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From volunteering during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, to finishing her degree, Nurse Practitioner Emily Fitzgerald’s journey to graduation embodies a #91ÊÓƵGoGetter.

For the next installment of our "Importance of Professional Development" series, we connected with Alison Rebels, OTD, clinical assistant professor for the Occupational Therapy, MS program.

This past fall, Alison presented at the New York State Occupational Therapy Association (NYSOTA) conference, sharing her research on spirituality in occupational therapy. Most recently, Alison was awarded the 91ÊÓƵ 2024 President's Award for Outstanding Contribution. We connected with her to learn more about the presentation process, and the importance of being passion.

The Lienhard School of Nursing, part of the College of Health Professions at 91ÊÓƵ, has received a $206,711 grant from the to lead a three-year initiative aimed at removing barriers for students with physical disabilities in nursing education.

We’re proud to announce this year’s Honorary Degree Recipients, speakers, and honorees—an extraordinary group of leaders and changemakers who bring a wealth of experience, innovation, and inspiration to the Class of 2025.

A growing team of ‘Mindfulness Champions’ is leading a movement to make 91ÊÓƵ a more connected, resilient place. Learn more in this Q+A with Sophie Kaufman, PhD, assistant dean for Grants and Strategic Initiatives in the College of Health Professions and leader of the new Mindfulness Community. 

Introducing Lauren Pizzella, recent graduate of the Health Science, BS program. Lauren is now a current student in the Master of Science in Health Informatics program where she has earned a full-time position at Westchester Medical Center, following her fieldwork experience at the same location. We connected with Laurent to get her insight into both programs and learn about the opportunities fieldwork can unlock!

From helping immigrants start businesses, to breaking down barriers with AI-generated art, 91ÊÓƵ professors are using technology to build stronger, more equitable communities.

With artificial intelligence remodeling how healthcare is researched, and delivered, 91ÊÓƵ experts are shaping the technology—and erecting the guardrails—driving the revolution.

Jason Slyer, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CNL, FNAP, FNYAM is a family nurse practitioner (FNP) with over 20 years of experience in cardiac and chronic disease management. As a doctor of nursing practice (DNP)-prepared nurse practitioner, he is a leader and expert in evidence-based practice and translational research with scholarly interests in the area of shared decision-making in the promotion of person-centered care practices.

We connected with him to get his perspective on the LSN’s graduate programs as both a professor and former student.

Meet Elyse Hopper Ryan, MPAS, PA-C, 2021 graduate of the College of Health Profession (CHP) Physician Assistant Program-Pleasantville! Since completing the program, Elyse gained a full-time position for the Emergency Department at Montefiore Medical Center, as well as a part-time job at NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center in Inpatient Internal Medicine.

In addition to her positions at Montefiore and NewYork Presbyterian, Elyse has partnered with the Physician Assistant Program – Pleasantville as an Instructional Support Clinical Personnel (ICSP). We connected with Elyse to share her experience at CHP, her learning opportunities, and her work now as a professional.