We have employed 70+ CUNY students, from 12 colleges, and all 5 boroughs. Their home countries include Ghana, Guyana, Dominican Republic, India, Puerto Rico, Haiti, China, Bangladesh, Guatemala, Turkey, Nepal, Yemen, Russia, Uzbekistan. Here are ten of our illustrious alumni.
CIF Y6 Students at the Manhattan Borough President’s Office. 2019 
CIF Y5 Students at the NYC School of Data. 2018 
CIF Y4 Students at the Manhattan Borough President’s Office with Borough President staff, 2017 
CIF Y3 Students at the Manhattan Borough President’s Office with Borough President staff, 2016 
CIF Y2 Students at Data and Society Research Institute with Borough President Gale Brewer, Deputy Borough President Aldrin Bonilla, danah boyd, Ph.D., and Noel Hidalgo, 2015. 
CIF Y1 Students with Borough President Gale Brewer
Jennifer Maldonado
CIF Fellow 2018-2019
I received my Bachelors Degree in Environmental Studies from Queens College in Fall 2019. I am currently working full time as a Discretionary Action Consultant with Manhattan CB 1, while developing many exciting side projects as well.
Karina Ibriganova
CIF Fellow 2017-2018
I completed my Bachelors Degree in Computer Science from Queens College in Fall 2019. I am currently working as a Technology Analyst at Accenture.
“I was never aware of the different programming or mapping software. Learning all these made me rethink about my major and possibly my career.”
Ahnaf Tazwar
Ishrat Chowdhury
CIF Fellow 2018-2019
I am an undergraduate student at Queens College majoring in Computer Science for my B.A. I will graduate in Fall 2020. I am currently working part time at BetaNYC as a CIF Mentor and plan to start full-time at Accenture after graduation.
Ahnaf Tazwar
CIF Fellow 2018-2019
CIF Fellow 2018-2019 I am an undergraduate student at NYU majoring in Computer Engineering for my BS. I will graduate in Fall 2022. I am currently working part time at BetaNYC as a CIF Mentor.
“Through this fellowship experience, I gained exposure to the work of various city government agencies. I learned the powerful impact civic tech organizations, such as BetaNYC, can make in building an inclusive community”
Shovan Bala
Ramesh Beharry
CIF Fellow 2017-2018
I am an undergraduate student at Queens College majoring in Economics, Political Science and Comparative Literature. I will graduate in Fall 2020. I am currently working as a Discretionary Action Consultant for Manhattan CB 1, and working part time with BetaNYC.
Shovan Bala
CIF Fellow 2017-2018
I received my Bachelors Degree in International Criminal Justice from John Jay College in Fall 2019. I recently finished my internship at the Department of Global Communication of the United Nations and am pursuing a Fullbright opportunity in India.
“Learning about data science broadened my perspective and opened my mind on exploring different career paths, it challenged me to work as a team member, and gave me the opportunity to work with a community board.”
Jennifer Maldonado
Anderson Ceus
CIF Fellow 2018-2019
I am an undergraduate student at John Jay College of Criminal Justice majoring in Criminal Justice for a Bachelors of Science. I will graduate in Fall 2020. I am currently working at the DFTA (Department for the Aging) as a College Aide.
Isaac Pulatov
CIF Fellow 2016-2017
I received my Bachelors Degree in Mathematics for a B.A. from Queens College in Fall 2017. I am currently pursuing my Masters Degree in Physics at City College (CCNY).
“I developed an interest in data analytics. I took new classes such as computer science electives in data analytics, and methods of mathematical statistics.”
Karina Ibriganova
Anita Jiang
CIF Fellow 2018-2019
I am an undergraduate student at John Jay College majoring in Criminal Justice and Economics for my BS. I will graduate in Fall 2020. I am currently working at a Crypto-tax accounting firm and will be taking a year off before I attend law school.
Abdul Muftau
CIF Fellow 2016-2017
I received my Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College in Fall 2017. I am currently pursuing an M.A in Economics and Education (Columbia University), and I am a full time employee at Teachers College, Columbia University.