The Inspiring

David H. Abramson ’61, MD

David H. Abramson ’61, MD is a world renowned pediatric oncologist, researcher and surgeon who has devoted his life to saving the lives, eyes and vision of children and adults with eye cancer: “I’ll stop when I cure 100% of children of their cancer without any side effects.”

Penelope Kokkinides ’87

Penelope Kokkinides’ 87, is a healthcare innovator on the front lines in Covid-19 care as Chief Administrator of Innovacare, a leading provider of healthcare. The first woman to be honored as a Titan of Tech.

Toni Robinson ’80

Toni Robinson ’80, is co-creator of Digital Girl, Inc, a nonprofit encouraging inner city youth, especially girls, to pursue careers in STEM. With a staff of 25, they serve 15 schools and have mentored more than 5,000 students.

Michelle Gall ’96

Michelle Gall ’96, is co-creator of Digital Girl, Inc, a nonprofit encouraging inner city youth, especially girls, to pursue careers in STEM. With a staff of 25, they serve 15 schools and have mentored more than 5,000 students.

Robert Roswell ’94, MD 

Robert Roswell ’94, MD is an emergency room physician. After one shift on the Covid floor, he wrote: “If you’ve just memorized medical facts all of your medical career, it would have zero benefit right now.” He is also associate dean for diversity and inclusion, and associate professor, at Hofstra/Northwell. 

The Creative

Maurice Ashley ’83

Maurice Ashley ’83, is a king of kings…and knights and rooks: The first African American chess Grand Master. Maurice is well known as a commentator for high-profile chess events, and he has spent many years teaching chess.

Alex Faust ’07

Alex Faust ’07, is the play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Kings NHL team. He's also called games for NBC Sports and the Boston Red Sox. Alex, former editor-in-chief of The Survey, was one of seven contenders to replace Alex Trebek as host of “Jeopardy.” according to the Today Show.

Victor Insetta ’57

Victor Insetta ’57, is an inventor and entrepreneur. After creating a $100 million-a-year company producing micro-miniature microwave components for space probes and medical uses, he pursued his lifelong passion for speed on the water: he founded Insetta Boatworks. The company designs and produces the Insetta 45 catamaran, a high-speed 45-foot center-console, tunnel-hull boat.

Sarah Natochenny ’05

Sarah Natochenny ’05,  has one of the most recognizable voices in anime. A voice actress and film editor, she is best known for voicing Ash Ketchum in the English language version of the Pokémon series since 2006, and numerous other characters.

The Unique

Kenneth Daly ’84

Kenneth Daly ’84, President, St. Thomas Aquinas College. Formerly president of National Grid, and a 2018 Titan of Tech. 

Arlene Isaacs-Lowe ’76

Arlene Isaacs-Lowe ’76, Global Head of Moody Corp. and President of Moody’s Foundation. Widely regarded for her ability to meld financial acumen with passion for philanthropy and social impact. 

Amy Kong CFA ’99

Amy Kong CFA ’99, Chief Investment Officer, Barrett Asset Management LLC. Recently cited in Crain’s, she is a contributor to major media, including Reuters and the Wall Street Journal. 

Ivan Lee ’99

Ivan Lee ’99, is an Olympic fencer with multiple championships to his credit.

Erinn Smart ’97

Erinn Smart ’97, is an Olympic fencer with multiple championships to her credit.

Keeth Smart ’96

Keeth Smart ’96, is an Olympic fencer with multiple championships to his credit, including a 2008 Olympic Silver Medal. 

The Innovative

Yana Bromberg ’97, PhD

Yana Bromberg ’97, is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Rutgers University. She researches in the amazing world of bioinformatics, computational modeling of biological systems, which leads to investigations into the origins of life on Earth. 

Steven Sasson ’68

Steven Sasson ’68, inventor of the digital camera. He received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the nation’s highest honor to scientists, engineers and inventors. He is in the National Inventors Hall of Fame. 

Awad Sayeed ’08

Awad Sayeed ’08 and Kyle Wong ’08, technology entrepreneurs, are cofounders of Pixlee, a marketing platform that uses real customer photos and videos. They have been recognized in Forbes Under 30.

Kyle Wong ’08

Awad Sayeed ’08 and Kyle Wong ’08, technology entrepreneurs, are cofounders of Pixlee, a marketing platform that uses real customer photos and videos. They have been recognized in Forbes Under 30. 

Richard Schwartz ’53

Richard Schwartz ’53, creator of the GPS, is a Technite with royal pedigree: one of four scientists presented last year at Buckingham Palace with The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.