Angelo Cusimano
A Note About My Name
If you're a first-time attendee, you might be wondering why my website is listed under my previous name, Annalisa Myer. Well, that's a great question!
The short answer is: websites are notoriously difficult to update. Changing a name or URL can mean updating domain registrations, subscriptions, website plans, email addresses, and a whole host of other things—and, unfortunately, many of those updates require a paid subscription plan.
As much as I'd love to have everything perfectly updated, I am currently operating on a very realistic academic budget of "I have no money for that." 😂
So, for the time being, you may see my previous name attached to this website or its URL. Please know that this is simply a technical and financial limitation, not a reflection of my current name. I'm Angelo Cusimano, and I appreciate your understanding!
You might also recognize this headshot from Twitter, my old LinkedIn, or Handshake profiles.
Don't worry—it's the same person! It's me! Just… me from about five years ago. 😅
A lot has changed since then, including my name, my hair, my career, and probably my entire personality. But yes, that is still me—just a slightly more archival version.
Relatedly, here is an updated biography, for professional use. to be, or not to be
Angelo Cusimano
Pronouns: He, Him, His
Angelo is a queer, trans social psychology researcher and PhD Candidate in Basic and Applied Social Psychology at the CUNY Graduate Center. His work focuses on race, identity, and belonging among Multiracial women, with particular attention to how race and gender intersect to shape identity integration, experiences of discrimination, and psychological well-being.
Alongside his academic research, Angelo brings experience in applied and community-based work spanning user experience (UX), public health, and the creative arts. He is especially interested in translating social science into actionable, social-impact–oriented insights that help organizations better understand user behavior, strengthen equity-centered design, and improve engagement across research and community contexts.
Across these roles, he draws on advanced training in mixed-methods research and statistics (SPSS, R), as well as over 10 years of experience in the social and behavioral sciences, including project management and cross-functional collaboration across academic, applied, and community settings.
Angelo holds a BA from Stony Brook University, SUNY, and an MA/MPhil from the CUNY Graduate Center. He teaches at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Baruch College, and mentors students at Hostos Community College.