Student Support Staff

Meet our Graduate Assistants (GAs), Program Specialists (PSs), Commuter Assistants (CAs), Campus Activities Assistants (CAAs), and Interns!

Graduate Assistants

Amanda Gangemi Graduate Assistant for Campus-Wide Programming Amanda Gangemi
Graduate Assistant for Campus-Wide Programming
Email: agangemi@pace.edu

Amanda Gangemi is the Graduate Assistant for Campus-Wide Programming. She graduated from Pace University in 2016 and will be returning this fall to pursue her Masters of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics. She previously worked in marketing so she is excited to embark upon this new career path. Her interests include photography, hiking, cooking and spending time with her family.

Top 5 Strengths:

Harmony | Adaptability | Relator | Positivity | Responsibility

"Everybody needs a passion.That's what makes life interesting. If you live without passion, you can go through life without leaving any footprints."--Betty White

Jordan Benavides Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life Jordan Benavides
Graduate Assistant for Fraternity and Sorority Life
Email: jbenavides@pace.edu

Jordan Benavides is a Graduate Assistant working with Fraternity and Sorority Life. He is a first generation student who graduated from Pace University in Spring 2019. He is currently working towards his Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. As an undergrad, Jordan was a brother of Alpha Chi Rho National Fraternity, The Pforzheimer Honors College, and multiple Honor Societies. Jordan’s interests include working out, collecting sneakers, watching sports (specifically The Knicks), and eating a lot of food. He is a big believer in a positive mindset and viewing “the glass half full.” He wants to help others gain this mindset, while helping improve their lives and reach full potential.

Top 5 Strengths:

Harmony | Consistency | Discipline | Empathy | Developer

Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me. - Carol Burnett