ASAP spring 2022 Booklet

Welcome to the Spring 2022
ASAP Pinning Ceremony

Dear students, friends and family,

Welcome to the official Spring 2022 ASAP Pinning Ceremony. We are elated
to be able to celebrate your student success and your graduation. Thank you
for enduring, thank you for your resiliency and most
importantly, thank you for daring to do more!

The show will begin on Thursday 5:30pm on June 16th online via ASAP
LAGCC’s Youtube page on a live stream. To connect please type in this link
to your URL bar or shift click:

www.tinyurl.com/ASAPCeremonySpring22

We prepared this presentation for you all as a testament to the immense
pride and affection that we feel when we think of all that your graduating
cohort has achieved during such uncertain times. We hope tonight’s presen-
tation (remotely) communicates our shared pride at the success of you, our
students.

-The ASAP Team

ASAP Pinning Ceremony
Agenda

Show begins @ 5:30pm at: www.tinyurl.com/ASAPCeremonySpring22

Approximate Run time: 1h 15m

LaGuardia President Kenneth Adams
Director Matthew Eckhoff

Student Performance: Kayla Green, Spoken Word
ASAP Student Social Media Feature, The ASAP Class of 2022
Student Performance: Yuri Feliciano “Blue Monk”

ASAP Partner Excellence: Dr. Maria Entezari, Ph.D., Chairperson of Natural Sciences
Department.
ASAP Emerging Leader Award: Maria Dorado Amigon, CES
ASAP Emerging Leader Award: Luis Ortiz, Frontline
ASAP Emerging Leader Award: Mia Nicer, ASAPRC
ASAP Emerging Leader Award: Ajay Lall, CES
ASAP Circle of 100 Award: Lucila Sanchez, ASAP Advisor

ASAP Spring 2022 Valedictorian: Michelle Clerveaux

ASAP Advisors—Messages to the graduating class & Certificate Sign up Instructions.

ASAP Pinning Ceremony
VIP Bios & Profiles

Kenneth Adams was appointed president of La Guardia Community
College by the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York
on June 29, 2020. He assumed the role on August 17, 2020.
Previously, he was dean of workforce and economic development at
Bronx Community College (BCC) from 2016-2020- leading the de-
partments of Adult and Continuing Education, Workforce Develop-
ment, Career Services, Community and Economic Development, and
the Center for Sustainable Energy.

Matthew Eckhoff has served as the Director of the Accelerated Study in Associate
Programs (ASAP) at La Guardia Community College since 2019, overseeing academ-
ic, financial, and social support services for up to 3,600 students. Previously, he
served as the Associate Director of this program, leading a team of twenty-four advi-
sors who provided holistic support services to 150 students’ caseloads.
As s first-generation and community college graduate, Matthew is very passionate
about the transformative power of higher education, particularly with these popula-
tions that he identifies with. Matthew is currently enrolled in the Doctorate in Higher
Education Administration program at the University of Southern Mississippi. He
looks forward to utilizing his education to continue helping provide individuals with increased access to higher education opportuni-
ties to benefit the lives of themselves, their families, and their communities.
The ASAP team gives its warmest appreciation and gratitude to these students for helping our program dare to do more in the ways
of celebrating the most important product of LaGuardia: Student Success.

My name is Michelle Clerveaux and I am a former college drop out. The last time I was in school was
in 2000. Yes, 22 years ago, it's funny how time flies! A little about me is that I attended the Fashion
Institute of Technology way back then when I was a kid and didn't take school seriously and never
finished. I dropped out because I did not believe I needed school
to follow my dream to become a fashion designer. I worked in
the fashion industry for the past 20 years. Since I could hold a
pencil all I wanted to do was become a fashion designer. In high
school, I was chosen to do a 5-week workshop program with Def
Jam Records. The head of the art department saw my talent and
took me under his wing after the workshop was done and taught
me Illustrator and Photoshop. He then introduced me to people
in the fashion industry that I inturned for in my junior and senior
years of high school. So by the time I got to FIT I was already in
the fashion industry. I have designed for many different brands
like Jones of New York, Donna Karen, Jessica Simpson, Sean
John, Akademiks, Tommy Hilfiger, etc. My designs have been
sold in all the major retail stores like Macy's, JCPenney, Ross
Stores, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and the biggest of them all Walmart.

The fashion industry is super competitive and very rough espe-
cially on African Americans, I wanted out for the past 10 years.
You have to grow a super thick skin to survive it. I could write a
book on all the awful things that happened to me and the crazy
things that I witnessed. The fashion industry took out a major
toll on my health and landed me in the hospital in May of 2020
right at the height of the pandemic. I was told by the doctors in
the emergency room to thank God that I made it to the hospital
on time. I was in the hospital for a week scared and alone, it
gave me a lot of time to pray and to think about what I wanted
to do with my life next. Let's just say I am grateful to be alive
and I promised myself that I would quit the industry for good
and go back to school to pursue another goal in my life to prac-
tice law as an attorney.

Spring 2022 ASAP Pinning Ceremony

Special Congratulations to ASAP’s
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Graduates!

Spring 2022 ASAP Pinning
Ceremony

Award Winners

Doctor Maria Entezari is Chairperson of the Natural Sciences Department at LaGuardia
Community College. Her Ph.D. specialization covers Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms
underlying inflammatory responses in neurodegenerative diseases and infection. She is a
true leader of the LaGuardia Campus and has had a hand in developing and cultivating
countless successful programs providing the best of opportunities for LaGuardia Students.
Specifically her work with the LaGuardia Humanitarian Initiative empowered the LaGuardia
Community to launch numerous humanitarian missions around the world, including the
drilling of new water wells in war torn south Sudan. Within LaGuardia she was critical in
developing new Learning Community models dedicated to serving Biology and Environ-
mental Science students within the LaGuardia Community.

Lucila Sanchez is an advisor with the ASAP program at LaGuardia Community Col-
lege. She graduated with her Bachelors from the State University of New York: The
Fashion Institute of Technology. She received her masters from the Graduate Cen-
ter at the City University of New York. When she’s not helping students register
for class, navigate LaGuardia or fill in their FAFSAs, she can be most often found
practicing Yoga, cooking delicious food and reading every book she can lay her
hands on. She is super proud of the Graduating Class of 2022 and looks forward to
their achievements.

Luis Ortiz was born in the Bronx and lived there for about a third of his life. His fami-
ly later moved for a better and after he graduated high school, he settled down un-
sure of what to do for a career. Luis had multiple jobs from private to government
sectors including non-profits and he especially loved volunteering for not only his
community but communities outside of his. Giving back is a big part of his life and he
wears his heart on his sleeve well. As religious as Luis is, he tries to stay neutral and
his family’s virtues encourages him to move forward with a happy heart and extend-
ed hand for anyone who needs it. He is known as the family MacGyver or the one-
man A-Team – Luis works well with his hands and manages to transfer his skills in
anything he does. Wanting to come to a community-based college like LaGuardia Community College, he has
completed a Degree in Business Administration - Using the colleges’ very own resources which have evolved into
a strong network of achievement. Now Luis Continues on at John Jay Community College of Criminal Justice com-
pleting his Major in Emergency Management with a minor in Public Administration and will one day complete a
Masters in Human Resources.

Maria Dorado Amigon is a Student Success Partner within the Career team
in ASAP at LaGuardia Community College. She is a LaGuardia alumnus
where she graduated with her Associate in science, where her focus was
Travel Tourism and Hospitality. Maria has recently graduated with her
bachelor's from CityTech focusing on Hospitality Management. Her attrib-
utes include being a caring, meticulous, and friendly being. She often finds
herself helping others most of the time, this is why she chose to work with-
in the ASAP support program, to aid students with achieving their educa-
tional, personal, and professional aspirations.

Mia Nicer is a soon to be graduate from the CUNY Baccalaureate for Inter-
disciplinary Studies studying Sustainable Design and Environmental Mar-
keting. She will be pursuing a Master’s degree in Design & Architecture. She
has created numerous works of art as part of her design curriculum with
many being featured in student galleries within CUNY. Her favorite medi-
ums for her art are Metalworking and Woodworking. Mia Nicer can be most
often found in the ASAP Resource Center helping students navigate LaGuar-
dia. As a LaGuardia alumni herself she wants to communicate her pride at
the graduating class of 2022!

Ajay Lall is an ASAP Alumni, and current John Jay Student who is
proud to work for the ASAP Career team. Through his time at
LaGuardia he has grown from a student into a full fledged profes-
sional. Today he has a career in marketing & sales thanks to the de-
gree he earned at LaGuardia Community College. His tireless work
with the CES team at ASAP LaGuardia has helped ensure that the
next generation of ASAP students have a bright career ahead of
them. Ajay’s hobbies include hitting the gym, studying for his 4-year
degree (which takes up most of his time these days) and always
maintaining that #grindmindset.

Spring 2022 ASAP Pinning Ceremony
Student Performers

Yuri Feliciano, born and raised in Shizuoka Japan, is a flutist. While performing
as a singer-songwriter over 10 years, she decided to switch to playing flute
completely when she found her musical enthusiasm in Shakuhachi which is
Japanese bamboo flute 3 years ago. “Before I started to learn how to play
Shakuhachi, I wanted to learn a universal language in music”, that was when
she picked up flute. She has been playing flute for 2 years. Her influences are
Japanese traditional music, Western classical music, Latin music, and Jazz. Her
recent idol is Hubert Laws. Currently she is attending at LaGuardia Community
College majoring in Music Performance and getting ready to transfer to 4-year conservatory.

my name is Kayla Greene and I am a proud ASAP student who is majoring in
New Media Technology. I live in the Bronx New York and I live to inspire others
despite of the trauma I went through. My interest is doing physical activities,
communications/ journalism and storytelling. Spoken word is one of the things
I love to do when I have free time including traveling. My goal is to become a
writer in a big company and maybe own my own business.

My name is Daniell Tingling, and I am a Criminal Justice student at LaGuardia Communi-
ty College. I am also a graduating member of the Class of 2021! My next step is to attain
my bachelors degree from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. I am also thankful for
everything I learned at LaGuardia and I am eager to begin my next steps in education!
Don’t forget: “The only impossibly journey is the one you never begin”
-Anthony Robbins







ASAP

Graduating Class of Spring 2022

Milagro Abreu John Asaro
Shaharial Aditta Matthew Astacio
Giancarlos Adrianzen
Billy Aviles
Viona Agushi
Abraham Aviles
Kelly Agyei Cristina Bacuilima
Husam Ahmed Xiomara Baculima
Mohammed Ahmed Sarah Bakol Issa
Akrm Ahmed Melanie Balbuena

Nazib Ahmed Amanda Baldeo
Sharmin Akter Tea Baptist
Edyel Alarcon
Sarvaypriya Bari
Lona Alawie Jariza Barkhouse
Pamella Albuquerque Dayanara Barrientos-Corril

Sarah Aleman Aaliyah Basant
Abduleleh Alhaj
Attiya Batool
Heba Ali Aaliyah Battee
Zuri Aliendre Morgan Beck
Quillan Alleyne
Mohamad Bekhit
Franchesca Almanzar Jennifer Belo
Janiece Almodovar Elaijah Belton
Rosalie Almonte
Taqwa Almozayed Malachi Bennett

Salman Alshariki Zackary Bernsen
Griselda Alvarez Mahid Bhueiyan
Osahumwense Tracy Amayo
Jordan Biggs
Fauzia Amin Ayani Bilal
Lamiya Amir
Shaday Anderson Alfonso Bisono
Bryan Angarita Kimberly Bonilla
Kurt Aniciete Michael Bonneau
Diana Antonio Xavier Borrero
Marjory Aquino
Vance Bostic
Olivia Arevalo Valeria Bravo
Kishloy Arghu
Kishaloy Arghu Jonathan Brehm
Sara Armendariz Jonah Brownrivera

Ruslan Arslanbaev Skye Bryan
Ryan Arteaga Tajram Budhan
Jennifer Arzola Anthony Cabello
Edison Cabrera
Gabriel Cabrera

Kelis Calvin
Merlini Camacho

ASAP

Graduating Class of Spring 2022

Mariame Camara Gabriela Dasilvafernandes

Grace Campos Yave De Los Santos

William Cannon Yordiluis Delossantos
Sofia Canonge Peiying Deng
Temis Cantos Melissa Desir
Ed Cardenas
Rosena Dessin

Cindy Caroline Luis Diaz
Michelle Carrelo Kevin Diaz
Josefa Carreto Laura Diaz Vega
Ambrose Carter Ana Disla
Irvin Castaneda Samuel Djajani
Giselle Dominguez
Yanilka Caze James Donnelly
Kevin Cazhco
Samida Celaj Sangae Choden Dorji
Rahul Chakravarty
Aldahir Chapiama Mariama Drame
Alvaro Chavarriaga
Jiawei Duan
Eiei Chaw
Wen Chen Jiawei Duan
Nayeli Chimbo
Ishmam Chowdhury Nadjah Duke
Jasia Chowdhury Tunise Edelen
Atika Chowdhury
Yunjo Chung Nawfal Elkbidi
Alec Chunilall Brianna Ellis
Terilyn Clarke
Michelle Clerveaux Aysha Etu
z Lourie Cole
Nicholas Collymore Xingwen Fang
Sharina Colome Md Faridi
Isabel Corchado
Jacqueline Cortes Adriane Farmer
Aicha Coulibaly Yuri Feliciano
Myriam Coulibaly Anna Fenova
Jabari Creighton D'Asia Fields
Darlene Cristopher
Richard Crump Jessica Fleurissaint
Licxi Cruz Banely Flores
Larry Cuevas David Flores
Michael Cusanelli
Yasenia Flores
Luis Flores

Eshel Floresmunoz
Alex Fong

Maria Fonsecamorale
Amber-Reign Forde
Nicole Franco

Zeneida Fuentes
Evelyn Gabrie

ASAP

Graduating Class of Spring 2022

Maftuna Gafarova Mike Huiracocha
Iyanah Gaffney
Karishma Hulasram
Katherine Galan
Carla Gallardo Youssra Ibaaquil
Vangely Galvan Mdasadul Islam

Kevin Galvan Hadi Islam
Stephanie Garces Tanjim Islam
Mohammed Jabra
Fabiola Garcia Brandon Jackson
Tiffany Garcia
Keedayla Jacobs Hughes
Alba Genaocruz Jermaine James
Tishena Gomes
Michelle Gomez Nur-E Jannat
Jeronimo Gomez
Gabriela Gomez Daisy Jara
Teresita Gonzalez Sanaa Jason
Dyanna Gonzalez
Fathima Gonzalez Stachees Jean
Brian Gordaliza Andre Jenkins Jr.
Marietta Grabowska Emma Jerez Carpio
Paige Griffiths Jhansie Jewaram
Vanessa Grow Nicolas Jhagroo
George Guallpa Michael Jimenez
Bianca Guese
Alexandra Gutierrez Yanil Jimenez
Jacob Guzman Edwin Jimenez
Katherine Guzman Derek Johannesjr
Nicholas John
Jason Hall Natalia Johnson
Mariem Hana Shania Jones
Arabia Hargroves
Jnaya Harper Tyre Jordan
Braylin Haydar Vilsen Joseph
Liam Hayden Jhoselin Juca
Najee Henegain
Ritika Juneja
Doomary Heredia
Melanie Hernandez Chad-Veronn Juste
Hana Kaid
Kevin Herrera
Ndeye Kane Kane
Nayaly Hilario Narinderpal Kaur
Nicole Hogan Lovepreet Kaur
Neyda Hormaza
Luis Huertas Avleen Kaur
Noah Kellerman
Clare Kenefick

Rehaa Khan
Saqline Khan
Aasil Khan

ASAP

Graduating Class of Spring 2022

Most Khatun Erlinne Martinez

Souad Khebbouz Araceli Martinez
Viktoryia Kisel Angel Martinez
Tainisha Knox Kate Martinez

Jonah Kozlowski Nomar Martinez-Reyes

Kamil Kuzminski Destiny Martino

Ronald Landon Michelle Matatova

Gianluca Larosa Melyssa Mateusmercado

Joel Larraondo Lianna Matos

Tinysia Lawrence-Clarence Phone Myint Maung

Devin Lebron Charlene Mcateer

Darrnell Lebron Shania Mcgowan

Seychelle Legendre Leandra Mcillwain

Niramfar Lekhram Shaniah Mclean

Huiling Liang Pebbles Mcleod

Kevin Liberatoseverino Simone Mcleodellis

Hongxiang Lin Octaviano Medrano
Xinyan Lin Zefeng Mei

Zhongchi Lin Matthew Mejia
Jiayu Lin Emily Mejia Rojas
Juan Lin
Lilian Mendez
Alejandra Londono
Lacora Love Jeremy Mendez
Jazelle Lovell Anahi Mendoza

Stephanie Luciano-Perez Eliana Mesa
Crystal Luna Serrano
Amy Meyo
Laura Lynch-Ivanhoe Jaida Miller

Zixin Ma Magali Minchala Buri
Gabriela Macancela
Amir Mohamed
Monica Mackay Joshua Montanez
Adolfo Montesinos
Nael Madera
Bryana Maldonado Marlen Mora
Samuilhaq Malik
Vishnu Manjunatha Denise Morales
Kalliopi Maragos Danna Morales
Joyce Morales
Tyler Marquez Veronica Moran
Shaye Marshall Samantha Moura
Ashlyn Martell Zana Mujay-Velonc
Ana Martinez
Ernesto Martinez Devin Mulic
Juancarlos Munera

Jada Nadal

ASAP

Graduating Class of Spring 2022

Ngawang Namdol Esther Ramirez
Davina Nandalall
Karina Nivicela Akash Ramkaran
Tenzin Norgyal
Lizbeth Orduna Jennifer Ramos
Anderson Ramos
Hazel Ortega
Omar Ortega Lilza Ranamagar
Mayra Ortez Kayla Rapalo

Brandon Ortiz Faiza Rashid
Juan Osorio Sabika Rasool

Scarlent Pacheco Josepth Ravenell
Jyxzamae Padilla
Gisell Pala Flores Starla Repka

Alex Palomo Naomi Resuma
Kinberling Pangol Justin Rey

Espinoza Paola Dalvin Reyes
Kerinth Parchment Arlene Reyes
Daniela Reynoso
Monica Paudel Tayari Richmond
Sujoya Paul Petite Riley
Jessica Perez Valentina Rioslindao
Tyannys Rivas
Deviannie Persaud Sayraliz Rivas
Leea Phillips Josue Rivera Vivas
Carliza Pierre Leonel Rodiles Marin
Ashley Rodriguez
Angelini Pierre Cristopher Rodriguez
Eryka Pina Briana Rodriguez
Maifer Pina Jacob Rodriguez
Nicolas Rodriguez
Anny Pincayrodriguez Kyle Rodriguez
Alex Pinkhasov Johnny Rodriguezjr
David Pinos Maria Rojas
Jennifer Romero
Nickolas Pisano Melissa Roopnarine
William Pisciotta
Gustavo Pizaortiz Luis Alex Rosa
Rangel Polanco Destiny Rosales
Jordano Rosario
Michael Polo Glennys Rosario
Rafael Poten Stephanie Rosario
Yisroel Rosenblat
Maria Qu
Carlos Quinto Justin Rubio
Md Mushfiqur Rahman Alva Ruiz

Ashma Rai
Johanna Ramirez

ASAP

Graduating Class of Spring 2022

Nicholas Russell Akiana Smith

Daniela Saenz Nayah Sasha Smith

Prashant Sah Torraine Smith

Krestena Sahyoun Brenna Solomon

Gheeny Saint-Gerard Nicole Sosa

Yesenia Salazar Jilian Soto

Karena Salcedo Alpha Sow

Ahmed Salem Tiffany Stlouis

Leslie Salinas Alyssa Strubbe

Jaislin Saltos Antonette Sullivan
Farjana Samapti Rajia Sultana

Kimberly Sanchez Andrea Sutherlann

Delilah Sanchez Cristhian Tacuri

Alicia Sanders Marco Tacuri

Enna Sandoval Jessica Tacuri

Jada Santana Gianni Tajer

Liz Santana Atib Talukdar

Michelle Santana Ishraq Talukder

Hailey Santiago Ritika Talwar

Judith Santos Cemiao Tan

Zaira Santos Kaiyin Tan

Judy Allye Sanwirja Zhengwu Tang

Naomi Sary Liting Tang

Dana Saundersnewman Stephanie Tapia

Peter Saverino Joshua Tapia

Jade Scott Jarin Tarannum

Nya Selkridge Afia Tasnim

Yankayra Severinomade Karina Tavarez

Asiyah Shahabudin Tantenajia Taylor

Farhana Sharmin Agustin Tejeda Cubilete

Achia Sharna Joselline Tenesaca

Dilnoza Shavkatova Alex Javier Tenezaca

Md Shouky Shrinkhala Thapa

Vasilah Siddiqui Shakira Thomas

Shashank Sigdel Dena Thomas

Andrew Siguencia Daisy Toasa

Rafaela Simplicio Melanie Toledo
Vikash Singh Melanie Torrenegra
Agnes Singh
Aaron Singh Ana Torres
Kevin Torres

ASAP

Graduating Class of Spring 2022

Michelle Torres Saintmarie Wilson
Guadulape Torres Kadaisha Wilson
Jimmy Tranquille
Hiram Andre Troce Tasheka Wint
Hadriana Winwordl
Daniel Tse
Shirley Ulloa Xiaohui Wu
Sandy Xiao
Madeline Uroza Jingyin Xu
Denise Valle Mohamed Yaser
Guoqing Ye
Madilyn Vargas Fatima Yesmin
Giovanni Vargas Christopher Young
Amber Vasquez Daniel Yu
Chris Vasquezsandoval Qiling Yu
Stephanie Vazquez Leonardo Zhagnay
Andy Zhao
Litzy Veliz Muniz Henry Zheng
Diana Veloz Rosa Zhingri
Yueshuang Zhou
Bianca Villacis
Kevin Vinalay Xiuqin Zhu
Kaylah Vintimilla Arlene Reyes
Massimo Viterale Evelyn Rodriguez
Vaneza Vivar Edwin Jimenez
Kelzang Wangmo Kazi Salam
Devon Watson Viktoryia Kisel
Kaitlin White Angelica Lagoc
Jaela Williams Yeremy Reyes
Makyalah Williams Ramatoulaye Ba
Ashanti Williams Santiago Roze
Davin Lopez Tahreem Suleman
Tasnova Hossain Cristina Bacuilima
MD Asadul Islam Omar Mukadam
Maifer Pina Meriet Basily
Kalease Thomas Shopna Mazumdar
Jenifer Llapa
Lovepreet Kaur
Paola Espinoza
Maryhelen Gonzalez
Simone McLeod Ellis
Josecarlos Loor Ordonez
Omar Mukadam
Gicela Reyes Valerio
Evelyn Rodriguez



Enjoyed the Musical Numbers? There’s a lot where that
came from! LaGuardia’s Music department faculty help
beautify our campus and our world. Follow their
Youtube channel for an easy way to keep in touch with
your Alma Matter. Your support means the world to us!

LIKE & SUBCRIBE, or follow the QR code above!

www.youtube.com/channel/UCuNvr7oCA7fHPvAW8HEh6yw

Special Thanks to:

LaGuardia President: Kenneth Adams

LaGuardia Dean of Student Success: Ramon De Los Santos

ASAP Central Office Guests: Lesley Leppert, Theresa Williams, Francis Mos-
quito, Diana Strumbos, Zineta Kolenovic, and Ancy Skaria.

ASAP College Assistant Team: Akrm, Ahmed, James Barrionuevo-Guerra,
Mary Josephine Bergin-Ko, Natalia Cardenas, Alan Castillo, Bingjing Dong,
Maria Dorado Amigon, Michael Ferrin, Juan Carlos Gil, Nisha Gurung, Lamia
Hauter, Tiffany Hernandez, Ajay Lall, Kanesca Langley, Yiqing Li, Arlene Lind,
Crystal Luna-Serrano, Ramisha Mahmud, Odalys Martinez, Siera Martinez,
Shopna Mazumdar, Mia Nicer, Shanice Orgille, Luis Ortiz, Ishmam Rahman,
Malia Ramos, Kissarys Rivas Fernandez, Sara Saleh, Sabiba Sayed, Shira Selt-
zer, Torraine Smith, Mark Sookdeeo, Songkai Yuan and Xiaoming Zheng.

LaGuardia Music Department Faculty: Professor Thomas Dempsey
On Behalf of all the

Accelerated Studies in Associate Programs
Department Staff: