10 Baruch Graduates Celebrated as CUNY’s “50 Under 50” Alumni Honorees

August 14, 2024

The City University of New York (CUNY) unveiled its first-ever “50 Under 50” alumni list, and Baruch College is proudly represented by 10 graduates who have been blazing trails in their fields over the past year.

This prestigious recognition highlights the diverse talents and achievements of CUNY’s vibrant and expansive community, and points to the successful outcomes of a Baruch undergraduate and graduate degree. The “50 Under 50” line-up features a diverse array of innovators—from passionate activists to sharp-minded lawyers, from investigative journalists to visionary entrepreneurs.

Congratulations to the Baruch College “50 Under 50” Honorees

Marxe School of Public and International Affairs:

• Justine Billups (MPA ’17), Program Manager, The NYPD Office of Equity and Inclusion
• Marlene Leekang (MSEd, Higher Education Administration ’10), Executive Director, Center for Entrepreneurship at Baruch College
• Jonathan Prevost (MPA ’16), Senior Associate, The Pew Charitable Trusts

Weissman School of Arts and Sciences:

• John Friia, (BA, Journalism and Political Science ’15), Founder and Content Creator, Here In New York
• Dani James (BA, English ’16), Writer and Translator
• Nicola Scalise (MS, Industrial/Organizational Psychology ’20), Talent Developer, Altice USA

Zicklin School of Business:

• Yehonatan Alfasi (MS, Entrepreneurial Studies ’20) Founder, Ti-Space Career Accelerator
• Essence English (BBA, Marketing Management ’21), Founder, Brands Endeavor
• Hailey Ra (BBA, Human Resource Management ’24), Talent Acquisition Specialist, Rendr, Content creator and Influencer
• Luz Rosado (BBA, Marketing Management ’08), International Wealth Adviser, Merrill Lynch Bank of America

Read the full bios of the “50 Under 50” Honorees here.

Learn About the Baruch Alumni Worldwide Network

The Office of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Engagement provides alumni — currently estimated at more than 165,000 worldwide — with yearlong events and networking opportunities, career services and educational opportunities beyond graduation. With the help of alumni volunteers and brand ambassadors, the Office manages robust alumni networks within corporations, throughout New York City, regionally across the U.S., and around the world. It also serves as the College’s hub for volunteering on campus and houses two mentoring programs. No membership fee or enrollment is required.

Baruch’s alumni network recently placed #17 among public colleges in the U.S., according to The Princeton Review.

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