About the Committee
The Finance & Administration Climate Committee will explore ways to promote sense of belonging, diversity, inclusion and equity in the Division of Finance & Administration.
The Committee is charged to:
- Survey current divisional climate regarding sense of belonging, diversity, inclusion and equity in the Division of Finance & Administration
- Identify opportunities in recruitment and hiring to continue to diversify divisional workforce
- Explore onboarding and professional development opportunities for division staff to identify gaps and reduce barriers to success for underrepresented groups
- Propose workshops, trainings or events to foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all
Committee Members
Committee Members
- Committee Chair: Emily Feuer, Office of the Vice President for Finance & Administration ([email protected])
- Committee Members:
- Elisa Arteche, Facilities Management ([email protected])
- Taylor Chambers, Enterprise Risk Management ([email protected])
- Indu, Facilities Management ([email protected])
- Jill Haskell, Human Resources ([email protected])
- Anil Mangal, Facilities Management ([email protected])
- Matt McMillen, Information Technology Services ([email protected])
- Sandra Peterson, Office of the Vice President for Finance & Administration ([email protected])
- Adam Reagan, Information Technology Services ([email protected])
- Kanti Tripathi, State Accounting ([email protected])
- Daniel Vandeyar, University Police Department ([email protected])
- Kenneth Waldie, University Auxiliary Services ([email protected])
Annual Awards
Each year, in partnership with the Climate Committee, the Vice President for Finance and Administration selects recipients of awards to highlight greatness within our Division. The 2024 awards and recipients were presented in January 2025.
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Award
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Award
This award recognizes an F&A team member who creates and supports an environment of inclusiveness and belonging at UAlbany.
2024: Anthony Fernandez
2023: Dan Bushnell
2022: Mary Ellen Mallia
2021: Merissa Mabee
Outstanding Accomplishment Award
Outstanding Accomplishment Award
This award recognizes an F&A team member who goes above and beyond to successfully meet a challenge and/or support change.
2024: Jessie Pellerin
2023: Nick Bennett
2022: Michael Vadney
2021: Stephen Conard
Sustained Excellence Award
Sustained Excellence Award
This award recognizes an F&A team member who demonstrates ongoing excellence.
2024: Mike Grosshandler and Marzena Zander
2023: Eric Dombroski
2022: Jennifer Nichols, Denise Salerno
2021: Miguel Santiago
First Year Employee Award
First Year Employee Award
This award recognizes excellence and engagement in a first year F&A team member.
2024: Amy Reynolds and Mohini Sinha
2023: Aicha Bamba and Stephanie Deso
2022: Ariana Wallace-Barrett
2021: Kevin Urure-Cruz
Community Award
Community Award
This award recognizes an F&A team member who promotes collaboration, engagement and interaction across departments.
2024: Andrea Navedo
2023: Adam Pasnik
2022: Michael Mabee
2021: Jason Maloney, Pam Lantzy, Mary Baumes
Peer Award
Peer Award
This award recognizes an F&A team member who makes their team better.
2024: Jeanne Heiserman
2023: Carly Galbraith and Lena Thornton
2022: Nancy O’Brien
2021: Malgorzata Kaladjian
Feedback
The Committee welcomes feedback related to the promotion of diversity, inclusion and equity in the Division of Finance & Administration. To submit feedback, please complete the form below.
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