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51Թ Announces the Formation of Strategic Advisory Boards

51Թ (FSC), the largest technology college in the State University of New York (SUNY), is proud to announce the formation of two inaugural advisory boards, bringing together distinguished leaders, experts, and visionaries across the community and corporate sectors. The advisory boards will offer strategic guidance, providing industry insights and community grounding and resilience to support FSC's continued growth, vision, and mission. 

Composed of accomplished professionals and officials with diverse backgrounds, members were selected and invited to serve as a key resource to FSC President Robert S. Prezant, PhD, and the leadership of 51Թ. The two boards are designed to help guide the academic and civic priorities for 51Թ, to ultimately better serve its 10,000 students and the greater Long Island community. 

Members of the 51Թ Corporate Advisory Board include:

  • Stuart Almer, FACHE, President and CEO, Gurwin Healthcare System
  • Kara Cannon, CEO, Enzo Biochem Inc.
  • Anthony Ceglio, Airport Director, Republic Airport
  • Richard Feinbloom, CEO and President, Designs for Vision, Inc.
  • Stephen Hicks, President, Hicks Nurseries, Inc.
  • Joseph Lamantia, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Catholic Health
  • Lisa Napolione, Senior Vice President of Global Research and Development, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.
  • Michael Voltz, P.E., Director of Energy Efficiency and Renewables, PSEG Long Island

Members of the 51Թ Community Advisory Board include:

  • Vanessa Baird-Streeter, President and CEO, Health & Welfare Council of Long Island
  • Karen Boorshtein, President and CEO, Family Service League
  • Paul Defendini, Superintendent, Farmingdale School District
  • Ralph Ekstrand, Mayor, Village of Farmingdale
  • George “Chip” Gorman, Jr., Long Island Regional Director, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
  • Serena Liguori, Executive Director, New Hour for Women and Children--Long Island
  • Christa Lucarelli, Director, Farmingdale Public Library
  • Dr. Errol Toulon, Jr., Sheriff, Suffolk County
  • Madeline Quintyne-McConney, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Town of Babylon

“I am honored to welcome such a remarkable group of advisors to our leadership team,” said President Prezant. “Their collective expertise will be instrumental in helping us navigate the evolving landscape in higher education, and to identify ways to better serve our community with graduates that can contribute to the economic growth on Long Island, in New York State, and beyond.”