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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.

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Katherine Smith

Advanced Certificate in Disability Studies and MA in Disability Studies, Class of 2009 and 2012

"My CUNY SPS master’s degree in disability studies allows me to approach my job in a much different light....providing a more objective assessment.”
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Dianne Galasso

BA in Psychology, Class of 2017

"Graduating from CUNY SPS... was the first of many steps on my way to changing careers.”
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Alex Perez

RN to BS in Nursing, Class of 2017

"After completing my degree with CUNY SPS, I have taken on further responsibilities at my job. I started leading nursing patient education sessions [and] I am also serving as a preceptor for students in RN programs...”
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Alyse Zwick

BA in Communication and Culture, Class of 2012

"CUNY SPS gave me the opportunity to communicate information effectively, [which] is imperative to my job in television as viewers are watching to receive the information I present.”
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Yinette Fernandez

MS in Business Management and Leadership, Class of 2015

"The master’s degree has opened new career opportunities with my employer… I’m now in a supervisory role with a greater level of responsibility and seniority.”