Alvin Chingcuanco (Valedictorian, Class of 2014) has demonstrated endless drive and a special talent for leadership throughout his business career, which has included work with companies like Verizon Wireless and Nestle Health Sciences. According to Mr. Chingcuanco, he nurtured these abilities at ASA College while earning two Associates in Occupational Studies – Medical Assisting and Business Administration. “ASA College opened doors to new opportunities that brought me where I am now,” he says. Currently, he holds an MBA from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management and works as an Agency Project Manager at the marketing consultancy BNO Inc. We couldn’t be prouder of Mr. Chingcuanco, whose guiding principles of passion and excellence were evident even as a one-time member of the Career Services Department. Alvin, you are ASA’s Finest!

“I was fortunate to have started the journey of a thousand miles at ASA. With the needed support I was able to obtain an Associate Degree in Occupational Studies, which not only motivated me to complete a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology from Mercy College, but also a master’s degree in social work (MSW) with a concentration in Advanced Generalist Practice and Programming from Columbia University School of Social Work (CUSSW).”

Currently, Mr. Braxton is applying his tech-focused degree to care for company network devices that are used in hospitals across the North East. He spends his days actively troubleshooting, servicing, network monitoring and calibrating in a region that spans from New Hampshire to Pennsylvania. Though this work requires great mental fitness, it is not as physically demanding as the work of a field steam engineer. Through his ASA education, he was able to reinvent himself – “I chose a career that requires me to use my brain more than my physical strength” – and now he is working towards becoming a Data Security Analyst.

I have always had a passion to serve people and contribute to their health and wellness. Pursuing my AOS Degree in Medical Assisting at ASA College changed my life and provided me with the opportunity to achieve this goal. I will be forever grateful for the solid education and  excellent hands-on-training I received.  Now I am certified, gainfully employed and extremely satisfied with my decision to attend ASA College.

I’m very lucky and appreciative to have Mrs. Maria Sarmiento and Mr. Daaim Lewis as my Career Advisors to guide me along my career path, and I’m also thankful to have worked with Mrs. Lucretia Ursu, Coordinator of the Learning Center, and her staff.

For current students, I can tell them to stay focused and continue to study. It is not going to be easy, and sometimes you will want to quit. Though, once you have accomplished your goal, it will make you feel like a new and better person, and you will want more.

This is Julian Muniz, he graduated from the Business Administration with Accounting Program. Julian now works for Stella Service Company as a Business Developer. Congratulations, Julian! Keep focused and continue to build your future!

Estefania Abreu Miggens, a graduate of 9/2016 from the Office Technology program. She was selected as Valedictorian for the graduating class on 07/2017. During her studies at ASA she was hired as a Federal Work Study student/employee at VNSNY. Upon completion of her program, VNSNY offered her full-time employment as a Human Resources Assistant. Her hard work, commitment and dedication has taken her career to the next level.

William graduated from the Health Care Office Administration program and never stopped to follow his goals. After graduating, he became a Client Advocate at CAMBA, Inc, a nonprofit organization that provides social services to New Yorkers in need. Well done, William! We are so proud of you!