Alyssa Ciciriello ’24
Growing up in a law enforcement family, Alyssa Ciciriello felt destined to follow in the footsteps of her father and two uncles to serve as a police officer. However, it wasn’t until her internship with the Onondaga County Probation Department in the summer of 2023 that she found her calling in Pre-Trial Release. She believes this experience was invaluable for her future career.
Ciciriello attributes her current successes to the experiences she had at Fisher and within her program. “The criminology and criminal justice program has influenced my goals by providing me with a better understanding of how our system works,” she explained. “I’ve also had a great support system from the program and Fisher since my first day on campus that has continuously allowed me to grow.”
Now, she says she tells everyone she can about her time at Fisher. “I always say that majoring in criminology and criminal justice at Fisher is a decision I will never regret as I’ve had the most wonderful experiences and have met some of the most amazing people through it!”
Chenisvel Nunez '17
Sociology and Criminology Alumna
New York City native Chenisvel Nunez ’17 was a double major, studying sociology and criminology.
Her favorite course was Juvenile Justice, for more than one reason. She enjoyed the way her professor spoke so passionately about the topic thanks to her knowledge of how the juvenile justice system works. And everything she learned motivated her to go back to her neighborhood and help the local youth improve their own lives. Chenisvel also enjoyed the variation of lectures, group work, and film screenings that were both informational and influential, which all made for a fun class.
Chenisvel said living in Rochester provided her with opportunities beyond her college education, including completing a paid internship with the Urban Fellows Program, where she looked at and addressed many ongoing urban issues in the community.