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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.

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."
Diane John

Diane John

BA in Sociology, Class of 2020

"The interdisciplinary and applied nature of the sociology program fostered a versatile skill set that is adaptable to various roles within public administration and beyond. Furthermore, the network and relationships built during my time at CUNY SPS continue to be a source of support and inspiration in my professional journey."
Jasmine Jones

Jasmine Jones

Child Development Associate Certificate

Ever since I enrolled at CUNY SPS CDA program, many doors have opened for me. Firstly, I feel better prepared to work with children in the classroom. My coursework has enabled me to build a positive, curiosity-filled, nurturing, and safe learning environment for my diverse learners. Each day brings a new adventure with the chance to apply my learning within my classroom walls.The CDA coursework has taught me many strategies that I have been able to implement in my classroom. I am thankful for this opportunity every day.
Khadijah Frederick

Khadijah Frederick

Child Development Associate Certificate

When I took the CDA course in 2018, I just needed 16-18 Ed credits for work but I didn't realize that I would learn so much from that program and how it would change me and become the catalyst I needed to get me back in to school to finish my degree. It changed my perspective and truly made me a better educator. I didn't go on to become certified by OCFS but it sparked something else in me. Now I am 3 classes away from the finish line, I'm so excited to close this chapter and proud of myself for finally seeing this through. I owe so much to the knowledge I learned from you and the other professors in the CDA program. Those courses taught me tools that I use in my trainings and orientations with my current and perspective staff. It became more than a minor licensing requirement for work and DOH, it sparked me to take my education further.