show committed to sharing the success stories of distinguished Nassau Community College alumni. Hosted by Aurora Workman, President of the NCC Alumni Association, and Dr. Lynnda Nadien, a proud NCC graduate.
28 minutes 24 seconds
Janelle Clausen
Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Janelle Clausen, NCC Class of 2013. Janelle earned her AA degree in Liberal Arts, and a BA in Journalism with a specialty in Public Policy and Public Affairs, and her Masters in Democracy and Government from Georgetown University. She worked as a full-time journalist on Long Island and has worked for several grant-funded programs that provides aides and volunteers. She is a panelist for the State Department Fellowship, that will further empower international leaders and leadership in general.
8 February 2026, 12:30 pm
28 minutes 26 seconds
Dr. Pete Coco
Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Dr. Pete Coco, NCC Class of 2001. He is a portrait photographer known for creating bold images that defy convention. He works with musicians, authors, and executives. He studied music at NCC and earned a BA at Hofstra University in Jazz and Commercial Music, and a master's in jazz studies from SUNY Purchase, and a doctorate in classical performance from Stony Brook University. He had the great fortune of teaching his art and his music.
18 January 2026, 1:00 pm
25 minutes
Matthew Cohen
Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Matthew Cohen, NCC Class of 2025. Matthew earned his degree in Creative Writing and is currently a student at SUNY Binghamton. His goal is to be a screen writer for a video game developer.
11 January 2026, 12:30 pm
28 minutes 29 seconds
Gabe Derwin
Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Gabriel "Gabe" Derwin, NCC Class of 2024. He earned his associate of science degree in accounting and is currently pursuing an accounting degree at SUNY Old Westbury. His hobbies include listening to, and analyzing music, doing mathematical puzzles, competitive cup stacking and writing poetry. He loves badminton and works part-time at an arcade.
14 December 2025, 1:00 pm
24 minutes 39 seconds
Jonny Brumit
Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with JONNY Brumit, NCC Class of 2023, with a degree in Media. JONNY is owner and founder of Art of Heaven Multimedia Inc. He has a certificate of audio recording and production from the Institute of Audio Research and experience in all facets of production including recording, mixing, mastering, and is certified in ProTools. He has worked at WHPC since 2021 and is the host of "Art of Heaven" and "Art of Heaven News Talk." His mission and values lead people to transforming their relationship with Jesus via his work at Shelter Rock Church.
7 December 2025, 1:00 pm
27 minutes 58 seconds
Julie Marchesella
Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Julie Marchesella, NCC Class of 1984. She continued her education at Kingsborough Community College and Wilsey Institute of Art and Interior. She is a businesswoman and entrepreneur and is President of the Elmont Chamber of Commerce, having had many roles in leadership. She owns a business called "Queen of Hearts" in Merrick, NY, that sells formalwear for plus sized women.
16 November 2025, 1:00 pm
28 minutes 15 seconds
Joseph Flynn
Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Joseph Flynn, NCC Class of 2016. After graduation, he transferred to Baruch College to pursue his real estate and residential development degree. He has been a real estate expert in New York for more than a decade and is a tri-licensed agent with offices in Cutchohue, Bridgehampton and Manhattan. He loves to be with his family and hang out with friends.
28 September 2025, 12:00 pm
28 minutes 22 seconds
Jai Ismael
Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Jai Ismael, Class of 2012. During her years at NCC, she participated in many clubs including finding entertainment acts to perform at the college. Jai grew a fondness for English due to an influential professor. She is currently persuing her Master's degree at SUNY Old Westbury in Adolescent Education and English 7-12. She is a teaching assistant and a blogger with interests in media, music and literature.
21 September 2025, 12:00 pm
28 minutes 36 seconds
Brimstone
Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Brimstone, NCC Class of 1990. He has had a successful and rewarding career spanning 4 decades, participating in numerous entertainment fields which include professional wrestler, radio host, podcaster, actor, voice actor, author, musician, and serial entertainment entrepreneur!
31 August 2025, 12:00 pm
27 minutes 30 seconds
Angelise Milton
Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Angelise Milton, NCC Class of 2010 with a degree in Applied Science and a major in Fashion Design. She then earned a Bachelor degree in Technical Design with a minor in English. Her hobbies include praise worship and mural paintaing. She is interested in the film industry and is working on a manifest of her grandmother's book.
24 August 2025, 12:00 pm
28 minutes 26 seconds
Bryce Mack
Dr. Lynnda Nadien talks with Bryce Mack, NCC Class of 2019. Bryce has been elected to serve on the NCC Alumni Association board. He also earned a bachelor degree from SUNY New Paltz in Political Science and a Master's in Public Administration from SUNY Albany. He is an associate in government relations currently. At NCC, he served as a Senator, VP and President of Student Government.