{"id":2894,"date":"2026-10-08T12:25:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T16:25:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=2894"},"modified":"2026-10-08T12:56:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T16:56:08","slug":"executive-fellows-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/alumni\/get-involved\/executive-fellows-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Executive Fellows Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>The Executive Fellows Program at Adelphi University is designed to engage and leverage the expertise of accomplished alumni and industry leaders in mentoring and guiding current students in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/engage\/student-leadership\/leadership-fellows-program\/\">Leadership Fellows Program<\/a><\/span><span>. The program aims to:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Foster future leaders and executives<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Support student personal and professional growth and development<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive networking opportunities<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Strengthen alumni engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Executive Fellow Program Commitment<\/h2>\n<p>Executive Fellows are asked to commit one academic year to the program, and the time commitment will be tailored to the availability of each Fellow. Most will attend campus a minimum of one time per year, participate in virtual check-in meetings and mentor one-two students. There may be an annual retreat and\/or a capstone event in which students share their final projects.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span><strong>Provide guidance and mentorship to our student <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/engage\/student-leadership\/leadership-fellows-program\/\"><strong>Leadership Fellows<\/strong><\/a><\/span><span>, a selective program comprised of 20 of Adelphi\u2019s most accomplished students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Serve as guest lecturer on topic(s) pertaining to their expertise<\/strong><span>, such as leadership, industry trends and career advice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><span><strong>Serve as mentors<\/strong>,<\/span><span> guiding students through their leadership journeys, offering career advice and facilitating professional connections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Assist with internship opportunities<\/strong><span> for program participants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><strong>Provide feedback and guidance<\/strong><span> on the Executive Fellows and Leadership Fellows programs, helping Adelphi build programs that have extraordinary impact on our students and community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Meet Our Executive Fellows<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-444 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2026\/06\/Paul-Akian-150x150.png\" alt=\"Paul Akian\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Z. Paul Akian \u201964<\/h3>\n<p><em><span>Technologist, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-441 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2026\/06\/Kris-Amplo-150x150.png\" alt=\"Kris Amplo\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Kris Amplo \u201900<\/h3>\n<p><em>President and Owner <\/em><br \/>\nJC Steel Erectors Corp.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-269 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2025\/01\/Ted-Candella-150x150.png\" alt=\"Ted Candella\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><span>Ted Candella \u201994, \u201995<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span><em>Managing Director<\/em><br \/>\nMerrill Lynch<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2026\/06\/Sharon-Cunningham-150x150.png\" alt=\"Sharon Cunningham\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>Sharon Cunningham \u201990, CFP<\/h3>\n<p><span><em>Managing Director<\/em><br \/>\n<\/span><span>Morgan Stanley<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"clear: both;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-256\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/advancement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/128\/2024\/12\/James-Demitrieus-150x150.png\" alt=\"James Demitrieus\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>James Demitrieus \u201970<\/h3>\n<p><span><em>Managing Director<\/em><br \/>\nJameson Associates LTD <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Executive Fellows Program at Adelphi University is designed to engage and leverage the expertise of accomplished alumni and industry leaders in mentoring and guiding current students in the Leadership Fellows Program. 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