Capitalizing on its current momentum, the Board of Trustees of Stevens Institute of Technology and President Farvardin have set the course for transforming the university into an internationally recognized center of excellence in education, research, and technological innovation.
Members of The President’s Leadership Council
Tanya Silva Alcorn
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, STERILE INJECTABLES AND BIOTECH OPERATIONS AT PFIZER
Tanya Silva Alcorn is Senior Vice President, Sterile Injectables and Biotech Operations, at Pfizer. She started her career at Pfizer almost two decades ago and now has oversight of 20 manufacturing plants globally, which produce more than 200 medicines and vaccines and more than 4 billion doses each year.
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Steven I. Bandel
FORMER CO-CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF THE CISNEROS GROUP OF COMPANIES
Steven I. Bandel is the former Co-Chairman and CEO of the Cisneros Group of Companies, one of the largest privately held media, entertainment, telecommunications and consumer products organizations in the Hispanic world.
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Bob Bastian
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
HEAD OF DATA, SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY, U.S. BUSINESSES PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.
Bob Bastian is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Head of Data, Service and Technology for Prudential’s U.S. Businesses. This suite of businesses provides financial advice and develops, distributes and services income and protection solutions for individual and institutional clients. The U.S. Businesses comprise Group Insurance, Individual Life Insurance, Prudential Retirement Strategies, the Retail Advice and Solutions organization, as well as key support functions. In his role, he plays a central role in steering the organization’s technology and business strategy by enhancing Prudential’s digital capabilities.
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David M. Bonifacic, Sr.
CEO AND CO-FOUNDER, WB ENGINEERS+CONSULTANTS
David Bonifacic is CEO of WB Engineers+Consultants. He founded the firm in 1999, as a mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection (MEP) engineering firm, with the vision of elevating the role of the consulting engineer in the business community by providing quality work and building trusted advisor relationships.
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Simin Cai
PRESIDENT AND CEO, GO!FOTON
Simin Cai serves as President and CEO for Go!Foton – an optics/photonics technology company he founded in 2009 through a management buyout with operations in US, Japan, Philippines and China. Go!Foton brings innovation to the market with its expertise in optics and photonics to solve real world problems for its customers. Simin’s strategy of vertical integration downstream with core competencies helps Go!Foton to grow rapidly in optical communication market serving brand name customers ranging from equipment vendors to Tier 1 service providers. Go!Foton also serves customers in medical devices market.
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Nate Davis
RETIRED EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, STRIDE, INC.
Nate Davis, retired executive chairman and CEO of the board of directors of Stride, is a seasoned leader of transformational technologies which he applied in telecommunications, media, education, and software application companies. He has a record of improving operations, launching innovative new products and strengthening relationships with legislative and regulatory authorities.
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Ann Fandozzi
CEO, CONVERGINT
Ann Fandozzi joined Convergint in 2024 as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining Convergint, she served as CEO of Ritchie Bros. from 2020 to 2023, CEO of ABRA Auto Body and Glass from 2016 to 2019, and previous to that role, from 2012 to 2016, was CEO of vRide, a carpooling platform that works with private and public employers. Prior to these CEO roles, Ms. Fandozzi served in several executive positions for Whirlpool, including eBusiness, Direct-to-Consumer, and Sears/Kenmore. Ms. Fandozzi joined Whirlpool from DaimlerChrysler, where she led the Global Family Vehicle business and is credited with the invention and development of the Stow-N-Go fold flat seats.
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Vijay Kanchi
AI/ML & ANALYTICS CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS, GLOBAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, AMAZON WEB SERVICES
Vijay Kanchi is a distinguished AI/ML and Analytics leader at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions in Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI for global financial services customers. His expertise lies in optimizing AI operations for efficient deployment and creating scalable solutions that drive measurable business outcomes through data transformation programs.
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Christopher D. Levendos
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CROWN CASTLE
Chris Levendos is executive vice president and chief operating officer for Crown Castle’s Network Organization, responsible for the oversight of their national fiber and small cell infrastructure network. Crown Castle’s comprehensive portfolio of towers, small cells, and fiber gives people and communities access to essential data, technology and wireless service and opens the door to countless opportunities and possibilities. Chris is based in Houston, TX.
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Jennifer Lewis
ELECTRONIC WARFARE PRESIDENT, L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
Jennifer Lewis is President of Electronic Warfare for L3Harris Technologies. Lewis is responsible for strategy, financial performance, execution excellence and growth for the Electronic Warfare sector. The portfolio includes electronic and radar systems across the airborne, maritime and ground domains.
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Jack Lipinski
FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO, CVR ENERGY, INC
Jack Lipinski is the retired president and chief executive officer of CVR Energy, Inc., an energy holding company, and CVR Refining LP, a petroleum refining M.L.P. He also served as the executive chairman of CVR Partners LP, a nitrogen fertilizer M.L.P. He was the lead on taking all three companies public on the NYSE.
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Christine Ann Miller
PRESIDENT AND CEO, MELINTA THERAPEUTICS
Christine Ann Miller has served as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the board of Melinta Therapeutics since August 2020. Ms. Miller is a global pharmaceutical veteran with more than 20 years of experience in life sciences. Ms. Miller also serves on the Board of Directors of IVERIC bio, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel treatments for retinal diseases.
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Brian Nigito
SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST, JANE STREET
Brian Nigito is senior technologist at Jane Street. In this role, Brian has worked on all aspects of trading systems and currently runs a group focused on low latency systems.
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Howard Oringer
MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS CAPITAL GROUP
Howard Oringer is the Managing Director of Communications Capital Group, a consulting and venture capital business. During his 35 year career in the Telecommunications Industry, Mr. Oringer focused his energies in the newly emerging wireless segment. Beginning with AT&T and ending as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for TeleSciences, he was instrumental in developing new technologies and markets benefiting from the mobility afforded by wireless systems.
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Joe Rambala
RETIRED AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE EXECUTIVE
Joe Rambala is former president of electronic warfare for L3Harris Technologies' Space and Airborne Systems segment. Space and Airborne Systems covers an extensive portfolio of solutions in intelligence, surveillance, small satellites, electronic warfare, avionics including carriage and release systems, wireless solutions and C4I systems.
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Brian Semcer
PRESIDENT, MICRO
Brian Semcer is President of MICRO, a full-service contract manufacturing organization specializing in precision medical components, sub-assemblies, and complete devices for minimally invasive surgical procedures. He is a 3rd generation family owner of MICRO.
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Karin Shanahan
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & SUPPLY, BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
In her current role, EVP, Global Product Development & Supply, Karin is a member of the BMS executive committee reporting directly to Chris Boerner. In this role she has responsibility for product development, quality, supply chain, manufacturing operations (biologics, small molecule and cell therapy), global engineering, and business analytics.
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Zeeshan Sheikh
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF INFORMATION AND DIGITAL OFFICER, PSEG
Zeeshan Sheikh is senior vice president – Chief Information and Digital Officer (CIDO) for PSEG Services Corp., as of August 2020. He is responsible for leading, directing, planning and managing all information technology and digital needs in all areas of PSEG, including all ongoing business transformation strategies and improving the digital experience for customers and employees.
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Lori Staffin Traweek
ENERGY INDUSTRY BOARD MEMBER AND SENIOR ADVISOR
Lori Staffin Traweek currently serves on three energy industry boards, following her career as the Chief Operating Officer at the American Gas Association where she worked in various capacities for 33 years.
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Mark L. Villamar
CEO, PEGASUS PARTNERS LLC
Mark Luis Villamar has worked in Hoboken real estate continuously since 1978, and is the CEO and a founding partner of Pegasus Partners LLC. Having its offices in Hoboken, Pegasus has been the developer of mixed use residential, retail and commercial projects in Hudson County, New Jersey.
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