AfterGate

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Self -Employed Property Manager, Jelani De Leon, ’83. In her role, she also oversees rentals, maintenance, repairs, renovations, listings. After graduating from Colgate University, she returned to campus to serve as the Director of the Office of Undergraduate Studies from 1993 to 1997. While serving in that capacity, she founded SORT, a weekly gathering of young women committed to empowering and engaging female students. While at Colgate, she received her BA in Sociology and Anthropology.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Erie County District Attorney’s Assistant District Attorney, Norvella Pendergrass, ’11. A Buffalo native, she graduated from Holy Angels Academy before Colgate. Before beginning her tenure at the Erie County District Attorney office, she was a junior partner at Pendergrass Law. After graduating from Colgate University, she earned her Juris Doctorate degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2014.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Lead Medicare Advantage Account Manager and Healthcare Compliance Subject Matter Expert, Erick Bowen, ’84. With over 30 plus years Public Health experience, he has also served as a Public Health Advisor with the New York City Department of Health Bureau of Tuberculosis Control. In 1995 he received his JD from New York Law School. While at Colgate he co-founded the Harlem Renaissance Center, was an officer in BSU and We Funk, and DJ on WRCU, He also worked with the Admissions office to recruit students of color. He is a proud husband, and father of four adult children, with one of them being a cancer survivor. While at Colgate, he received his BA in Political Science.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with 180 Life Church’s Executive Assistant & Administrator, Jaleith Gary, ’09. In her role, she also oversees the church's mission and outreach work and worship team management. Prior to joining the 180 Life Church staff in 2021, she was a development director at Urban Alliance in Connecticut where she built the fundraising and donor relations platform. She also serves as the board chair for a local nonprofit, helps to run an apologetics group, mentors young women, and records original music. While at Colgate, she received her a BA in Music.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Berean Christian Church’s Pastor of Discipleship and Assimilation, Dr. Rodney Mason, Jr, ’06. In his role, Rodney develops programming and ministry engagement. He also designs and conducts training for new leaders, teachers, small group and discipleship group facilitators. He is passionate about assisting marginalized populations in achieving socio-economic equality through increasing access to resources and education. After graduating from Colgate University, he earned his Master of Divinity from Emory University and his Doctor of Ministry from Duke Divinity School. He also serves on Colgate’s Alumni Council and has co-led the Alumni of Color Organization. While at Colgate, he was the President of the African American Student Alliance and he received his BA in Religion.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Blueprint NYC's Head Of Internal Communications, Shevorne Martin.’08. Highly motivated, Shev is constantly developing in the production, communications and education sectors. After Colgate, she worked for over 5 years in higher education and the non-profit sector prior to beginning her career in the production industry. She has served on Colgate’s Alumni Council and led the Alumni of Color Organization since 2013, While at Colgate, she was a four-year basketball player, active in student activities, and received her BA in Sociology and Anthropology.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Senior Multilateral Advisor, Uchechi (Chi Chi) Roxo, ’00. In her role, Uchechi supports US, UK, Germany and other bilateral government coordination and collaborative development programming in Malawi. She is passionate about community development, education, and equity. She has spent more than 17 years in the domestic and international HIV/AIDS response; duty stations include Washington, DC, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Malawi strengthening health systems. She is an avid writer, runner and traveler with a strong interest in community service, mentoring and entrepreneurship, recently receiving the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award from the State Department for volunteerism. While at Colgate, she received her BA in Political Science.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with at Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden’s Partner and Director of the Employment Practice Group, Elizabeth Gordon.’93. Elizabeth, aka Liz, serves as an Executive Committee Member at the firm and her practice is focused on Labor and Employment Law on behalf of management. She has successfully defended clients before state and federal courts, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board, Department of Labor and state agencies. After Colgate, Liz earned a J.D. from The George Washington University School of Law. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association and has lectured on its behalf, as well as for Metropolitan Women’s Bar Association sponsored programs. She earned her BA, with honors in Philosophy & Religion and was a winner of the Hartshorne Award for Excellence.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with the National Labor Relations Board Judge, Christine E. Dibble, ’85. Appointed in July of 2012, Christine previously served as a Social Security judge and as an administrative judge with the EEOC. She also worked as an attorney with the Service Employees International Union and as an equal employment opportunity specialist with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. After Colgate, she received her J.D. degree from the University of Michigan Law School. While at Colgate, she received her BA in Religion.