Women of Influence

These 18 women exemplify the professional success and personal fulfillment for which UAlbany’s graduates are well known. Learn more about their rewarding careers and community commitments here.

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  Kristin Dolan, B.A.'88

  Expertise Comes With Experience

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  Elda Di Re, B.S.'83

  Tax and Financial-Services Expert

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  Erika Irish Brown, B.S.'91

  Advancing Diversity

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  Rizalina Mantaring, M.S.'83

  "A Culture of Winning"

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  Jane Iredale, M.A.'98

  A Sense of Satisfaction

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  Kristine Dankenbrink, B.S./M.S.'90

  A Fascinating Profession

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  Debbie Millman, B.A.'83

  Design Matters

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  Jennifer Geisser, B.A.'90

  On Entertainment's Front Line

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  Joan McDaid Pertak, B.A.'83

  Life Lessons

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  Nicole Desir, B.A.'94, M.A.'96

  Alignment of the Stars

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  Maryanne R. Lavan, B.S.'81

  Epitome of a Leader

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  Melanie Gray, B.A.'78

  Committed to the Law and the Community

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  Catherine Cerulli, M.A.'98, Ph.D.'04

  "Translating Research Into Practice"

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  Valerie Jensen, B.A.'96

  A Life-Changing Mission

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  Leslie Tayne, Esq., B.S.'93

  Author of Life & Debt: A Fresh Approach to Achieving Financial Wellness

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  Joan (Rosenbaum) Solotar, B.S.'86

  Senior Managing Director of Blackstone

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  Nivedita Samanta, B.A.'09

  Passionate About Philanthropy

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  Judith Mysliborski, M.D., B.S.'69

  Making a Difference

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