Connect
Board of Directors
Dawn Baumgarten,University at Buffalo
Development
Erin Boylin, Cortland
Alumni Relations
Chris L. Brown, New Paltz
Development & Alumni Relations
Matthew Colson, Farmingdale State College
Development & Alumni Relations
Lori Deemer, Fredonia
Marketing & Communications
Melissa Fry, University at Albany
Development
Samantha General, University at Buffalo
Development
Kerry Gotham, The College at Brockport
Alumni Relations
Deborah Kaufman, SUNY Ulster
Communications & Marketing
Dennis Kennedy,
Hudson Valley Community College
Communications & Marketing
Greg Kie, Canton
Marketing & Communications
Taras Kufel
SUNY Administration(ex-officio)
Janet Masini, Stony Brook
Alumni Relations
Tim Nekritz, SUNY Oswego
Communications & Marketing
Tenley Peak, Binghamton
Alumni Relations
Lexy Rivera, SUNY Maritime
Development
Brian Rudolph, University at Albany
Development
Christyn M. Sanagursky Monroe Community College
Development
Lisa Schappert, Broome CC
Development
Steve Seepersaud, Binghamton University
Communications & Marketing
Jessica Stallone, SUNY Rockland
Communications & Marketing
Jill Vogel, SUNY Empire State College
Communications & Marketing
Benjamin Wendrow,
SUNY Oneonta
Development
Get Connected!
Currently, there are several affinity groups throughout the SUNY system that offer the opportunity to network with your colleagues in similar fields. These groups are volunteer managed by your peers. Some groups simply maintain an email list or listserv so you can ask questions and share information; other groups also organize networking events and trainings.
Following are the current groups and their primary contact person. Feel free to reach out to person listed to get connected and find out more about what that group has to offer!
| Discipline/Field | Primary Contact |
| Communications | Taras Kufel (SUNY System) |
| Government Relations | Taras Kufel (SUNY System) |
| Annual Giving | Brian Rudolph (UAlbany) |
| Alumni Relations | Kerry Gotham |
| Donor Relations | Valerie Ruskin (UAlbany) |
| Planned Giving | Jason Ladouceur (SUNY Potsdam) |
| CAOs (Chief Advancement Officers) of all campuses | Fardin Sanai (UAlbany) |
| CAOs (Chief Advancement Officers) of Community Colleges | Diana Pollard (Dutchess CC) |
| Advancement VPs of Comprehensives | Paul Adamo (SUNY Onenota) |
Don’t see your discipline/field on this list? Willing to help start that group?
Contact:
Brian Rudolph
Associate Director, UAlbany Fund
518-437-5082
brudolph@albany.edu