Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

SPOTLIGHT Professor Grant Kretchik '02, associate director of the Pace School of Performing Arts and director and creator of the BFA Acting Program, was selected by the Jefferson Awards to represent Pace at the Multiplying Good Gala in Washington, DC. Along with his husband, Lance Williams, Kretchik coadministers The LanMar Fund, a charitable fund whose primary focus is advocating for and supporting endangered species and conservation projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Some of these projects include the Lion Recovery Fund (founding supporter), the Elephant Crisis Fund (founding supporter), WildAid, and the Wildlife Conservation Network. Professor Kretchik at the Multiplying Good Gala in Washington, DC 12 Awards and Recognitions are continued on the next page. Fatimah's work in researching food insecurity at Pace was instrumental in the creation of the University's first mobile food pantry. In collaboration with the local nonprofit Feeding Westchester, the initiative debuted in fall 2018 and provides the community with fresh produce and promotes healthy living for academic success. Fatimah Majors Applied Psychology and Human Relations '19 Through her volunteer work with the Spruce Street aer-school program, Chatty Child, Read Ahead, and the Peck Slip School, Isabella discovered a career path focused on civic engagement. She also empowered NYC high school students to facilitate change in their communities through her work with Pace's chapter of Generation Citizen, serving as a democracy coach and as president for one year. Isabella Lupo Peace and Justice Studies '19 Matt's commitment to service is reflected in both his personal and professional life. In his role as vice president of human resources at Pace, he has championed fair pay policies and affordable healthcare and serves as a mentor to University students. Additionally, he has volunteered for several nonprofit organizations, including Feeding Westchester, Island Harvest, the Epilepsy Foundation, and Autism Speaks. Matt Renna Human Resources Jessika has been volunteering since high school, informing her belief that we should treat others how we want to be treated. During the 2018-19 academic year, she was the Service Vice President for Gamma Sigma Sigma, the national service sorority, on the Pleasantville campus. She regularly volunteers more than 20 hours a semester with a range of organizations including Feeding Westchester, Teatown Lake Preservation, and Sunrise Senior Living. Jessika Pietryka Information Systems, Lubin '20 Connor has made a lifelong commitment to service, starting at the age of four with raising a seeing eye dog alongside family members. Since then, Connor has helped raise eight dogs and continues to volunteer regularly at senior centers, the Special Olympics, Pennridge Food Pantry, and other organizations. An active member of Pace's community service sorority, Gamma Sigma Sigma, Connor spent more than 50 hours mentoring indigenous students in Australia while abroad. Connor Wills Applied Psychology and Human Relations '20 www.pace.edu/ccar

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