About ASAP

John Jay Accelerated Study in Academic Programs (ASAP) is a cohort program designed to dramatically improve the percentage of students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree by providing participating students with a comprehensive program of academic, financial, and social interventions.

For news and reports on John Jay ASAP, visit the Inside the ASAP Program at John Jay webpage.

ACE Professional Staff

ASAP Professional Team


DeLandra Hunter, Director
Alejandro Lazaro, Senior Academic Advisor
Celina Marrero, Administrative Coordinator
Kenneth Martin, Senior Academic Advisor
Berlyn Morales-Witten, Associate Director
Eva Nolen, Senior Academic Advisor
Spencer Payton, Senior Academic Advisor
Vivian Rivera, Senior Academic Advisor
Luisa Samayoa, Senior Academic Advisor
Selma Skrijelj, Senior Academic Advisor
Nelson Yu, Academic Advisor

CUNY ACE and Alumnus MacDonna Receive Robin Hood Heroes Award 2024
ACE Recognized Nationally by Excelencia in Education

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