More 禄
Alivya Barry, BA/MA program in Research Psychology with a minor in anthropology.
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I grew up in a mission-oriented family. When I was 7, we started fostering kids out of the fostercare system, which exposed me to many levels of trauma, I saw the impacts of poverty, cognitive disabilities, and physical/emotional/sexual abuse. My parents dedicated most of my childhood years to their non-profit which aimed to create safe homes and spaces, as well as fill other gaps within the鈥 Read More 禄
Dr. Diana Punales Morejon, Director of The Psychological Center, migrated to the US with her family from Cuba to escape communism. Now, she is shaping the next generation of psychologists. With a focus on overseeing clinical teams and ensuring the competency of doctoral students, Dr. Morejon navigates the challenges of staying updated on evolving training competencies while finding deep fulfillment in nurturing socially conscious professionals. She also addresses socio-economic and systemic hurdles in accessing mental health, including implementing a鈥 Read More 禄
Aravdeep Kaur, a senior majoring in Economics, was raised by Punjabi immigrant parents in Queens and discovered her passion for Finance and Analytics while attending CCNY. Kaur underscores the pivotal role of the Colin Powell School in providing opportunities for professional growth, including fellowships and internships.
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I was born and raised in a vibrant neighborhood in Queens, to Punjabi immigrant parents. I attended P.S. 108, M.S. 137, and then Brooklyn Technical鈥 Read More 禄
Introduction
Angela Vasovic '22 was born to parents who immigrated to America from Yugoslavia. Growing up, Vasovic developed a profound interest in global perspectives during family visits to Serbia and decided to begin her journey in diplomacy at t九色视频. Her commitment to international affairs and human rights led her to an early internship with International IDEA, and her participation in the Colin Powell and S Jay Levy fellowships at CCNY paved the way for an internship with the Department of State during the pandemic, and鈥 Read More 禄
Cultivating Leaders: Bobby Derival鈥檚 Impact at the Colin Powell School
Bobby Derival, Executive Director of the MPA Program at the Colin Powell School, is passionate about creating positive social change through education and mentorship.
Derival鈥檚 background as a public health practitioner and entrepreneur brings a unique perspective to the MPA Program, emphasizing the importance of leadership development and challenging the status quo for a more equitable society.
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Bridging Dreams and Determination: Jesus Villegas' Journey from East Harlem to Economic Impact
Jesus Villegas, a first-generation college student from East Harlem, is pursuing a BA in Economics with a concentration in Finance. Villegas鈥 motivation stems from his family's sacrifices and his own experiences, including a transformative period of injury and recovery during the pandemic.
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My name is Jesus Villegas (He/Him), born and raised in East Harlem, New York. Growing up in this鈥 Read More 禄
Alum Carlos Pazmino鈥檚 Journey to a Career in Urban Planning
Carlos Pazmino 鈥15, a Transportation Planner/Urban Planner II at The District Department of Transportation, immigrated with his mother from Quito, Ecuador, at the age of 10, during a very turbulent era in that country. City College provided a platform for Pazmino to blend personal experiences with academic pursuits, fueling his passion for urban planning.
What brought you to CCNY and to the Colin Powell School?
My stepfamily has a longstanding history with CUNY, as my鈥 Read More 禄
Bruce Cronin: 鈥淭he Diversity of This Community Reflects the Diversity of N.Y. Itself鈥
Influenced by his parents' activism as opponents of the war in Vietnam and supporters of civil rights, Political Science professor Bruce Cronin developed a passion for international politics, particularly human rights. After earning a degree in Political Science and Urban Studies at SUNY Albany, he pursued a career as a community organizer and later earned a PhD from Columbia University. Cronin鈥檚 scholarly work delves into human rights and international law, with a鈥 Read More 禄
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