AfterGate

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with retired Central Intelligence Agency Deputy Director of the National Clandestine Service, Justin Jackson, ‘78. In that capacity, Mr. Jackson oversaw the CIA’s clandestine operations worldwide and managed a multibillion-dollar budget. He speaks three foreign languages and served overseas for 15 years. At the time of his retirement, Mr. Jackson was t...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with the Owner of the Law Office of Donovan Anderson, Donovan Anderson.’86. A native of Jamaica, after spending nearly ten years within the DC school system, Donovan opened a successful law firm in 2000, where he advocates on behalf of parents to seek appropriate educational services for disabled students in the District of Columbia. He also represents...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Movement Consultant, Kiddada Asmara Grey, ’97. With significant expertise in advocacy, legislative engagement, and program leadership, she has extensive experience in helping target populations understand their rights, responsibilities, and opportunities. She is a staunch proponent of safe, supportive environments where diversity is celebrated. Sh...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Cornell University’s Director of Northeast Corridor Engagement, Veronica McFall, ‘89. Prior to this position Veronica served as the Associate Director of Alumni Relations for Affinity and Identity Programs at Colgate University. After graduating from Colgate University, she earned two master degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University, Bili...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with New York State Unified Court System’s Court Attorney Referee, Lorraine Martinez Ross, ‘93. Selected to the position in October 2012, she began her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for the Bronx County District Attorney office. She served in that capacity until 2001, at which time she became a principal law clerk for the New York Stat...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health’s Director of Medical Staff, Jeanine Davidson-Walker, ’86. A native of New York City, she has expertise in an academic research center and community-oriented health systems. During the pandemic, she and her husband opened a virtual baking business, Crust Studios. After graduating from Colgate Univ...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Washington Jesuit Academy’s Director of Admissions and 7th Grade Dean, Henoch Derbew, ‘07. An educator with a background in history and international/domestic policy, he has had the opportunity to live and travel extensively throughout the US and abroad. After graduating from Colgate University, he earned a Master of from Georgetown University, a...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with retired educator, Herminia (Minnie) Roman, ‘86. Minnie served as an educator for spent 31 years. After graduating from Colgate, she taught in the South Bronx for ten years. In 1996, she received a masters in supervision and administration and went on to become an Assistant Principal, principal and instructional specialist. During her tenure as a p...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with The National Fellowship for Black and Latino Male Educators’ Founder and Program Director, Keith Brooks, ’01. Prior to his current position, Keith served school communities for sixteen years as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. He was the principal of Achievement First Brownsville Middle School for seven years, and under Keith's leade...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with St. John’s University’s Dean of St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and professor of theology and religious studies, Teresa Delgado, ’88. After graduating from Colgate University, she graduated earned her doctorate from Union Theological Seminary. Her book, A Puerto Rican Decolonial Theology: Prophesy Freedom, was published in Septembe...

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 gat...

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 Doctora...

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 f...

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...

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 soci...

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...

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 re...

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...

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 Ho...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with SUNY Professor Emeritus of Pathology, Gregory A Threatte, ’69. After Colgate, he received his medical degree from the SUNY, Upstate Medical University in 1973. He served an internship in Medicine at Upstate, and a residency in Anatomic Pathology at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was a Resident and Chief Resident in Clinical Pa...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Expel’s East Mid-Enterprise Sales Leader, Carlton Walker, ’10. He has served on the Alumni Council and the Maroon Council, and he was recently confirmed as a member of the Board of Trustees. After Colgate, he completed his MBA at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. While at Colgate he played Varsity Football, served on the Student Athletic Adviso...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Citibank’s Senior Vice President, Business Management and Strategic Initiatives, Tené Redmon, ’06. The daughter of Sandra Allen ‘ 81 and Stephen Redmon ’80. Tené has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She leads cross functional teams in designing and executing corporate strategy, developing high performing teams, drivi...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with TRG’s Brand Strategist, Arturo Longoria, ’21. A Writer and Latin Americanist, he is passionate about uplifting voices that deserve visibility and bringing well-rounded awareness to projects. He pushes for a more inclusive and diverse industry in media. While at Colgate, he studied Hispanic literature and culture through pre-1900s and post-1900s an...

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Universal North America’s Vice President of Legal and Compliance, Susan Burrell, ’87. She leads the Legal and Compliance department and serves as the liaison between Universal North America and multiple organizations. She also plays a key role as regulatory counsel in the development of policies, procedures, and forms required to meet regulatory s...