John Jay Veterans Association

The John Jay Veterans Association (JJVA) is our student-led veterans organization for all John Jay veteran, military and other interested students. With its peer support, social, recreational and service programs, JJVA is a great campus asset.

Group photo of the John Jay Vet group at a Mets game
Recent Activities

Events

In Spring 2026, JJVA organized various leisure and volunteer service events:

  • St. Albans CLC Service Projects
  • NY Common Pantry Service Projects
  • 9/11 Meal Pack-a-thon
  • Bloomberg Veteran Career Visit
  • NY Islanders VS LA Kings Game
  • NY Yankees Game
  • Chess the Musical
  • Just in Time the Musical
  • Area 53 Adventure Park

2026 JJVA Executives

President - Savier Heredia

Vice President - Douglas Medina

Secretary - Allya Fareed

Treasurer - Margot O'Briant

 

For more information, email veterans@jjay.cuny.edu 

Contact us

We're available to assist you by phone and email

Richard Pusateri
Military and Veteran's Services Director
212-484-1329
rpusateri@jjay.cuny.edu

Chrissy Pacheco
Veteran Certifying Official
212-237-8153
cpacheco@jjay.cuny.edu

Alexis Pistone
Military and Veteran Services Advisor
apistone@jjay.cuny.edu