Five CUNY SPS Alums Named to CUNY’s Inaugural “50 Under 50” List

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First-Ever List Highlights 50 Graduates Representing Diverse Talents and Achievements

The CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) is thrilled to announce that five of its distinguished alumni recently were named to the University-wide 50 Under 50 list, a new program spearheaded through the central office of CUNY.

Earlier this year, the University launched this new initiative by accepting nominations from each campus for the first cohort of honorees. The 50 Under 50 alums who were ultimately selected made outstanding contributions in their respective fields over the past year. They each demonstrate the diverse talents within CUNY's community and represent numerous different job sectors such as government and policy, education, STEM, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.

CUNY SPS Dean Dr. Lisa Braverman shared her excitement and pride about this new and distinct recognition, “I am so glad that CUNY as an institution created this tribute,” said Dr. Braverman. “Our CUNY SPS alums are consistently working to build and strengthen their communities. Our five extraordinary graduates who were selected for this first 50 Under 50 lineup are the best of the best, and I enthusiastically applaud them.”

The CUNY SPS alums named as the 2024 50 Under 50 are:

CUNY SPS 50 Under 50 alum Kristen LemmaKristen Lemma (Advanced Certificate Research Administration ’21), senior grants specialist, NYU Langone Health

 

CUNY SPS 50 Under 50 alum Dominique Mendez-RoseDominique Mendez-Rose (MA Psychology ’24), administrative events specialist, John Jay College

 

 

CUNY SPS 50 Under 50 alum Kris SeniorKris Senior (MS Business Management and Leadership ’20), chief financial officer, Barbizon Lighting Company

 

 

CUNY SPS 50 Under 50 alum Phara Souffrant-RosePhara Souffrant Forrest (BS Nursing ’20), New York State Assembly member

 

 

CUNY SPS 50 Under 50 alum Emily TownerEmily Towner (BA Communications and Media ’16), neuroscience researcher, University of Cambridge 

 

 

To nominate alumni for future awards, complete this online form.

About the CUNY School of Professional Studies

As New York's leading online school since 2006, the CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) offers the most online bachelor's and master's degree options at the City University of New York, and serves as the University's first undergraduate all-transfer college. With 26 degrees and numerous other non-degree and grant-funded workplace learning programs, CUNY SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor's degree, progress from an associate's degree, earn a master's degree or certificate in a specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers. Consistently ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report for its online offerings, CUNY SPS has emerged as a nationwide leader in online education. The School's renowned and affordable online programs ensure that busy working adults may fulfill their educational goals on their own time and schedule.

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