POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (July 19, 2021) – Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y., is joining the Board of Directors of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation. Siena’s respected leadership team will contribute to strategies to help grow and sustain the economic vibrancy of the Hudson Valley.
“As a Siena graduate, I am extremely excited to build on Siena’s rich history and tradition by partnering on important economic development initiatives to further grow New York’s economy. Siena College is one of the top universities in New York, boasting esteemed programs in the liberal arts, science and business,” said HVEDC President & CEO Michael Oates. “Siena’s connection to the Hudson Valley via its student body, and its success in preparing students for career and workplace achievement after Siena, provides an excellent opportunity for Siena’s success to benefit the Hudson Valley as a whole.”
Siena College is a private, co-educational liberal arts college in the Franciscan and Catholic tradition. The college is committed to offering education that powers future leaders to create a more just, peaceful and humane world. This education inspires a transformative journey of intellectual, spiritual and personal discovery.
“Siena’s Education for a Lifetime is a promise to develop within our students ‘power skills’ (emotional intelligence, critical thinking, strategic approaches and communicative skills) that will serve them throughout their lives,” said Siena President Chris Gibson, ’86, Ph.D. “We believe that focus has played a significant role in Siena achieving Top 10 status for job placement among all colleges and universities in the country. We are particularly proud of our alumni who stay in our region and contribute to the economic growth and vitality of the Hudson Valley. As we say at Siena, we believe strongly that ‘the world needs more Saints.’ We are, at heart, a leadership school and our partnership with HVEDC reinforces our special connection to the region and will unlock even more opportunities for our Siena Saints.”
Siena Vice President for Strategy, Communications and Outreach Jason Rich said, “At Siena, we work every day to ensure that our students are prepared for success once they graduate. Working with the HVEDC positions us to further offer support to our students from the Hudson Valley and ensure that they receive high-quality real-world experiences. We are excited to contribute to the HVEDC and partner with regional executives to address the needs of our communities in meaningful ways.”
Founded in 1937, Siena offers 37 majors, 80-plus minors and certificates and prestigious joint-degree programs in liberal arts, science and business. A wide range of student activities join with immersive service learning, research opportunities, extensive study abroad options and an NCAA Division I athletic program – all providing more than 3,200 students the opportunity to prepare for a lifetime of making a difference.
About Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC)
HVEDC is the leading economic development agency for the seven-county region of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties. The public-private partnership markets the region as a prime business location to corporate executives, site-selection consultants and real estate brokers. HVEDC helped start the organizational, branding and promotional effort for NY BioHud Valley, Hudson Valley 3D Printing and the Hudson Valley Food & Beverage Alliance. To learn more, call (845) 220-2244 or visit HVEDC.com.
