Akilah Gillison

Akilah Gillison of Paterson, NJ is a Nursing major.  She has a 3.23 GPA.   She has been inducted into the Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society.

At Ramapo, Akilah has been active in several organizations, including Ramapo Admissions as a Student Ambassador as well as Residence Life.

Shenelle Gooden

Shenelle Gooden of Paterson, NJ is a Nursing student.  She was inducted into the Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society and the Northern NJ Black Nurse’s Association.

At Ramapo, Shenelle is an active member of the Global Roadrunners, where she currently serves as secretary.  Shenelle has also been involved in off campus activities, including as a volunteer at Lakeland Health Care Center.

Gabrielle Imperatrice

Gabrielle Imperatrice of Manalapan, NJ is a Nursing major and a Psychology minor. She has a 3.2 GPA.

Gabrielle is active in the Nursing Student Organization and intramural volleyball.

Off campus, she volunteers for The Valley Hospital and Chelsea Assisted Living.  Currently, Gabrielle is focusing all her attention on her education and babysits and works on the weekends at a restaurant, where she has worked since she was 14.

“This scholarship (which took me by surprise) means so much to me and I truly appreciate the opportunity to receive such an award…I will continue to work my hardest to contribute to Ramapo’s nursing program’s success.”

Erica Morel

Erica Morel of Mahwah, NJ is a Nursing major. She has a 3.4 GPA.  Erica was inducted into the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society as well as the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She has been on the Dean’s List and received an Academic Achievement Award.

At Ramapo, Erica has been active in several organizations and activities, including Ramapo Chorale, and served as Treasurer of the Nursing Student Organization and Dumbledore’s Army.

Erica has also been involved in off –campus activities and organizations, including Christ Church Youth Group as a Retreat Leader and the Girl Scouts of Bergen County.

Kayla Pedone

Kayla Pedone of Middletown, NJ is a Nursing Major. She has a 3.2 GPA. Kayla has placed on the Dean’s List several semesters throughout her college career.

At Ramapo, Kayla has been involved in several activities, including The Italian Club, Colleges Against Cancer, and The Philosophy Club.

Kayla has also been active in many off campus organizations, including Halos for Angels and the Lyons Veteran Hospital.