Tri-County United Way has announced the promotion of Laura Jensen to the position of director of community engagement.
Ms. Jensen’s promotion reflects her commitment to Tri-County United Way’s mission and her proven ability to advance the organization’s goals of creating lasting, positive impact. Ms. Jensen looks forward to continuing to bring her expertise to Tri-County United Way to help drive the organization’s mission of strengthening communities its service area.
A resident of Queensbury, Ms. Jensen holds a master’s degree from Marist College and a bachelor’s degree from SUNY New Paltz.
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Maria College, a private, co-educational Catholic college founded by the Sisters of Mercy, has announced the appointment of four new members to its board of trustees.
The new trustees — Sister Jude Kapp, RSM (Rensselaer); Helen Figge, Ph.D. (Slingerlands); Angela C. Dominelli, Ph.D. (Schenectady); and, Karen McKenna, RN, BSN — will each serve three three-year terms. They will guide the college’s direction, expand course offerings, build corporate partnerships, and enhance resources to strengthen the student experience.
Since August 2011, Sister Kapp, RSM, has served as a pastoral associate at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Albany, managing the food pantry, visiting the elderly and sick, and overseeing RCIA and adult confirmation programs. Previously, she was math department chair at Catholic Central High School in Troy and Notre Dame High School in Elmira.
Ms.Figge, BS, PharmD, MBA, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, FACHT, and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, is a prominent healthcare leader and futurist. Dr. Figge has held roles on various national healthcare IT boards, including the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society and National Association of Health Data Organizations. She has received the FedHealthIT 100 Award and other accolades. Dr. Figge is currently the chief strategy officer at MedicaSoft and an executive in residence at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Dr. Dominelli had a notable career at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS), serving as dean of the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences from 2013-2016, after being interim dean since 2012. Previously, she was associate vice president of institutional effectiveness and associate dean for academic affairs at ACPHS. Her earlier roles included product development, pharmacy management, and clinical support.
Maria College is expanding its board after years of rising enrollment and growth. The Class of 2024 featured a diverse array of graduates, including those achieving bachelor’s degrees in nursing RN-BS completion, health and occupational sciences, healthcare management, psychology, and liberal arts.