It is with great pleasure that the Division of Social Sciences welcomes its two newest members, Dr. Cynthia-Lee Williams, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, and Dr. Mathew Biondolillo, Assistant Professor of Psychology.
Dr. Williams earned a M.Phil. and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Cuny, the Graduate Center/John Jay College of Criminal Justice. She also earned a M.A. in Criminology from St. John’s University and a B.A. in Art History at Ithaca College. Prior to enrolling in the doctoral program at Cuny, Dr. Williams worked as an investigator for the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board and the New York City Comptroller’s Office, Bureau of Labor Law. When not teaching or research-ing, Dr. Williams enjoys going to museums, riding her bicycle, and taking photographs.
Dr. Biondolillo received his B.S. from Syracuse University and both his M.A. and Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from the Universi-ty of New Hampshire. His research focuses on how people use autobiographical memory to guide their behavior and decision making. In addition to teaching, Dr. Biondolillo is the new faculty advisor for Dominican College’s Psi Chi Honor Society chapter. In his spare time, Dr. Biondolillo enjoys spending time with his dogs and cheering for his favorite sports teams.