Anthony J. Pappas , A.A. 1998
CUNY Office Assistant , Department of Mathematics, Engineering & Computer Science, LaGuardia Community College.

Mr. Pappas has been a part of the LaGuardia family for many years now, graduating from Middle College High School in 1995 and receiving his Associates in Arts in 1998. Since then, he has remained a true part of LaGuardia’s community as a student and a staff member, working as a college assistant in several areas, including the Speech Center, Freshmen programs, Student Life, Registrar, Admissions,The Student Information Center and currently in the Department of Mathematics, Engineering & Computer Science. Mr. Pappas also represents the Alumni Association on the College Senate and serves as their Secretary. Mr. Pappas is in pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre at Hunter College.

While attending LaGuardia, Mr. Pappas was involved in many activities throughout the campus.
“ My heart has always been with LaGuardia, as a member of the Student Government Association and various campus-wide committees”. This included working on the Middle States visit and various Search Committees. During his term in SGA, he participated in many worthwhile activities, including the establishment of the Student Lounge and the Raymond C. Bowen Scholarships, named after a former LaGuardia College President. As a student, he served on the College Senate for two years, becoming the first ever student Vice Chair, and was a founding member of the LaGuardia Acting Company and the Center for Leadership. He became highly involved in the various student clubs & organizations on campus. Throughout this involvement, Mr. Pappas found the time to volunteer with the College Bound program and other community service groups. Mr. Pappas has continued his involvement in activities while attending Hunter College as well, founding a chapter of Circle K International, a community service organization, and joining the Hunter College Senate.


 

Ms. Yvette Bermudez is the Assistant Director for Human Resources & Fiscal Administration in the Grants Development Office at LaGuardia. She has been an active member of the Alumni Association and has served as Second Vice President and Parliamentarian.

While working at LaGuardia Yvette served on the Sexual Harassment Education Committee for two terms; served as chairperson as well as member of various search committees; volunteer for many college functions including registration and the spring fair; and participated in the College Mentoring program.

She has always been interested in generating communication between alumni, faculty and students. Ms. Bermudez can always be called upon to volunteer her assistance for special events and activities. She is a very serious about getting alumni more involved in campus life and having them renew their involvement with the College.

Salvador E. Cuellar, P.T.K. 2001, A.A.S. 2002
Adjunct Lecturer, Humanities Department, Speech Communications, LaGuardia Community College.

Mr. Cuellar is currently lecturing in the Humanities Department teaching students about the importance of oral communication.  His professional interests’ are in researching the academic achievements of minority students by exploring ecological effects on academics as well as the extraordinary resilience of community college students.  A native of El Salvador, he feels strongly in researching ways that will help minority/immigrant students succeed.
As a student at LaGuardia, Mr. Cuellar was actively involved in Student Government and was a student representative for SAGA and a member of Phi Theta Kappa.  Mr. Cuellar is excited to be back at his alma mater and is committed with the Alumni Executive Board in bringing current students, alumni, faculty and staff members together for the purpose of creating a stronger College community.
Mr. Cuellar holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Psychology from New York University and a Master’s in Education in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education.  He is also a United States Navy veteran.

Marie Christine is currently a senior at Hunter College finishing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with the intent of pursuing a teaching certification shortly afterward. She was part of the graduating class of 2007 and completed her AS Liberal Arts: Math and Science degree. She is presently working at LaGuardia’s Student Information Center as a College Assistant.