Alumni Association

My name is Nathalie Zavala, and I am a 2020 alum of Hofstra University's Master of Public Health Program. I currently work as a clinical research coordinator for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. I help to coordinate phase 2 clinical trials in the Division of Endocrinology. Prior to this position, I worked on disparities research that focused on the management or prevention of Type 2 Diabetes among the Hispanic/Latino community on LI/Queens and the Bronx, having served as a lifestyle coach for the National Diabetes Prevention Program. I am currently aiming to return to school to obtain a BSN to further my career in clinical research. As the president of the new School of Health Sciences Alumni Association, I hope to create meaningful connections with more professionals in the field and also provide opportunities for Hofstra’s recent graduates to connect so that they are able to get their foot in the door. I want to help foster the same welcoming and thriving community that I experienced as a grad student and post grad.

Christopher Frumusa, MHA, '16 is the School of Health Sciences Alumni Association vice president at Hofstra University. He is also the director of Compliance, Risk, and Regulatory Affairs at the Charles B. Wang Community Health Center (CBWCHC), a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in New York City. In this role, Chris oversees CBWCHC's Corporate Compliance, Risk Management, and 340B Drug Discount Programs. He also represents CBWCHC as their Public Policy Committee Member and their Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee Member for the New York State Primary Care Association. Prior to joining CBWCHC, Chris worked at both Premier Inc., a national healthcare supply chain organization, and the Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA). He firmly believes that everyone should have full and equal access to the highest level of healthcare and his work focuses on supporting affordable healthcare for all. Chris' passion for working in healthcare is attributed to his experiences at Hofstra and what he learned during his time in the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program. He was actively involved in the MHA program and was the project coordinator for the Future Healthcare Leaders (FHL). Before obtaining his MHA, Chris attended New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), where he received a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. Chris currently lives in Astoria, Queens, with his husband Rob and their 6 year-old rescue dog named Valentina.

Maura Collins is a speech-language pathologist with experience working with children and adults with disabilities and varying medical complexities. She specializes in working with pediatric clients with feeding and swallowing disorders, speech/language delays, tracheostomies, and ventilator-dependence. Maura graduated in 2019 from Hofstra's School of Health Sciences dual-degree BA/MA Program in Speech-Language Pathology. She also serves as an adjunct professor at Hofstra University and has presented at various continuing education conferences.

Marisa Fox holds both a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from Hofstra University. During her time at Hofstra, she had the opportunity to serve on the Dean's Leadership Committee with Dr. Webb, an experience that deepened her commitment to the University community.

Now serving as the events chair for the Hofstra Alumni Association, Marisa is passionate about fostering connections within the alumni network. She focuses on creating engaging events that strengthen alumni relationships and advance the University’s mission, drawing on her mental health background to guide her work. Marisa is excited to collaborate with fellow board members to offer meaningful experiences for Hofstra alumni and looks forward to connecting at the next event.