CSTEP Student: Dr. Annabell Garcia, MD

Graduation Year: 1999
Major: Biology

Current Education/Employment: Medical degree, working as a Pediatric Resident, will graduate on June 2007 and will be General Pediatrician.

Student Testimonial: “CSTEP opened many doors for me. I believe that without the help of CSTEP and all the wonderful staff of CSTEP, I would have had a harder course to get to where I am today.”

CSTEP Student: Tiffany A. Ribadeneyra

Graduation Year: 2005
Major: B.S. in Chemistry

Current Education/Employment: Currently enrolled in the University of Florida’s Distance Learning Program for a Certificate in Drug Chemistry. Plan to transfer credits to the M.S. in Pharmacology program at UF. Currently employed by Westchester County Dept. of Labs & Research.

Student Testimonial: "As a forensic chemist, I identify and confirm the presence of controlled substances in evidence submitted by various police agencies."

CSTEP Student: Shirley Trang Pham

Graduation Year: May 2005
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Business Administration

Current Education/Employment: Osteopathic medical student at NYCOM

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CSTEP Student: Owen Peters, D.O.

Graduation Year: FCRH 1996
Major: General Science / Pre Med

Current Education/Employment: Optometrist; Graduated from New
England College of Optometry in Boston, MA 2000

Student Testimonial: “I am presently in private practice in the Bronx, as well as consulting at three nursing homes, consulting at Rikers Island, and in charge of vision testing on all failed Bronx public school children.”

CSTEP Student: Ada E. Aponte, M.D

CSTEP Student: Ada E. Aponte, M.D
Graduation Year: 1999
Major: Biology

Current Education/Employment: Third year Pediatric Resident at Jacobi Medical Center

CSTEP Student: Camilla Lawrence, M.D.

Graduation Year: 2000
Major: Biology
Minor: Theology

Current Education/Employment: Medical School/General Surgeon Resident at Westchester medical center.

CSTEP Student: Alexiander Soler

Graduation Year: May 2001
Major: Biological Sciences
Current Education: BS in Biological Sciences from Fordham University (2001); Will be receiving an MS in Special Education from Manhattan College this May 2007.

Current Employment: Currently in fifth year working as a 7th/8th grade science teacher for Middle School 228/Jonas Bronck Academy. This is a small middle school found within the Empowerment Zone (via Region One) of the New York City Department of Education.

Student Testimonial: “I am happily married and just recently closed on a house in Staten Island. I am beginning the process of applying to the Leadership Academy for Aspiring Principals as well as the Principal's Institute, so that I can begin the process of attaining my next goal of becoming a school administrator (either assistant principal or principal).”

CSTEP Student: Manuel Guerrero

Graduation Year: 2005
Major: Accounting

Current Education: Bachelors of Science
Employment: PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP

Student Testimonial: "Being part of CSTEP was an invaluable experience. I definitely would not have had as successful a college career if not for my good friends at CSTEP. Whether it was finding internship or scholarship opportunities, sponsoring GMAT or CPA exams, connecting to professional alumni, or getting a free lunch from time to time, CSTEP was incredibly resourceful. As a graduate, they now provide me an opportunity to give back and connect with aspiring professionals. Thank you CSTEP!"