Meet the Mentors | Lehman College

Ransford Attah-Kudadze
Bio

Ransford Kudadze is a senior nursing student at Lehman College. Driven by a foundational belief in community advocacy and mutual support, his approach to healthcare centers on service and genuine human connection. This commitment extends beyond the classroom into his leadership roles as President of the African Nursing Students Association (ANSA) and as a peer mentor with the Urban Male Leadership Program (UMLP). Grounded in the philosophy that strength is forged through adversity, Ransford believes success is measured not by the absence of challenges, but by the resilience to overcome setbacks and the responsibility to reach back and lift others up as you climb.

Outside the classroom

Outside of the classroom and clinicals, Ransford can loves playing soccer, drawing and painting, or writing poetry. A fun fact about him: creative arts and writing are his go-to ways to reset and recharge from a demanding academic week.

Nichelle Hemphill
Bio

Nichelle Hemphill is a Public Health major at Lehman College and a first‑generation college student committed to equity, access, and community-centered leadership. As President of the Lehman Crystal Queer Club and Vice President of CCSD, she advocates for LGBTQ+ students, parenting students, and marginalized communities across CUNY. With a background in community health, disability support, and student organizing, Nichelle brings a strong blend of compassion, policy awareness, and lived experience to her work. She is dedicated to building pathways that uplift Black, Brown, immigrant, disabled, and parenting students throughout the Bronx.

Outside the classroom

Outside of school, Nichelle is a proud Bronx mom who loves exploring the city with her four‑year‑old, finding new parks, and sharing moments that keep her grounded and joyful. She’s deeply family‑oriented, often supporting her sister and nephew, and she brings that same nurturing energy into her community work. Nichelle enjoys sports, public health workshops, and any space that brings people together to learn, laugh, and grow. A fun fact: she’s always on the lookout for new ways to blend sports, community impact, and youth empowerment.

Fernando Cardoso-Neri
Bio

The “Man of Perfection” known as Fernando Cardoso-Neri is an Art student attending Lehman College who wants to express his creativity. He also believes that patience and dedication can improve an artist work.

Outside the classroom

When off campus, he spends his time reading graphic novels, playing video games, and socializing with friends. A fun person to be around once you get to know him.

Justine McCormick
Bio

Justine McCormick is a senior at Lehman College majoring in Psychology with a minor in Accounting. She leads nonprofit operations at an organization dedicated to empowering young women and is passionate about mental health, leadership, and community building. She is also a student leader with the Lehman Catholic Club. After graduation, Justine hopes to continue contributing to the nonprofit and academic sectors while pursuing graduate studies in Industrial-Organizational and Counseling Psychology. Her long-term goal is to build a nonprofit that brings together mental health and financial well-being for young adults.

Outside the classroom

Outside of school and work, Justine is a proud Filipina immigrant who loves staying connected to her faith, culture, and community. She actively serves at her church, sings in the choir, and helps lead a young adult women’s group. She also loves creating in all forms, whether it’s art, music, or even organizing a good system. A fun fact about her is that she wrote and released her own song, Dalhin Mo ’Ko sa Mars, in 2021. In her free time, you can find her hiking, going on long walks, solving puzzles and Sudoku, occasionally painting or reading a personal growth book, and never turning down a good karaoke session.

Michael Galindo
Bio

Michael Galindo is a junior at Lehman College studying Accounting. He's also serving as the President of the Lehman College Student Government Association. Through the SGA, he advocates for students, works with the college community, and creates programing that brings students together. As a first-generation Mexican American student from the Bronx, his motivation comes from wanting to make the most out of his opportunities, while also creating opportunities for other students.

Outside the classroom

Outside of school and work, Michael spends time with his family and friends, traveling, exploring New York City. He also enjoys creating content and being involved in different things around campus. One thing about him is that he's always looking for something new to get involved in or an opportunity to learn something he did not know before.

Shada Lauderdale
Bio

Shada Lauderdale is a Lehman College senior, and she's a Social Work major. She's a mother, and a student who is passionate about making an impact in other lives while also working on myself.

Outside the classroom

I’ve been volunteering with District 12 at community events to network with the council person’s in my community. Outside of school, I like to read self help books, binge watch tv shows, go on vacation with my family, and lately enjoy nature.

Lissette Almonte
Bio

Lissette is a senior passionate about supporting older adults and strengthening families. She brings empathy, dedication, and heart to her work.

Outside the classroom

She loves being a mom as her greatest joy.

Maimuna Findley
Bio

I’m a senior nursing student at Lehman College and a UMLP mentor. I enjoy supporting others and hope to be someone students can relate to and feel comfortable coming to for guidance. My goal is to become a compassionate nurse, continue growing personally and professionally, and make a positive impact on the people around me.

Outside the classroom

Outside of school, I enjoy traveling, creating content, trying new foods, and spending time with family. Fun fact: I was born and raised in Ghana.

CONTACT

Urban Male Leadership Program
Email
718-960-8801
Old Gym Building, Room 302

Office Hours
Monday & Friday: 9AM – 5PM

Tuesday-Thursday: 9AM – 6PM
All Contacts

Ransford Attah-Kudadze Bio

Outside the classroom

Nichelle Hemphill Bio

Outside the classroom

Fernando Cardoso-Neri Bio

Outside the classroom

Justine McCormick Bio

Outside the classroom

Michael Galindo Bio

Outside the classroom

Shada Lauderdale Bio

Outside the classroom

Lissette Almonte Bio

Outside the classroom

Maimuna Findley Bio

Outside the classroom

Ransford Attah-Kudadze
Bio

Nichelle Hemphill
Bio

Fernando Cardoso-Neri
Bio

Justine McCormick
Bio

Michael Galindo
Bio

Shada Lauderdale
Bio

Lissette Almonte
Bio

Maimuna Findley
Bio