A moment with the voice of NYC's 4, 5 and 6 trains

Jessica Ettinger Gottesman

Jessica Ettinger Gottesman

B.S. '87

New York City is the number one market in the broadcasting business, and it was always my dream to work here. Now my voice is a tiny thread in the city’s fabric — and I’m still genuinely surprised anyone wants it, including the "Today" show, where I’ve been a fill-in announcer for the past three years. 
New York is highly competitive and has been a great teacher — just like Cornell, a name that opens doors. I'd rather wear a Cornell T-shirt than carry the most expensive purse in the world. I'm so proud my school and my city are getting to know each other even better.