Lion Tales - NCC

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Frances Atkinson, NCC Class of 1989. Frances earned her BA degree from SUNY Albany and an MS in Marketing from Johns Hopkins. Her hobbies include travelling, dancing, crafts and reading. Her interests include mental health, LGBTQ issues, and BIPOC issues. She sees herself as a leader and became involved in many activities during her time at NCC.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Gillian Atkinson, NCC Class of 2000. Gillian credits her journey in academia to her humble beginnings at NCC. She is the Director of Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion and Associate Director of the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement at Hofstra University. She is also an activist for equity and inclusion!

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Mary Floratos, NCC Class of 2000. Mary is the Acting Associate VP for IT services at Nassau Community College, and has previously worked as the CTO/COO for an education company. She also worked with NCC from 2006-2013. Her hobbies include travelling, reading (especially historical fiction.). She loves British mystery TV shows, movies, and Broadway!

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Cecilia Bradley, NCC Class of 2022. Cecilia's hobbies include reading self-help and self-development books, journaling, cycling and more. She is a volunteer and community activist with the Boy Scouts of America. Future work will be in the field of social work! As a non-traditional student, she feels it is never too late to earn a degree.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Janice Metzler, Class of 2023. Janice was the Valedictorian of the Social Work department, receiving an Associate in Arts degree. She is also a professional PGA golfer and golf instructor, with hobbies including reading and music.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Larry Lamendola, NCC Class of 1978. Larry is the sponsor of the Wantagh Lions Club. He discusses what Nassau Community College was like in the 70s!

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Dr. Robert Peck ('08). Dr. Peck is a foot and ankle specialist who graduated from McGill University and received his Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine with a residency in Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgery at Metropolitan Hospital in NYC. His hobbies include ping pong, chess and nature. He has a degree is classical music performance and is seeking to expand his practice and become more involved at NCC.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Emeli Galvez ('16). Emeli got his Bachelor's in Hispanic Languages and Linguistics from Stony Brook University. His interests include poetry, running, improv theatre and believes NCC was his launching pad. He is currently developing a public speaking business called "Spunky Speakers" where people are encouraged to develop speaking skills.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Matthew Parker ('16). Matthew is a Hudson Valley singer-songwriter otherwise known a "Mattelight." He is a multi-instrumentalist who had a greatest hits album released in April 2023.

Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Jenny Hernandez, NCC class of 1996. She was born in El Salvador and arrived in the US in 1992. She is married with 2 children - and has a beagle, an African grey parrot, an aquatic turtle, and betta fish! She is an ENL teacher who also received a bachelor's in communications from Queens College and a Master's from Hofstra University.