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Class Yearbook – ENW 345 – Writing & Social Issues – Summer 2025

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Mariana Castrillon is a Bronx native in her first year at Lehman College. She recently transferred from Buffalo State University and is working towards her Bachelor’s Degree in English with a concentration in Literature and a Minor in Middle and High School Education. She is currently working as a bilingual Substitute Paraprofessional in a High School in Queens. She is patient, kind, and extremely hard working  She has a deep passion for history and poetry and hopes to become a TESOL teacher. She aspires to receive her masters degree in TESOL and work towards her PhD. Contact email: [email protected]

Nicole Pizarro is an upper senior who will be attaining her Bachelor’s of Social Work by the end of the fall. Nicole spearheads Diversity & Inclusion Programming at the Parks Department, yet her dream is to become a therapist for youth and families. She is a change agent and a compassionate visionary, driven by a deep sense of purpose and a desire to make the world a better place. Nicole has accomplished many things, but the greatest of all is becoming a mom to 4 amazing children and a wife to a very supportive husband. Contact information: [email protected] / [email protected] 

I’m Kadidatou Sillah, a first-generation college student and a senior at Lehman. I’m deeply passionate about social work and dedicated to making a difference in my community. I will be obtaining my Bachelor’s in Social Work in Fall 2026. Previously, I was a team leader and the president of two clubs before transferring to Lehman. I’m also fluent in English, Soninke, Mandinka, Wolof, Fulani, and basic Arabic. Contact me at 929-304-7129 or via email at [email protected].”

Alvin Drepaul is a senior at Lehman College and is working on his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He grew up in the Bronx and loves expressing himself through clothes, Japanese animation, and storytelling. He thinks about how emotion and energy pass through art, and he puts a lot of thinking and introspection into his work. Outside of school, he likes to think about style, read manga, and meditate on his faith. Email address: [email protected]

Nickeema Johnson is a first-year student at Lehman College, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science with a major in Social Work. She previously completed her associate’s degree in psychology at BMCC. Nickeema is a passionate individual with a deep love for music, travel, and making a positive difference in people’s lives. As a social work major, her core mission is to support and empower others, always striving to provide guidance, knowledge, and compassionate assistance. Email: [email protected]

My name is Sonia Scott. I am an older adult learner and a first-generation college student. I am a mother of 5 and the grandmother of 8. I will be receiving my BS in the fall of 2026, majoring in social work. I currently work as a CASAC for a mental health and substance use treatment facility. I have been in this field for almost 7 years. I chose to become a social worker mainly because I wanted to delve deeper into the backstories of individuals’ trauma and pain that contributed to substance use disorders. My goal is to work with marginalized communities and assist those who need help finding their voice.

My name is Kendra Afriyie. I am a wife and a mother to 2 young adults. I’m currently working on my Bachelor’s. I’m majoring in Social Work CASAC. I am also taking extra mental illness classes. I am minoring in Psychology. These three are intertwined. I chose these three, because it benefits me and the client. I am able to look at my client from different angles, and tend to the person’s needs all around. I will be pursuing my Master’s after I’m done with my Bachelor’s. I love talking to and helping people without judgement. That is the reason why I chose Social Work. My goal is to work with people who are overlooked, and shunned by society.