The brand-new program is being led by Diana Damilatis-Kull ’10, MA ’12, MA ’14, director of the Bridges to Adelphi program. Their new efforts build upon the University鈥檚 long-standing mission of supporting neurodiverse students, this time extending that support beyond senior year and into the seemingly alien territory beyond graduation.

Connecting Neurodivergent Students With Employers

Bridges to Adelphi alumni, left to right: Nick Troiano ’21, Hannah Schultz ’22, Scott Schiff ’24, Declan Carey ’23

Bridges Board of Advisors member Nicholas Hagedorn ’19 describes the program this way: “It helps connect Bridges graduates to employers to gain employment, and then, just as importantly, it helps them maintain that employment by helping them by training employers to understand the nuances to managing a neurodivergent employee.”

鈥淲e鈥檝e seen that about 85 percent of neurodivergent college graduates are unemployed or underemployed,鈥� said Damilatis-Kull. 鈥淭hat statistic alone shows us that our alumni still need guidance and support after college. Bridges From Adelphi was created to help fill that gap.鈥�

A New Network of Career Advocates

Bridges From Adelphi will soon form a corporate advisory board, inviting representatives from businesses such as Northwell Health and other local employers to collaborate directly with Adelphi. The goal in mind is to establish a strong network of advocates committed to creating inclusive hiring pipelines for neurodivergent graduates.

鈥淲e鈥檝e seen such a positive shift under [Interim President Christopher Storm, PhD’s] leadership,鈥� she said. 鈥淗e鈥檚 been vocal about embracing neurodivergent students and ensuring they鈥檙e valued at every level of the University.鈥�

She emphasizes that Adelphi鈥檚 broad culture has been instrumental and vocal in supporting these advances and commitments. This dedication was especially evident at the recent 天美传媒 Gala, which focused on neurodiversity and where all funds raised went directly to the Bridges program and its new initiatives. For many families, the expansion of support into postgraduation life brings a new sense of relief and reassurance.

What Comes Next? Adelphi Offers an Answer.

Diana Damilatis-Kull ’10, MA ’12, MA ’14, director of the Bridges to Adelphi program, at her desk in the Bridges office (photo credit: James Beamer)

鈥淲hen a student graduates, parents often worry: What comes next?鈥� Damilatis-Kull said. 鈥淲e want to give them peace of mind knowing their child has continued guidance鈥攖hat they鈥檙e not alone after college.鈥�

While Bridges From Adelphi focuses on alumni, the current students in the Bridges community are already feeling its impact. One student, Giovan Bertuccio, shared how much the program has shaped their college experience.

鈥淚 find it very helpful because you can get better as you go to the meetings, or you can make more friends by going to the events they offer,鈥� Bertuccio said. 鈥淚鈥檇 recommend it to future Adelphi students because of all the things they offer.鈥�

Career Pathways

Looking ahead, the Bridges team plans to launch the program officially in the coming year, with the hope that at least half of the alums who enroll will secure meaningful employment soon after. Future goals include developing a high school preparatory program to help younger students explore college readiness.

鈥淓ach student鈥檚 success is going to look different,鈥� said Damilatis-Kull. 鈥淏ut if we can help them find confidence, independence and belonging beyond Adelphi, that鈥檚 what success truly means.鈥�

With Bridges From Adelphi, the University continues to build not just career pathways, but a community that supports neurodivergent individuals every step of the way, from the University’s classrooms to their offices and workspaces.

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For many who dedicate their lives to others, pursuing advanced education often takes a backseat to long hours, other financial obligations and everyday responsibilities. But thanks to this landmark partnership, the dream of going back to school for a degree has become a reality for a select group of social service professionals across New York City.

Three Grants Empower Students to Create Change

Three grants were awarded to the School of Social Work, including $200,000 for the Dowling Adelphi Reimagined Education (DARE) program. This initiative supports Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) staff in their workforce development goals at , a nonprofit child welfare agency dedicated to helping children become responsible, self-sufficient adults.

The second grant, totaling $425,000, was awarded in partnership with and . It addresses racial inequities in the Wyandanch School District by giving Adelphi students joint field experiences focused on advocacy and education.

The third, a $500,000 stipend, funds opportunities for employees of , a nonprofit agency that provides direct support to unhoused individuals and families to enhance their quality of life.

Christine Moore, MSW ’25, in her office at CAMBA.

Christine Moore, MSW 鈥�25, is just one of many professional social workers to benefit from these grants. Currently vice president at , Moore began her academic journey at CUNY New York City College of Technology, majoring in human services. But as work and family responsibilities grew, she paused her studies in 2004. Over the next two decades, she built a career鈥攂eginning as a per-diem shift supervisor and rising through the ranks, now overseeing services for 158 families with children. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with the New York City Department of Homeless Services and funder regulations, monitoring program performance, developing quality assurance initiatives and leading a multidisciplinary team.

鈥淓arning a Master of Social Work degree was always part of my long-term plan,鈥� Moore said. 鈥淎fter years of direct service and leadership, I knew formal education would help me deepen my understanding of trauma-informed care and expand my ability to influence policy and program design. But for years, it felt out of reach.鈥�

That all changed when one of her former supervisors emailed her about the program at 天美传媒, which was open to CAMBA employees. 鈥淲hen I learned about the partnership, it felt like it was a destined opportunity,鈥� Moore said. Recovering from major surgery, she found herself reflecting on what was next. 鈥淚 knew that this was my opportunity to do more,鈥� she explained.

For Anthony Salazar, MSW 鈥�25, it was a similar experience. He had worked his way up at first as a case planner and then as a conference facilitator. One day, the executive director approached him with the opportunity at Adelphi. 鈥淚 had wanted to go back and get my master鈥檚 but thought financially it wasn鈥檛 an option,鈥� Salazar said. 鈥淏ut with the grant, it was now possible.鈥�

An Unparalleled Educational Experience

Heading back to school after so many years might seem daunting. 鈥淚 was nervous at first just because it had been such a long time since undergrad,鈥� Salazar admitted. 鈥淏ut I made a conscious effort to seek out support from the faculty and used the vast resources available to Adelphi students, especially the Writing Center at the Center for Academic Support and Enrichment.鈥�

For Moore, returning to school after two decades in the workforce was both demanding and transformative. 鈥淭he curriculum challenges you to think critically, practice self-reflection and connect theory with practice,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 helped me grow in empathy and emotional intelligence while strengthening my ability to guide staff and families.鈥�

天美传媒鈥檚 flexible structure and supportive faculty helped both Moore and Salazar balance their full-time leadership roles, coursework and family responsibilities. 鈥淭he mentorship, advising and academic resources made it possible to succeed without stepping away from the work I love,鈥� Moore said.

Turning Theory Into Practice

Moore says the impact of her Master of Social Work studies is already evident in her leadership at CAMBA. 鈥淢y graduate studies have enhanced my ability to lead with empathy and intentionality. I now approach supervision and program design with a more trauma-informed and evidence-based perspective, ensuring that our services meet both the emotional and structural needs of the families we serve,鈥� she explained.

She incorporates principles from her coursework into her daily leadership: 鈥淚 foster reflective supervision with my staff, encouraging open dialogue and self-awareness about how personal biases and emotional responses can affect client engagement and decision-making.鈥� This has helped create a culture rooted in empathy, professional growth and accountability.

The Power of Opportunity

Grants like those provided by The New York Community Trust have a ripple effect, benefiting not only the individual student but also the organizations and communities they serve.

After earning his MSW, Salazar was promoted to supervisor鈥攁 role that allows him to serve his community more intentionally and support his colleagues. 鈥淭here were three of us at Harlem-Dowling who graduated from Adelphi and we all look out for each other as a cohort,鈥� Salazar said. 鈥淲e push each other to do better and keep striving for career growth.鈥�

Moore agrees. 鈥淭hese investments strengthen organizations like CAMBA by developing leaders who are both academically trained and deeply rooted in community practice,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hey make education accessible to people who might otherwise have to choose between serving their communities and advancing their education.鈥�

For Moore, completing her MSW was more than a professional milestone鈥攊t was a fulfillment of purpose. 鈥淭he most rewarding part of my job is witnessing families regain their footing鈥攕eeing a parent secure permanent housing or a child adjust to stability after trauma. Being part of someone鈥檚 journey from crisis to confidence is truly a privilege,鈥� she said.

Education Opens Doors to Opportunity

The 天美传媒 School of Social Work is redefining what鈥檚 possible for working professionals. By combining access, education and community engagement, the SSW is helping dedicated individuals like Christine Moore and Anthony Salazar transform their careers鈥攁nd the lives of those they serve.

As Moore put it, 鈥淭his partnership restored my vision and allowed CAMBA to support a dream that I put on hold 20 years ago. Now, I get to lead, learn and give back at a deeper level鈥攁nd that鈥檚 the true impact of education.鈥�

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天美传媒鈥檚 innovative program, Ensuring STEM Student Success Through an Integrative Support Program, has received . Insight Into Academia featured Adelphi alongside 53 other distinguished recipients in its June 2025 issue.

鈥淓nsuring STEM Student Success Through an Integrative Support Program continues Adelphi鈥檚 strong commitment to excellence in the STEM fields,鈥� said Andrea Ward, PhD, Adelphi鈥檚 vice provost for research and libraries, who led efforts to secure funding and now leads the initiative. 鈥淲e are proud to receive this recognition and look forward to the impact this program will have on the future of STEM.鈥�

Preparing the Next Generation of STEM Professionals

In response to the growing demand for STEM professionals, the program offers scholarships to high-achieving, Pell-eligible high school students, preparing them for careers in advanced fields. Funded by a $2.49 million grant鈥攖he largest Adelphi has ever received from the independent federal agency鈥攖he program aims to identify high-achieving high school students and usher them into career-track STEM programs while removing financial roadblocks to bringing a broader diversity of students into the field.

天美传媒 enrolls students a wide range of STEM majors, including artificial intelligence, biochemistry, biology, environmental science, information systems, mathematics, neuroscience and physics.

A Commitment to Student Success

At the core of the initiative is a commitment to student success. Each participant receives personalized guidance from a trio of faculty, alumni and peer mentors. Students engage in a tech-focused first-year seminar and participate in biweekly meetings with support from Adelphi鈥檚 Center for Career and Professional Development and Center for Academic Support and Enrichment.

天美传媒 works with local employers, including the , and , to provide career-development sessions for students in the program. Students also get valuable career experience from two summers of paid, full-time research with Adelphi faculty as well as opportunities to attend scientific conferences.

The program welcomed its first group of 12 students in Fall 2023, followed by 13 in 2024, with plans to expand to 25 students in Fall 2025. Participants come from Long Island schools in Freeport and Westbury; one student even moved from Texas to enroll in the program.

Students receive strong financial support, up to $15,000 per year in addition to their Pell Grants and Adelphi financial aid packages. For those living at home and commuting to Adelphi, the combined scholarships cover all their college expenses.

“It has been exciting to watch our students embark on their college journey and see the possibilities that their future at Adelphi holds,鈥� Dr. Ward said. 鈥淥ur students are creative, smart and highly motivated and are going to have an impact on STEM fields.鈥�

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Even though at the time she considered his response culturally normal, she didn鈥檛 let it stop her. Instead, inspired and motivated by her only woman professor鈥檚 passion to defy stereotypes, Morales-Hernandez persisted, going on to earn master鈥檚 degrees at both the Universidad Aut贸noma de Aguascalientes and at Clemson University.

Even here in the United States, she feels she must prove herself to people who hear her accent and express surprise to learn that she earned an advanced degree in this country. 鈥淚鈥檝e come to expect that as a woman of color who is Mexican, I will always have to work harder to show I know my stuff,鈥� she insisted.

A Community of Women Mathematicians

For Morales-Hernandez, joining the welcoming community of the while at Clemson made all the difference. 鈥淲ithout AWM, and the people I鈥檝e met and the support I鈥檝e received, I don鈥檛 think I鈥檇 be in academia,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 amazing.鈥�

Morales-Hernandez just completed her term as chair, during which she was charged with handling and communicating with more than 100 student chapters the world over, including overseeing a seminar series with women mathematicians and monthly Zoom chats with the chapters.

In 2022, along with other committee members, she received the for her work on developing its playing cards鈥攄ecks of cards honoring notable women in math that players of all ages can use to play many mathematical games. Two decks are currently available and another two are in the works.

鈥淚t means so much to me to get this recognition from a group that opened doors for me and made me feel part of the math community,鈥� Morales-Hernandez said.

Making Math Classes Welcoming and Fun

EvenQuads reflects her playful classroom approach. 鈥淚 try to show students that you aren鈥檛 born with math skills鈥攎ath is like a sport, and you can do it even if you think you can鈥檛,鈥� she explained. 鈥淚 love to show students in entry-level classes that mathematics can be applied to the real world to solve real-life problems. That鈥檚 my passion.鈥�

Morales-Hernandez added, 鈥淚t鈥檚 time to make mathematics human and link it to the real world: It鈥檚 something we use every day. The field still may not feel welcoming for some people, yet it should be a place where everyone feels safe and welcome.鈥�

A history of mathematics is something that Morales-Hernandez shares with her students, regularly including transformative contributions not only by women but also by members of the LGBTQIA+ community. 鈥淚 invite them to create posters that link history with mathematics.鈥� One student, she noted, created a poster on Alan Turing, the British mathematician who was gay and known as the father of theoretical computer science鈥攚hose story the movie is based upon.

She thrives on shattering all the lingering stereotypes associated with math鈥攆rom male domination to the field’s reputation as a subject that inspires fear and anxiety in many鈥攚ith her emphasis on the real-world utility of math. And she is currently working with an Honors College student to research math anxiety as influenced by faculty attitudes. 鈥淕ive it a name and you can do things to prevent it. I love this project,鈥� she said.

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鈥淧hysTEC wants to improve the number of physics teachers,鈥� says Matthew Wright, PhD, associate professor and chair of physics. 鈥淲hy aren鈥檛 more students going into physics? PhysTEC might argue that it has to do with high school physics teachers鈥攎any of whom are teaching it because they have to, but who don鈥檛 love it or have the passion of someone who is actually a physicist.

鈥淓ven worse, some schools don鈥檛 offer physics at all, and so are cutting off students who would have had careers in physics,鈥� he also points out.

Making Physics Fun

According to Dr. Wright, the idea for the March 1 Cosmic Pathways conference was to get high school and college students excited about physics鈥攁s a college major, graduate school option and as a career. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a difficult field to get involved in. A lot of people come to physics and switch. There are hurdles to get through to get to the good stuff of designing and building your own experiments.鈥�

Part one of the PhysTEC grant is funding Adelphi鈥檚 role as a leading Cosmic Pathways partner. 鈥淭he goal of this awesome physics party is to bring fun into play,鈥� he says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 fun to play around and build things. Doing experiments is fun.鈥�

Dr. Wright鈥檚 video shares just how physics students, not only from Adelphi but also from area high schools and fellow partner universities, should view physics as a promising route into college, graduate school and rewarding careers.

An Awesome Agenda

Billed as 鈥淣ew York City Region鈥檚 Best and Only Conference for High School and College Students Interested in Careers in Physics,鈥� the daylong event at The City College of New York featured a variety of panels, programs and workshops, including:

• A keynote address by Rob Coyne, PhD, project communications director of the Nobel Prize-winning LIGO (Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory) team, which opens the field of gravitational-wave astrophysics through the direct detection of gravitational waves
• A workshop on microprocessors and how to program them led by the senior technology architect at Brookhaven National Laboratory
• A 鈥淏e a Shark鈥� career workshop led by Dr. Wright, stressing how a growth mindset and building self-confidence to put ideas forward is a recipe for academic and career success
• A physical science career panel
• A material science panel of graduate students, including Adelphi alumnus and current doctoral student at Stony Brook University James St. John 鈥�18
• A career, college and graduate school fair
• Student poster displays and presentations, including those by Adelphi students
• A Society of Physics Students meeting

Bringing Physics into the Community

The second part of the PhysTEC grant will fund the expansion of ongoing outreach efforts by the 天美传媒 Department of Physics. 鈥淭he gist of this is to put college students in front of high school students and do experiments with them鈥攚hich gives our students the opportunity to lead,鈥� Dr. Wright explains.

According to him, while students have visited schools in Westbury, Mineola, Commack and Manhasset, the new grant will support engagement with additional local high schools.

天美传媒 students can also network with high school teachers鈥攕uch as Mineola High School physics teacher and Adelphi alumna Carissa Giuliano 鈥�21, MA 鈥�22鈥攖o learn about careers in physics education. 鈥淢any of our students who have participated in this are interested in pursuing careers in physics education. The net result is the creation of a mutually beneficial physics community,鈥� Dr. Wright notes.

Dr. Wright鈥檚 enthusiasm for physics鈥攁nd inspiring the next generation of physicists鈥攊s evident. 鈥淚t鈥檚 an exciting time in physics. I鈥檓 blown away by the influx of new technologies. Astrophysics is having its moment in the sun and new data is coming in all the time that can help answer the big questions.鈥�

He continues, 鈥淚 can鈥檛 believe that we can use lasers to measure black holes from millions of years ago. We鈥檙e in the second quantum revolution and are now building quantum devices that will be used in ways we can鈥檛 even imagine yet. It’s going to be our students who will be teaching us what we can do with them.鈥�

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The professors collaborated on the design of a software program that analyzes live video of dancers鈥� movements and generates music. Based on their discussions, Stemkoski created a series of prototypes that Duckstein tested in the studio. Using an iterative design process, Stemkoski incorporated his colleague鈥檚 feedback and suggestions to continuously update and improve the software.

鈥淚t was really fun watching the dancers interact with material in a new way,鈥� Duckstein said. 鈥淭he dance is called, 鈥業t Happens This Way Once,鈥� and it鈥檚 really just like life. It鈥檚 the same and different every day, and the choices we make affect things in small and beautiful ways.鈥�

天美传媒 dancers’ movements are analyzed by a software program that generates music.

Generative Music

The collaboration took off during a rehearsal for the Mad Professors Band, which Duckstein and Stemkoski are in with two other Adelphi faculty members.

鈥淚 had this idea kicking around for a long time and mentioned it to Lee after a band rehearsal,鈥� Duckstein said. 鈥淚 told him that I wasn鈥檛 sure how to set something up that would react the way I had in mind, and two days later Lee had worked something up. I was stunned at how fast.鈥�

Stemkoski explained that their inspiration was a mutual interest in Brian Eno, an experimental musician and visual artist who coined the term 鈥済enerative music.鈥�

鈥淓no created the iOS smartphone apps Bloom and Trope, where the user taps and swipes the screen to create a randomly generated musical composition, which we were both familiar with,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e tossed around some ideas about, instead, using the movement of dancers to generate music, and thus the concept was born.鈥�

Stemkoski said he and Duckstein implemented the music-generating program as a web app for ease of use. Anyone can open the app鈥檚 webpage in their browser.

鈥淚t uses the video feed from your camera and scans for clusters of pixels within a specified color range鈥攕hades of reds, blues, etcetera. As these clusters enter or exit different regions across the screen, different preselected tones are played,鈥� he said.

Duckstein said the tones were recorded and provided by composer Carson Moody, who also had great ideas for tones and how to adjust the musical dynamics for future versions of the software.

Choreographing in Real Time

While the students were excited to be part of the piece, knowing that their movements would impact the music, Duckstein said that starting the choreography without music was challenging.

鈥淚t was definitely work getting 12 individual students to think as a group and develop a dance in real time together,鈥� he said. 鈥淏ut in both instances, it was rewarding to come out on top. Every dancer in the piece was seen, every dancer contributed and came to the stage alive and in the moment.鈥�

Duckstein added that it was also a challenge鈥攜et exhilarating鈥攖o let go, trusting the dancers to produce something interesting in the moment. 鈥淭he cast and I were really excited to see what was going to happen every night. In fact, that鈥檚 how we came up with the title of the piece,鈥� he said.

Potential for More Interaction

For Dr. Stemkoski, who is also the director of the 天美传媒 Innovation Center, this interdisciplinary collaboration is just one example of how to use a collaborative and innovative mindset to support the University at large.

鈥淭he mission of the Innovation Center is to inspire, support and showcase innovative and interdisciplinary activities across the University,鈥� he said. 鈥淭his collaboration between dance and computer science is a perfect example of what we鈥檙e trying to accomplish. In fact, early versions of our music generation app were featured as the weekly tech exhibit in the Innovation Center. .鈥�

Duckstein and Stemkoski are already thinking of their next dance collaboration. 鈥淲hile the November dance performance was my first time collaborating with Lee, it鈥檚 sparking a whole bunch of other ideas,鈥� Duckstein said. 鈥淚 think we鈥檙e going to come up with some bigger ideas for next time.鈥�

Stemkoski added, 鈥淚t would be really cool to also tie this in to dynamically adjusting the stage lighting or to project a dynamic art piece in the background, all driven by and synchronized with the movements of the dancers.鈥�

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鈥淢entors help us bridge the gap between where we are now and where we want to be.鈥�

That description of mentoring, from keynote speaker Valencia Saint-Louis ’20, set the tone for聽Adelphi鈥檚 celebration of the聽Jovia Mentoring: Guiding and Inspiring Student Success聽program on January 29.

For Adelphi鈥檚 mentoring program, held during , proof of success is in the data. One hundred percent of students who have joined and remained in the mentoring program made it through to graduation. And their cumulative GPA is higher compared to all other undergraduates.

The founder and leader of Adelphi鈥檚聽mentoring program is Chotsani Williams West ’07, EdD, assistant vice president of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and adjunct professor in both the College of Arts and Sciences and the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences.聽

Dr. West聽has an impressive background in mentoring, including earning professional certifications from the Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City Center for Training and Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service: Skills to Mentor Youth and Mentoring Supervision. She has worked with organizations including聽, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.鈥檚 Leadership Development Institute, the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, and the Southern Scholars Initiative, guiding their mentoring efforts.

For Dr. West, the evening is an opportunity to celebrate mentor and mentee pairs. 鈥淚 will always invite current participants in the program and past participants to talk about their experiences and what mentoring meant to them, and how they have impacted each other,鈥� she said.

Jovia Financial Credit Union Joins the Mentoring Mission

Jovia Financial Credit Union began聽underwriting the Adelphi mentoring program in 2023. 鈥淛ovia was very pleased with the evidence-based practices and culturally responsive approach to our mentoring work and the structure of the program, and they became the sponsors of it to ensure that this work could continue into the future,鈥� Dr. West said.

Peter Purpura ’08, vice president of business development at Jovia, welcomed participants to the celebration, and shared his own belief in the power of mentoring. In his remarks, he challenged everyone in the audience to bring聽more mentoring into their lives鈥攂oth to mentor and to be mentored by others.

Representatives from also聽joined the celebration, to recognize the Long Island chapter of Girls Inc. executive director鈥檚 award.

How Dr. West Pairs Mentors with Mentees

Program mentors and mentees were central to the celebration. Melinda Neus, senior assistant director of events at Adelphi, introduced her mentee, neuroscience major Wensha Noel. Both are first-generation Haitian and connected culturally as a mentoring pair.

Dr. West noted that pairing a student with someone who would invest in their future, identify with their career choices and could help them understand how to move forward鈥攅ven through times when they聽were dealing with uncertainty鈥攊s critical to mentoring success. A basic connection, such as a cultural bond shared by Neus and Noel, can start a successful mentor and mentee relationship.

Keynote Speech from a Mentee Who Became a Mentor

The National Mentoring Month Celebration keynote speech came from Valencia Saint-Louis ’20, an Adelphi graduate and past program mentee. She pointed out that, in 2019, she participated in the Mentoring Month Celebration as a mentee.

Saint-Louis, now a strategic communications specialist and advocate for women鈥檚 wellness and empowerment, noted that 鈥渕entors help mentees see blind spots that may stand in the way of their success, which can turn into self-doubt.鈥� She has also discovered that mentors can have a lasting impact, as mentors become career colleagues through the years.

Showcasing the Success of Mentoring at Adelphi

天美传媒’s Mentoring Month Celebration, as an annual event, has an additional benefit that comes along with saluting the Adelphi program. It brings the program鈥檚 success in front of the University community, including students and even potential mentors who can see the opportunity the program offers.

鈥淚 think the attendees who were listening to the testimonials of the mentoring pairs felt the enthusiasm and sincerity among the mentoring pairs,鈥� Dr. West said. 鈥淭hey were very moved to know that the impact was felt so greatly, and you can see it in the room. You saw the smiles. You saw the heads nodding. It was such a welcomed evening of celebration.”

Dr. West added, 鈥淭his event is an excellent place for people to learn about the importance of mentoring, the power of mentoring. It is a testament to this good work鈥攎y life鈥檚 work.鈥�

2025 Honorees

Renee Flagler, Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Long Island

• Spirit Award (2025) for Remarkable Contributions to the Nonprofit聽Sector and Beyond
• Collaboration Award (2020) for Remarkable聽Mentoring聽as a Community Leader

Brooks Frederick, Adjunct Professor, Studio Art, 天美传媒

• Appreciation Award for Contributions to聽Mentoring聽Future Generations of Artists in Social Justice

Anne M.聽Mungai, PhD, Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Graduate Studies, Professor of Education, 天美传媒

• Trailblazer Award for Exemplary Leadership of the Faculty of Color Network

Melinda Neus, Senior Assistant Director of Events, 天美传媒

• Certificate of Appreciation for the Testimonial聽Keynote Address

Joanna Templeton, Lead Editor and Senior Director of Content, 天美传媒

• Mentoring Champion Award

Wensha Noel, Student Mentee, Senior, Neuroscience Major, 天美传媒

• Certificate of Appreciation for the Testimonial聽Keynote Address

Valencia Saint-Louis ’20, Keynote Speaker, Strategic Communications Specialist, Advocate for Women’s Wellness and Empowerment

• Certificate of Recognition聽for Keynote Address

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