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“Essex County College was the start of me building my confidence. ECC taught me to believe in myself and that, through hard work and diligence, anything in life is attainable. Coming to ECC was the best decision of my life.”
Dr. Keith Bellamy, Special Education teacher
Dr. Keith Bellamy, Special Education teacher Paralegal Studies, Class of 2008
“Essex County College definitely played a big role in where I am at today. I will always be grateful for my time spent at ECC, a place that opened my eyes as to what is possible.”
Yelitza Perez, System Test Engineer / NASA Intern
Yelitza Perez, System Test Engineer / NASA InternComputer Science Class of 2019
“To me, ECC meant opportunity and a new beginning. When my high school chapter was coming to what I thought was a successful end, I was hit with the news that I would not be able to attend a four-year institution due to my migratory status. ECC gave me the opportunity to advance my higher education studies.
Jose F. Medina Pardo, Engineering Manager
Jose F. Medina Pardo, Engineering ManagerEngineering, Valedictorian, Class of 2006
"Essex County College is a place where you get to make/create your own experience. It’s a place you come seeking an education. However, if you take the time to ‘create your experience,’ you will leave as Family and a degree that validates your hard work. ECC help shaped the type of person I wanted to become.”
Stephenie Carter, Senior Program Asst. Nursing – Rutgers University
Stephenie Carter, Senior Program Asst. Nursing – Rutgers UniversitySocial Sciences, Class of 2002
“Essex County College is a foundation and stepping stone for one’s future endeavors. It prepares you for what’s next and what to expect at a 4-year University. You never forget where it all started and who the Professors were who contributed to opening up your world to new information. ECC is a gem."
Sadiera Crawford, Banker at J.P. Morgan Private Bank
Sadiera Crawford, Banker at J.P. Morgan Private BankBusiness Administration, Class of 2015
“Essex County College prepared me in order to pursue my dream of going to medical school. I thought I was too old, but my wonderful experiences at ECC gave me the confidence I needed to succeed.”
Daniel Kuraguntla, Medical School Student
Daniel Kuraguntla, Medical School StudentBiology, Pre-Medicine Class of 2019
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ALUMNI MEMORIES

We are deeply committed to supporting Essex County College and its mission, as well as scheduling events and workshops for the College Alumni.

Members of the Alumni Association represent over 45 years of college history from the many programs and degrees offered at Essex. Our alumni family can be found in any professional arena throughout the world.

The main goals of the Alumni Association are:

  • to establish and strengthen the bond between Essex County College and the Alumni,
  • to provide a forum for college Alumni to come together and exchange ideas and professional expertise,
  • to organize fundraising events to help support the Alumni Association, the institution, and students who are in search of scholarships.

We want to honor YOU, the Essex alumni! If you would like to share your successes as an Essex alumni, please do the following:

  • Fill in your current contact information using the form below;
  • Share your success stories and accomplishments and job changes by emailing Bertheleau Ngakam at [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Alumni Board

Yulanda Spencer, President of the Essex County College Alumni Association, Class of 2023, earned her Associate degree in Criminal Justice. With a perfect 4.0 grade point average, she had the distinction of serving as Class Salutatorian.   

When attending ECC, Yulanda joined the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF). “I especially take pride in the relationships I formed with my advisors,” including Criminal Justice Professor Dr. Patrice Davis.  “It’s also important to build bonds by participating in extracurricular activities.”

She currently attends the Rutgers University-Newark School of Criminal Justice with the plan of becoming a lawyer. She is pursuing a double minor in Legal Studies and History.  “Within the next five years, I see myself working for the United Nations as I aspire to pursue international human rights law.”

At Rutgers, Yulanda is involved in the community. She participates at the Rutgers after-school program Promise Youth University, working with Newark school children in grades three to eight. She assists with their homework and various enrichment activities. Yulanda designed a Public Speaking course for the children to better prepared them for the expectations of high school and college.

Yulanda is ready to recommend her alma mater to prospective students “due to the strength of the community paired with the positive learning culture. Everyone that makes ECC the amazing College that it is offered me a helping hand and, for that, I will always be grateful.”

Yulanda Spencer, President of the Essex County College Alumni Association

Vice President
George Kwaku Nti

Treasurer
Lev D. Zilbermints

Corresponding Secretary
Daniel Kuraguntla

Recording Secretary
Ebony Hill

Members At Large
Sharief Williams
Folake Faith Oyatunde
Jameel Ibrahim
Shania Andrade
Judith Llewellyn

CONTACT 
Alumni Affairs
Bertheleau Ngakam
A. Zachary Yamba Building
303 University Ave.
Room 3190
Newark, NJ 07102

(973)877-3063