Directory of Advisors & Counselors

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• Lander College of Arts & Sciences-Flatbush (LAS)
• Lander College for Women -Manhattan (LASW)
• Lander College for Men -Queens (LCM)
• Machon L'Parnassa - Inst. For Professional Studies (MACH)
• School of Career and Applied Studies (SCAS)
• School of General Studies (SGS)
• School for Lifelong Education (SLE)
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Lander College of Arts & Sciences-Flatbush
LAS/FLATBUSH 1602 AVE J Brooklyn, NY 11230
Mr. Ron Ansel Director of Career Services	Phone: 718-252-7800 Ext.252
Office Hours: Tuesday From 10:30 AM To 6:30 PM Wednesday From 10:30 AM To 6:30 PM Thursday From 10:30 AM To 6:30 PM Friday By Appointment Only Biography: Mr. Ron (Reuvain) Ansel is the Director of Career Services at Touro College. He holds an MBA in Management Information Systems from American University and a BA in Accounting from Franklin and Marshall College. Prior to joining Touro in July 2005, he was the principal of his personal/business coaching and organizational consulting firm, Strategies for Success. In 2002 he completed a 25-year career with J. P. Morgan Chase where he was a Vice President in Human Resources, specializing in team development, organizational change, personal awareness workshops, diversity training, coaching and development of mentoring programs. His coaching practice focused on many aspects of career development and transition.
Ms. Renee Blinder Credentialed Substance Abuse Counselor	Phone: (718) 252-7800 Ext.254     Room: 211C Email: renee.blinder@touro.edu
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. From 10:00 AM To 7:00 PM Biography: Ms. Renee Blinder serves as the coordinator of Advisement and Counseling for the Lander College in Flatbush. Ms. Blinder is a Certified Social Worker as well as a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. She formerly worked as a family therapist with the Yatzkan Center, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center servicing Jewish youth. She also worked as a psychotherapist for the Bridge Back to Life Center and as a family therapist at Stuyvesant Square/Beth Israel Medical Center. Ms. Blinder holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Brooklyn College in health science and a Masters of Social Work from New York University School of Social Work. She also possesses a post-masters certificate in family therapy from Downstate medical Center. Ms. Blinder also represents the college as a member of the Committee on Academic Standing.
Dr. Joel Dickstein Students with special needs	Phone: 718-252-7800 Ext.273     Room: 405 Email: joel.dickstein@touro.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday From 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM Wednesday From 8:30 PM To 9:30 PM Thursday From 11:00 AM To 12:30 PM Thursday From 5:30 PM To 7:00 PM Biography: Dr. Joel Dickstein is an Assistant Professor of Education and the Special Needs Advisor at Touro College. He also serves as a senior consultant for the National Education and Resource Center and has been very active in training teachers to be aware of and handle the special needs of students. He previously served as program coordinator for the Yeshiva University High School P'Tach program. He has also served in various administrative positions at Fairleigh Dickinson and Columbia Universities. Dr. Dickstein has an Ed.D and M. Ed in Special Education from Teachers College of Columbia University. He completed his undergraduate studies at Case Western Reserve University, where he received a BA in Psychology and Education.
Mr. Sidney Goldberg Academic Advisor
Office Hours: Monday From 10:00 AM To 6:15 PM Tuesday From 10:00 AM To 6:15 PM Wednesday From 10:00 AM To 6:15 PM Thursday From 11:00 AM To 7:15 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Biography: Mr. Sidney Goldberg has an extensive background and a career of more than twenty-five years in the child welfare system, initially in direct services to families and then as the founder and director of The Pathways to Development Program. Unique to child welfare, Pathways provides foster and other children with high quality opportunities for interest development through weekly classes and other learning experiences. Mr. Goldberg lived in Israel for many years where he founded a music program at Sanhedria Children’s Home, and he also taught music at Horev and other schools in Jerusalem. He has won several awards for his work with children and youth, and together with The Pathways to Development Program, has been featured in publications on child welfare and in The New York Times. Mr. Goldberg is a graduate of Adelphi University and earned a Master’s degree in Counseling at New York University. He studied with and had personal supervision under the founder of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. Mr. Goldberg also has New York State Certification as a school counselor.
Dr. Avery M. Horowitz Dean of Advisement and Counseling	Phone: 718-252-7800 Ext.253     Room: 211B Email: averymh@touro.edu
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. By Appointment Only Monday From 2:00 PM To 5:00 PM Tuesday From 2:00 PM To 5:00 PM Friday By Appointment Only Biography: Dr. Avery M. Horowitz serves as Dean of Advisement and Counseling. He joined the Touro College professional staff in January 1998 after serving as Assistant Academic Dean of Yeshiva College for five years. In that position he was responsible for creating an Academic Advisement Center for the college, as well as the daily operation of the Dean's office. Prior to this, he taught economics at Yeshiva University, New Jersey Institute of Technology and Brooklyn College. Dr. Horowitz received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Brooklyn College and holds a Ph.D. in Economics from City University Graduate School and University Center. He currently serves on the Policy subcommittee of the New York State Disabiities Council. He served as the New York State representative and executive committee member of the Northeast Region of The National Academic Advising Association. He has presented professional papers on such subjects as Transfer credit evaluation and ethical issues facing advisors. Dr. Horowitz also serves Touro as a member of the Committee on Academic Standing and the college-wide Assessment Committeee as well as the Curriculum Committee. He is also the co-chair of the SCAS Graduation Committee. Besides his advisement responsibilities, Dr. Horowitz coordinates the course schedule and final examinations for LAS.
Mr. Maurice Kofman Placement- Accounting	Phone: 718-252-7800 Ext.284     Room: 203a
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. From 8:00 AM To 3:00 PM Friday From 8:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Mr. Peter Mandelbaum	Phone: (718) 252-7800 Ext.284     Room: 211C
Office Hours: Monday From 4:00 PM To 7:30 PM Tuesday From 3:00 PM To 6:30 PM Wednesday From 3:30 PM To 7:00 PM Biography: Mr. Peter Mandelbaum has been a counselor/advisor at Touro College since 1996. He holds a Master of Arts Degree in Education and Counseling from Villanova University. Mr. Mandelbaum also works as a guidance counselor in the NYC Dept of Education. He formerly was the director of the B'nai B'rith Career & Counseling Services of NY. and is currently the educational consultant of its College Scholarship Committee. He has worked in the field of career and academic guidance for more than thirty years.
Ms. Kim Maul Paraprofessional;	Phone: 718-252-7800 Ext.251
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. From 9:00 AM To 5:30 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Biography: Ms. Maul works as paraprofessional in the Department of Advisement and Counseling as well as in Career Services at the Avenue J Branch of Touro College. As of January 2009, she will have earned her bachelors Degree in Marketing from Touro.
Mr. Chaim Shapiro Asst. Director Career Services	Phone: 718-336-6471   Email: chaim.shapiro@touro.edu
Office Hours: Monday From 10:30 AM To 6:30 PM Tuesday From 10:30 AM To 6:30 PM Wednesday From 10:30 AM To 6:30 PM Friday From 9:30 AM To 1:00 PM Biography: Mr. Chaim Shapiro earned his Masters Degree in College Student Personnel from Loyola University, Chicago and finished all but his dissertation in the Institute Leadership and Policy Studies Ph.D Program at the Univerisity of California, Riverside Graduate School of Education. Chaim has more than 14 years of experience working in organizational administration with more than 7 years of experience working with college students.
Ms. Lisa Sheinhouse	Phone: 718-252-7800 Ext.254     Room: 211A Email: lisash@touro.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday From 2:30 PM To 8:00 PM Biography: Ms. Lisa Sheinhouse has a Master's Degree in School Psychology from the Graduate School of Education and Psychology of Touro College as well a Bachelor's Degree from Touro. Before becoming a counselor/advisor for the college, she served as the executive assistant to the Dean of Students at Touro College. Ms. Sheinhouse also serves as an area coordinator for Ohel Bais Ezra and is an adjunct instructor in psychology at Touro College.
Ms. Sarri Singer Assistant Director of Career Services	Email: sarri.singer@touro.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday From 10:30 AM To 6:30 PM Biography: Ms. Sarri Singer is an alumna of the Touro College Womens' Division, majoring in Psychology. She spent more than 10 years working and volunteering in the non-profit sector for organizations such as National Conference of Synagogue Yourth as Director of Recruitment, Summer Programs; East Coast Director, One Family Fund; Managing Director, Voices for Israel; Staff member, Birthright Israel Programs; Coordinator, Gift of Life Bone Marrow Drives; Heritage Seminars; KEDMA; the Koby Mandell Foundation and other non-profits in the US and abroad. Ms. Singer was the administrator of a post-high school program in Israel focusing on recruitment, staffing and guidance for students regarding college and future decisions. She also started her own non-profit organization, One Heart.
Dr. Robert Solomon	Phone: (718) 252-7800 Ext.284     Room: 203A
Office Hours: Monday From 3:30 PM To 7:30 PM Wednesday From 3:30 PM To 7:30 PM Biography: Dr. Robert Solomon recently joined Touro College as an counselor/advisor. Dr. Solomon holds a Master of Social Work from Columbia University and a Ph.D. from Trinity College and University. Dr. Solomon earlier earned his bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College. Dr. Solomon’s past experience includes work with Ohel Children’s Home in Brooklyn, the National Neighborhood Counseling Center, and the Inter-borough Developmental and Consultation Center. Dr. Solomon also serves as an instructor in the Mental Health Counseling Program of Touro’s School of Education and Psychology.
Mr. Leonard Stahl	Phone: 718-252-7800 Ext.253     Room: 211D
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. By Appointment Only
Mr. Joshua Zilberberg	Phone: 718-252-7800 Ext.286     Room: 211A
Office Hours: Monday From 12:00 PM To 6:00 PM Thursday From 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM Biography: Mr. Joshua Zilberberg has a BA from Yeshiva University and an MSW from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. He has 25 years of experience in nursing home and hospital administration, including employment at Staten Island University Hospital and various long term care facilities in the New York metropolitan area. He has also worked in many social service agencies including Yeled V'Yalda and Nachas Health and Family Network.
Lander College for Women -Manhattan
LANDER COLLEGE FOR WOMEN/MANHATTAN 227 West 60th Street New York, NY 10023
Dr. Melanie Harris	Phone: 212-287-3500 Ext.3503
Office Hours: Monday From 9:00 AM To 5:30 PM Wednesday From 9:00 AM To 5:30 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Prof. Naomi Klapper	Phone: 212-287-3500 Ext.3517  Email: naomi.klapper@touro.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday From 9:00 AM To 5:00 PM Thursday From 9:00 AM To 5:00 PM Biography: Professor Naomi Klapper, L.M.H.P. serves as a clinical counselor and deputy chair of the Psychology Department at the Lander College Manhattan Women's Division. She earned her Masters of Science from Columbia University in Social and Organizational Psychology, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Queens College of the City University. She is a licensed therapist with a private practice on the Upper West Side of manhattan. Professor Klapper previously served as an Instructor of Psychology at Yeshiva university and worked as an Industrial Psychologist in the private sector.
Ms. Sarri Singer Assistant Director of Career Services	Phone: 212-287-3514   Email: sarri.singer@touro.edu
Office Hours: Monday From 10:30 AM To 6:30 PM Wednesday From 11:30 AM To 6:00 PM Thursday From 11:30 AM To 6:00 PM Friday By Appointment Only Biography: Ms. Sarri Singer is an alumna of the Touro College Womens' Division, majoring in Psychology. She spent more than 10 years working and volunteering in the non-profit sector for organizations such as National Conference of Synagogue Yourth as Director of Recruitment, Summer Programs; East Coast Director, One Family Fund; Managing Director, Voices for Israel; Staff member, Birthright Israel Programs; Coordinator, Gift of Life Bone Marrow Drives; Heritage Seminars; KEDMA; the Koby Mandell Foundation and other non-profits in the US and abroad. Ms. Singer was the administrator of a post-high school program in Israel focusing on recruitment, staffing and guidance for students regarding college and future decisions. She also started her own non-profit organization, One Heart.
Lander College for Men -Queens
LANDER COLLEGE FOR MEN/KEW GARDENS HILLS 75-31 150TH STREET KEW GARDENS HILLS, NY 11367
Mr. Ron Ansel Director of Career Services	Phone: (718)820-4917
Office Hours: Monday From 12:00 PM To 6:30 PM Biography: Mr. Ron (Reuvain) Ansel is the Director of Career Services at Touro College. He holds an MBA in Management Information Systems from American University and a BA in Accounting from Franklin and Marshall College. Prior to joining Touro in July 2005, he was the principal of his personal/business coaching and organizational consulting firm, Strategies for Success. In 2002 he completed a 25-year career with J. P. Morgan Chase where he was a Vice President in Human Resources, specializing in team development, organizational change, personal awareness workshops, diversity training, coaching and development of mentoring programs. His coaching practice focused on many aspects of career development and transition.
Mr. Chaim Shapiro Asst. Director Career Services	Email: chaim.shapiro@touro.edu
Office Hours: Thursday From 12:00 PM To 6:00 PM Biography: Mr. Chaim Shapiro earned his Masters Degree in College Student Personnel from Loyola University, Chicago and finished all but his dissertation in the Institute Leadership and Policy Studies Ph.D Program at the Univerisity of California, Riverside Graduate School of Education. Chaim has more than 14 years of experience working in organizational administration with more than 7 years of experience working with college students.
LANDER COLLEGE/KEW GARDENS HILLS 75-31 150TH STREET KEW GARDENS HILLS, NY 11367
Mr. Avi Levy Counselor	Phone: 718-820-4889
Office Hours: Monday From 6:30 PM To 8:30 PM Tuesday From 5:30 PM To 7:30 PM Wednesday From 5:00 PM To 9:00 PM Biography: Mr. Levy recently joined the Touro oollege staff. Both his Bachelors Degree in Psychology (graduated with honors) and his Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling were earned at Touro College. His experience includes providing individual, couples and family counseling. He has also led bereavement groups, music workshops as well as workshops in wellness. He has taught grades 9-12 and has counseled students extensively with regard to their academic, emotional, cultural, and social needs.
Machon L'Parnassa - Inst. For Professional Studies
MACHON MEN IPS 1301 45th Street Brooklyn, NY 11219
Rabbi Joshua Cheifetz	Phone: (718) 871-2101
Office Hours: Sunday From 10:00 AM To 1:00 PM Tuesday From 6:00 PM To 9:00 PM Biography: Rabbi Joshua Cheifetz is an academic advisor and career counselor at Machon L'Parnassa. Rabbi Cheifetz has his MSW from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and a BA from Yeshiva College. Rabbi Cheifetz previously served for many years as the Director of Residence Halls at Yeshiva University where he performed both administrative and guidance functions. Earlier in his career, he also worked as the Director of Career Guidance at yeshiva University and as the teenage division supervisor at the East New York YM &YWHA. In addition to his advisement responsibilities, Rabbi Cheifetz serves as a full time instructor in human services and psychology.
MACHON/WOMEN IPS 1301 45TH STREET BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Prof. Frumie Walkenfeld Students with Special Needs
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. By Appointment Only Biography: Professor Walkenfeld coordinates advisement for students with special needs both at SLE and IPS. She also serves as Deputy Chair for the Psychology Department in SLE.
School of Career and Applied Studies
SCAS/AVENUE J 1602 AVE J Brooklyn, NY 11230
Ms. Marcia Bodenstein	Phone: 718-252-7800 Ext.286     Room: 211 Email: marcia.bodenstein@touro.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday From 9:00 AM To 6:00 PM Thursday From 1:00 PM To 8:00 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Biography: Ms. Marcia Bodenstein works in the department of academic advisement and is the assistant to Dean Avery Horowitz.
Mr. Vladimir Shapiro Site Director, Advisor	Phone: 718-252-7800 Ext.229  Email: vladimis@touro.edu
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. From 9:00 AM To 6:00 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Biography: Mr. Shapiro joined Touro College in 2001 as an advisor in our Borough Park site. He now serves at our Avenue J branch . He is also an adjunct professor teaching math and Sociology classes at Touro. He holds a Master's Degree in Sociology from the State University of Management in Moscow, Russia. His previous experience includes working as a production technical manager in New York and as Senior Relationship Manager for Gallup Polls in Moscow.
SCAS/BENSONHURST 1870-86 STILLWELL AVE. BROOKLYN, NY 11223
Ms. Galina Kruglyansky
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. By Appointment Only Friday By Appointment Only Biography: Ms. Kruglyansky is an adivsor at the Touro Stillwell Branch. She deals maninly with students who are taking classes on Staten Island. She holds an MA in Education from Brooklyn College, and has worked as a New York State School Guidance Counselor. She has taught ESL to adults and has been a caseworker at the New York Metropolitan Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty.
Ms. Sofia Revich	Phone: (718) 265-6534 Ext.1019     Room: 123
Office Hours: Monday From 9:00 AM To 8:00 PM Tuesday From 9:00 AM To 5:30 PM Wednesday From 9:00 AM To 8:00 PM Thursday From 9:00 AM To 5:30 PM Biography: Ms. Sofia Revich has been an advisor at Touro College since 1997. She is based at Touro's Stillwell Avenue location. Before becoming an advisor, Ms. Revich served as a staff assistant for the college, dealing with students on a regular basis. Ms. Revich graduated from Touro College.
Ms. Renate Ross	Phone: 718-265-6534 Ext.1020
Biography: Ms. Renate Ross joined Touro college after serving as Program Coordinator and Job Placement Counselor for the Cope Institute. Among her other responsibilities in that position, she provided individualized counseling, assessment and case management to Cope's students. Ms. Ross was also involved in recruiting and registering students in that program. She is a graduate of Brooklyn College.
Ms. Zena Schechter Career Guidance	Phone: (718) 265-6534
Office Hours: Monday From 9:00 AM To 1:00 PM By Appointment Only Biography: Ms. Zena Schechter serves as a career counseling specialist for Touro College. Her areas of expertise include career counseling, executive coaching, and training programs. She has dealt primarily with mid-level managers and professionals in major corporations, as well as educational, professional, and health organizations. Ms. Schechter has an M. Ed in Applied Human Development and Guidance from Teachers College of Columbia University and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from New York University. Besides her counseling responsibilities, Prof. Schechter also teaches for the College in the area of human services.
SCAS/BRIGHTON 532 Neptune Ave Brooklyn, NY 11224
Ms. Danielle Altkin	Phone: 718-449-6160 Ext.113
Biography: Ms. Altkin recently joined the Touro advisement staff. Her past experience includes positions in case management for social service and non-profit organizations. Ms. Altkin has a B.S. degree with a double major (psychology and French and Italian literature) and an M.S. in Guidence and Counseling, both from Brooklyn College. She is fluent in French and Arabic.
Ms. Anita Quinde Assistant to Academic Advisor	Phone: 718-449-6160 Ext.113
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. From 9:00 AM To 5:30 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Biography: Ms. Quinde has a BA in Human Services and is pursuing a Masters in Early Childhood and Special Education at Touro.
Ms. Zena Schechter Career Guidance	Phone: (718) 449-6160 Ext.113
Office Hours: Wednesday From 4:00 PM To 8:00 PM By Appointment Only Biography: Ms. Zena Schechter serves as a career counseling specialist for Touro College. Her areas of expertise include career counseling, executive coaching, and training programs. She has dealt primarily with mid-level managers and professionals in major corporations, as well as educational, professional, and health organizations. Ms. Schechter has an M. Ed in Applied Human Development and Guidance from Teachers College of Columbia University and a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from New York University. Besides her counseling responsibilities, Prof. Schechter also teaches for the College in the area of human services.
Ms. Anna Veretilnaya	Phone: (718) 449-6160 Ext. 123  Email: annav@touro.edu
Office Hours: Monday From 11:30 AM To 8:00 PM Tuesday From 9:00 AM To 5:00 PM Wednesday From 11:30 AM To 8:00 PM Thursday From 9:00 AM To 5:00 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Biography: Ms. Anna Veretilnaya has been an advisor at Touro College since 1998. She is based at Touro's Brighton Beach location. Before becoming an advisor, Ms. Veretilnaya served as assistant to the director of SCAS advisement and as staff assistant for the college. Ms. Veretilnaya graduated from Touro College where she was the class valedictorian.
SCAS/SPRING CREEK 1390 Pennsylvania Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11239
Ms. Ilene Z. Rubenstein	Phone: 718-642-6562 Ext.108
Office Hours: Monday From 10:00 AM To 8:00 PM Tuesday From 10:30 AM To 3:30 PM Wednesday From 9:30 AM To 7:00 PM Thursday From 9:00 AM To 5:30 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Biography: Ms. Rubenstein comes to Touro after spending nearly 25 years as an advisor and counselor at Kingsborough Community College. She was involved in such Kingsborough programs as their ESL program, College Discovery, College Now and The Honors Option. Ms. Rubenstein has a Masters of Social Work and a Masters in Psychology from New York University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree as well.
Mr. Leo Safyan	Phone: (718) 642-6562 Ext.106
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. From 9:00 AM To 5:30 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Biography: Mr. Safyan serves as an advisor at the Spring Creek (Starrett City) location. He holds a Master's Degree in Education from the Pedagogic Institute, Odessa, Ukraine, along with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute, Odessa, Ukraine. Before joining Touro, Mr. Safyan counseled foreign students entering U.S. colleges on academic and career-related topics. Additionally, he developed and implemented new educational curriculae for the Department of Education in Odessa.
TCC/1401 KINGS HIGHWAY 1401 Kings Highway Brooklyn, NY 11229
Ms. Jenice Richardson Coordinator, Students with Special Needs
Office Hours: Wednesday From 9:30 AM To 3:00 PM Thursday From 10:00 AM To 7:00 PM
TCC/1726 KINGS HIGHWAY 1726 Kings Highway Brooklyn, NY 11229
Mr. Shimon Dreyfuss Academic Advisor	Email: shimon.dreyfuss@touro.edu
Office Hours: Monday From 9:00 AM To 5:00 PM Tuesday From 10:00 AM To 8:00 PM Wednesday From 9:00 AM To 4:00 PM Thursday From 11:00 AM To 8:00 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Biography: Mr. Shimon Dreyfuss is located at the Touro College Kings Highway Branch. He is a graduate of Queens College, where he majored in Psychology, with a minor in Student Services. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, Mr. Dreyfuss served as a peer advisor at Queens College. He earned a Masters Degree in Social Psychology from Queens College and holds a New York State Certification as a School Psychologist. He is a graduate of the Tour Graduate School of Education and Psychology, where he earned his second Masters in Mental Health Counseling. Mr. Dreyfuss previously served as a School Psychologist for Yeshiva University High School's PTACH Program. He has worked as a psychotherapist for Tikvah at Ohel, an outpatient mental health clinic in the greater Brooklyn area, where he conducted psychological assessments as well.
Ms. Galina Reznikov	Phone: (718) 336-6471 Ext. 115
Office Hours: Monday From 9:00 AM To 8:00 PM Tuesday From 9:00 AM To 8:00 PM Wednesday From 9:00 AM To 5:30 PM Thursday From 9:00 AM To 5:30 PM Biography: Ms. Reznikov serves as an academic advisor at Touro College. She comes to us with fifteen years of experience in higher education. She taught chemistry at both the High School and College levels in her native Russia, and served as an Assistant Principal as well. In addition, Ms. Reznikov earned a Bachelors Degree in Business at Touro College.
TCC/DOV REVEL 71-02 113 Street Forest Hills, NY 11375
Ms. Aliza Graber Counselor	Phone: 718-820-4897   Email: aliza.graber@touro.edu
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. By Appointment Only Biography: Ms. Graber recently joined Touro College as an advisor. She holds a Masters Degree from Wurzweiler School of Social Work. Her past experience includes working with children and parents where she led socialization groups and outreach programs. She has also provided therapy for clients in the Mental Health Clinic of Bikur Cholim, has worked as a research assistant to a well-known author and has trained campers on survival skills and personal development.
Ms. Laura Rusakova	Phone: 718-998-9505
Biography: Ms. Rusakova serves as an advisor at our Forest Hills, Queens location. She graduated from Touro College with a degee in Business Management and Administration and has earned her MS from Touro in International Business Finance.
School of General Studies
SGS/27 W 23rd ST. 27 W 23 Street, 3RD FL New York, NY 10010
Ms. Linda Boateng Administrative Asst.	Phone: 212-463-0400
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. From 9:30 AM To 6:00 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Ms. Michelle Coppin Academic Advisor
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. From 9:00 AM To 5:30 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Biography: Ms. Michelle Coppin was recently promoted to an advisement position at Touro College after serving as an Assistant to the Registrar at Touro's Taino campus. Ms. Coppin earned her Bachelor's degree in Human Services from Touro College.
Mr. Richard Jung
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. From 9:00 AM To 5:30 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Biography: Mr. Jung seves as an advisor at Touro's 23rd Street location. Prior to his employment at Touro, Mr. Jung worked for the New York City Department of Education. He holds a Masters Degree in School Counseling from Long Island University and a Baccalaureate Degree in Sociology from Brooklyn College.
Ms. Tammie Moore	Phone: 212-463-0400      Room: 216
Mon. - Thurs. From 9:30 AM To 6:00 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Biography: Ms. Moore is an academic advisor at Touro's Midtown campus. A graduate of Touro College, she has worked her way through college as a work-study employee at both the Admissions and Advisement offices. She then worked as an assistant in the office of Advisement, and was promoted to a full-time professional position in August, 2005
Ms. Jenice Richardson Coordinator, Students with Special Needs	Phone: 1-212-463-0400 Ext.5425     Room: 524
Office Hours: Monday From 10:00 AM To 6:30 PM Tuesday From 9:30 AM To 6:30 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM
Prof. Timothy Taylor Director of Learning Centers	Phone: (212) 463-0400 Ext.212
Biography: Associate Dean of Students, SGS
Ms. Sophia Volfson Director, Academic Advisement	Phone: 212-463-0400 Ext.5509
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. From 9:00 AM To 5:30 PM Biography: Mrs. Sophia Volfson serves as Director of Academic Advisement. Ms. Volfson is a licensed social worker in the state of New York and holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Touro College. Her prior position in Touro College was Director of Academic Support Services in Brooklyn. Before joining Touro College in 1991, she earned a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Economics and also in Civil Engineering in Minsk, Belarus. Ms. Volfson worked as a Vice President of a sportswear corporation and as an adjunct professor at a college of Civil Engineering. Ms. Volfson also holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Management from Touro College and has completed a number of Education courses. Additionally, Ms. Volfson represents the College as a member of the Committee on Academic Standing and the Graduate Committee.
SGS/FLUSHING 133-35 Roosevelt Ave. Flushing, NY 11374
Mr. Chung Pang	Phone: (718) 353-6400 Ext.104/121     Room: 13
Office Hours: Monday From 9:30 AM To 6:00 PM By Appointment Only Tuesday From 10:00 AM To 6:30 PM By Appointment Only Wednesday From 10:30 AM To 7:00 PM By Appointment Only Thursday From 10:00 AM To 6:30 PM By Appointment Only Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM By Appointment Only Biography: Before he joined the Touro Academic Advisement team in September 2004, Mr. Pang worked as an Academic Advisor for ten years at the Technical Career Institute in New York. Mr. Pang received his BS in Engineering in 1979 from National Taiwan University. He holds a ME (Master of Engineering) from Manhattan College.
SGS/NYL/TAINO ,
Ms. Carolyn Sylvester Academic Advisor/Counselor	Phone:
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. From 9:30 AM To 6:00 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Biography: Ms. Corolyn Sylvester previously worked for the College of New Rochelle as a Librarian. She also worked as a Keyboard Specialist at Bronx Addiction Treatment Center from 8/05 to 3/06. Ms. Sylvester received her BA in Liberal Arts from the College of New Rochelle and has an MS in Psychology from Brooklyn College. She is licensed by the New York Department of Education.
SGS/SUNSET PARK 475 53rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11220
Mr. Alex Maurice
Office Hours: Monday From 9:00 AM To 5:30 PM Wednesday From 9:00 AM To 6:30 PM Thursday From 9:00 AM To 5:00 PM Biography: Mr. Maurice has recently joined the Touro Advisement and Counseling staff at the SGS/Sunset park branch of Touro College. He has taught creative writing, workshops in fiction, and English Composition on all levels as an adjunct lecturer at the City College of New York, and at the University of San Francisco. He has also served as an academic advisor at the Division of the Humanities and the Arts, the City College of New York. Mr. Maurice is a state-credentialed Mental Health Counselor.
SGS/TAINO TOWERS 240 East 123rd Street New York, NY 10035
Ms. Adia Carrasquillo	Phone: 212-722-1575 Ext.112
Office Hours: Monday From 10:00 AM To 6:30 PM Tuesday From 10:00 AM To 6:30 PM Wednesday From 9:30 AM To 6:00 PM Thursday From 9:30 AM To 6:00 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Biography: Ms. Carrasquillo received her Bachelors Degree in Business Management in 2003 from Touro College. She has completed her MBA in Public Management at Touro International University
Mr. Willie Evans Credentialed Substance Abuse Counselor	Phone: 212-722-1575 Ext.220
Office Hours: Wednesday From 5:00 PM To 8:15 PM Thursday From 5:00 PM To 8:15 PM Biography: Mr. Willie Evans is a certified alcoholism and substance abuse counselor. He has a bachelor's degree in social work from Mercy College. In addition to his work with the counseling staff in the School of General Studies, Mr. Evans serves as the Coordinator of Consumer Services at Bailey House. In that position, he coordinates and conducts the consumer focused activities of the clinical services unit. Mr. Evans has also served as the coordinator of the outreach program at Mount Vernon Hospital and as the Drug Court Coordinator at Rockland County Drug Court. Mr. Evans other past responsibilities included serving as Experiential Group facilitator at the Rockland County Council on Alcoholism and other Substance Abuse, the Program Coordinator at the Phelps Alcoholism Treatment Services, as well as the Coordinator of DTATI Outpatient Program at the Westchester County Medical Center.
Ms. Elizabeth Rivera Paraprofessional	Phone: 212-722-1575 Ext.111
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. From 9:30 AM To 6:00 PM Friday From 9:00 AM To 2:00 PM Biography: Ms. Rivera has been working as a Paraprofessional for the Department of Academic Advisement since 2001. She has a BS in Business Management and Administration from Touro College.
School for Lifelong Education
SLE/ BORO PARK 1273 53rd ST. BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Dr. Charlotte Holzer Assistant Dean	Phone: (718) 871-6187 Ext.13
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. From 7:00 PM To 10:00 PM Biography: Assistant Dean Charlotte Holzer has been at Touro College's School for Lifelong Education since 1992. She earned her Ph.D.from Columbia University in English and American Literature as well as an MA in English from Northwestern University. She serves as an assistant professor at the School for Lifelong Education as well as the Undergraduate Chair for Interdisciplinary Studies. Dr. Holzer has previously been an Assistant Professor at Kingsborough Community College and a Lecturer at the Stevens Institute of Technology. Dr. Holzer represents the college as a member of the Committee on Academic Standing and has served on various Middle States Committees.
Prof. Sandra Parness	Phone: (718) 871-6187
Office Hours: Monday From 7:00 PM To 10:00 PM Tuesday From 7:00 PM To 10:00 PM Wednesday From 7:00 PM To 10:00 PM Biography: Ms. Sandra Parnes is a counselor at the School for Lifelong Education. She has an MS in Education, Guidance and School Counseling from Brooklyn College as well as an Advanced Certificate in Educational Administration and Supervision form Brooklyn College. Ms. Parnes has an undergraduate degree in English form Brooklyn College. She is currently employed as a guidance counselor for the NYC Department of Education and serves as a community liaison for the Bilingual Yiddish Special Education Program. Ms. Parness is also the facilitator of parent workshops for the Department of Education. She has previously taught in both regular and special education classrooms.
Prof. Frumie Walkenfeld Students with Special Needs
Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. By Appointment Only Biography: Professor Walkenfeld coordinates advisement for students with special needs both at SLE and IPS. She also serves as Deputy Chair for the Psychology Department in SLE.

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