Hofstra University's Department of Suburban Studies held it 13th annual Gala on November 29th. Two of our members attended the festivities. Founder Soh Young Lee-Segredo once again served marvelously as the evening's Musical Director. She was joined by Linda Leaf as well.
The Honoree and KeynoteLi Speaker was Debbie Salas-Lopez, MD, MPH, Senior Vice President, Community and Population Health, Northwell Health Professor of Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
The Honorees were:
Elise de Castillo, Esq., Executive Director, CARECEN
Farrah Mozawalla, Founder and CEO, Asian American Institute of Research and Engagement (AAIRE)
Gillian Atkinson, Director, Intercultural Engagement and Inclusion, Hofstra University Associate Director, Hofstra University Office of Student Leadership and Engagement
The musical performances were by:
Ukrainian Folk Dance Group
The Demolition Brass Band
The Central Islip Senior Choir
A Dance Performance by a Taiwanese Troupe
A Jazz Trio