Strategic Planning Committee Membership

Interdisciplinary and New Academic Programs

Amy Baehr, Co-Chair
Professor, Philosophy, Co-Chair
Janet Lenaghan, Co-Chair
Dean, Frank G. Zarb School of Business The Walter H. "Bud" Miller Distinguished Professor in Business
David Battinelli, Dean, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Christa Farmer, Professor, Geology, Environment and Sustainability
Alexandra Giordano, Director, Hofstra University Museum or Art
Sarah Gossan, Assistant Professor, Physics and Astronomy
Martine Hackett, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Population Health Director, Master’s Programs in Public Health
Russell Harbaugh, Associate Professor, Radio, Television, Film
Roberto Joseph, Associate Professor and Assistant Chair, Department of Teaching, Learning and Technology Special Assistant to the Dean in the School of Education Dean's Office
Michelle Kyriakides, Executive Director, Center for Career Design and Development
James Lee, Professor, Fine Arts, Design, Art History
Scott Lefurgy, Professor, Chemistry
Theodor Liebmann, Clinical Professor of Law, Neighborhood Law Office; Executive Director of the Monroe H. Freedman Institute for the Study of Legal Ethics
Mario Murillo,Vice Dean, The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; Professor, Radio, Television, Film
Gina Pontrelli, Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies
Sina Rabbany, Dean, Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science Jean Nerken Distinguished Professor of Engineering
Karyn Valerius, Chair and Associate Professor, English, and Chair of the Chairs Caucus
Lincoln Anniballi, Student Government Association, Political Science and History Major

Community Engagement

Christopher Niedt, Co-Chair; Professor, Suburban Studies, Co-Chair
Chanda Washington, Co-Chair' Associate to the President for Government & Community Relations
Reginald Alston, Dean, School of Health Professions and Human Services
Kamila Barnes, Associate Professor, Undergraduate Nursing
Scott Brinton, Assistant Professor, Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations
Joel Brown, Assistant Professor, Counseling and Mental Health Professions
Meredith Celentano, Associate Vice President, Development and Alumni Affairs
Athelene Collins, Executive Director, Hofstra Cultural Center
Philip Dalton, Associate Professor, Writing Studies & Composition
Anita Ellis, Director, Commuting Student Services and Community Outreach
Ziang Fu, Professor, Computer Science
Richard Hayes, Executive Director, Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Associate Professor, Management and Entrepreneurship
Julian Ku, Professor and Interim Dean, Maurice A. Deane School of Law
Mark Lukasiewicz, Dean, Lawrence Herbert School of Communication
Rebecca Natow, Assistant Professor, Specialized Programs in Education; Program Director, MSEd in Higher Education Leadership Program; Program Director, EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy Program
Dominique Outlaw, Associate Professor, Finance Director, Executive MBA Program; Co-Director, Center for International Financial Services and Markets Accreditation Process and Compliance Coordinator, Frank G. Zarb School of Business
Rosanna Perotti, Professor, Political Science
Joseph Scardapane, Assistant Provost and Executive Director, Saltzman Community Services Center
Lauris Wren, Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Asylum Clinic Director of Clinical Programs
Joseph Cicione, Business Administration Major

Student Success

Eva Badowska, Co-Chair; Dean, Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Co-Chair
Lutisha Vickerie, Co-Chair; Associate Dean, Zarb School of Business, Co-Chair
Elfreda Blue, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies, Office of the Provost
Teri Cox, Director, Student Financial Services
Cornell Craig, Vice President for Equity & Inclusion
Chris Dippel, Associate Professor, Drama and Dance
Warren Frisina, Dean, Rabinowitz Honors College
Paul Fritz, Associate Professor, Political Science Assistant Chair for Advisement
Diane Herbert, Dean, Center for Academic Excellence
Randy Hillebrand, Training Coordinator, Television Area Coordinator and Adjunct Associate Professor of Radio, Television, Film Co-Coordinator, Sports Media Programs and Video/TV Program Coordinator
Mitchell Kase, Director, Educational & Research Technology Services
Brian McFadden, Assistant Professor, Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations
Brittany Miller, Assistant Professor, Biology
Zaibis Muñoz-Isme, Assistant Vice President, Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success
Rachel Peel-Macandrew, Senior Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Success
Kristin Weingartner, Vice Dean for Student Academic Affairs & First Year Programs, Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Christine Zammit, Assistant Professor and Assistant Chair, Physician Assistant Studies
Laila Vickers, Student Government Association, Forensic Science Major

Organizational Agility

Richard Apollo, Co-Chair; Vice Provost for Budget and Planning
Jesse Webster, Co-Chair; Chief Information Officer
Jacqueline Burke, Chair and Professor, Accounting Chaykin Distinguished Professor in Accounting
Steven Dragone, Executive Director, Strategic Enrollment
Carrie Healy, Director, HR Systems and Operations
Aashish Kumar, Professor, Radio, Television, Film
Carina Loscalzo, Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies
Mike Macri, Director, Treasury Operations
Lorrie McAllister, Dean, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library
Rene Mcleod-Sordjan, Dean, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies
Jamie Mitus, Associate Professor, Counseling and Mental Health Professions
Bradley Phillippi, Associate Professor, Anthropology
Brittany Rhoden, Title IX Coordinator for Student Issues and Director of Student Wellness Education
Paul Romano, Director, Physical Plant Department
Elliot Williamstyer, Assistant Professor, Engineering
Lawson Kidd, Black Leaders Advocating for Change, Political Science Major