CMAP Chronicles
Stay up-to-date on the latest trends, tips, and topics with these short, informative, and fun-to-read articles written by CMAP staff & guest contributors.
Apr 21 2026
Erin Burke
“I believe the people have a right to know and art can’t be denied if there’s credibility behind it, can’t be denied of its truth.”
William “Bill” Saunders is an artist and Princetonian whose portfolio, spanning disciplines and decades, embodies his dedication to creativity and truth.
From...
Sep 29 2025
Anonymous
“Our biweekly memoir class helps me reflect on meaningful moments in my life. Each session uncovers a new theme or memory, opening a treasure chest of experiences I might otherwise have stored...
Sep 24 2025
Brandon Urias
Beyond Careers and Titles: Stephen Albert on What Really Matters
By Brandon Urias
Across decades that carried him from Brooklyn to Harvard, from Wall Street to retirement, Stephen Albert has...
Sep 16 2025
Ana Carolina González-Peña
This summer, Joanna Martinez-Salinas and Victor Shen joined CMAP as youth employment interns, and what they experienced went far beyond the tasks on their to-do lists.
For Joanna, the days were...
Aug 26 2025
Brandon Urias
Evelyn James: From Daily Acts of Care to Changing a NeighborhoodBy Brandon Urias
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Evelyn, a longtime participant in the Suzanne Patterson Building’s Nutrition...
Aug 08 2025
Ana Carolina González-Peña
Stories Sewn Together: An Afternoon of Fabric, Coffee, and Conversation at CMAP
On an August afternoon, CMAP transformed into a vibrant space of creativity, memory, and dialogue during the workshop...
Jul 02 2025
Charlotte Mullen (Intern)
Val and Martha – A Life of Adventure, Family, and Connection
We had the pleasure of speaking with Val Mathews and Martha, who both participate in the Nutrition Program at the Suzanne Patterson...
Apr 29 2025
Ana Carolina González-Peña
Christopher Stanley – A Journey from Ministry to Social Work
At CMAP, we are fortunate to have had Chris as an intern, bringing not only his academic expertise but also his compassionate heart...
Apr 21 2025
Ana Carolina González-Peña
Sarah Christensen, A Heart Full of Empathy and Service
Q: Sarah, tell us a little bit about yourself and what led you to pursue a career in health and well-being for older adults.
Sarah:
My name...
Apr 08 2025
Ella Leving
Meet Lois Gerstein, A former medical social worker with an MSW from NYU, she also ran a children’s bookstore, combining her passion for books and early childhood education. After relocating to...









