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Full Name: Dana Cannon Bryson Graduation Year: 2010 Major: English Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Current Professional Title: CEO & Founder Name of Employer: Dana Cannon Bryson Inc & Building Young Moguls Non-Profit Why did you choose to attend Medgar Evers College? CUNY was not my first option. I was granted a partial scholarship to St. Peters College and decided not to attend because I could not afford the entire tuition. I attended Medgar Evers College after I became a student at CUNY John Jay College where I set out to pursue a degree in Forensic Psychology. I realized rather quickly that I did not want to further my studies in that discipline and decided to take the semester off to work, save money, and figure out my next move. During that time, I knew school was a huge priority and I happened to stumble upon Medgar Evers College one day while visiting a friend in the neighborhood. With a strong sense of urgency, I decided to enroll, and the rest is history. What is one of your favorite memories, classes, professors, or activities while attending MEC? My favorite memory at MEC was attending The New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Caucus with The Student Government Association in 2016 when Frederick Howard was the President and Jonathan Maitre was a member. Maitre convinced me to attend the trip and to this day I appreciate that experience and the long-lasting relationships that came after. How has your education at MEC influenced or helped you in your life and career? MEC taught me the academic skills, as well as the soft skills needed to succeed in both life and business. In graduate school, I was able to compete academically with students who attended much larger institutions. Never did I feel inadequate academically to my peers, in fact, I felt over-prepared in many ways. I also learned what it meant to be committed to a cause, and the benefits of teamwork, work ethic, and problem-solving. What are one or two of your proudest professional or personal accomplishments that occurred after graduating from MEC in which your education played a role? After graduating from Medgar Ever College, I attended Brooklyn College to pursue a master’s in political science with a concentration in political theory. I was extremely prepared for those experiences due to my undergraduate experiences. I was able to handle the academic rigor of graduate school and it was there I realized how much MEC prepared me to go further. Shortly thereafter, I went on to become an Executive Chamber Intern for Governor Cuomo which set the stage for me to get employment immediately after graduation with SUNY Global Center. What piece of professional advice would you give your fellow MEC alumni and current students? Get involved! The beauty of Medgar Evers College is its size. We have the unique ability to build intimate relationships with faculty, staff, and students. I have created long-lasting relationships at MEC that continue to have a positive impact on my future. Great people come out of Medgar Evers College and do amazing things in their communities and the world. Continue to build relationships through volunteering, joining and creating clubs, and getting involved with SGA. You will learn great skills through your experiences and build a SOLID Network.
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Dana Cannon Bryson

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Graduation Year: 2010 Major: English Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Current Professional Title: CEO & Founder Name of Employer: Dana Cannon Bryson Inc & Building Young Moguls Non-Profit Why did you choose to attend Medgar Evers …

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Hermelene Thomas
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Hermelene Thomas

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Graduation Year: 2015 Major: Social Work, Child Welfare Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Current Professional Title: Social Worker- Client Care Coordinator Name of Employer: Urban Strategies Inc- Fannie Barnes Residence What is one of your favorite …

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Johnathan Culpepper
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Dr. Johnathan D. Culpepper

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Graduation Year: Major(s): Environmental Science and Chemistry Minor: Mathematics, English, and Art Hometown: Trinidad and Tobago, and Brooklyn NYC Current Professional Title: Materials Development Scientist Name of Employer: Corning Incorporated …

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Robert Tressler

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Graduation Year: June 2018 Major: Major in Business Hometown: Riverhead, NY Current Professional Title: CX Quality Assurance Analyst Name of Employer: Robinhood Markets Why did you choose to attend Medgar …

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Franzeska Sampson
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Franzeska Sampson

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Graduation Year: 2014 Major(s) & Minor(s): Social Work Hometown: Born in Guyana; Currently live in Queens, NY Current Professional Title: Social Work Professor Name of Employer: Medgar Evers College (Social …

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Robert George Graves

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Graduation Year: 1975 Major: Economics Minor: Economics Hometown: Born and raised in Brooklyn. Currently resides in Riverdale, Bronx, NY Current Professional Title: Retired Name of Employer: Last position, Special Events …

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Ovid S. Barrow ’95

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Graduation Year: 1995 Major: Biology Hometown: Georgetown Guyana adopted hometown Brooklyn USA Current Professional Title: Site Medical Director Name of Employer: Emory Hillandale Hospital Why did you choose to attend …

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Elease A. Wiggins ’08

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Graduation Year: 2008 (AA) 2009 (BPS) Major: Applied Management Minor: Public Administration Hometown: Brooklyn, NY Current Professional: CEO and Doctoral Student at Felician University Self-Employed: EAW Enterprises Why did you …

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Chad K. Hannibal ’15

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Graduation Year: Spring 2015 Major: Environmental Science Graduate School: Meharry Medical College of Dentistry Hometown: Grenada, West Indies Current Professional Title: General Dentist Name of Employer: One Brooklyn Health, Pediatric …

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