Yelena Dzhanova

Yelena Dzhanova is a news reporter and editor based in New York City. Her coverage centers around gender-based violence, crime, and criminal justice. She’s also an adjunct professor of journalism at Pace University and a proud product of CUNY. She graduated from Baruch College in 2019 and received her master’s degree in women’s and gender studies from…

Victoria Merlino

Victoria is a writer and communications professional. She currently works at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, where she proudly serves her city as an assistant press secretary. Prior to her communications work, Victoria was a journalist, appearing in Gotham Gazette, Family Circle Magazine, the Queens Daily Eagle, and the Brooklyn Daily…

Dawn Selman

In January of 1974, I began my studies at Baruch College, where in June of 1977 I graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English.   Before I even started my tertiary education I knew I wanted to serve the young people of my country in the field of education.  Therefore in September…