Military and Veteran Affairs
The Military and Veteran Affairs Office (MAVA) serves the needs of prospective and
enrolled active military personnel, Veterans, their dependents and survivors. MAVA
aides in application and certification for students who are eligible to receive education
benefits under various Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) programs. In this role,
the MAVA team facilitates smooth transition and reintegration into the college community.
We provide supplemental recruitment and retention efforts, various counseling and
one-on-one advisement services, priority registration, in-state tuition, academic
program information, and certify eligible students to receive DVA education benefits
while maintaining productive relations with the Veterans Administration and other
agencies serving Veterans.
The MAVA Team works closely with many campus departments, and have created a point
of contact bridge. Please see our list of support offices and the POC appointed for
any inquiries.
Admissions Services (The Village)
Javier Morgades, Assistant Director
Office: V-100
Email: Javier.Morgades@kbcc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-368-4561
Bursar's Office
Enrika Kohavi, Enrollment Bursar Director
Office: A-205
Email: Enrika.Kohavi@kbcc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-368-5416
Office of Student Affairs
Cindy Lui, Executive Director
Office: A-216
Email: Cindy.Lui@kbcc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-368-5563
Registrar (Office of Student Records)
Sandy Lujan, Associate Registrar
Office: A-101
Email: Sandy.Lujan@kbcc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-368-4955
Financial Aid Office
Ishani Gunasekara, Financial Aid Specialist/Loan Coordinator
Office: U-201
Email: Ishani.Gunasekara@kbcc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-368-5620
Center for Career Development and Experiential Learning
Marisa Joseph, Director
Office: C-102
Email: Marisa.Joseph@kbcc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-368-5115
Counseling and Health Services
Ilona Fridson,
Psychological Counselor & Outreach Coordinator
Office: D-102
Email: Ilona.Fridson@kbcc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-368-5975
Access-Ability Services
Gail Glass-Malley, Intake Coordinator/Counselor
Office: D-205
Email: Gail.GlassMalley@kbcc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-368-5175
The Women's Center
Frances Robinson, Program Manager
Office: M-382
Email: Frances.Robinson@kbcc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-368-4700
BMI/Men's Resource Center
Michael Rodriguez, Program Manager
Office: U-218
Email: Michael.Rodriguez@kbcc.cuny.edu
Phone: 718-368-5864
Military and Veteran Affairs
Office Location: C106
Tel: 718-368-5472
Fax: 718-368-4562
Email: mava.kcc@kbcc.cuny.edu
Hours of Operation
When Classes Are in Session
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Veterans Lounge
Location: T7-220
currently closed during remote learning period
Tel: 718-368-6875
Tara Yarczower
Veteran Program Specialist/Certifying Official
Michael Gutstein, SGM USAR (RET)
College Assistant