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Highlighting the Achievements of our GOLD Alumni<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Since 1937, Queens College has prepared generations of leaders with the skills and knowledge for lifelong success in diverse and dynamic careers. The GOLD Alumni Spotlight highlights and celebrates the achievements of our outstanding graduates. The diverse backgrounds, talents, and career paths of our alumni reflect the exceptional education they received at Queens College.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take a moment to explore our GOLD Spotlights below\u2014we think you\u2019ll find them inspiring!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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GOLD Alumni Spotlight Giselle Cordero ’17<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Past GOLD Spotlights (2024)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Click on the images below to view each alum’s full GOLD Spotlight story:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Allison “Buttons” Bedell<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Professional Dancer and Model, Creative Director, and Choreographer<\/p>\n

Class of 2018<\/p>\n

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Zach Latos<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Co-founder and CEO of FlyMeOut<\/p>\n

Class of 2016<\/p>\n

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Linda Maritza\u00a0Collazo<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Opera Singer, Voice & Piano Teacher<\/p>\n

Class of 2018<\/p>\n

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Fernando Palaguachi<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

MPH Graduate Student at NYU School of Global Public Health<\/p>\n

Class of 2017<\/p>\n

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Marjory Moreno<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Owner of Inka F\u00e9, Great Neck<\/p>\n

Class of 2022<\/span><\/p>\n

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Queens College, CUNY
Office of Alumni Relations
65-30 Kissena Boulevard
Queens, NY 11367-1597<\/p>\n

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