NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. (Jan. 25, 2011) – The assistant dean of continuing education at Westchester Community College has joined the board of directors of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC).
Ann Rubenzahl oversees the college’s Professional Development Center; its extension location at Yonkers Cross County; Mainstream, the Institute for Mature Adults; and is the liaison with the Westchester and Putnam One Stop Employment Centers. She is a specialist in workforce development and has experience in adult education, corporate training and curriculum development. She has been involved in a number of programs for entrepreneurs, including her work with the Business Council of Westchester to develop the Academy for Entrepreneurial Excellence, aimed toward business owners who want to expand their organizations.
Before starting her work at Westchester Community College, Rubenzahl was the director of human resources at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, and has also served as a director in the offices of banks and other institutions of higher learning.
“We are very pleased to welcome Ms. Rubenzahl to our board of directors, as she brings with her a very unique perspective on workforce and business development,” said Mike Oates, CEO and President of the HVEDC. “Her experience in working with business owners and employees alike will help organizations throughout the region improve their internal structures.”
The HVEDC works to develop economic growth throughout the Hudson Valley, which includes the counties of Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan.
“I am proud to serve on the board of the HVEDC, an organization that does so many great things for the Hudson Valley region,” said Rubenzahl. “It is a wonderful opportunity to work with this organization to accomplish some of its outstanding economic development goals.”
Rubenzahl earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from New York University and a Master’s in Teaching from Manhattanville College.
About The Professional Development Center
The Professional Development Center, one of the premier training organizations in Westchester County, provides training and coaching services in topics ranging from information technology, language, and organizational development that make individuals and organizations more productive. The PDC is a department of the Division of Continuing Education at Westchester Community College. More information on the PDC is available at http://www.sunywcc.edu/pdc.
About Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC): HVEDC represents seven counties in Hudson Valley. This public-private partnership markets the region as a prime business location to corporate executives, site selection consultants and real estate brokers. HVEDC also helped start the branding and promotional effort for NY BioHud Valley. For more information on Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation or to review available business sites, visit www.hvedc.com or call CEO Mike Oates at 845-220-2244.
