Student-Centered Co-Creation

Conducting research and analysis on innovative education models and organizing inspiration visits, including to Memphis and the National Civil Rights Museum, to inform the design and equity-centered development of the Runway Green campus.

Designing and developing a seven-acre education and workforce development campus on National Park Service land at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, serving as the first such campus on federal park land. The campus will support hands-on learning in climate solutions, green infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture for up to 50,000 K-12 public school students annually.

Engaging community members and diverse stakeholders, including Brooklyn youth, in a participatory, community-driven design process to shape the Runway Green education and workforce development campus.

Establishing a hydroponic farming laboratory at the Floyd Bennett Field campus to provide students with hands-on learning experiences in sustainable agriculture and food systems.

Operating Launch High School as a lab school to design, test, and refine models of real-world learning, green workforce pathways, and cross-sector partnerships, with active student involvement in shaping educational and environmental programming.

Delivering hands-on learning, work, and internship opportunities to K-12 students focused on solving real-world environmental challenges, including credentialing pathways in the green sector and employment outcomes such as positions as Farm Assistants.

Monitors and reports on curricular and co-curricular assessments to enhance student learning outcomes and reviews student-facing policies through a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) framework to improve accessibility and experience.

Implements a comprehensive onboarding process for new employees and integrates Universal Design for Learning (UDL) training into campus-wide professional development to support diverse learning needs.

Offers high-tech, career-focused programs with hands-on experience at the Victor Campus Center, flexible course options at the Newark Campus Center, and specialized training in viticulture and winemaking at the Viticulture and Wine Center in Geneva, NY, including operation of a teaching winery.

Designs and promotes stackable credentials and microcredentials aligned with local industry needs and develops cross-academic programs at non-main campus sites including Campus Centers, the Viticulture Center, and Field Stations.

Organizes performances and cultural programs for the public and operates ArtSpace36, an art gallery on Main Street in downtown Canandaigua, to support regional cultural vitality.

Provides no-cost G.E.D. preparation and a 24-Credit Hour Program that allows students to earn college credit and a High School Equivalency diploma simultaneously.

Plans and hosts social and educational events on campus during the academic year to foster student relationships and engagement.

Offers hands-on, field-based learning opportunities for Environmental Conservation students at the Muller Field Station and outdoor education in camping, hiking, wildlife, and nature at the East Hill Campus.

Creates a centralized database to catalog community connections and partnerships and establishes community-based advisory boards for academic programs to ensure inclusive, annual engagement.

Implements an Integrated First-Year Experience (FYE) model using faculty and staff expertise to support the transition and retention of first-year students.

Provides academic, wellness, social, and recreational opportunities to promote student development and success at Finger Lakes Community College, including tutoring, financial aid guidance, and student success services such as Starfish and Informer platforms for tracking academic progress.

Serves as the official student voice at FLCC by participating in college-wide governance committees and hosting forums for information exchange among students, elected leaders, and the College, including representation from all active clubs and organizations.