The School of Business hosted a pair of powerful panels during the Fall 2021 semester, featuring local business and healthcare leaders.
The first panel, "Hospitality and Event Management in the Age of COVID and Beyond," featured leaders in the Hudson Valley and beyond. Panelists discussed topics including the impacts of COVID-19 on their industry, efforts to move forward, and exciting opportunities that present themselves for future growth and activity across the Hudson Valley. Michael L. Fox, assistant professor of Business Law and MBA Coordinator at the college, moderated the panel.
The panel members were Rob Affuso, president of Soulsystem Orchestras and former drummer for the band Skid Row; Susan Eisma, director of Human Resources for Legoland N.Y.; J'Rod Lang, owner of Blacc Vanilla Coffee Shop & Roasters; Bob Provost, president and CEO of NYS Tourism Industry Association; R. Scott Russell, assistant professor of Sports Management; Rick Zolzer, vice president of the HV Renegades; and Stephen Vittoria, marketing director of Turk Hospitality Group.
The second panel featured industry professionals discussing important topics from Healthy People 2030, the Health and Human Services' national 10-year plan for addressing our most critical public health priorities and challenges. It was moderated by Dr. Cathy Rehfus-Wilsek, associate professor of Healthcare Management and MBA practicum coordinator.
Hospital presidents, healthcare executives, academic professionals, and community leaders discussed topics ranging from how to increase the interprofessional education of health professions through curriculum development to what Mount students can do to provide prevention services within the community.
Panel members were Dan Maughan, president and COO of Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital; Christine Berté, School of Nursing dean; Christian Plaza (owner) and Kyle Russo (manager), Cross Valley Health and Medicine; Steven Kelley, president and CEO of Ellenville Regional Hospital; and Col. Alicia A. Madore, deputy commander of Nursing & Health Services, Keller Army Community Hospital.