Lion Tales - NCC

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Fernando Negrete, NCC Class of 1998. After graduating NCC, he got his bachelor degree in Business from SUNY Old Westbury. He is a kitchen designer at the Home Depot and persued a masters at LIU. Upon graduating NCC, he gifted his grandfather in Ecuador, with a framed degree to prove that language is not a barrier, but something that will lead a hard worker to success.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Dr. Robin Williams, NCC Class of 2005. She has worked at Nassau Community College for 21 years. She began her career as a student aide! She also has a doctorate in Theology and serves as a faith counselor for spiritual mental health.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Marie Jose Saint Surin, Class of 2020. "Mary Jo" is an expert in technology, and all aspects of secretarial science. She earned her Associates Degree in Applied Sciences from NCC and an IT Certificate. She is also a chef, a church lector, an interpreter speaking French and Creole, and is pursuing her childhood education degree at SUNY Old Westbury.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Jamie Levine, NCC Class of 2017. Jamie is one of the WHPC Morning Show Producers. She is also working at an elementary school after-school program. She is trying to pursue a career in counseling. Her passion is radio and she would love to be on the air on an alt rock radio station!

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Sandra Hurvey Hall, NCC Class of 2000. Sandra is a motivational speaker, stand-up comedian and the founder and CEO of the Nenniel Hurvey Scholarship Foundation. She is an educator, community activist, moderator, life coach, and focuses on providing workshops throughout the county on mental health, suicide prevention and youth education.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Symantha Wilson, NCC Class of 2020. "Sym Symma" is an award nominated producer, creative director, and consultant with a focus on developing culturally relevant content. In her role at Black Effect Podcast Network/iHeartMedia, Sym provides holistic support for culture shifting podcasts from concept to creation. She is a proud Guyanese woman who graduated summa cum laude from NCC with a degree in mass communication and media.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Alexandra 'Ally' Ramos, NCC Class of 2019, who describes herself as a super ambitious person who worked four jobs to complete her degree. She is a singer, songwriter, and creative artist who produces her own music and has collaborates with many other musicals. She is also a model, and works as a heart monitor technician. She is a mother to a 6-year-old girl, and has more than 10 pets!

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Ro Armand, NCC Class of 2016. After taking public speaking, Ro fell in love with Communications and made that her major. She was a student volunteer, and is a current community volunteer at WHPC, and is currently persuing nursing, hoping to have dual careers.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Nicole Serzanin, NCC Class of 2019. Nicole earned a bachelor's degree in English Teaching and worked for a few years in education. She realized education was not her passion, so she came to Nassau Community College to persue TV and Radio. She volunteered at WHPC, interned at WKTU, and is now a part of the iHeartRadio National Events Team.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Janine Johns, NCC Class of 1993. Janine transferred to St. John's University after NCC. She is the General Sales Manager for Connoisseur Media Long Island, which includes KJOY, MAX 103.1, 94.3 THE SHARK, WALK 97.5 and 104.7 WHLI, as well as Ferocious Media. Janine has worked in media for 25 years and is very passionate about radio and sales. She is also the mother of four!