Meet the Graduate Students of NYU Steinhardt
Each student is embracing their complexity—and no two paths look the same.
Discover how our students connect their interests and aspirations, collaborate across disciplines, and engage in hands-on learning in the heart of New York City.
“Mom, You Can Do Hard Things”
A mother, researcher, and occupational therapist, Dora Onwumere’s journey is redefining how educational systems support autistic students.
From Culinary Curiosity to Academic Purpose
At NYU Steinhardt, Lily Osman is blending culinary training, business savvy, and hands-on learning to explore food systems and design more inclusive kitchen tools.
A Multidimensional Musical Education
Blending performance, cultural exchange, and interdisciplinary learning, Orlando Bandini Viliani’s immersive journey at NYU Steinhardt has been enriching beyond his expectations.
A Lifelong Dancer Deepens Her Impact in the Arts
Entrepreneur Emily Gaffga shares how embracing complexity is helping shape her journey from dancer to performing arts administrator.
Reinventing Expertise: A Media and Entertainment Executive’s Transformative Journey
After 30 years in global media, Susan Jurevics returned to NYU to expand her perspective. At Steinhardt, she’s blending industry experience with interdisciplinary study to rethink media in a complex, evolving world.
Supporting Vocal Health on Broadway and Beyond
As a speech-language pathologist in training, Makenzie Kuntz seeks to leverage hands-on clinical knowledge within New York City’s performing arts scene to support those who rely on their voices most.
From Marketing Strategist to Maternal Mental Health Counselor
After a decade in marketing, Autumn Colón followed her passion into mental health counseling. Now, she’s supporting mothers of color while building a purpose-driven new career.
A Doctorate in Big Ideas
From restorative justice to global collaboration, education leader Itzhecatl De La Cruz is gaining the tools to drive meaningful change in underserved communities.
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