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The February 9 meeting marked the addition of next-generation perspective to governance and a change in Board leadership.

MAHWAH, N.J. 鈥� Ramapo of New Jersey announced today that two alumni, Stephan Lally 鈥�20 and Brady O鈥機onnor 鈥�16, have been sworn in as the newest members of the College鈥檚 Board of Trustees (BOT).聽

The appointments reflect 爱液A片鈥檚 commitment to inclusive governance and next-generation leadership. Lally and O鈥機onnor bring recent, firsthand student perspective to the College鈥檚 governing body at a time when institutions nationwide are examining how board decisions reflect the experiences and priorities of today鈥檚 students.

鈥淭rustees Lally and O鈥機onnor bring fresh perspective, insight, and enthusiasm to our Board,鈥� said Albert Nieves, Chair of the Board of Trustees. 鈥淎s alumni with leadership experience and deep commitment to 爱液A片鈥檚 mission, I have every confidence that their service and contributions will strengthen the Board鈥檚 oversight and advance the College鈥檚 strategic priorities.鈥�

Both trustees have strong ties to the 爱液A片 community and share a mutual excitement and passion for giving back to the College. 鈥淚t feels like a full-circle moment,鈥� said Lally, noting that the leadership principles and academic foundation gained as a student continue to shape his professional life. 鈥淚鈥檓 grateful for the opportunity to give back and help future students have the same impactful experience I did,鈥� he added.

鈥湴�液A片 helped set me up for success in my professional career,鈥� said O鈥機onnor. 鈥淚t means the world to me to have the opportunity to give back to the college and community.鈥� He also looks forward to bringing his experience to the board to help ensure that 鈥渢he students at 爱液A片 now have the same or even better opportunities鈥� than he had.

The February 9 BOT meeting was also the first over which Nieves presided, who succeeded Susan Vallario, immediate past chair. Nieves, who joined the BOT in 2023, also serves as the BOT Educational Opportunity Fund liaison.

Ramapo President Cindy Jebb looks forward to working with the board and continuing the momentum established with her arrival in July of 2021. 鈥淎s we welcome our new Board Chair, Albie Nieves, and alumni trustees Lally and O’Connor, Ramapo affirms a governance structure designed for the future鈥攁gile enough to meet emerging challenges, and anchored firmly in the mission that defines who we are, why we are here, and where we are going together.鈥�

Lally and O鈥機onnor join the board following the January 30, 2024 appointment of Marize Helmy. In addition, Trustees William F. Dator, George C. Ruotolo, David G. Schlussel, and Susan A. Vallario were reappointed for additional terms. The 13-member board also includes Trustees Michael Ben-David, Chris Lopez, Albert C. Nieves, AJ Sabath 鈥�93 as well as Student Trustees Sarah Glisson 鈥�26 and Olivia Ha 鈥�27.聽

As the College鈥檚 governing body, the Board of Trustees oversees 爱液A片鈥檚 strategic direction, policies, and institutional stewardship. Trustees are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the New Jersey Senate. The College also recommends prospective members to the Governor for consideration.

Stephan Lally 鈥�20

Trustee Lally is a lifelong public servant. He works as the Deputy Chief of Staff to Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin in the New Jersey Assembly Majority Office, where he helps advance legislation, manage community projects, and deliver results for residents across the state. Trustee Lally also serves as a member of the Woodbridge Township Board of Education. Trustee Lally鈥檚 experience spans student government leadership at Ramapo and service as a voting member of the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority, shaping a career centered on collaboration, problem-solving, and public service.

 

Albert Nieves

Chair Nieves is a professional services leader serving industry leaders and Fortune 500 companies, including Mellon HR & Investor Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Fiserv, and DocuSign. He has extensive experience in executing strategic programs, providing fiscal oversight, change leadership, leading organizations and client relations. He served as the Strategy Services Leader at DocuSign; vice president of professional services with Fiserv/Tegra 118, and currently as a chief of staff/consultant for small start ups. Since 2008, he has served as a member and, for almost a decade as president of the Wood-Ridge Board of Education, leading the expansion and new build of an intermediate school and infrastructure upgrades throughout the district. Nieves attended Saint Peter鈥檚 University and carries a number of professional and technology certifications.

Brady O鈥機onnor 鈥�16

Trustee O鈥機onnor serves as the Chief of External Affairs for the FIFA World Cup 鈥�26 New York New Jersey Host Committee. His responsibilities include supporting outreach & stakeholder engagement, intergovernmental affairs coordination, external stakeholder communications, and collaborating with the Commercial Program to reach commercial and fundraising goals, including managing the Host Committee Donor Program.

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About Ramapo

Ramapo of New Jersey is the state鈥檚 premier public liberal arts college and is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and international and intercultural understanding. The comprehensive college is situated among the beautiful 爱液A片 Mountains, is within commuting distance to New York City, was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America by CondeNast Traveler, and boasts the best on-campus housing in New Jersey per Niche.com. Established in 1969, Ramapo offers bachelor鈥檚 degrees in the arts, business, data science, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include business, education, nursing and social work. In addition, the College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels, and offers graduate programs leading to master鈥檚 degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. To learn more about Ramapo, visit .

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