University at Albany MBA for Executives Program

03/04/2025

2025 University at Albany MBA for Executives Program cohort members, loved ones, and friends repaired to the Saratoga Paint and Sip in Latham after their final Marketing Management class on Saturday to unwind and unleash their creative juices. University at Albany Massry School of Business UAlbany Alumni Association UAlbany School of Business University at Albany School of Business The Graduate School at the University at Albany University at Albany, SUNY

02/28/2025

With the completion of Financial Management, the 2026 University at Albany MBA for Executives Program cohort survived the quantitative portion of the program, which also included Accounting for Managers and Economic Analysis. Way to go! The Graduate School at the University at Albany University at Albany Massry School of Business UAlbany School of Business University at Albany School of Business UAlbany Alumni Association

02/28/2025

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🌟Exciting announcement from the University at Albany Massry School of Business! 🌟 We proudly share that the Massry School of Business has been recognized with the Insight Into Diversity 2025 Inspiring Programs in Business Award for our EY Trajectory Program! Developed in partnership with EY, t...

02/26/2025

Ateeq Ahmad, Principal Consultant at Albany Analytics, shares his extensive knowledge of analytics during Robert Braathe's University at Albany MBA for Executives Program Marketing Management class. University at Albany, SUNY University at Albany Massry School of Business UAlbany School of Business University at Albany School of Business The Graduate School at the University at Albany UAlbany Alumni Association

02/19/2025

The Urban Libraries Council is excited to welcome 2007 program alum Sukrit Goswami as the new director of the San Antonio Public Library. Since 2018, he has served as the Library Director of the Haverford Township Free Library in Havertown, Pennsylvania, where he led a multi-million-dollar library building renovation and expansion project.

Prior to assuming this role, Sukrit served as Executive Director for the Montgomery County Libraries and Information Network Consortium in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.

"My participation in the University at Albany MBA for Executives Program has significantly enhanced my leadership, strategic decision-making, and financial management skills. This advanced business education has complemented my extensive experience in library administration, equipping me with the tools to navigate complex organizational challenges, drive innovation, and effectively manage multi-million-dollar budgets," he said. "The University at Albany, SUNY MBA has played a key role in my career progression, strengthening my ability to lead large library systems, foster community partnerships, and implement forward-thinking initiatives that support the evolving needs of public libraries."

Sukrit is also the immediate past President and currently serves as a Trustee for the Freedom to Read Foundation, a non-profit organization affiliated with the American Library Association. The Graduate School at the University at Albany University at Albany Massry School of Business UAlbany Alumni Association UAlbany School of Business University at Albany School of Business

02/14/2025

Avangrid has promoted 2014 University at Albany MBA for Executives Program alum Alex Novicki from Principal Regulatory Analyst to Policy Manager-New York ISO. He has been with the company since 2021.

Previously, he worked at SABIC for a year and a half as an Inside Sales Representative and Customer Service for Specialty Film and Sheet and later for NYISO for five years in a couple of different stakeholder services roles.

Alex has also spent some time in the political arena, serving as Research Consultant for Gallagher Hollenbeck, Campaign Manager for a New York State Senate hopeful, and an executive staff member for New York State Governor George E. Pataki. University at Albany, SUNY UAlbany Alumni Association UAlbany School of Business University at Albany School of Business The Graduate School at the University at Albany University at Albany Massry School of Business

01/30/2025

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The University at Albany generates $1.1 billion in economic activity throughout the Capital Region, according to a report released by the Capital District Re...

01/29/2025

The University at Albany MBA for Executives Program's 2024 cohort is on a roll, with four alums advancing in their careers since graduation, including one who entered the C-suite! The latest is cohort president Monica Wendell, who was recently promoted to Assistant Vice President, Human Resources at Ballston Spa National Bank. She joined the bank in 2021 as a Human Resources Generalist and moved up to Senior Human Resources Generalist two years later.

She serves as a strategic partner within the organization and is responsible for a variety of key human resource functions, including recruiting, benefits, payroll, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Monica said, "I believe the University at Albany, SUNY MBA for Executives Program has played a pivotal role in advancing my career. It has helped me to approach situations with a broader, more strategic perspective."

She has spent almost her entire career in human resources, first at Jaeger & Flynn for two and a half years followed by 11 months at Latham Pool Products, Inc, where she served as Human Resources Manager before leaving for Ballston Spa National. University at Albany School of Business UAlbany School of Business UAlbany Alumni Association The Graduate School at the University at Albany

01/23/2025

It keeps getting better and better for 2012 University at Albany MBA for Executives Program grad Tony Scibelli, who was recently named System Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Fairview Hospital, part of Berkshire Health Systems (BHS), in Great Barrington, MA. He is the second program alum to reach the C-suite in the last few months.

Tony is responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and managing Fairview Hospital operations to support the achievement of Berkshire Health System’s mission, strategies, and operating plans. He also collaborates with BHS to represent Fairview Hospital and the Health System in the local community to support positive community relations, philanthropy, and government relations.

Reflecting on his journey, he shared, "The University at Albany, SUNY MBA program prepared me to take on a role such as this by having courses that were well rounded, giving me the confidence to lead an organization."

Tony has spent 20 years of his career in healthcare, including 10 years as Senior Vice President, HR, Support Services and Post Acute at Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare and the last 10 years as Vice President, Operations and Chief Administrative Officer for Cooley Dickinson Health Care.

Prior, he had served as Director of Training for Big V Supermarkets and Director, Human Resources at Penn Traffic. UAlbany School of Business University at Albany School of Business The Graduate School at the University at Albany UAlbany Alumni Association

01/23/2025

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From executive compensation to corporate governance, incoming Massry School of Business Dean Paquita Davis-Friday has examined some of the most high-profile financial issues of the past 30 years. On February 18, Davis-Friday will take the helm at Massry, where she will leverage her experience in dev...

01/22/2025

Katherine Putnam has done it again! After being promoted to the Chief Portfolio Office for the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) as a Technical Project Manager, a support model shift created an opportunity for her to join the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) as the Portfolio Manager, where she will lead the effort to reestablish the Project and Portfolio Management Unit.

In her new role, Katherine will focus on strengthening collaboration between ITS and OMH, with one impactful project being the modernization of information systems across mental health facilities and programs. This modernization effort aims to improve efficiency, enhance care delivery, and ensure tailored support for New York residents.

The 2025 University at Albany MBA for Executives Program cohort member previously supported the statewide network infrastructure enhancement for New York State and honed her program management skills with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Now, her expertise and dedication are being recognized once again with this critical and exciting challenge.

“Being in the University at Albany, SUNY's MBA program while working for New York State has been great,” she shared. “The program continues to enrich my understanding and executive perspective, providing opportunities to practice the skills I need every day at the office.”

Prior to joining New York State in 2022, Katherine spent over 10 years advancing through IT networking, team leadership, and project management roles across various companies. UAlbany Alumni Association University at Albany School of Business UAlbany School of Business The Graduate School at the University at Albany

01/08/2025

Watch out, C-Suite, as Anthony Ragosta has arrived with his recent promotion to Regional Director and Chief Operating Officer at ceEntek North America! He leads the growth of the business unit while making the company's global mission and vision come to life. This includes developing and implementing strategic plans for both the U.S. and Canadian operations.

"I designed the plan for this succession, and it was centered around the completion and utilization of the University at Albany, SUNY MBA program. Mission accomplished! The program really helped me fill in a few of the soft skills that were crucial to me being well rounded and well tooled to take this role," said the 2024 University at Albany MBA for Executives Program grad. "I must say, a few particularly impactful classes for me were Economic Analysis, Leadership & Managerial Skills, Strategic Management, and Change Management. And I still constantly reach out to my cohort for tactical advice and meaningful conversation."

Anthony launched his career with The Fort Miller Co., Inc. as a Design Engineer in 2015 before moving up to Technical Sales Engineer in 2021. He joined ceEntek a year later as Manager of Engineering and Operations. A mere six months later, he was advanced to Director. University at Albany School of Business The Graduate School at the University at Albany UAlbany Alumni Association UAlbany School of Business

01/07/2025

2024 University at Albany MBA for Executives Program cohort member Lauren Walling is headed to the Big Apple. She was recently named Vice President, Fund Development for New York Cares, the self-proclaimed largest volunteer organization in New York City and one that is focused on community service.

Lauren, who is also deeply involved in commercial real estate development, had been Executive Director of the Women's Studio Workshop since 2017 after three years as Deputy Executive Director. The Graduate School at the University at Albany UAlbany School of Business UAlbany Alumni Association University at Albany School of Business University at Albany, SUNY

01/07/2025

Jennifer Thomas is letting little grass grow underneath her feet at Plug Power! A scant six months after being advanced to Lead Financial Reporting Analyst, the 2025 University at Albany MBA for Executives Program cohort member has been promoted to Assistant Controller, Applications Finance. She joined the company in 2021 as a Senior Financial Analyst-FP&A.

In her new role, Jen will assist with oversight of financial reporting for assigned business unit, budgeting, and cost analysis to ensure accurate financial management and compliance with industry standards as well as collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and support strategic decision-making within the organization.

“Pursuing an Executive MBA has significantly enhanced my career by equipping me with advanced leadership skills, strategic thinking, and immediate applicability of knowledge, leading to notable career advancement and increased professional credibility," she remarked. "The program has also expanded my professional network and provided the tools necessary to drive innovation and excellence in my field.”

Jen had been with Indium Corporation for almost 10 years, first as a Financial Analyst and then Senior Analyst-Finance & IT Systems.

Prior to that, she had served as Business Manager for the Clinton Central School District for two and a half years and as Accountant for The Bonadio Group for one and a half more. University at Albany, SUNY The Graduate School at the University at Albany UAlbany Alumni Association UAlbany School of Business University at Albany School of Business

12/13/2024

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12/12/2024

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The University at Albany generates $1.1 billion in economic activity throughout the Capital Region, according to a report released today (attached). The analysis, conducted by the Capital District Regional Planning Commission, found the economic impact of UAlbany translated into $813 million in oper...

12/10/2024

2026 University at Albany MBA for Executives Program cohort members (and some from the 2025 cohort!) herald the completion of one of the most challenging courses in the UAlbany School of Business program, Economic Analysis, taught by Dr. Rita Biswas. University at Albany School of Business UAlbany Alumni Association The Graduate School at the University at Albany

12/06/2024

In the category of Promising New Technology, 2025 University at Albany MBA for Executives Program cohort member Tamika Richardson’s new product development team secured the Gold medal during BD’s Wesley J. Howe Science and Technology Award ceremony. The awards honor BD associates whose outstanding contributions in science and technology reflect the principles and ideals exemplified by Jack Howe, BD’s former CEO, President, and Board Chair.

Tamika said she leverages a number of concepts gleaned from the University at Albany, SUNY MBA program, including strategic thinking and planning, market research and analysis, leadership and cross collaboration, and product lifecycle management, in carrying out her responsibilities as Senior Marketing Manager, Urinary Incontinence (Home Care). University at Albany School of Business UAlbany School of Business UAlbany Alumni Association The Graduate School at the University at Albany