Alumni Profiles

In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting five GS alumni who, through their leadership in the Columbia community, are helping to ensure and shape Columbia’s legacy.

In honor of National Women Physicians Day, meet eight Postbac Premed alumnae making their mark in medicine.

Carla Stockton ‘73GS, Genevieve Guenther ‘94GS, Kristin Vuković '06GS, '09SOA, Daniel Magariel '08GS, and Soraya Beheshti ‘19GS—are making their marks on the literary scene!

Lucy Jeffries ‘20GS, Blythe Edwards ‘21GS, Lorenzo Lamo ‘21GS, and Jeremy Zhang ‘23GS—alumni of the Dual BA with Sciences Po and JD/LLM candidates—share how their GS experiences prepared them for success in the law.

While still a Postbac student, Elle Kass ‘23PBPM led a major study on parental attitudes towards pediatric screenings.

The Postbac Premed Program empowers nontraditional students to bring their unique talents to the medical field, enriching the health professions, like these four Postbacs melding artistic innovation with medical excellence.

As part of the production team of Marvel’s Moon Knight and in her own burgeoning film career, Dual BA alumna Hayat Aljowaily ‘20GS is telling cinematic stories that demonstrate the creative and commercial benefits of expanding representation.

Debra Moore Muñoz ‘11GS, co-executive producer and writer on FX’s show Mayans MC, is a rare Latina in a leadership role within television. She shares how her GS education helped prepare her for a demanding but rewarding career, and her advice for GS students and alumni interested in the entertainment industry.

Dr. Linda Burke '82PBPM, an obstetrician-gynecologist and longtime advocate for maternal healthcare, has dedicated her career to educating and empowering women on pregnancy risks. She shares more about her journey to becoming an OB-GYN and how she’s tackling the complexities of women’s healthcare.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the accomplishments of six extraordinary GS alumnae in film and television who are shaking up the industry with new narratives and fresh leadership.

Evelin Collado '10GS was part of the New York City Council team behind Int. 1867, a law that went into effect this month giving 800,000 noncitizen permanent residents in New York City the right to vote in local elections.

Justice Betty ‘18GS, co-founder of Révolutionnaire, talks about her time in the Dual BA Program, collaborating with Roots, and how her dreams are fueling a revolution.