Anthony Galanda

Anthony Galanda is a born and bred New Yorker, with work experience as diverse as the city itself! Raised in the borough of Queens, Anthony has a diverse professional background in the fields of hospitality, retail, and real estate. His decision to switch careers led him to enroll in LaGuardia Community College (CUNY) as a Communications/Public Relations Major.

Anthony excelled academically at LaGuardia. He continuously earned and maintained a spot on the Dean’s List with a 4.0 GPA. He was inaugurated into both Phi Theta Kappa (ΦΘΚ) and the National Communication Association’s Sigma Chi Eta Honor Society. Anthony availed himself of the many extracurricular activities offered at LaGuardia, serving as the Social Media Coordinator of the Health and Nutrition Club. He showcased his stellar communication skills during his persuasive speech about healthy living, placing second in LaGuardia’s Annual Public Speaking Contest. Upon graduation, he earned his Associate of Arts degree with High Honors. His academic efforts awarded him the CUNY Pathway’s Monetary Scholarship to pursue his baccalaureate degree.

Anthony Galanda chose to continue his education at CCNY, The City College of NY. He enrolled as a Communications Major, with a specialization in Advertising and Public Relations. During his junior year, Anthony interned at VMLY&R Miami as a junior account executive and gained valuable insight in the world of advertising and client relations. During his senior year, Anthony was inducted into CCNY’s Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society (ΦΒΚ) and the National Society for Leadership and Success. Anthony was a finalist in the 2020 Zahn Innovation Center’s Startup Competition. He pitched a prototype and marketing strategy for his hospitality app, StaffToGO.