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Two men sit in armchairs on a stage, talking, with a low table and coffee cups between them. Behind them, a large screen displays the event title "Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of Corporate Responsibility in the Sports Industry," hosted by Adelphi University's Distinguished Lecture Series, dated Thursday, February 5, 2026, alongside photos of the two speakers. A podium with a microphone stands to the right, and branded pull-up banners reading "Distinguished Lecture Series" flank the stage on both sides.
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At Adelphi University’s annual Hagedorn Lecture last spring, Gene McCarthy—a former executive at illustrious brands including Nike, ASICS, Under Armour and Merrell, and known as “The Godfather of Athletic Footwear”—sat down with New York Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky for a conversation about the importance of intentionally embedding social responsibility into an organization’s DNA, with a specific focus on the world of sports.

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Faculty News and Accomplishments

The faculty of the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business are leaders in their fields, bringing their experience to the classroom, publishing scholarly research, and sharing their expertise with the media.

  • Jason Pomper—Adjunct Professor, Department of Finance and Economics
  • Louis Wolfowitz—Adjunct Professor, Department of Finance and Economics
  • Marina Ter Sargsyan—Adjunct Professor, Department of Accounting and Law
  • Mariano Torras, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Finance and Economics
    • Op-Ed: Published “Student Debt is Near $2 Trillion. Here’s What It’s Doing to Higher Education” in The EDULedger, analyzing how skyrocketing student debt impacts enrollment and institutional stability
    • Opinion Letters: Authored commentary pieces published in the Financial Times on current macroeconomic trends
    • Broadcast Commentary: Featured on CNBC and Newsday LIVE TV discussing the impact of global conflicts on fuel prices, travel, credit scores and mortgage rates
    • Print and Digital Commentary: Quoted in Bloomberg regarding fuel costs for recreational boating and in Newsday discussing home health aide shortages on Long Island
  • Karen Wallace, Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting and Law
    • Media Feature: Quoted in Parents article “Filing Taxes in 2026? Here’s Every Credit and Deduction Parents Should Know About,” offering expert analysis on family tax credits, income thresholds and education deductions
  • David Machlis, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Finance and Economics
    • Documentary Film: Served as executive producer for a Holocaust educational documentary premiering on JBS TV. Filmed during the 2026 March of the Living, the documentary chronicles 98-year-old Auschwitz survivor Nate Leipciger’s return to Poland and highlights his post-war humanitarian legacy

Alumni Updates

  • Jennifer Blandeburgo ’18, MBA ’19—deals manager, capital markets and accounting advisory services, at PwC
  • Tyler Fielding ’18—Joined BNY as vice president on the client executive team, covering clearance and collateral management
  • Stephanie Flaum ’16, MBA ’17—Appointed accountant for the Incorporated Village of Garden City following nearly nine years in public accounting
  • Vanessa Harrison ’16, MBA ’17—Hired as international tax manager at CohnReznick
  • Asser Ibrahim ’25—Accepted a position as audit associate at KPMG, set to begin in Fall 2027
  • Hugh Keenan ’25—Registered wealth management client associate at Merrill Lynch; successfully passed the CFA Level I exam
  • Patrick Kern ’20—Promoted to tax manager at PwC
  • Teresa Mattei ’20, MBA ’21—Promoted to audit and assurance manager at Deloitte
  • Anthony Mongelluzzo ’12, MBA ’13—Named vice president of finance at SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
  • Anthony Moneta ’13, MBA ’14—Promoted to partner in the private company services assurance group at PwC, where he has served since 2014
  • Ritik Patel ’23, MBA ’24—Promoted to senior tax associate at FLSV
  • Angelo Pineda ’18, MS ’19—Promoted to tax manager at KSM
  • Katie Rodesk ’19—Promoted to vice president within the Western Long Island leadership team at Merrill Lynch
  • Marlene Rodriguez ’17—Joined PwC as a senior tax associate
  • Justin Sigismonti ’21—Appointed senior financial operations analyst at Northwell Health
  • Maria Conzatti ’88, MBA ’90—Chief administrative officer at Nassau Community College, recognized by Long Island Business News as one of the 2026 Long Island Business Influencers: Women Leaders
  • Maria A. Grasso, MBA ’89—Senior executive vice president, former chief operating officer and corporate secretary at Flushing Financial Corporation, recognized by Long Island Business News as one of the 2026 Long Island Business Influencers: Women Leaders
  • Jason Reid Saladino ’90—Honored by Long Island Business News as one of the 2026 Influencers in Accounting
  • Thomas Shinick ’19—Honored as recipient of the Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • Joyce Streithorst ’93—Principal and wealth advisor at Frisch Financial Group, recognized by Long Island Business News as one of the 2026 Long Island Business Influencers: Women Leaders

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