ASAP Program at John Jay College

Graduating ASAP Senior Spotlight
Ashley Raghubar
“I’m beyond grateful to my family and friends for their support, encouragement, and patience throughout this journey. I couldn’t have done this without you all. Today, I celebrate this milestone with the people who believed in me every step of the way—thank you for helping me earn my bachelor’s degree.”

Graduating ASAP Senior Spotlight
Samily Rodriguez

Graduating ASAP Senior Spotlight
Marvin Romero
"The glory and honor be to God always! I'm thankful to ACE for all their guidance and support throughout these four years, and I'm excited to be one step closer to becoming a licensed therapist."

Graduating ASAP Senior Spotlight
Kayla Saintelus
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.“- Jeremiah 29:11

Graduating ASAP Senior Spotlight
Tiffany Shamlall
"Trust God and the process, no matter the climb."

Graduating ASAP Senior Spotlight
Debby Simbana
"ACE gave me the support… I gave it the work."

Graduating ASAP Senior Spotlight
Renaye Thompson
"I’ll see you all in therapy."

Graduating ASAP Senior Spotlight
Angeline Villatoro
"Thank you to the ACE program for guiding me through these challenging yet incredible four years. Keep pushing forward no matter the circumstances - time passes anyway, and now we’re graduating with a degree!"

Graduating ASAP Senior Spotlight
Vanessa Zafiris
"I would like to thank my ACE advisor, Vivian Rivera, who from the day one of my undergraduate years has been a constant support and guide in helping me achieve my personal, academic, and career goals. To the women of the United Women's Alliance on campus, I am forever grateful to have served two years as your Vice President. You have shaped me into the resilient and hard-working woman I am today, and I will forever be inspired by your efforts of advocacy and community building on campus."

Graduating ASAP Senior Spotlight
Meagan Zullo
"To my parents for laying the foundation, to my sisters for showing me what is possible, and to my ACE advisor, Vivian, for making sure I had everything I needed to get here. This moment is because of you."