Carolyn DeLena

Stony Brook University Alum, Senior DEI Business Partner - Amazon

Carolyn started her Human Resources career in generalist roles in order to gain a well-rounded perspective on the multiple functions within the field; including onboarding, employee escalations, and data analytics. As an HR Program Manager, Carolyn has led site-wide projects across businesses, learned stakeholder management, and developed proven frameworks for customers.

Maria Kristic

University at Buffalo Alum, Senior Financial Analyst - DASNY

Maria Kristic is a Senior Financial Analyst at the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (“DASNY”), where she coordinates post-issuance compliance of the Authority’s tax-exempt bond issuances. She received her MBA with concentration in Finance and JD with concentration in Finance Transactions from the University at Buffalo (“UB”). At graduation, she was recognized with both the UB School of Management’s Charles H. Diefendorf Award in Finance and the UB School of Law’s Professor Louis DelCotto Award in tax law. Outside of work, Maria also volunteers her time as Treasurer and Budget/Finance and Bylaws committee member of several affiliates of the American Council of the Blind, an advocacy organization for the blind and visually impaired community.  

Jason Marshall

Binghamton University Alum, Heider College of Business, Creighton University

Jason is an Assistant Professor of Management in the Heider College of Business at Creighton University, where he teaches leadership skills and conducts research on strategic leadership. His research has been published in Organizational Research Methods, The Leadership Quarterly, Complexity, and the American Journal of Health Education. He was a Clifford D. Clark Diversity Fellow at Binghamton University (SUNY), where he earned his PhD in Leadership &Organizational Science. Prior to earning a PhD, he owned a leadership consulting firm, taught leadership and management courses at Western Kentucky University, and served six years as a police officer for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (his Tribe).

Kennethea Wilson
University at Buffalo

Kennethea Wilson currently attends the University at Buffalo where she concentrates in Health Care Management and will receive her MBA this Spring 2023. At UB, Kennethea works as a Graduate Assistant for Office of Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Management while concurrently serving as an Irene and Jeffrey Jacobson Fellow for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Previously, Kennethea has earned her Master of Public Health from The George Washington University (MPH ’18) and Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BS ‘16) from Mercyhurst University. She has nearly 10 years of experience conducting and analyzing research on the social determinants of health, public health interventions, health equity, and communicable and infectious diseases. In her spare time, Kennethea operates a small business she founded in 2020 called Kindred Beads; she designs "authentically different" accessories such as beaded necklaces, bracelets, and anklets.

Stephanie Gonzaga
Dean's Student Advisory Council, SUNY Oneonta

Mia Mielenhausen
Women in Business, Stony Brook University

Mia Mielenhausen is a senior majoring in Business Management with a specialization inFinance. She is a part of Women in Business, as Forté Foundation Ambassador and Networking and Outreach Chair. Mia actively is the Vice President of the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, which she helped spearhead the establishment of on campus. She holds the position of Head of Administration for the Finance Society. Mia currently is an intern at the Southampton Town Attorney’s Office and plans on going to law school after receiving her Bachelor’s degree.

Pathy Leiva

Director, EOP/CAMP SUNY Oneonta

Pathy received her B.S. in Psychology and Spanish Literature from Hartwick College.  Her Master's of Science Education: School Counselor K-12, from SUNY Oneonta. Pathy currently works as the Director of Access and Opportunity Programs (CAMP, EOP and ACE). Pathy has been with SUNY Oneonta for 17 years, prior to that she was an advisor/recruitment coordinator for 4 years and recruiter for almost 9 years.  Pathy has worked with the Latinx/Hispanic community for the whole time that she has lived in Oneonta and provides support in different ways. As well as being connected in support and assist the LGBTQIA community since college. Pathy has worked in the college community as well though advising and working with Lambda Theta Alpha Sorority Latin Incorporated, being the MGC advisor, and worked with several clubs that promote diversity and inclusion. She has spoken at several conferences on diversity and leadership, as well as provided lectures in classrooms. She enjoys bringing a variety of students to Oneonta from many backgrounds and cultures.  Currently, she is working to help and grow the access and opportunity programs as well as the Latinx/Hispanic community at SUNY Oneonta. Recently, Pathy was accepted as a Fellow for SUNY’s Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI), Cohort 2023.

Amy Milligan

Assistant Dean for Curriculum, Accreditation & Student Services, Stony Brook University, Advisory Boards and DEI Recruitment

Amy is the Assistant Dean for Curriculum, Accreditation and Student Services and an active member of the faculty teaching courses in leadership and organizational behavior in the College of Business at Stony Brook University.  She serves on the SUNY Business Deans DEI Committee, the College of Business DEI Committee and is in the process of becoming a certified DEI facilitator for the campus community.

Jerah Reeves

Coordinator of Transformational Leaders Program, Binghamton University

Jerah Reeves, originally from Pennsylvania, attended the University at Albany as a student-athlete. He graduated with an undergraduate degree in Communications and went onto earn his Master’s degree from Canisius College in Buffalo NY. During his time at UAlbany in team leadership, as well as the University at Buffalo, as a graduate assistant in student-athlete development, he cultivated his gift in developing and empowering students. Jerah now Coordinates the Transformational Leaders Program, housed in the School of Management at Binghamton University, where he assists students in their personal, professional, and leadership development.

Erin O'Brien

Assistant Dean and Chief Enrollment and Marketing Officer at University at Buffalo

Ms. O’Brien is the senior leader in the school responsible for defining and leading a comprehensive, coordinated strategy including marketing, enrollment-focused program and partner development, student outreach, recruiting, admissions and all operations and technology to support and advance the goals of the School relative to undergraduate, transfer, graduate, international, executive and hybrid/online students. Ms. O’Brien is currently a PhD in Management (A.B.D.) with a focus in management science and systems. She is the recipient of an executive certificate from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business, a Class of 2000 MBA graduate from the University at Buffalo School of Management, a 1997 cum laude graduate of the University at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a 1986 graduate of The Buffalo Seminary.

Mackendsy Dormeus

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and Accounting/Finance student, Stony Brook University

Mackensdy Junior Dormeus is a senior studying Business Management with a Specialization in Finance and a minor in Accounting. He is fortunate to be a part of the EOP/AIM program which was able to guide him through his years at Stony Brook especially to see many people that have similar experiences and look like him. Mackensdy currently sits on two major E-boards as the Treasurer of Beta Alpha Psi (petitioning chapter) and also the Treasurer of the Real Estate club (which he founded with his friends). In addition Mackensdy is also part of the Business Honors Program where he is currently going through his EIRP program aiding a fortune 500 company tackle real world situations. Mackensdy is currently in the application process to a Masters in Accounting program and plans on becoming a CPA. He has several offers from many accounting firms and is planning to intern this summer at KPMG!

Jacy Schneider

Transformational Leaders Program, Binghamton University

My name is Jacy Schneider, I am originally from Germany but also lived in Jamaica prior to coming to the United States in my sophomore year of high school. I am currently a sophomore at Binghamton University studying Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Management Information Systems. I have been a part of the Transformational Leaders Program since my freshman year which has helped me to continuously develop myself personally, academically, and professionally. I also sit on the program’s E-Board as the Development VP. Outside of academics, I am involved in the Binghamton Investment Fund as a senior analyst in the energy sector, as well as the Binghamton Power and Olympic Weightlifting Club as a competing member and treasurer of the club. Additionally, I am currently interning for Jefferies in their equity research division.