Pathfinder Team

Welcome to The Hub at The City College of New York a dedicated space where students find guidance, support, and direction as they explore academic pathways and make key decisions about their futures. Our team is committed to empowering City College’s Pathfinders students who are undecided on a major or working toward declaration with personalized advising, encouragement, and connection to campus resources that help them thrive. Whether you’re seeking clarity, building confidence, or planning next steps, the professionals here at The Hub are ready to support each student’s journey with care and expertise.

Name: Marva Bain, Director,
Email:  mbain@ccny.cuny.edu

Name: Yasmeen Pizarro, Deputy Director
Email: ypantophlet@ccny.cuny.edu

Eric Lopez, Senior Transfer Advisor & Assistant Director, 1847 Academy Transfer Initiative
Email: elopez3@ccny.cuny.edu

Bernadette Burch, Senior Academic Advisor
Email: bburch@ccny.cuny.edu

Angel Escalante, Academic Advisor
Email: aescalante@ccny.cuny.edu

Milka De La Cruz, Academic Advisor
Email: mdelacruz4@ccny.cuny.edu

Sharleen Lantigua, Academic Advisor
Email: slantigua@ccny.cuny.edu

Valerie Poulolo, Senior Academic Advisor
Email:  vpoulolo@ccny.cuny.edu