Profiles

Portrait of Mukhammedali Zhadigar

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.

Portrait of Sofoklis Sarellis

Symbol of Movement

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

Shannon Townsend in an Orangetheory studio

Working it Out

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

Portrait of Kevin Vaughan

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.

Tyler Hradek walking

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.

Portrait of Lydia Mudd

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.

Portrait of Emily Mejia

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.

Portrait of Harley Duncan

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.

Profile of Fahad Malik

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.

Portrait of Keerthi Kaparapavu

Changing Environments

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