Sponsors and Organizers

John B. Clark, Interim Chancellor, State University of New York

Gerald D. Jennings, Mayor, City of Albany

Susan V. Herbst, Provost and Officer in Charge, University at Albany
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Featured Speakers

Ralph Hingson, Director, Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research,
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Robert L. Carothers, President, University of Rhode Island

Peter Baynes, Executive Director, New York State Conference of Mayors

All Speakers by Category

Colleges and Universities

Institutional Leaders

• John B. Clark, Interim Chancellor, State University of New York
   
• Robert L. Carothers, President, University of Rhode Island
   
• Lois B. DeFleur, President, Binghamton University
   
• Susan V. Herbst, Officer in Charge, University at Albany
   
• Abraham M. Lackman, President, Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities
   
• R. Mark Sullivan, President, The College of Saint Rose

Academic Officials and Experts

• David Craig, Professor of Biochemistry, Director Alcohol Education Program, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
   
• Jonathan Fader, Assistant Professor, The Institute for Urban Family Health, Beth Israel Medical Center/Albert Einstein Medical School
   
• Edward Engelbride, Assistant Vice Chancellor for University Life, SUNY System Administration
   
• Michael P. Haines, Director, National Social Norms Resource Center, Northern Illinois University
   
• Estela Rivero, Director, University Counseling Center, University at Albany
   
• L. David Rooney, Vice President for Student Affairs, State University of New York New Paltz
   
• Barry L. Wells, Senior Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs, Syracuse University

Government

Local Government

• Gerald D. Jennings, Mayor, City of Albany
   
• Matthew Ryan, Mayor, City of Binghamton
   
• Peter Baynes, Executive Director, New York State Conference of Mayors

State Government

• Manuel Rivera, Deputy Secretary for Education, Office of the Governor, New York State
   
• Daniel B. Boyle, Chairman and Commissioner, New York State Liquor Authority
   
• Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo, Commissioner, New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
   
• Frances M. Harding, Associate Commissioner, Division of Prevention and Treatment Services, New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services

Federal Government

• Ralph Hingson, Director, Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
   
• Richard Lucey, Education Program Specialist, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, U.S. Department of Education
   
• Virginia L. Mackay-Smith, Director, Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention, the U.S. Department of Education

Business Associations

• James S. Calvin, President, New York Association of Convenience Stores
   
• Scott Wexler, Executive Director, Empire State Restaurant and Tavern Association