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CUNY SPS Master's in Applied Theatre alum Guillermina Fernandez was named as one of New York City’s 40 Under 40 experts making the most impact on food policy. The roster, compiled by the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center, reflects a broad perspective on food policy. Fernandez earned recognition for her work as the director of programs at the Tacombi Community Kitchen, which has provided over 1.5 million meals to communities facing food insecurity. An event to celebrate all the 40 Under 40 honorees will take place on June 11th, 2025.

CUNY SPS Dual Degree Nursing Student Odaysia Burton-Garland (BS-MS in Nursing Education) was featured in the NYS Empire State Development Black History Month series.
She was named a winner of the NYS ESD Entrepreneur of the Year for her work on founding Pulse Career Solutions.

CUNY SPS Nursing Faculty Dr. Linda Paradiso was elected President of the NY chapter of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA). She will assume the presidency effective June 2025. Dr Paradiso is a psychiatric nurse and board-certified nurse executive with over 40 years of experience in behavioral health settings. She has written and lectured on topics related to just culture, psychiatric nursing, and performance improvement.

CUNY SPS Academic Director Dr. Arthur O'Connor shares his insight in a recent Computerworld article, examining how nearly two-thirds of U.S. jobs are expected to be impacted by artificial intelligence. The piece explores how AI will shift—not eliminate—roles across industries, emphasizing the growing need for workforce adaptability and digital upskilling to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving labor market.

CUNY SPS Sociology and Human Relations Instructor diana ballesteros is part of the New York Hall of Science's research and development team, which was recently covered in a New York Times article. The project reimagines how science centers can reach broader audiences through meaningful engagement and the design, make, and play approach. In particular, the current exhibition, CityWorks, showcases how our understanding of STEM is evolving, as we pay close attention to the way that cities change over time.