Category Archives: Alumni

3 Tips for the Transition from Full-Time Student to Full-Time Professional

By Tiffany Li A couple of years ago as a senior at NYU, I was pretty nervous about the prospect of being a full-time working professional versus an intern/student. Would it be an easy transition? Would I get along with my co-workers? What would my workload be like? I will say that the wonderful thingContinue reading “3 Tips for the Transition from Full-Time Student to Full-Time Professional”

NYU Alumni in Government: Ashley Cortez & NYC Opportunity

Ashley Cortez is a Fall 2016 graduate of the Interactive Telecommunications MPS program at the Tisch School of Arts. She is currently a Training and Outreach Specialist at the Mayor’s Office for Economic Opportunity (NYC Opportunity). How did you find your current job and what Wasserman services or programs did you use, if any? A fellow ITPContinue reading “NYU Alumni in Government: Ashley Cortez & NYC Opportunity”

Grad Alumni Spotlight: Tamarie Macon

Tamarie Macon completed the NYU Provost’s Postdoctoral and Transition Program for Academic Diversity Fellowship in August 2017 and completed her PhD in August 2015. She is currently a Program Director of Permanent Supportive Housing at Homeward Bound of WNC (Western North Carolina). How did you find your current job and what Wasserman services or programsContinue reading “Grad Alumni Spotlight: Tamarie Macon”

Alumni Spotlight: Tomi Oluwasanmi

Tomi Oluwasanmi is a May 2017 graduate of the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology program at New York University’s College of Global Public Health. She is currently an Adjunct Lecturer at York College of the City University of New York. How did you find your current job and what Wasserman services, or programs didContinue reading “Alumni Spotlight: Tomi Oluwasanmi”

Grad Alumni Spotlight: Hannah Kang

Hannah Kang is a September 2017 graduate of the Master of Arts in General Psychology program at the NYU Graduate School of Arts and Science. She is currently a Research Associate at Mauro Usability Science. How did you find your current job and what Wasserman services or programs did you use, if any? My friend/classmate referredContinue reading “Grad Alumni Spotlight: Hannah Kang”

Alumni Spotlight: Julie Zhang

Julie Zhang is a May 2015 graduate from NYU Steinhardt’s Bachelor of Science in Media, Culture & Communications program. She is currently a Finance Associate at betaworks.  How did you find your current job? Through a warm referral from a fellow NYU Alum! What does a typical day look like? A “typical” day (if such exists) will varyContinue reading “Alumni Spotlight: Julie Zhang”

Grad Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Bess Edelman

Sarah Bess Edelman is a May 2012 graduate from the Master’s in Mental Health Counseling program at Steinhardt. She is currently a supervisor and therapist for the FFTCW PICHO Program at New York Foundling, and developing her private practice as a therapist. How did you find your current job and what Wasserman services or programsContinue reading “Grad Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Bess Edelman”

Digital Marketing at IBM: An Insider’s Perspective

Kamila Hoe currently works at IBM creating engaging educational marketing content and events for marketers both online and in-person. She graduated from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study where she studied storytelling with a concentration in marketing. In her free time, she hosts a podcast where she highlights people’s stories about their passions and expertise.Continue reading “Digital Marketing at IBM: An Insider’s Perspective”

Grad Alumni Spotlight: Samantha Levy

Samantha Levy is a May 2017 graduate of the Steinhardt School, where she received a Master’s in Food Studies.  She is currently Policy Manager of American Farmland Trust. How did you find your current job and what Wasserman services or programs did you use, if any? When I first got to school, I scheduled anContinue reading “Grad Alumni Spotlight: Samantha Levy”