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Felix Quayson Biography
FELIX QUAYSON is currently a Disaster Case Manager at LSSNY Project LIFE, New York State Disaster Case Management Program, a program subcontracted under Federal Emergency Management Agency, Catholic Charity Archdiocese of New York, American Red Cross, and the New York State to help individuals and families affected by Hurricane Sandy. Felix is a second year Doctoral Student at American International College. Felix is a Research Scientist, Scholar-Practitioner, Healthcare Professional, and has extensive backgrounds in Educational Leadership and Supervision, Policy Studies, Health Promotion and Fitness Management, Qualitative Research, Educational Research and Higher Education Administration, Finance and Policy, Accreditation, Institutional Planning, Program Evaluation, Assessment, and Statistical Analysis. He has an undergraduate degree in Health and Fitness Management, Biological Sciences Concentration from Washington Adventist University and a graduate degree from Hofstra University. Felix is a registered (Certificate) of Mandated Reporter Training Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment/ Neglect from the New York State Office of Children & Family Services, Center for Development of Human Services. Felix previously worked at Federations of Protestant Welfare Agencies through the New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Office of Immigration Affairs as an Emergency Immigrant Outreach Worker, and recently completed a Doctoral Internship at the Dean's Office of the School of Education at Hofstra University. Felix is grateful to be a mentee of these unique individuals; his deepest gratitude goes to Dr. Sean Fanelli, Dr. Nicholas Young, Dr. Christine Michael, Dr. Lynne Celli, Dr. Nadine Bonda, Dr. Holly Seirup, Dr. Eustace Thompson, Dr. Karen Spencer, Dr. Nadine Bonda, Dr. Richard Holzman, Dr. Holly Seirup, Dr. Jonathan Lightfoot, Dr. Hammond, Dr. Glen Bennet, Dr. Al Bacchus, Prof. Francis Bolden, Prof. Daniel Roman, Mr. Alfred Ferriso, and the staff, and faculty of Washington Adventist University, Hofstra University, and American International College. Truly, Felix has enjoy the knowledge and wisdom imparted on him by these unique distinguished faculty members. He will forever be thankful for their effort and advisement. In addition, Felix want to thank his parents, Ebenezer Quayson and Betty Quayson, as well as his siblings (Mavis and Gloria Quayson). Felix certifications include; Certificate of Mastery: Qualitative Research: Theory & Implementation, Confidentiality and HIPAA, Cultural Diversity, Drugs in the Workplace, Environmental Safety in the Workplace, Fire Safety, Infection Prevention-Full Series, HIV/AIDS, Therapeutic Boundaries, Sexual Harassment/Discrimination-Prevention for Employees, Client Patient Rights, Abuse, Conflict Management, Corporate Ethics & Compliance 4370. Among many of his accomplishments are the Dean's List, Provost List, Achieving a 4.0 GPA, Awards in the Pursuit of Wellness (Appearing in Virginia Newspaper and TV Station 6), Student Recognition Award, Health and Wellness Departmental Outstanding Senior.