04/30/2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our ASAP Career Day! 💼✨
A huge thank you to Morgan Stanley for helping bring this event to life, and to our incredible guest speaker Diana V. Cruz, Ph.D., for sharing her powerful insights on education, identity, and career growth.
Shoutout to our amazing panelists who took the time to pour into our students:
✨ Rey Polanco – Binghamton University Business Management alum with experience in NYC government and public service
✨ Pedro Liz – NABJ award-winning graduate and media professional at CUNY & Columbia Radio
✨ Ruth Lewis – University of Phoenix alum and Ph.D. candidate with a background in higher education
✨ Max Carrasco – City College of New York business student and Hostos ASAP alumn
✨ Ercilia Peguero – Hostos Community College alum and ASAP cohort leader supporting student success
✨ Alan Alleyne – NYC Parks & Recreation professional with experience in environmental and business operations
✨ Carlos Paulino – Hunter College student in biological sciences with a focus on healthcare pathways
✨ Sara Hernandez – CUNY student pursuing international relations and community advocacy
Your stories, advice, and real experiences made this event truly impactful 💙
And most importantly, thank YOU to our students for showing up, engaging, and investing in your future. This is what it’s all about 👏
