{"id":2780,"date":"2026-05-12T15:49:45","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/arts-sciences\/?page_id=2780"},"modified":"2026-05-12T15:50:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:50:24","slug":"advisory-board","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/arts-sciences\/about\/advisory-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Advisory Board"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As partners and advisors, they provide insight, perspective, and guidance that strengthen academic programs, expand experiential learning, and ensure students are prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n<p>Rooted in experience and driven by purpose, the Board helps the College of Arts and Sciences stay responsive, forward-looking, and connected to real-world opportunity.<\/p>\n<h2>Purpose and Impact of the Advisory Board<\/h2>\n<p>The Advisory Board serves as a strategic resource for the College of Arts and Sciences, offering expertise that strengthens academic programs and enriches the student experience.<\/p>\n<p>Members contribute by:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Providing insight on emerging trends in industry, research, and education<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening connections between academic study and professional practice<\/li>\n<li>Supporting experiential learning opportunities such as internships, mentorships, and field engagement<\/li>\n<li>Informing initiatives that enhance student readiness and career outcomes<\/li>\n<li>Expanding hands-on, real-world learning across disciplines<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Through this partnership, the College of Arts and Sciences at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ continues to foster interdisciplinary learning, innovation, and meaningful preparation for careers in a rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n<h2>Advisory Board Members<\/h2>\n<p>Each member brings a unique perspective shaped by their career path and commitment to advancing the next generation of learners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Katie Aragon \u201909, MA \u201922<\/strong><br \/>\nArt Teacher, Valley Stream South High School<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hunter.cuny.edu\/people\/sven-dietrich\/\"><span>Sven Dietrich \u201989, MS \u201991, DA \u201997<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nProfessor of Computer Science, Hunter College, City University of New York<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.malikagrayson.com\/about\"><span>Malika Grayson \u201911, PhD<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nTechnical Program Manager, Northrop Grumman<br \/>\nCo-Founder, Career Factory 360<\/p>\n<p><span><strong>Barry Gross \u201968, JD<\/strong><br \/>\nFounding Partner, Parola &amp; Gross LLP<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/events\/undergraduate-authors-and-artists-with-guest-speaker-dr-lombardo-75-the-journey-home-adelphi-as-the-impetus-for-my-medical-career\/\"><span>Joseph Lombardo \u201975, MD-PhD<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nRetired Physician; Former Laboratory Director and Chair<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/elvintramos\/\"><span>Elvin T. 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