Meet the Staff
Dona Sosa, Dean of Students
212-343-1234 ext. 2800
Dona Sosa has been with the College since 1985 and has served as Dean of Students since 2002. She is responsible for the leadership and administration of multiple student services including Orientation, Student Life (Student Government and Student Groups), Career Services, First Year Experience, International Student, Advisement, Students with Special Needs and Student Conduct.
Prior to serving as Dean of Students, she served as Senior Enrollment Manager. In that role, she led the administration of a comprehensive range of departments, including Student Services, Admissions, and Career Services. She also served as Director of Student Services and Retention Specialist. She holds bachelor's degree in Human Services and a Master of Science in Administration from The College for Human Services.
Vanderie Vielie, Assistant to the Dean of Students
212-343-1234 ext. 2808
Vanderie Vielie joined the student affairs team at MCNY in December of 2007. In her role Vanderie serves as the coordinator of special needs students and the supervisor of office interns and work study students. Vanderie promotes student success by developing and implementing programs that enhance student life. She serves as a mentor and direct supervisor to the work-study students as well as department interns. Aside from coordinating the accommodations for special needs students she also works closely with the students developing personalized academic plans to promote their success. Vanderie has always been committed to the success of students, particularly those facing extra challenges.
Vanderie earned her MA in Political Science from the University at Albany, SUNY. Vanderie has been active in student success activities and leadership initiatives since she entered college through the Educational Opportunities Program in 1999.
Michael Molina, Assistant Director of Student Services
212-343-1234, ext. 2801
Mike joined the Student Services team in September of 2002 as assistant director. He has a strong background as a student services generalist, with nearly two decades of experience in the field. His professional experience includes counseling, advisement, campus activities, and advisement for international students, intramural sports, and staff training. At MCNY, Mike oversees the investigation and adjudication of student conduct issues. Prior to his work in higher education, Mike spent ten years in social services, in such positions as child protective services caseworker, coordinator of youth programs and latchkey program director. Mike earned associate degree in Human Services at LaGuardia Community College and a bachelor of arts in psychology from Hunter College. He completed his MSEd in counseling, with an emphasis in student affairs administration, at St. John’s University.
Mike’s experiences in social services helped solidify his faith in education as a path to personal and professional success. He sees the Office of Student Services as the place where students go to get help when facing the inevitable challenges that arise as part of college life.
Douglas J. Matos, Coordinator of First Year Experience and Student Development
212-343-1234 ext. 2810
Doug is the First Year Experience and Student Development coordinator. He was formerly the College’s Coordinator of Student Services at The Bronx Center. He is a graduate of MCNY and has been employed by the College for the past 11 years. Mr. Matos strongly believes in The College; its mission and its students.
Prior to attending and working for MCNY he owned and managed a Deli in Brooklyn. It was while managing the Deli that he came to the realization of what it was that made him happy, it was his interaction with the customers, giving them advice and assistance which he found provided the fulfillment he had sought for so long. Long story short, he enrolled at MCNY and has been here working to help students ever since. He has never regretted his decision and continues to feel same joy and fulfillment as when he first started working at the college.
Bascillia Toussaint, Academic Advisor
212-343-1234 ext. 2815
Bascillia has been at MCNY for the past seven years as an Academic Advisor. Bascillia earned a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from Hunter College and a Masters of Arts in Social-Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Bascillia’s educational experience is further complimented with a strong background in Human Resources and Higher Education. Here at MCNY, Bascillia coordinates and delivers services for the success of our students in areas of workshops, career development and academic advisement.
Sylvie Cameron, Coordinator of Graduate Student Advisement and International Students
212-343-1234 ext. 2805
Sylvie M. Cameron coordinates advisement for all Graduate and International Students. She participates in new student orientation, providing counseling, conducts activities to develop and strengthen student life. Sylvie has her BBA, MPA, and is currently working on finishing her MBA, all at MCNY. Before coming to MCNY she spent time in the field of real estate where she provided research concerning government leased buildings from private investors. She is a strong advocate for life-long learning.
Hana Lahr, Coordinator of Student Life
212-343-1234 ext. 2802
Hana joined the Student Services team at MCNY in March 2009. As the Coordinator of Student Life, she will be working closely with college clubs and organizations, advising the Student Government Association, and organizing activities and workshops to develop and strengthen student co-curricular involvement. In addition, Hana is the academic advisor to all Purpose 6, 7, and 8 students. Prior to working at MCNY, Hana worked at Harrisburg Area Community College in Student Life and International Student Services. She has also held positions in student support services, career services, and student outreach. Hana strongly believes in student advocacy and the importance of co-curricular education. If you have ideas for programs you’d like to see at MCNY, please let her know!
Hana received her BA in Music Performance and Latin American Studies from the University of Florida, and a MS in Counseling and College Student Personnel at Shippensburg University (PA). She is continuing her education at the Teachers College, Columbia University, where she is enrolled in the Ed.M. program in Higher and Postsecondary Education.
Office of Career Services
Angel Ortiz, Coordinator of Career Services
212-343-1234 ext. 2316
Angel Ortiz has a strong background in career development services. His experience spans over 20 years of working within a variety of City University Colleges of New York. Mr. Ortiz has worked in diverse capacities within the student development and services area. In addition, he has worked as an adjunct lecturer teaching courses such as advanced career planning, freshman orientation, and public administration courses.
Mr. Ortiz’s main goal and passion is to ensure that students are prepared for the world of work and, have developed the necessary job hunting tools and strategies to help them bridge that world. Similarly, he helps and facilitates career planning for students by helping them to conduct self-assessment activities, skills identification, values clarification, career and educational goal setting, and effective job searching strategies and techniques.
Most recently, Mr. Ortiz worked at LaGuardia Community College in the capacity of Academic Advisor and Coordinator for the Allied Health/Math and Science Academy. At LaGuardia, he successfully coordinated and implemented a variety of career advising activities aimed at retention and academic development.
Mr. Ortiz graduated from Fordham University with a Master of Science degree in Education and Human Resources Development. His undergraduate work was at Lehman College where he obtained a Bachelors’ degree in Education and History and thus began his young career as a Teacher with the NYC Board of Education.
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