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Greetings, Hudson Valley Community,<\/p>\n
I\u2019m thrilled to join you in the noble work of expanding access to the life-changing education we provide — on campus, online and throughout the region. As I begin my tenure as president, thank you for the warm welcome you\u2019ve extended during my earlier visits and now as I settle in.<\/p>\n
Tara and I are especially grateful to everyone who has helped us transition from the Buffalo area. Returning to Troy more than 30 years after our wedding feels like coming full circle, and we\u2019re honored to serve the college, its students, employees and the greater community.<\/p>\n
Although I\u2019ve worked at institutions around the country, the Capital Region has always been home. It\u2019s where I began my own education and launched my career. I\u2019ve long admired Hudson Valley\u2019s exceptional reputation, and now I\u2019m eager to learn directly from the people who make it real each day. Your insights into the college\u2019s strengths, challenges and opportunities are invaluable – please keep sharing your stories.<\/p>\n
Thank you to the nearly 200 colleagues who completed the summer survey I shared. Your thoughtful feedback is already helping shape our goals and priorities.<\/p>\n
Now that I\u2019m on campus and living in the Foundation\u2019s Alumni House, I\u2019ll be meeting with colleagues across the college and launching a listening tour with regional leaders and workforce partners. I\u2019m looking forward to learning more about our community\u2019s needs and exploring how Hudson Valley can partner, grow and lead.<\/p>\n
What I know already is this: when we move forward together – with trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to our mission – we don\u2019t just succeed, we thrive. And when we thrive, so do our students.<\/p>\n