Alumni of the Month
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Yelena Dzhanova ('19) is a seasoned journalist and editorial strategist. With her byline featured across major media outlets such as CNBC, Business Insider, New York Magazine, CNN, NBC News, BuzzFeed News, The Messenger, The Sun, and Meta, she's helped shape how information reaches readers on a global scale. Read more.
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Brenika Banks ('23) empowers the artists, entrepreneurs, and voices that shape the arts and culture landscape across New York City. As a multimedia journalist at the New York Amsterdam News, Banks highlights arts, culture, and entrepreneurial stories in Black and Latinx communities across New York City. Read more.
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Though he's a recent graduate of the Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Hamza Din (MPA '26) is a seasoned public policy and government relations professional, with vast experience in advocacy, legislative research, healthcare policy, and constituent service. Read more.
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