Graduate Students
Melissa Pognon
- B.A in Deviant Behavior and Social Control with a minor in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice (2007)
- Certificate in Conflict Resolution from John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- Currently working on my PHD in Human & Community Development
Advisor: Dr. Soo Ah Kwon
Professional/Research Interests: Community-University Partnerships, Social Justice, urban problems and community development
Honors and Awards: McNair Scholar, Graduate Fellow, Marshall Scott fellowship
Assistantships held as a Graduate Student at Illinois: Research Assistantship for Soo Ah Kwon
As an HCD graduate student I conduct research and read about different approaches to community development.
I am professionally involved in Community Development Society and Planners Network
Hometown: New York
Hobbies: reading, traveling and cooking and networking
Fun Fact: I love to laugh :)