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New College Leadership Appointments – Fall 2024

Chris Daversa became City Tech’s new Director of Student Life & Development in August. He comes to us from Macaulay College, where most recently served 5+ years as Director of Student Development.

Dr. Emerson Ea joined City Tech this fall as the new chair of the Nursing Department. Ea has over 20 years of experience in education serving in roles ranging from clinical and classroom instructor, to administrator. As an academic leader, he has initiated and led faculty development, mentorship, and interdisciplinary programs that support clinical faculty, most recently at NYU Meyers College of Nursing.

Hong Li (Computer Systems Technology) has stepped in as interim Dean of the School of Technology & Design.

Welcome to other new Department Chairs: Sue Brandt (Entertainment Technology), George Garrastegui (Communication Design), Giovanni Ossola (Physics), Eiusuk Sung (Career & Technology Teacher Education), and Junior Tidal (Library).

And heartfelt thanks for the dedicated service of outgoing chairs: German Kolmakov (Physics), Anne Leonard (Library), John McCullough (Entertainment Technology), Hon Jie Teo (Career & Technology Teacher Education), Dan Wong (Communication Design).