Sudi is the director of the Office of AccessABILITY and oversees the daily operations of the program involving administrative, budget, staff supervision and trainings. Sudi serves as a resource for campus and community to help with interpretation of the ADA law and problem solving through interactions with students, staff and faculty members . She is a licensed School Psychologist and a Mental Health counselor with certificate degree in bilingual education.

Sudi's background of over twenty years in higher education and disability services has led her to various leadership positions including co-chairing the CUNY Council on Student Disability Issues,and as the President of New York State Disability Service Council in Higher Education during 2016-17.  Sudi is currenlty a member of the NYS Disability Service Council's Executive Board and Legislative Committee.

Sudi Shayesteh, N.C.S.P, MS.Ed, LMHC
Director

Dan is the Assistant Director of the Office of AccessABILITY and oversees the operations at the Access & Technology Center in Room 300, North Building. Dan has a background in non-profit disability service and over ten years experinece working and collaborating with various non-profit, private and governmental agencies.

Dan has an MA in Disability Studies and an MS in Disability Services in Higher Education.

Daniel Chan, MA/MS
Assistant Director
Access & Technology Center

As our LEADS Advisor at Hunter College, Jim helps to transition students into the college setting, assisting with: how to choose majors/careers while providing academic counseling, teaching career development skills, and preparing the student for life after degree completion. Jim acts as an advocate for the AccessABILITY students and as a consultant to the faculty and staff. He collaborates with Acces-VR colleagues and helps students transition to work and or internships via individual and group workshps.

Jim has a MSEd in School and Community Counseling Psychology from Bonaventure College and an MA in Forensic Psychology from CUNY-John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

James Poyerd, M.S.Ed
LEADS Counselor

Stephanie counsels students, supervises the Eye to Eye mentoring project, and advises the PossAbilities Student Club. Steph enjoys working with students, staff and faculty and her passion for learning has led her to acquire three Bachelor Degrees.

Steph has completed her a Master's degree in Disability Services in Higher Education at the CUNY School of Professional Studies.

Stephanie David, MS
Counselor

Jose is our Assistive Technology specialist. He believes that technology can be very helpful but can also be very confusing; so he trains students, faculty and staff when needed. Jose oversees the maintenance and updating of the technology and computers at the center and other labs at Hunter. He also collaborates with other CUNY campuses regarding assistive technology, and stays current with the latest information regarding software and hardware.

Jose has a Master's Degree in Rehabilitaton Counseling, and over 20 years of experience within the field.

Jose Fernandez, M.S.Ed
Adaptive Technology Specialist
Access & Technology Center

Song is responsible for facilitating alternate testing arrangements at the Office of AccessABILITY. He works directly with students, staff and faculty to schedule exams, and ensure their safty. Whether it is a quiz, test, mid-term or final, Song works tirelessly to provide students with their appropriate testing and other related accommodations, while he collaborates with other members of the program.

Additionally, Song now oversees our computer lab and Assistive Technology Resourses.

Song Yun, BS
Testing and Assistive Technology Service Coordinator
Access & Technology Center

In her capacity as the Coordinator of our Classroom Services, Gwen oversees the classroom accommodations during the academic semesters. She hires, trains and supervises note-takers and readers for our students, while she collaborates closely with faculty members and the program staff to ensure students' success.

Gwen Little, AA
Coordinator of Classroom Accommodations

Tasita is the Administrative Assistant for the Office of AccessABILITY. She manages the East Building office, organizes coordinators' and counselors' schedules, assists our students with referral to various programs and resources on campus and assists the program director with the day-to-day activities of the office.

Tasita also helps to train work-study students, and provides assistance in meetings, workshops and program events.

Tasita Gumbs, AA
Administrative Assistant