New York Councilman Robert Cornegy and Jean Alerte Award ‘Do Right, Do Good’ Scholars

Christian Hernandez

Christian Hernandez is not only one of our scholarship recipients, he is also a prime example of someone who embodies the principles of the Do Right Do Good Movement. He is an ambitious and focused student who has just completed his freshman year at The City College of New York (CCNY) with an impressive 3.5 GPA. Christian is majoring in English and minoring in Spanish, all while being on the pre-med track with the hopes to one day become a doctor. He writes for his college’s student publication, The Campus Magazine, and has been able to land not one — but two competitive internships — one that he has completed at the Waldorf Astoria and another he has just started at Tishman Speyer.

In addition to being an outstanding student and a dedicated intern, Hernandez has somehow found the time and energy to give back to his community as well. In his spare time, he volunteers at his old high school as a co-coach for the wrestling team, tutors other high school students in English and algebra, and also taught an SAT verbal class for four months while guiding his students through the college application process. Next, he plans on volunteering at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Hernandez is a true example of what it means to Do Right and Do Good, for himself and for those in his community. A committed scholar, a young philanthropist, and a future doctor.