Bronx-raised and Monroe-prepared, Keannah Lazala earned two degrees at Monroe and landed her dream job teaching kindergarten in the borough where she grew up.

Sahil discovered his path in sonography at Monroe and gained the hands-on skills and confidence he now uses every day to help patients.

Nearly four decades after leaving school, Lester Ricks returned to the classroom at Monroe and gained a new perspective that continues to shape his growing hospitality businesses.

From Jamaica to entrepreneurship, Ruddock turned the opportunities he found at Monroe into a successful hospitality career—and now creates opportunities for others.

Balancing a full-time career with school wasn’t easy, but Monroe’s flexibility and support helped Yomayra Payano turn her passion for education into the degree she needed to move forward.

From working while earning her degree to building a six-figure career, Shatia Wise credits Monroe with giving her the confidence to keep moving forward.