A childhood diagnosis of immune deficiency kept me hospital-bound for long periods of time, but also made me passionate about both medicine and philanthropy. I knew that I wanted to return the kindness I received, and help children who suffered from illnesses more severe than mine. At Pace, I am pursuing my passion as a Biology/pre-med major. When I came here, I was captivated by the sense of community despite being in such a large city, and also by the Biology Department, with its newly renovated, state of the art labs and opportunities for students to get involved in research. In fact, the first day of freshman year, my chemistry professor invited me to work with him on his research project. After graduation, I plan to attend medical school and become a reconstructive plastic surgeon. I currently have my own non-profit organization, which benefits pediatric patients, and would love to be able to provide funding for pro bono surgeries. The most valuable lessons I have learned so far are that patience is key, uncertainty is okay, and to never lose sight of who you are and where you want to go!
Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman provides an expert analysis to both ABC News and Newsweek in coverage of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration and affordability agenda. Professor Tamman discusses Mamdani’s political positioning and compares his underestimated rise to figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while also noting where he and Governor Kathy Hochul appear aligned—particularly on universal childcare.
Dyson Public Administration Professor Ric Kolenda provides expert commentary to Treasure Coast News on rising unemployment along Florida’s Treasure Coast. Kolenda says he expects the trend to continue and notes that the effects could extend into the public sector.
New York Almanack highlights the forthcoming book Printing Nueva York: Spanish-Language Print Culture, Media Change, and Democracy in the Late Nineteenth Century (NYU Press, 2026), by Interim Associate Provost of Academic Programs and Strategy Kelley Kreitz, who leads the digital mapping project C19LatinoNYC.org. The piece explores how Spanish-language writers and editors in 19th-century New York built influential media networks that supported anti-colonial movements and strengthened democratic ideals.