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Alumni Spotlight

CUNY SPS alumni are among the best, brightest and most dedicated. Here's what some of our alumni have to say about their CUNY SPS experience, professional accomplishments and career goals.

Lillian Ribiero

Lillian Ribeiro

MA in Applied Theatre, Class of 2013

"Here was a clear path forward to using the creative force of theatre (and her CUNY SPS degree) by integrating her educational background and artistic strengths to provide trauma-informed emotional support and healing for others."
Lillian Ribeiro

Lillian Ribeiro

MA in Applied Theatre, Class of 2024

"Here was a clear path forward to using the creative force of theatre (and her CUNY SPS degree) by integrating her educational background and artistic strengths to provide trauma-informed emotional support and healing for others."
Khadijah Frederick

Khadijah Frederick

MA in Youth Studies; BA in Liberal Studies; Child Development Associate Certificate, Class of 2024, 2020, and 2017

"CUNY SPS altered my career trajectory. After over 25 years working in youth and community development, the master's program faculty demonstrated the value of educating practitioners."
Molly Joyce

Molly Joyce

Advanced Certificate in Disability Studies; MA in Disability Studies, Class of 2021 and 2023

"My time at CUNY SPS has certainly informed my interest in academia overall and especially with conferences and publishing."
Guadalupe Ayala

Guadalupe Ayala

Advanced Certificate in Immigration Law Studies, Class of 2024

"CUNY SPS allowed me to narrow down the path I wanted to pursue. This led to my decision of enrolling in a Master in Social Work program in the fall, focusing on community organizing."