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show committed to sharing the success stories of distinguished Nassau Community College alumni. Hosted by Dr. Lynnda Nadien, a proud NCC graduate.
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13 APR 2025 · Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Lisa R. Valente, a partner at Makofsky Valente Law Group, PC, with offices in Garden City.  Lisa was selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Star and Best Lawyers Lists, and she is a Woman of Distinction Award Winner in 2021.  She graduated from NCC in 1999 and transferred to SUNY Old Westbury, earning a BA in politics, economics and the law.  She graduate from Touro Law School with honors.  She is a member of the NYS Bar Association and is a respected writer.  Her legal efforts support probate and estate administration, trust administration and beneficiaries.
6 APR 2025 · Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Lawrence Engel 84.  Lawrence is a founding father of the Alumni Association.  He grew up in Wantagh and graduated from Arch Bishop Molloy High School.  After NCC he went to SUNY Old Westbury, and worked for the IRS, and is a proud retiree.  He is currently a defensive driving instructor for AAA.  He served as President of the SUNY Confederation of Alumni Associations.
23 MAR 2025 · Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Muhammed Abdullah Atif '22.  He is currently a senior computer science major at Farmingdale State College, with a focus on full stack coding.  He is active in the creation of efficient and scalable applications and involved in the student government serving as the Chairperson.  He was active in NCC's student government as well.  In his spare time, he is an avid reader and lover of books as well.  He works as an intern at FSC for the Office of Community and Civic Engagement, and advocates for student concerns in all facets of campus life.
9 MAR 2025 · Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Kathryn Newman, NCC Class of 1976, majoring in African American studies.  As a teaching assistant in the Hempstead Public Schools, she got her teaching assistant certification.  She is a lover of music, art, African studies and worked at the New York Times Syndicate for many years.  She enjoys baseball, listening to music, and watching TV and movies.
2 MAR 2025 · Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Counrtney Tricarichi-Funk, Class of 2005.  Courtney is an information sciences scholar and educator.  Upon graduation, she earned a BA in Psychology from Hofstra University, followed by an MA from LIU in Philosophy (Information Sciences) and is now in pursuit of a PhD with a focus on neurodivergent students and ensuring their access to higher education. She is currently an adjunct professor and instructor at NCC in the Center for Workforce Development.  She is an academic advisor and is a co-runner of the tabletop gaming expo and an expert in the gaming industry.
23 FEB 2025 · Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Tolitha Henry, NCC Class of 2015.  She is a passionate traveler who has explored nearly 30 countries as a solo traveler and is deeply connected to fostering strong connections with communities around the world.  She serves as a special education teacher with a decade of experience in high school, middle school, and kindergarten.  Tolitha is an instructional coach and supports educators to better serve children.  She is a runner, a hiker, and is part of many social clubs that involve creating vision boards and sparking creativity and meaningful conversations.
16 FEB 2025 · Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Carolyn Henry '00.  She has dedicated her life to assisting others and is currently an educational assistant working with children with cerebral palsy.  She is an NYS licensed chaplain and pastor, providing guidance to those in need.  Alongside her husband, she hosts a Christian podcast called Rivers of Living Waters Overflowing Ministry on http://www.churchtalkradio.com/.  She also serves on the NCC Alumni Association board and recently retired from the Department of Probation where she served as the Executive Assistant to brand chiefs, directors and the deputy commissioner with 31 years of service.
9 FEB 2025 · Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Christopher Marlborough, NCC Class of 1989.  Upon graduation, Chris evaluated job skills of people with disabilities entering the workforce.  He attended Brooklyn Law Svhool and eventually started his own successful law practice representing workers who are cheated of minimum wage and overtime.  www.fightwagetheft.com for more information.
2 FEB 2025 · Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Jessica Sinclair, NCC Class of 2014.  Jessica was the recipient of the NCC Presidential Scholarship and Citation Award.  She worked as a medical surgical nurse and provided patient healing care.  She graduated cum laude from SUNY Farmingdale.  She created Sinclair Master of Ceremonies Inc., providing servces including public speaking, vlogging, and voice overs.  She is a master of professional development, provides workshops, and is also an author.
26 JAN 2025 · Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Ronald Gross, NCC class of 1989.  He continued his education at the Academy of Art University.  Ron is a published author and his hobbies include music, art, film, culture, and he writes about what he loves.  One of his hobbies is baking and he runs a group at his public library.  He is writing a series of books on copyrighting and neurographics.  He sponsors writing workshops and is a contemporary artist and writer.Â
show committed to sharing the success stories of distinguished Nassau Community College alumni. Hosted by Dr. Lynnda Nadien, a proud NCC graduate.
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