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Communications and Media student Genesis Fernandez reflects back on her time at CUNY SPS, her passion for legislation and social media, and what she plans to do next in this CUNY SPS blog interview.

CUNY SPS Associate Academic Director for Health Information Management Program (HIM) Memory Ndanga, PhD, MS, RHIA, was recently elected as NJHIMA’s Delegate-Elect for 2025-2026. As a delegate, Dr. Ndanga will serve on the NJHIMA Board and represent New Jersey at the AHIMA House of Delegates. This role not only recognizes Dr. Ndanga's dedication and leadership within the HIM field but also allows her to collaborate with professionals across the country as they shape the future of the profession.

CUNY SPS Research and Compliance student, Vijah Ramjattan, was appointed as head of the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes earlier this year. This Gothamist article features a Q&A session with Ramjattan, and reviews some of the challenges the office faces.

For the third year in a row, City & State NY has named CUNY SPS Nursing alum and New York state assembly member Phara Souffrant Forrest to their listing of Brooklyn's Power 100. This year, Forrest ranks at number 45, in recognition of her continued leadership in Albany and her powerful role in the Democratic Socialists of America party.

CUNY SPS Nursing Professor Jan Oosting shares expert insight on the barriers LGBTQ+ patients face in accessing care in a recent TechTarget article. Oosting emphasizes the importance of provider education, inclusive practices, and informed communication, noting that a lack of training and cultural awareness among healthcare professionals can prevent LGBTQ+ individuals from receiving the best care possible.