The Alumni Council represents the 72,000+ members of the official SUNY New Paltz Alumni Association, the only alumni group recognized by the College.
The purpose of the Council is to provide the organization, structure and leadership necessary to interact with the College on behalf of the alumni in order to assist with the development of strategies and promotion of activities that:
· Sustain a fully informed, representative, and engaged exchange of information between alumni and their college;
· Enhance and inspire alumni involvement that furthers the mission of the college;
· Engage alumni in the life of the college;
· Create networks that promote such engagement;
· Foster enduring relationships with and among our alumni, and
· Bring alumni together at events and for programs conducted on and off campus.
The Alumni Council is comprised of alumni, college administrators, and student representatives. The Director of Alumni Relations oversees all aspects of the council.
Alumni Representatives
Judy (Pietsch) Bishop '82 (Highland, NY) International Admission Advisor at SUNY New Paltz. Campus directory
Shana Circe '02 '08g (Kingston, NY) Founder of Umbrella Arts Academy and mixed media artist and photographer. www.shanacirce.com
Brent Cutler '79 (Pelham, NY) Senior Associate to the Vice President at Touro College. LinkedIn profile
Robin Cohen-La Valle '77 '82g (New Paltz, NY), married to Russell P. La Valle '69 '74g, is dean of students at SUNY New Paltz. Alumna profile - LinkedIn profile - campus directory
Candice Dixon '73 (Atlanta, GA), part of a New Paltz generations family (sister Mary Dixon Atkins '66, nephew Arthur Atkins Jr. '90, and brother Marshall Dixon attended), is an active volunteer and retired education professional. Alumna profile
Alan Dunefsky '69 '91g (Kingston, NY), retired from the Athletics and Wellness staff, is chair of the Retired Faculty group, a Heritage Award recipient, and special assistant for projects at SUNY New Paltz. Alumnus profile - LinkedIn profile - campus directory
Onika Jervis '93 '05g (New Orleans, LA) Alumna profile
Denise Kennedy-Shane '89 (New Paltz, NY) works in the childcare industry and is a head teacher for infants at Little Hands Daycare in New Paltz, NY. - LinkedIn profile
Keith Kenney '99 '10g (Ulster County, NY), married to Amanda (Havrilla) Kenney '99, is director of wellness and recreation at SUNY New Paltz and a former Hawks athlete. Athletics directory - campus directory
Destiny Moore '13 (Fayetteville, NY) LinkedIn profile
Felix Muzza '75 (Rochester, NY) Retired Educator from Jamestown School District. Currently a program career assistant at Finger Lakes Community College.
Renee Padmore-Baccus '91 (Washington, DC), married to Dion Baccus '92, is a public health professional, master gardener, and business owner. LinkedIn profile
Keisha A. Parker Esq. '00 (Brooklyn, NY) Attorney, Cornell Grace, P.C.
Kevin Sanchez '15 (New York, NY) is an Education Assistant at the Anti Defamation League. LinkedIn profile
Valerie Turco '05 '10g (Wappingers Falls, NY) Director of the Center for Student Media at SUNY New Paltz. LinkedIn Profile
Robert "Bob" Thorn '66 '70g (Rhode Island/Florida), married to Jane (Hausz) Thorn '68, is a sculptor, retired art teacher, and Heritage Award recipient. LinkedIn profile
Jason Valentino '07 he/him/his (Highland, NY), married to Danielle (Baker) Valentino '11, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® with Gravatt Financial. LinkedIn profile
Phil Velez '91 (New York, NY) is an administrator, blogger, fraternity historian, and genealogist. LinkedIn profile
Anthony T. Winn '92, JD MPA (New York, NY) Alumnus profile - LinkedIn profile
Student Representatives
TBD
Administrators
Learn more about the College's official SUNY New Paltz Alumni Association here.