Former Students

Math Alumni of Lehman College

Math Alumni of Lehman College

Where our degrees take us: Careers, applications, and wisdom from the field.

Kendra Pierre

Job/Employer: STEM Advisor - Math Learning Center, QCC (2023)

Bachelors: 2009 | Additional: M.S. Ed., St. John's University

Math Topics: Statistics, Algebra, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus & Calculus

Advice: Always take full advantage of all opportunities to teach and study mathematics. Your gift of mathematics will always open doors and make room for you in all of your future endeavors.

John DeJesus

Job/Employer: Data Scientist at Navigate360 (2023)

Bachelors: 2011 | Additional: Masters in Pure Mathematics

Math Topics: Statistics, Probability, Linear Algebra, Algebra, Calculus

Advice: Focus on one area of mathematics or one domain where math is applied—that is where you will stand out and excel.

Debra Maslanko

Job/Employer: Admin Director for Business Operations, CUNY QCC (2020)

Bachelors: 2009 | Additional: M.A. for Teachers of Math, Lehman College

Math Topics: Statistics and Algebra (Admin & Lecturing)

Advice: Previous work experience in all walks of life—retail, manufacturing, business—helps you be a more effective college administrator.

Rupert Marin

Job/Employer: Senior CRM Business Analyst at BNY Mellon (2020)

Bachelors: 2014 | Additional: BA Economics

Math Topics: Statistics and Algebra (KPIs and key decision analysis)

Advice: Employers are impressed by Math degrees because they know Math students have great problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

Rafael Gonzalez

Job/Employer: Campus Director, Pathways to Student STEM Success (2020)

Bachelors: 2017 | Additional: MA in Mathematics 2021

Math Topics: Multivariable Calculus, Algebra, Geometry (Adjuncting/Budgets)

Advice: Network as much as possible and then network some more. Join professional organizations and keep your LinkedIn profile updated.

Mirna Znait

Job/Employer: Software Developer at Goldman Sachs (2020)

Bachelors: 2015 | Additional: BS in Computer Science

Math Topics: Applied Math, Algorithms, Problem Solving

Advice: Mastering complex math problems earned me a strong problem-solving skill highly applicable in programming.

Amanda Rodriguez

Job/Employer: PhD Student in Computational Geometry, Tufts (2020)

Bachelors: 2018 | Additional: Double major in Computer Science

Math Topics: Linear Algebra, Geometry, Probability, Multivariable Calculus

Advice: Many foundations of popular computer science areas, like machine learning, use a lot of math.

Zara Adamou

Job/Employer: Medical Student at Weill Cornell Medical College (2021)

Bachelors: 2017

Math Topics: Biostatistics and computational approaches to oncology research

Advice: Align your academic pursuits with your personal interests. If you have a personal connection with your path, you will succeed.

Alumni Submissions

Are you a Lehman Math Alumnus? We want to hear from you!

Name & Graduation Year
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Math topics used at work
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