GSE - Key Persons
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- Commissioner of Education
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- Director of Admissions and Enrollment Services
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- Office Manager / Rose Hill
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- Chief Information Officer
- Vice President
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- Director of Financial Aid
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- Trustee
- Global Diversity and Social Justice Writer and Lecturer
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- Chairman
- Chairman of the Board
- Member of the Board of Trustees
- President
- Chairman of the Board / Advisor / Former Chairman, Viacom CBS Global Distribution Group
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- President of the University and Commissioner of Education
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- Retired President and Chief Operating Officer, Travelers Insurance Company, Inc
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- Disability Accommodations Specialist / Lincoln Center
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- Executive Vice President, Fiera Capital, Inc
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- Assistant Director / Lincoln Center
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- Trustee
- Managing Partner, Grupo Werthein
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- Executive Director, the Gerald R. Jordan Foundation
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- Trustee
- President, Brownboys3 Inc
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- Trustee
- Co - Founder, Two River LLC
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- Associate
- Founding Director of the Center for Educational Partnerships
- Graduate School of Education Associate
Diane Rodriguez, Ph.D., is the Graduate School of Education Associate Dean and a professor in the Division of Curriculum and Teaching.
Rodriguez assumed the position of associate dean for academic affairs of the Graduate School of Education effective June 1, 2022. She joined the Fordham University faculty in the fall of 2012. Rodriguez's primary research interest is at the intersection of special education, bilingual education and multicultural education, and teacher preparation. She has received numerous grants from the U.S. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services and the Office of English Language Acquisition. Rodriguez has been an invited speaker at national and international conferences on special education and bilingual education, including interviews on Telemundo, NBC, and PBS. She continues her work to provide training in bilingual education and special education to international audiences, and has published extensively in journals. Rodriguez is also the co-author of several books published by Teachers College Press:
Associate Dean Batisti oversees three New York State-funded technical assistance centers that focus on national origin, equity, and access. She is also the CEO of the Fordham University Partnership Support Organization (PSO), serving as the leader of only one of two universities in New York City in this exclusive network of service providers.
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- Member of the CFF Asset Management Team
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- Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
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- Chairman of the Fathom Companies
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- Trustee
- Judge, United States Court of Appeals - Second Circuit
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- Associate Dean / Professor, Curriculum and Teaching
Notably, Univision selected Rodriguez as an example of "Orgullo de Nuestra Comunidad" [pride of our community], which highlights individuals who give back to the community. Specifically, she was recognized for her work with individuals with disabilities in a Univision-created on-air vignette which has run on national television. Rodriguez is the founder of Every Girl is Important, a non-for-profit organization to educate and empower young girls, which has been showcased on Telemundo.
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- Trustee
- Retired Vice Chairman, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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- President Emerita, Dominican University
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- Trustee
- Executive Vice President / Chief People Officer, Walmart, Inc
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- Trustee
- Consultant, Insight Partners
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- Trustee
- Retired Executive Chairman, Stroz Friedberg, LLC
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- General Counsel, Sudler Management Corporation
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- Retired Senior Vice President, Capital Guardian
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- Director of Field - Based Experience and Accountability
- Financial Planning
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- Trustee
- Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Phillips - Van Heusen
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- Limited Partner, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co
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- Assistant Director of Online Learning
Eugeniu (Eugene) Grigorescu has been in Jesuit higher education for 25 years and brings a wealth of experience in faculty development, instructional design, accessibility standards, and assessment. His BA in Sociology and MS in Instructional Technology equip him with a strong foundation in pedagogy and technology. When not immersed in his academic pursuits, Grigorescu enjoys exploring new places and capturing the beauty of landscapes through his camera lens.
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- President of the University and Commissioner of Education
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- Trustee
- Senior Vice President, Bacardi - Martini, Inc
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- President, Weichert Enterprise, LLC
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- Trustee
- Assistant to the President and Alumni Chaplain, Fairfield University
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- Partner, Marblegate Asset Management LLC
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- President of the University and Commissioner of Education
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- Lead Director of Wyndham Destinations, Inc. Director of Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Inc
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- Retired of Counsel, Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
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- Trustee
- Chief Operating Officer, Renaissance Technologies, LLC
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- Head of Reference and Information Services
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- Reference and Assessment Librarian
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- Chairman, Gotham Organization, Inc
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- Head of Access & Circulation, Rose Hill
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- Technical Support Manager
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- Managing Director, Seaward Management Corporation
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- Trustee
- Retired President and Chief Executive Officer, Lockton Companies
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- Chairman, Institute for the Study of War
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- Retired Partner, Cadwalador, Wickersham and Taft
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- Trustee
- Retired Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Adobe
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- Managing General Partner, NGN Capital LLC
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- Vice President for Enrollment
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- Trustee
- President, the University of Scranton
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- Chancellor / the University of the State of New York Education Department
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- Assistant Treasurer
- Vice President for Finance
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- Administrative Leader
- Dean, Graduate School of Education
Education: Ph.D. in special education, University of Virginia; M.A. in special education, San Diego State University; B.A. in psychology, San Diego State University. Dean Alvarado also holds California Learning Handicapped Specialist and Multiple Subject Bilingual teaching credentials.
José Luis Alvarado, Ph.D., assumed the position of dean of the Graduate School of Education effective July 1, 2021. He previously served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Cal State Los Angeles, founding dean of the College of Education at California State University Monterey Bay, and associate dean of the College of Education at San Diego State University.
Alvarado is an administrative leader who describes his leadership style as a combination of collaborative leadership and shared governance where the faculty will have input, and in leading by example, a servant leader. He is looking forward to collaborating with the faculty to establish a collective understanding of the direction and goals for the school and building pathways to more interdisciplinary work within the school and across the university. He seeks to become actively engaged in program development and delivery, and positively impact student outcomes.
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- Vice President for Marketing and Communications
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- Director of Field - Based Education and Accountability
- New Permanent Member ( TBD )
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- Counsel and Deputy / Commissioner for
- Counsel and Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs for the New York State Education Department
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- Vice President for Human Resources
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- Trustee
- Trustee, the Stephen E. Bepler Trust and Estate
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- Director of University Libraries
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- Executive Secretary, Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy
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- Trustee
- Secretary and Treasurer, the Doty Family Foundation
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- President and CEO, Fresh Dining Concepts LLC
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- Director of Assessment and Accreditation
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- Head of Serials and Electronic Resources
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- Trustee
- Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Morgan Stanley
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- Vice President for Administration
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- Partner, Queensland Corp ( QIC )
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- Division Chair and Professor, Educational Leadership, Administration, and Policy
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- Director, Mayor 's Office of Legal Counsel, Washington
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- Chancellor / the University of the State of New York Education Department
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- Senior Counsel, Hogan Lovells US, LLP
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- Director
- Director of Disability Services
- Student Complaints of Disability Discrimination Should Be Directed to
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- Television Production Manager
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- Managing Director, Rose Hill Consultants LLC
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- Chairman and CEO, Vista Capital
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- Trustee
- Founder and Executive Director, One Girl
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- Director of Information Technology Services
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- Trustee
- Director, Montserrat Coalition / Boston College
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- President, Carragh Consulting USA
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- Trustee
- President and Chief Executive Officer, Northwell Health
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- Business Reference Librarian
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- Student Success Counselor
Michael Taylor has over 18 years experience in educational program administration with a particular emphasis on student engagement and support. He strongly believes that, as stated by Nelson Mandella, "education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Michael earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Penn State University and a Master's degree in Secondary Education, Social Studies from Hofstra University. He loves to travel, cook, play golf, watch Jeopardy!, and is a lifelong Mets fan. If you're a student in need of support please contact him.
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- Assistant Director for Technical Services
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- Vice President for Student Affairs
- Vice President for Student Affairs and Interim Title IX Coordinator
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- Secretary of State / the University of the State of New York
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- Retired CEO and Founder of AO Asset Management
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- Head of Access, Information, and Collection Services and Operations
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- Member of the CFF Asset Management Team
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- Partner, Thompson Hine, LLP
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- Retired President, PaineWebber / Trustee Fellow
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- Retired Partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
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- Chairman, McDermott, Will & Emery
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- Retired Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
If you use a wheelchair you are planning to take a class at either the Lincoln Center or Rose Hill campus and need Ram Van transportation for class, you should contact us three weeks before the end of the prior semester, so we can arrange this with Ram Van for the next semester.
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- Managing Director, GAMCO Investors, Inc
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- Managing Partner, MAI Wealth Advisors LLC
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- Trustee
- Rector, Jesuit Community of Loyola University Chicago
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- Assistant Director, Quinn Library
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- Retired Vice Chairman, Thomson Reuters
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- Vice Chairman, Retired, Johnson & Johnson
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- CEO, Daily Underwriters of America
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- President and Chair, Oestreicher Realty Company
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- Vice President for Development and University Relations
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- Retired Chair, UBS Financial Services
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- General Counsel
- Vice President
Shay Bailey is a seasoned higher education professional with a knack for turning complex processes into streamlined systems. She has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and an MBA in Business Management. Shay has spent over eight years empowering students and faculty through her expertise in financial aid and course planning. Her passion for creating a positive learning environment is evident in her unwavering commitment to efficiency and innovation. She is a passionate advocate for mental wellness and a dedicated horror film enthusiast. Her diverse interests contribute to a well-rounded perspective that enriches her work and personal life.
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- Trustee
- Officer, Dellapina Family Foundation
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- Coordinator of Field Internships Adjunct
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- Trustee
- President, Salice Family Foundation
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- Senior Investment Officer, New York State Common Retirement Fund
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- Member of the Board of Trustees
- Meet President
- President, Fordham University
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- Managing Member, SFW Capital Partners, LLC
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- Trustee
- Associate Professor of Theology, Fordham University
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- President of the University and Commissioner of Education
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- Reference and Digital Humanities Librarian
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- Trustee
- Retired General Counsel, Empire Casino at Yonkers Raceway
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- Trustee
- Head of Banking, BNY Mellon Wealth Management
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- Retired Senior Vice President, American Funds Distributors, a Capital Group Company
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- Trustee
- Chief Executive Officer, Elloree Talent Strategies
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- Director of Online Learning
Veronica Szczygiel, Ph.D., is a double ram (GSAS ‘12 and GSE ‘20) extending her expertise in curricular design, pedagogy, and motivation in GSE's online learning department for over five years. As Director, she initiated innovative solutions to professional development, online program quality, and student engagement. Prior to her role at Fordham, she taught English at Marymount School of New York for eight years. Her dissertation study focused on middle school students' political interest, efficacy, and commitment to future political participation, using her originally designed simulation game as a vehicle of assessment. Veronica's passions include writing, hiking, and camping.
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- Founding Partner, Entwistle & Cappucci, LLP
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- Chairman and CEO, Virtu Financial
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- Preservation and Conservation Librarian
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- Trustee
- President, Macomber Peak Partners LLC
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- Retired Chairman, ACE Global Markets
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- Managing Partner, SCP Partners