Madison Case

Madison Case of Bedminster, N.J. is a Psychology and Social Science double major with a concentration in Community Mental Health. They hold a 3.8 GPA and are members of both the Psi Chi International Honor Society and the Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society. On campus, Madison works as the Women’s Outreach Coordinator at the Women’s Center and as a Wellness Is Now (W.I.N.) Peer Educator. They have also been active in the Student Government Association, where they authored the bill that resulted in Narcan accessibility on campus.

Madison’s passion for activism and advocacy can be seen through their off-campus endeavors as the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the intersectional feminist publication Periphery Magazine.

Madison plans to attend graduate school to become a licensed therapist for LGBTQ+ adolescents and youth with disabilities.

Giavanna Barras

Giavanna Barras of Manville, N.J. is a History major within the 4+1 MASE Program with a Social Studies concentration in the Teacher Education Program. She has a 3.8 GPA and has been on the Dean’s List every semester.

At Ramapo, Giavanna has been active in several organizations and activities such as, Lead Club, Alpha Lambda Delta and Jane Addams Papers as an editorial assistant.

Giavanna has also been involved in off-campus activities and organizations such as being a tutor for her special needs brothers. She hopes to join Manville’s Fire department as a volunteer firefighter.

In the future, Giavanna plans to pursue her masters in Special Education and hopes to teach history and assist children with special needs just like her brothers.

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Nyomi Vasquez

“After graduating, I plan to join the police force or work with foster care youth to give back to my community and help others,” says Nyomi Vasquez of Lake Hopatcong, N.J. 

Nyomi is studying Sociology with a double minor in Psychology and Crime and Justice Studies. She is a first-generation college student, has a 3.1 GPA and made the Spring 2019 Dean’s List.

Nyomi is a member of the Ramapo College Dance Company and is a proud EOF Scholar.

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Jamie Anne Anderson

Jamie Anne Anderson of Cliffside Park, N.J. is a Nursing student and has a 3.5 GPA.

Last year Jamie was the Roadrunners Women’s Basketball Team Manager where she became the team’s statistician, videotaped games and organized practices. This year she joined the Ramapo Nursing Student Organization and the Nutrition and Fitness Club.

As a certified EMT, Jamie volunteers at the Mahwah and Fairview Centers, and works weekends in Cliffside Park. “I’m proud of all I’ve accomplished so far at Ramapo, especially earning a spot on the Dean’s List while continuing to volunteer.” She is looking forward to studying abroad in Ghana in Summer 2018.

“I plan to specialize in trauma and emergency nursing, perhaps with the US Army or with Doctors without Borders.”

Dayra Cerda

“I am proud to be the first person in my family to pursue a bachelor’s degree and I hope to earn my masters in Higher Education Administration,” said Dayra Cerda, a Business Administration major from Passaic, NJ.

Dayra has a concentration in Marketing and was inducted into the Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society and Rho Alpha Sigma Society.

Dayra works two jobs on campus.  She is an Assistant Residence Director for The Village and student assistant in the Contemporary Arts Office.  She also serves as the community service chair for Rho Alpha Sigma.