AfterGate

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Chaplain (Lt Col), retired FDNY firefighter, ordained chaplain, and nationally recognized leader in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), , Van Don Williams ’77. Van Don has dedicated his life to serving others through emergency response, spiritual care, crisis intervention, and leadership. He began his career with the New York City Fire Dep...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with VP, Station Relations – ABC at The Walt Disney Company, Phinel Petit-Frere ’01. A dynamic media executive and former elite student-athlete, he has built an impressive career at the intersection of broadcast media, relationships, and strategic growth. In his current role, Phinel leads station relations for ABC, working closely with affiliate partne...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Human Resources Director at Guardian News & Media US, Keisa Caesar ’01. A seasoned HR leader with more than 20 years of experience, Keisa has built a career centered on strengthening organizations through people, culture, and inclusive leadership. In her current role, Keisa leads strategic human resources initiatives that support a high-perfor...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with public health leader and community advocate Dr. Naledi Sean Semela ’10. A thoughtful and purpose-driven leader, Naledi has dedicated his career to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging within educational spaces and beyond. He currently serves as Chief Equitable Practices Officer and teaches English at The Browning School in Manhattan, where h...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Ottinot Law Managing Partner, Hans Ottinot ’92. With more than 20 years of experience representing local governments and private businesses, Hans has built a distinguished legal career focused on complex development, governance, and community-building across South Florida. After graduating from Colgate, Hans earned his Juris Doctor from the Univer...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with retired aerospace executive and community leader Derek “Boston” Jones ’77. With a remarkable 36-year career at United Technologies Corporation (UTC), Derek built a legacy of leadership across manufacturing, operations, and global program management within the aerospace and defense industry. His work took him around the world, leading projects acro...

Alvin and German conduct a powerful and wide-ranging conversation with Dean of the School of Law at Stetson University, Michèle Alexandre ’96. A first-generation lawyer and nationally recognized legal scholar, Dean Alexandre has built a distinguished career rooted in justice, equity, and institutional transformation. After graduating from Colgate University, she went on to earn her Juris Doctor fr...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with licensed landscape architect and Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner®, Anita Bueno ’90. A lifelong learner with a passion for connecting mind, body, and environment, Anita has dedicated her career to exploring the relationship between thought, movement, and our inner and outer worlds. Through the Feldenkrais Method®, Anita uses movement to he...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with actor, educator, and creative visionary Aaron Morton ’03. A dynamic presence in both performance and pedagogy, Aaron’s career bridges the worlds of television, film, theater, and education—always with a commitment to uplifting voices that are too often left out of the frame. As an actor, Aaron has worked with groundbreaking creators including Ava...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Director of Curriculum & Instruction at Asbury Park School District, Edwin Ruiz ’93. A passionate and experienced educational leader, Edwin has built a strong career dedicated to improving educational outcomes and inspiring student learning and development. In his current role, Edwin oversees curriculum design, instructional practices, assessm...

Alvin and German conduct a powerful conversation with public health leader and community advocate Dr. Paula Madison Ryner ’92. With over 30 years of experience in the public health sector, Paula has devoted her career to advancing health equity, empowering communities, and championing the well-being of underserved populations. She holds a Doctorate in Health Leadership from Seton Hall University a...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Fintech Investor at  Pivot Investment Partners , Atit Amin, ’08. Atit works at the cutting edge of finance and tech, backing transformative companies that are changing the game at the intersection of wholesale finance and enterprise software. At Pivot, he helps founders scale businesses that have already proven product-market fit and are ready to...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Retired Vice Chairman of ShoreBank Corporation, Todd Brown, ’71.   Todd brings a remarkable track record of success across senior leadership roles in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. At Kraft Foods, he led three major business divisions, including the company’s e-commerce , foodservice , and desserts units. He has also served on the corpo...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Professional Development Quality Assurance Manager at New York Works for Children, Tinnycua Williams, ’94. A passionate advocate for strength-based programming, Tinnycua is dedicated to empowering children, families, and the professionals who serve them. In her role, she collaborates with city and state licensing agencies, professional organizatio...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Salinas Valley Health Medical Center, Dr. Kenneth A. Jones, '82. He is dedicated to helping women understand their best options and make informed decisions. Throughout all stages of life, from birth onwards, he provides prevention education, diagnosis, and treatment to improve and sustain women's quality of life. U...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Principal at Roberts Internet, Tal-ee Roberts, ’01.  As the co-founder and Executive Editor of GearInstitute.com and MilesJunkie.com, he seamlessly combines his love for travel and the outdoors with content creation and digital media. Leading teams to deliver expert advice on gear, destinations, and travel rewards, Tal-ee’s work reaches millions t...

Alvin and German conduct a compelling conversation with retired U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Chief Administrative Law Judge, Covette Rooney ’74. A member of Colgate’s first coed first-year class, Judge Rooney joined the Review Commission as a Federal Administrative Law Judge in 1996 and, in 2011, became its first African American and first woman to be named Chief Administr...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Retired Educator, Ed Morris.’69. Ed devoted 44 years to the field of education. As a former Mathematics Instructor at Highline College, Ed had a profound impact on countless students, nurturing their critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and solidifying their understanding of mathematics. His influence extended beyond the classroom, as he eve...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Educator, Max Wynn. ’03.  Originally from Atlanta, Max currently serves as an Academic Integration Specialist at Drew Charter School, one of the top academic institutions in Greater Atlanta. In 2010, Max worked as an assistant football coach at Colgate. His coaching career began at Colgate in 2003, where he was a coach's assistant at Colgate on a...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Corporate Trainer & Executive Coach, Karl Stewart, ’91. He is the owner of Work Well Groups, LLC, and brings over 20 years of experience in Human Resources. Based in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, he is an ICF ACC credentialed and Certified Positive Intelligence Executive Coach. Karl's mission is to train and coach intersectional leaders to embrace...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Writer and Director, Jacqueline King-Howell, ’97. Jacqueline began her career with roles at VIBE magazine and Radio City Entertainment/MSG before advancing her drama arts education at HB Studio and the Atlantic Theater Company. While pursuing acting, she wrote a script inspired by a personal experience, which became her debut film, Judy's Child. T...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with E-commerce Consultant, Chibuike (Chiby) Achuko, ’13. Owner of Chib E-commerce Solution, Chiby, is an expert in Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). As an e-commerce entrepreneur, he excels in sourcing promising products, optimizing listings, and strategizing advertising campaigns. Additionally, he offers training to help sellers maximize their success. He...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Author and Entrepreneur, Dan Gasby.’76. Dan began his career at a UHF TV station in Tennessee, where he embarked on a highly successful journey in television sales and production. He created and co-produced "Big Break," a musical variety show hosted by Natalie Cole that served as a forerunner to "American Idol," launching the careers of Eric Benét...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with President of liveworkstrategize LLC, Patricia Hayling Price, ’76. Leading her executive coaching and leadership development consulting practice, Patricia supports individuals and organizations striving for higher levels of effectiveness and reward. She assists businesses in attracting, developing, retaining, and leveraging top talent, and helps in...

Alvin and German engage in a captivating conversation with Attorney Winsome Rhudd, class of '88. A self-employed attorney based in Brooklyn, NY, Winsome specializes in Family Law. She graduated from Albany Law School in 1992. As an avid world traveler, she has visited over 100 countries. A dedicated children and family advocate, Winsome pursued further education after seven years of practice, earn...