From the President
Posted: Tuesday, October 5, 20212021-2022 Commencement Operations Group
I am pleased to announce the following appointments to the 2021–2022 Commencement Operations Group:
Chair: Bernadette Gilliam,* Assistant Director, Events Management
Patricia Alessandra,* Commencement Director for Academics, Academic Affairs
Katelyn Brickhouse,* Alumni Events Coordinator, Alumni Engagement Office
Cheryl Byer, Director, Facilities Business Operations Services
David Cox, Assistant Dean, Student Leadership and Engagement
Brent Ford, Athletics Facilities Manager, Intercollegiate Athletics
Kenneth Giangreco, Manager of Video Production, Marketing and Communications
Luke Haumesser, Associate Director, Student Leadership and Engagement
Brian Kantz, Creative Services Director, Marketing and Communications
Margaret Letzelter,* Executive Assistant to the Dean, Graduate School
Nigel Marriner, Registrar, Registrar’s Office
Kristen Mruk, Associate Director, Student Leadership and Engagement
Amy Pedlow, Interim Chief of Police, University Police
Lynn Puma, Manager, Barnes & Noble at Buffalo State Bookstore
Crystal Rodriguez-Dabney,* Chief of Staff and Chief Diversity Officer, President’s Office
Justin Sledz, Assistant Director of Classroom Technology, Information Technology Services
Mary Beth Wojtaszek, Associate Events Manager, Events Management Office
Rita Zientek,* Interim Dean, School of the Professions
The Commencement Operations Group serves as the support and implementation arm to the Commencement Committee. This group consists of nonvoting members who by virtue of their position on campus have responsibilities for implementation of Commencement activities and events.
*Also serves on the Commencement Committee
