Employer Advisory Council

The Employer Advisory Council at John Jay College of Criminal Justice provides essential guidance to the Career Learning Lab, ensuring its programs align with industry needs and enhance student outcomes. The Council offers expert advice, shares industry insights, and helps shape the Lab’s services to better serve students and employers.

Purpose

  • Provide expert guidance to help the Lab meet its objectives.
  • Bridge knowledge gaps in areas such as market trends, technology, and hiring practices.

Key Functions

  • Share insights on industry trends, talent needs, and recruitment practices.
  • Assist in tailoring the Lab’s services and refining messaging for students, employers, faculty, and administration.

While the Council’s advice is valuable, it remains non-binding and does not hold governance or financial decision-making authority.

Areas of Focus

  • Career Preparation: Equip students with networking opportunities and industry insights.
  • Curriculum Alignment: Ensure the curriculum meets current industry needs.
  • Employer Engagement: Build relationships to increase internship and job opportunities.

Structure and Meetings: The Council consists of industry professionals, faculty, and students. Members serve two-year terms, with the possibility of extension. Meetings are held bi-monthly, typically in person but available virtually as needed.

Qualifications: Members should have 10–20 years of industry experience, hold mid to senior-level positions, and be connected to John Jay College. They must be committed to providing impartial advice and supporting the Lab’s mission.

Meet the Employer Advisory Council

  • Portrait of Amirjon Rasulov
    Amirjon Rasulov
    Amir is a student and project manager dedicated to creating meaningful change through strategic initiatives. With experience in government, legal, marketing, logistics, and higher education, he excels at managing teams, optimizing operations, and driving results. Amir thrives in fast-paced environments, combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution to deliver impactful outcomes.
  • Andrew Sidman
    Andrew Sidman
    Andrew Sidman is the Interim Dean of Academic Programs and a Professor of Political Science. He oversees curricula, general education, and educational partnerships, with a focus on improving student skills and post-graduate outcomes. His research in American Politics includes government spending, elections, public opinion, and judicial decision-making.
  • Portrait of Arlington Gordon
    Arlington Gordon
    Arlington Gordon is a Certified Financial Crimes and Anti-Money Laundering Specialist with 18 years of experience in AML and Compliance. He specializes in KYC, CDD, transaction monitoring, regulatory engagement, and policy development, and is committed to enhancing processes to protect organizations from financial crimes.
  • Portrait of Ayana Henry-Kone
    Ayana Henry-Kone
    Ayana Kone is a Financial Crimes Expert and Risk Management leader in Wealth Management, also an Adjunct Professor at CUNY and Monroe University. She mentors at St. Joseph’s University, Morgan Stanley, and John Jay College, and volunteers to provide financial literacy to underrepresented groups.
  • Portrait of Kelly Gacio
    Kelly Gacio
    Kelly Gacio is a motivated Fraud Examination and Financial Forensics major graduating in May 2025, with a passion for financial analysis and investing. Skilled in identifying financial discrepancies and using analytical insights to drive decision-making, with proven leadership in team projects, peer mentoring, and campus involvement.
  • Portrait of Troi Barnes
    Troi Barnes
    Troi is an accomplished multimedia and public relations strategist with expertise in communications, multicultural engagement, and brand strategy. As Director of Media Relations at the Legal Defense Fund, she leads media relations, develops PR strategies, and fosters relationships with reporters to execute successful campaigns.
  • Portrait of Zsalyne Fergus
    Zsalyne Fergus
    A strategic HR professional, she optimizes organizational performance through innovative HR strategies. Skilled in talent acquisition, development, and retention, she builds high-performing teams and ensures compliance with employment laws.
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