Student Leila Cole '25: 鈥淣ever Be Ashamed to Ask for Help鈥
Leila Cole, born in Sierra Leone and raised in the U.S., originally aspired to be a computer animator before shifting to the fashion industry. Feeling unfulfilled, she resigned from a strategic role in a luxury jewelry company and enrolled at CCNY. The passion for addressing global issues, especially injustices against women and children, led her to pursue International Studies at the Colin Powell School.
Please share a little about your background 鈥 what鈥檚 your story?鈥
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Alesia Burnazi 鈥17: Curiosity Will Take You Places You Never Thought You鈥檇 Go
Alesia Burnazi 鈥17 is Communications Associate for Palladium and Communications Manager for the UNICEF-funded AFPro project in Albania. Born in Tirana, Albania, Burnazi鈥檚 began her college career at BMCC before transferring to CCNY. Her family background, paired with her passion for world affairs, politics, and journalism, led her to study international studies at CCNY.
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I was born and raised in Tirana, Albania. I am of鈥 Read More 禄
From City College to Amsterdam, the story of Alumnus Fatjon Kaja 鈥16
Born in a small Albanian town, alumnus Fatjon Kaja鈥檚 journey has led him from Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn to City College to Amsterdam.
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Where are you from and what is your background story?
I was born in a small town in Albania, where I lived until my junior year of high school. I went on to complete my high school education at Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn. Following this transition, I enrolled at t九色视频 where I pursued my degree鈥 Read More 禄
Former NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi, recently shared his reflections on health, medicine, public service, and joining CCNY as the inaugural Sternberg Family Professor of Leadership at the Colin Powell School.
Please share something about your personal and professional background. What inspired you to become a doctor?
I was not one of those kids who had a Fisher-Price stethoscope and always dreamed of becoming a physician. In fact, as the first doctor in my family, I didn't really have role models to help me understand what it meant to practice鈥 Read More 禄
Moynihan Fellow Miguel Arias: 鈥淚 Have Chosen to Shoot for the Stars Instead of Merely Observing Them鈥
Miguel Arias was 鈥渙nce a kid on an island with a curiosity matched by nothing else.鈥 Today, Arias is a self-described 鈥減ublic servant鈥 for CCNY and CUNY students.
Arias came to CCNY aiming to challenge injustices, amplify the voices of the marginalized, and effect change. Understanding that he could not achieve this alone, he chose CCNY to learn how to translate these passions into action.
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Economics Professor Marta Bengoa: 鈥淭he Students Are the Heart and Soul of the Institution鈥
Professor of Economics Marta Bengoa is the first woman to achieve full professor status in Economics at CCNY, and as such values her role as a mentor, particularly for women in Economics and Business.
Please share something about your personal and professional background, and what brought you to CCNY and the Colin Powell School.
I am a Professor of Economics; my field is international economics with international trade specialization. I am the鈥 Read More 禄
Zine Ebersohn 鈥24, who comes from South Africa, brings a deep love for her country and a passion for storytelling and helping people to CCNY. Her journey to New York was initially as a scholarship recipient studying acting. Inspired by her community's struggles with racial inequality and barriers led her to realize the importance of mental health access for all. She has found her calling in mental health advocacy.
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I grew up in diverse South Africa, and I have a鈥 Read More 禄
Professor Diana Greenwald鈥檚 academic journey was profoundly influenced by the post-9/11 era and the subsequent Middle East conflicts. Her academic focus revolves around the examination of local Palestinian politics in the West Bank, carried out under the backdrop of Israeli occupation. Her research encompasses data collection and analysis, including interviews with local politicians, shedding light on the intricate dynamics at play. Her work underscores the complexity of Palestinian lives under occupation and the resilience of individuals navigating these鈥 Read More 禄
Professor Steven Tuber has been with City College for almost 40 years, and has been a full professor in the psychology department for more than 30 years. In a recent interview, Tuber described his passion for teaching, the nature of his work with children, his family鈥檚 background, and more. Tuber acknowledged the Colin Powell School鈥檚 mandate to provide a platform for diverse future leaders as being intertwined with the doctoral program鈥檚 mandate to provide the highest quality care to persons who are often ignored or mistreated by the mental health system.鈥 Read More 禄
Originally from the Dominican Republic, Steven Fernandez grew up in the vibrant neighborhood of Inwood, Washington Heights. The impact of global events on his family and personal life drove his passion for economics and financial management,
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I'm currently a senior in the Colin Powell School, majoring in economics with a concentration in finance. I was born in the beautiful Dominican Republic and spent my early years in the rural countryside (i.e., 鈥渃ampo鈥). In 2007, when I was six, my family鈥 Read More 禄
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