Alumni
Visual Communications
Class of 2004
Class of 2004
When Cecilia Ambros became interested in art as a teenager, her current profession
did not exist. From those early beginnings she has drawn from her FSC degree, progressing
her design career from branding and marketing to digitally engaging bank customers.
Faculty
Computer Systems
FSC's Dr. Ilknur Aydin's research connections provide inspiration
and opportunities for students.
Alumni
Bioscience
Class of 2024
Class of 2024
Destini Buchanan, ’24, leads by example in FSC’s campus community and beyond.
Faculty
Biology
Biology Assistant Professor Dr. Tracy Callender helps draw minority students into
research and supports graduate and postgraduate students interested in academic careers.
Alumni
Construction Engineering Technology
Class of 1976
Class of 1976
An unflattering review of Arthur Corwin's '76, drawing skills led him to drop plans
to be an architect and major in Construction Technology. The decision led to a lucrative
career in civil engineering.
Alumni
Computer Security
Class of 2004
Class of 2004
Oniel Cross '04, came to FSC looking for a great education and the chance for a great
job. He got both, and now works as a principal in Deloitte’s public sector technology
practice, and wants to make FSC a feeder school for the high-profile company.
Alumni
Science, Technology, & Society
Class of 2023
Class of 2023
Asse Diallo, '23, has been building community and encouraging advocacy at FSC and
beyond. She encouraged student activism through the FSC NAACP chapter.
Faculty
Science, Technology, & Society
Chair
Chair
FSC's Edmund “Ned” Douglass, PhD, brings cosmic connection and a a problem-solving
tool kit to his students.
Alumni
Aviation
Class of 1968
Class of 1968
James Durant ’68, credits FSC with building his skills and confidence to succeed in
the aviation industry. Now he is mentoring and supporting young people.
Faculty
Business Management
FSC's Dr. Jing Betty Feng, associate professor in the Department of Business Management,
focuses on applied learning and cross-cultural collaboration to prepare her students
for successful careers.
Alumni
Applied Psychology
Class of 2024
Class of 2024
Applied Psychology graduate Daniela Figueroa,’24, already boasts a packed resume and
is always looking for new ways to contribute to the College and her community.
Faculty
Nutrition Science and Health Promotion
FSC's Christine Freaney, PhD, inspires student success and belonging.
Staff
Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) Program
Director
Director
FSC's Dylan Gafarian, EdD, shares positivity and an unforgettable college experience
as Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) Program director.
Alumni
Criminal Justice
Class of 1987
Class of 1987
Chip Gorman, ’87, touches millions of lives overseeing Long Island’s state parks.
Alumni
Electrical Engineering Technology
Class of 2024
Class of 2024
Anyone wondering about the benefits of internships can reach out to Marco Iorio, ‘24.
Not only has the electrical engineering technology major had three, each helped him
cultivate different skills. After earning a PhD, he plans to enter the industry.
Alumni
Architectural Engineering Technology
Class of 2024
Class of 2024
Opportunities for practical experience on and off campus (including Habitat for Humanity)
and connections with professors made FSC an ideal place to prepare for an architectural
engineering technology career, said Joanne Johnson, ’24.
Faculty
Center for Criminal Justice Studies
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Dr. Brian Kelly uses body cameras in his Criminal Justice Studies' classes to give
students experience using current law enforcement equipment.
Alumni
Automotive Engineering Technology
Class of 2009
Class of 2009
Actor Rushi Kota came to Farmingdale with one plan and left with new insights and
ambitions. He credits FSC with giving him a range of experiences and opportunities
that have contributed to his development as an actor.
Faculty
Architecture & Construction Management
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
After Eugene Kwak began researching food systems, regional food access, and the loss
of farmers, he decided to dig in with his project to encourage farming and make it
more sustainable.
Alumni
Applied Economics, Business Management
Class of 2023
Class of 2023
An internship with the New York State Assembly introduced Applied Economics major
Khadeeja Maqsood '23 to the world of politics and gave her new career options to consider.
The talented alumna has many opportunities open to her.
Alumni
Medical Laboratory Science
Class of 2023
Class of 2023
Learning and working in a professional-level laboratory setting with industry-experienced
instructors has assured Sydney McCrea,’23, that FSC has what it takes to prepare her
for a certification test and a career in medical laboratory science.
Alumni
Professional Communications
Class of 2016
Class of 2016
Jenna Natale, ’16, has skillfully parlayed her degree into a successful career spotlighting,
and inspiring, others in her community.
Alumni
Applied Psychology
Class of 2023
Class of 2023
Elena Ortiz, '23, aspires to help others through law enforcement.
Student
Law Enforcement Technology, Sport Management, Chemistry
Class of 2025
Class of 2025
Why have one major when you can have two-and-a-half? Genevieve Paraszczuk,’25, plans
to use her unusual degree combination of Sport Management, Law Enforcement Technology,
and a Chemistry minor to study forensics after graduating from FSC.
Faculty
Bioscience
FSC's Dr. Peter Park shares his passion for aquatic life.
Alumni
Professional Communications
Class of 2018
Class of 2018
Aidan Reilly always saw himself working at Disney--and now he is. He has tried several
different roles with the company so far and is grateful for his experience as a Rambassador.
Alumni
Visual Communications
Class of 2013
Class of 2013
Amanda Reilly, known sometimes for bold and bizarre artwork, credits her Visual Communications
professors with helping to shape her career as a designer and an illustrator.
Alumni
Nursing
Class of 2024
Class of 2024
Kalena Ricketts, ’24, balances it all, on the court and in the classroom.
Alumni
Applied Science in Electrical Technology
Class of 1964
Class of 1964
During a six-decade career in aerospace, Joseph Rothenberg, ’64, impacted almost every
aspect of the constantly evolving industry.
Alumni
Business Management and Communications
Class of 1994
Class of 1994
True-crime producer Lori Rothschild Ansaldi, '94, investigates wrongful conviction
claims
Alumni
Civil Engineering Technology
Class of 2023
Class of 2023
Born into a family with engineering leanings, Javiera Saba, ‘23, felt the pull and
with a degree in civil engineering technology, she will be the first female engineer
in her family. She is looking forward to working in transportation.
Student
Science, Technology, & Society
Class of 2025
Class of 2025
Kenia Sanchez plans to be a doctor, and will use the experience from her internship
with the Long Island Library Resources Council to help on her journey.
Alumni
Nutrition Science
Class of 2023
Class of 2023
Deo Singh, '23 digs into nutrition after military and public service.
Faculty
Architecture and Construction Management
Professor
Professor
Architecture Professor Orla Smyth LoPiccolo scours Long Island every year for public
and non-profits' buildings in need of renovations, and assigns her students to draw
up blueprints for improvements.
Alumni
Applied Mathematics
Class of 2018
Class of 2018
The flying bug hit Tunisia Solomon hard while she was at FSC, and she has had two
missions since: to get her pilot's license and encourage other women and minorities
to pursue aviation.
Alumni
Interaction Design
Class of 2023
Class of 2023
Having amassed work experience and numerous awards, Carol Sung is eager to apply her
Interaction Design skills to new challenges in the industry.
Alumni
Aviation Administration
Class of 1997
Class of 1997
From the ins and outs of the judicial system as a skilled intellectual property attorney,
serving as an honorable member of the New York State Legislature, and owning and operating
multiple businesses, to piloting an emergency aircraft landing, Clyde Vanel, ’97,
continues soaring to new heights.
Staff
Nexus Center for Applied Learning & Career Development
Executive Director
Executive Director
The Nexus Center's Rena Varghese, Esq., originally saw her career unfolding in a law
office, not on a college campus. But she has found her niche helping students, especially
first-generation ones, set a career path.
Student
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Class of 2025
Class of 2025
Kelly Wylie, ’25, is building a career and a community at FSC.