Profiles

Putting the ‘Tech’ in Tech Threads
Computer science student Mukhammedali Zhadiger dreams of making an impact in the tech industry. He is already making waves as a key component in on-campus resource Tech Threads’ smooth operation.

Symbol of Movement
Doctor of Physical Therapy student Sofoklis Sarellis is hard at work launching his athletic footwear company, Symbol.

Working it Out
Physical therapy student Shannon Townsend combines her classroom learning and Orangetheory Fitness coaching to deliver best practices to her patients.

Providing a Light in the Dark
Doctor of Physical Therapy student and military veteran Kevin Vaughan’s recovery from combat injuries has inspired him to pursue a career where he can inspire and help heal others.

Hands-On Engineering
Mechanical engineering student Tyler Hradek loves to create, so he feels right at home in New York Tech’s Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center.

Creating a Space for All
Interior design student Lydia Mudd is a recipient of the fourth annual Hazel Siegel Scholarship, acknowledging her design aspirations, perspectives on diversity, and commitment to making a difference in the field.

Where Math Meets Art
Architecture student Emily Mejia is heavily involved on campus, building an impressive roster of extracurriculars and fueling her love for the field and future career.

A Call to Medicine
After her grandfather was seriously injured in a collision and witnessing his lack of access to specialists, Harley Duncan decided she wanted to be part of the solution. With the goal of becoming a neurologist, she is committed to practicing near the underserved community where she was raised.

Global Vision, Local Action
Fahad Malik came to New York Tech as a transfer student studying information technology, and in just one year, he has become actively involved on campus.

Changing Environments
Computer science student Keerthi Kapavarapu dreams of changing the world, but first she’s creating change at New York Tech.