Cindy Stapon Cichanowicz '89
During her freshman year at Adelphi University, Cindy initiated as a Tri Delta, joining the sisters of the Alpha Alpha Chapter. At Adelphi Cindy studied nursing and received her Bachelor of Science. Cindy enjoyed spending time with her Tri Delta sisters, coordinating activities and events with other Greek groups, and, she also admits, attending bar nights. She served as Tri Delta's Pledge Mom and President of the Panhellenic Council. Cindy fondly recalls many friendships, Rush Week and a road trip to Cornell University to visit the Tri Delta sisters of the Alpha Beta Chapter.
Following graduation from Adelphi, Cindy went on to study at Stony Brook University School of Nursing to complete a Master of Science in Nursing. At that time, she also worked as a registered nurse in the Trauma/Surgical ICU at Stony Brook University Hospital for seven years.
Cindy joined the Long Island Alumnae Chapter after graduation from Adelphi to keep in touch with friends, network and continue to support the sorority/Greek life. She enjoys the LIAC for its amazing diversity. Cindy keeps in touch with Tri Delta sisters Carin Blank Klein and Maggie Hyun-Ah Yoon from her Adelphi days.
Cindy grew up in Jamesport on the East End of Long Island and currently lives in Peconic on the North Fork of the Island. She and her husband Neal have three children, Max, age 9, Naomi, age 5 1/2, Kai, age 2 1/2. Cindy works as a nurse practitioner for a private hematology/oncology practice in Riverhead and Southampton and also has a home-based business with Arbonne (a health and wellness company).
Cindy's nursing career led her to a life-changing experience last year when she volunteered with the University of Miami in its relief efforts after the devastating earthquake in Haiti. She was in Haiti from February 4 through 10, working in the Field Hospital in the adult tent and the ICU.
Says Cindy, "I applied on a Friday, online, not thinking they would call. The next day, they left a message on my phone asking if I could leave in 72 hours! My husband was a bit 'surprised' when he got the message and said, 'I didn't know you were going to Haiti.' I said, 'Neither did I!'" The next 72 hours were a whirlwind for Cindy, getting her shots, packing, arranging her work schedule and gathering numerous donations of both money and medical supplies.
Cindy enjoys skiing, boating, baking, sewing, and arts and crafts. She is on the medical staffs at Peconic Bay Medical Center and Southampton Hospital. She is a member of many professional organizations, including the Oncology Nursing Society, Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island, New York State Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society. She serves as the PTA Vice President of Southold Elementary School and is a member of the Southold Mother's Club. Every summer, she volunteers for the American Cancer Society's Camp Adventure, a camp for children with cancer and their siblings, on Shelter Island.
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