First Generation
First Generation: Faculty & Staff
The following is a listing of some faculty and staff members at Hofstra who also were first in their family to go to college. Because of this, they are uniquely aware of the skills and assets first-generation students possess, as well as the challenges they face. Consider reaching out to someone on this list for advice or support, knowing they have been in the same place as you. All individuals listed here have volunteered to serve as a support to first-generation students.
If you would are a member of the faculty or staff who was also first in their family to go to college, and would like your name listed, please email Russ.d.Smith[at]Hofstra.edu
Faculty
| Name | Department | |
|---|---|---|
| Pepa Anastasio | Romance Languages and Literatures | Maria.J.Anastasio[at]hofstra.edu |
| James Battaglia | Occupational Therapy | James.Battaglia[at]hofstra.edu |
| Vandana Bindra | Chemistry | Vandana.Bindra[at]hofstra.edu |
| Kevin Bisceglia | Chemistry | Kevin.J.Bisceglia[at]hofstra.edu |
| Joseph Cervia | School of Medicine | Jcervia[at]northwell.edu |
| Paul Chaleff | Fine Arts | Paul.I.Chaleff[at]hofstra.edu |
| Royston Coppenger | Drama and Dance | Royston.P.Coppenger[at]hofstra.edu |
| Christopher Czerwonka | School of Law | Christopher.E.Czerwonka[at]hofstra.edu |
| Michael D'Innocenzo | History | Michael.Dinnocenzo[at]hofstra.edu |
| Vicki Dearing | LLM Health Law and Policy | Vicki.M.Dearing[at]hofstra.edu |
| Andrea Efthymiou | Writing Studies & Rhetoric | Andrea.R.Efthymiou[at]hofstra.edu |
| Paul Fritz | Political Science | Paul.Fritz[at]hofstra.edu |
| Esther Fusco | Teacher Education Preparation | Esther.Fusco[at]hofstra.edu |
| Marc Herbert | Physics and Astronomy | Marc.L.Herbert[at]hofstra.edu |
| Rodney F. Hill | Film | Rodney.F.Hill[at]hofstra.edu |
| Rina Hirsch | Accounting, Taxation, and Legal Studies in Business | Rina.Hirsch[at]hofstra.edu |
| Maureen Houck | Graduate Nursing | Maureen.B.Houck[at]hofstra.edu |
| Donna Iucolano | Marketing and International Business | Donna.M.Iucolano[at]hofstra.edu |
| Gerda Kamberova | Computer Science | Gerda.L.Kamberova[at]hofstra.edu |
| Lori Ann Labalsamo | Writing Studies & Rhetoric | LoriAnn.T.Labalsamo[at]hofstra.edu |
| Kristopher Lotier | Writing Studies & Rhetoric | Kristopher.M.Lotier[at]hofstra.edu |
| Kelly McMasters | English | Kelly.Mcmasters[at]hofstra.edu |
| Paul Meller | Psychology | Paul.Meller[at]hofstra.edu |
| Roseanna Perotti | Political Science | Rosanna.Perotti[at]hofstra.edu |
| Bradley Phillippi | Anthropology | Bradley.Phillippi[at]hofstra.edu |
| Maria Sanmartin | Health Professions | Maria.X.Sanmartin[at]hofstra.edu |
| Anthony Santella | Public Health | Anthony.Santella[at]hofstra.edu |
| Gail Satler | Sociology | Gail.R.Satler[at]hofstra.edu |
| Robert Seagull | Biology | Robert.W.Seagull[at]hofstra.edu |
| Victoria Semple | Journalism, Media Studies, & Public Relations | Victoria.Semple[at]hofstra.edu |
| Katrina Sims | History | Katrina.Sims[at]hofstra.edu |
| Alan Singer | Teaching, Learning, & Technology | Alan.J.Singer[at]hofstra.edu |
| John Teehan | Religion | John.P.Teehan[at]hofstra.edu |
| Mary Anne Trasciatti | Rhetoric and Public Advocacy | Mary.Anne.Trasciatti[at]hofstra.edu |
| Jason Williams | Biology | Jason.D.Williams[at]hofstra.edu |
| David Woolwine | Library Services | David.Woolwine[at]hofstra.edu |
Administrators
| Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Accardo | Counselor, Student Health and Counseling Center | Michael.S.Accardo[at]Hofstra.edu |
| Lori Anderson-Turczyn | Administrative Assistant - School of Medicine | Lori.AndersonTurczyn[at]hofstra.edu |
| Denise Boneta | Associate Director - Office of Student Leadership and Engagement | Denise.M.Boneta[at]hofstra.edu |
| Jennifer Boscarino-Green | Senior Associate Dean and Director for Strategic Outreach and Retention Iniatives | JBG[at]hofstra.edu |
| Christina Cacioppo Bertsch | Associate Dean, Center for University Advising | Christina.Cacioppobertsch[at]hofstra.edu |
| Stanley Cherian | Director of Orientation | orientation[at]hofstra.edu |
| Chermele Christy | Associate Director for Residence Life | Chermele.R.Christy[at]hofstra.edu |
| Anita Ellis | Director, Commuting Student Services | Anita.Ellis[at]hofstra.edu |
| Joseph Fitzpatrick | Associate Dean of Students | Joseph.A.Fitzpatrick[at]Hofstra.edu |
| Danielle Flemm | Administrative Assistant, Vice President of Student Affairs Office | Danielle.Flemm[at]hofstra.edu |
| Ashley Gray | Pre-Health Advisor, Center for University Advising | Ashley.Gray[at]hofstra.edu |
| Deborah Hancock | Assistant Director, Student Access Services | Deborah.A.Hancock[at]hofstra.edu |
| Diane Herbert | Directo of the Center for Academic Excellence | Diane.Herbert[at]hofstra.edu |
| Nikki Hancock-Nicholson | Coordinator for Student Success & Student Affairs Operations | Nikki.HancockNicholson[at]hofstra.edu |
| Amber Hurt | Resident Director, Residence Life | Amber.Hurt[at]hofstra.edu |
| Stephanie Iaccarino | Intake and Accommodations Manager - Student Access Services | Stephanie.G.Iaccarino[at]hofstra.edu |
| Patricia Jensen | Senior Assistant, Office of Student Leadership and Engagement | Patricia.Jensen[at]hofstra.edu |
| Darlene Johnson | Director of External Relations, The Career Center | Darlene.Johnson[at]hofstra.edu |
| Kristen Klein | Assistant Dean, Center for University Advising | Kristen.L.Klein[at]hofstra.edu |
| Branka Kristic | Director, Parent and Family Programs | Branka.Kristic[at]hofstra.edu |
| Michael Lifavi | Student Success Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence | Michael.k.lifavi[at]hofstra.edu |
| Lorraine Massiah | Assistant Director of Diversity and Inclusion, The Career Center | Lorraine.Massiah[at]hofstra.edu |
| Beth McGuire | Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life | Margaret.B.McGuireFredericks[at]hofstra.edu |
| Ellen Miller | Associate Dean for STEM and Pre Health Advising, Center for University Advising | Ellen.C.Miller[at]hofstra.edu |
| Pat Montagano | Senior Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Campus Recreation | Patricia.a.montagano[at]hofstra.edu |
| Zaibis Muños | Assistant Dean and Director of Student Advocacy and Prevention Awareness | Zaibis.Munoz[at]hofstra.edu |
| Anthony Porcelli | Assistant Dean of Communication, Advancement, and Engagement, School of Health Professions | Anthony.J.Porcelli[at]hofstra.edu |
| Novia Ramsay | Director of Residential Operations | Novia.P.Ramsay[at]Hofstra.edu |
| Brittany Rhoden | Resident Director, Residence Life | Brittany.E.Rhoden[at]hofstra.edu |
| Bryan Rothstein | Senior Associate Dean of Admission | Bryan.Rothstein[at]hofstra.edu |
| Gina Sandoval | Assistant Dean, Center for University Advising | Gina.M.Sandoval[at]hofstra.edu |
| Jahleal Savage | Resident Director, Residence Life | Jahleal.Savage[at]hofstra.edu |
| Kimberly Sloan-Montalvo | Assistant Dean, Center for University Advising | Kimberly.Sloan[at]hofstra.edu |
| Russ Smith | Associate Director for Residence Life | Russ.D.Smith[at]hofstra.edu |
| Jackson Snellings | Dir. Information Technology Services for Hofstra Law | Jackson.T.Snellings[at]hofstra.edu |
| Gabrielle St. Léger | Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students | Gabrielle.Stleger[at]hofstra.edu |
| Rose Tirotta | Manager, Learning Support - Ed Tech | Rose.Tirotta[at]hofstra.edu |
| Sarah Vetri | Resident Director, Residence Life | Sarah.M.Vetri[at]hofstra.edu |