{"id":2894,"date":"2026-10-08T12:25:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T16:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=2894"},"modified":"2026-10-20T09:28:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T13:28:48","slug":"executive-fellows-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/alumni\/get-involved\/executive-fellows-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Executive Fellows Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Executive Fellows Program at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ is designed to engage and leverage the expertise of accomplished alumni and industry leaders in mentoring and guiding current students in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/engage\/student-leadership\/leadership-fellows-program\/\">Leadership Fellows Program<\/a>. The program aims to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Foster future leaders and executives<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Support student personal and professional growth and development<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive networking opportunities<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Strengthen alumni engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Executive Fellow Program Commitment<\/h2>\n<p>Executive Fellows are asked to commit one academic year to the program, and the time commitment will be tailored to the availability of each Fellow. Most will attend campus a minimum of one time per year, participate in virtual check-in meetings and mentor one-two students. There may be an annual retreat and\/or a capstone event in which students share their final projects.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Provide guidance and mentorship to our student <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/engage\/student-leadership\/leadership-fellows-program\/\"><strong>Leadership Fellows<\/strong><\/a>, a selective program comprised of 20 of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­\u2019s most accomplished students.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Serve as guest lecturer on topic(s) pertaining to their expertise<\/strong>, such as leadership, industry trends and career advice.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Serve as mentors<\/strong>, guiding students through their leadership journeys, offering career advice and facilitating professional connections.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Assist with internship opportunities<\/strong> for program participants.<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Provide feedback and guidance<\/strong> on the Executive Fellows and Leadership Fellows programs, helping Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ build programs that have extraordinary impact on our students and community.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Meet Our Executive Fellows<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-444 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2026\/06\/Paul-Akian-150x150.png\" alt=\"Paul Akian\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Z. Paul Akian \u201964<\/h3>\n<p><em>Technologist, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-441 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2026\/06\/Kris-Amplo-150x150.png\" alt=\"Kris Amplo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Kris Amplo \u201900<\/h3>\n<p><em>President and Owner <\/em><br \/>\nJC Steel Erectors Corp.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-269 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2025\/01\/Ted-Candella-150x150.png\" alt=\"Ted Candella\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Ted Candella \u201994, \u201995<\/h3>\n<p><em>Managing Director<\/em><br \/>\nMerrill Lynch<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2026\/06\/Sharon-Cunningham-150x150.png\" alt=\"Sharon Cunningham\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Sharon Cunningham \u201990, CFP<\/h3>\n<p><em>Managing Director<\/em><br \/>\nMorgan Stanley<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2024\/12\/James-Demitrieus-150x150.png\" alt=\"James Demitrieus\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>James Demitrieus \u201970<\/h3>\n<p><em>Managing Director<\/em><br \/>\nJameson Associates LTD<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2910 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/10\/Tony-DiSanto-150x150.png\" alt=\"Tony DiSanto\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/10\/Tony-DiSanto-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/10\/Tony-DiSanto-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2026\/10\/Tony-DiSanto.png 157w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Tony DiSanto &#8217;88 MBA<\/h3>\n<p><em>Former Managing Director, Head of Risk Management and Governance<br \/>\n<\/em>Citi<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2026\/06\/David-Golub-150x150.png\" alt=\"David Golub\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>David Golub \u201883<\/h3>\n<p><em>President<\/em><br \/>\nGolub Consulting Solutions<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-255\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2024\/12\/Clifford-Friedman-150x150.png\" alt=\"Clifford Friedman\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Clifford Friedman &#8217;87<\/h3>\n<p><em>Managing Director<\/em><br \/>\nNorthwell Health<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2026\/06\/Nicholas-Iadevaio-150x150.png\" alt=\"Nicholas Iadevaio\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Nicholas Iadevaio MBA \u201800<\/h3>\n<p><em>Former Corporate Vice President, Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader<\/em><br \/>\nL\u2019Or\u00e9al Groupe<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-393 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2025\/11\/Diane-McNeal-150x150.png\" alt=\"Diane-McNeal\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Diane McNeal \u201881<\/h3>\n<p><em>Chief Executive Officer<br \/>\n<\/em>Dynamic Financial Strategies<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2026\/06\/Humera-Qazi-150x150.png\" alt=\"Humera Qazi\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Humera Qazi \u201893<\/h3>\n<p><em>Managing Director<br \/>\n<\/em>Morgan Stanley<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2026\/06\/Lisa-Scheps-150x150.png\" alt=\"Lisa Scheps\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Lisa Scheps MBA \u201809<\/h3>\n<p><em>Vice President, DTC Activation, Luxe Division<br \/>\n<\/em>L\u2019Oreal<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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Tizzio \u201889<\/h3>\n<p><em>CEO<\/em><br \/>\nAxis Capital<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Quotes\/Intentions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>On Leadership:<\/strong> &#8220;Effective leadership is about inspiring others, fostering collaboration, and communicating a clear vision while remaining open to feedback.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>On Giving Back:<\/strong> &#8220;My journey has taught me the value of mentorship. I\u2019m eager to share my experiences and support young professionals as they navigate their paths.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>On Reinvention:<\/strong> &#8220;After decades in leadership roles, I discovered the power of reinvention\u2014transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and learning.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>On the Importance of Mentorship: <\/strong>&#8220;I owe much of my success to the mentors who shaped my journey. It\u2019s my turn to be that guiding light for others.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>On Community and Family:<\/strong> &#8220;Family is my greatest achievement. Balancing my personal and professional life has always been a priority, and my children inspire me every day.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>On Personal Growth: <\/strong>&#8220;Curiosity is key to personal and professional growth. 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