My name is Dr. Alecia Ormond and I have been in the Business Administration field specializing in Human Resource Management for over 20 years. Additionally, I am a proud alumnus of Dominican College where they have taught me the fundamental skills needed to succeed in any business environment. It is my pleasure to teach in the Business, Innovation and Leadership Division so that I can share the same skills and knowledge to our students. Let’s work together to ensure our next generation of business leaders are motivated and well equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in any environment!
Let’s go Team!
Dr. Susanne Hartl
M.B.A., Marketing & Management, University of New Orleans
Ph.D., Organization and Management, Capella University
So much of what I have done in my life—attaining my education, building a business career, even raising our son—has prepared me for what I now do and enjoy very much—teaching college students. I recently stepped down from full-time teaching and chairing the department of business at Nyack College and currently teach management courses online for Liberty University.
Before joining the faculty at Nyack, I held several different managerial and marketing positions with prominent New York area publishing companies. I earned my Ph.D. in Organization and Management from Capella University and my M.B.A. from the University of New Orleans. In addition to teaching, I care for my aging mother. My husband and I are active in our church and enjoy visiting our son who graduated from Nyack several years ago. (He married shortly after and now directs an accounting staff for a major travel company in nearby Connecticut where he, his wife, and daughter live!) I look forward to getting to know the students and working with them to help them master their course materials successfully. I have also enjoyed getting to know the faculty and staff at Dominican University New York.
Dr. Hartl’s biography was published in the 2023 edition of “Marquis Whos’s Who” showcasing leaders of American society who are influencing their nation’s development.
Joseph Carlo
Professor Carlo is a long-time Rockland County resident who worked for over 30 years as a sales leader in the information technology industry for world-leading companies Thomson Reuters, Elsevier, McGraw-Hill, and Gartner. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Dominican University’s undergraduate program. He continued his studies in Dominican’s Graduate Education program and then went on to graduate with honors from Iona University where he majored in World History. Professor Carlo returned to Dominican University, in 2018 as an Associate Professor.
My “interesting” fact is that I was a sales director for a few of the world’s top legal information technology companies for nearly 30 years. I also was co-owner of a car crushing “monster” truck. (True statement)
Raquel Shaffer
M.S., Organizational Leadership, Alliance University
I am a proud North Rockland High School graduate, I pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Nyack College and later earned a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Alliance University. My passions include coaching volleyball, diamond painting, reading, and traveling. I’ve explored diverse places like Kenya, Quito Ecuador, and Alaska, among many other US states. I coached college volleyball for 15 years and was blessed to take my team on two overseas trips to Sofia Bulgaria, and Monte Plata Dominican Republic. I have been married for 15 years with two wonderful children, my family and I cherish every adventure and moment together.
Rachel Shaw
B.A., Mathematics, NYS Teaching Certificate (7-12) , Mount Saint Mary College
MBA, Mount Saint Mary College
Rachel Shaw joined the Dominican University family in August 2017 as the Director of Student Activities. In January of 2022 (in addition to Director of Student Activities), Rachel began as a Lecturer for Business Administration as well as Dominican’s new Esports Coordinator. In August 2022, Rachel transitioned from Director of Student Activities to her current role; Director of Student Engagement.
Originally from Florida, NY, Rachel and her husband now reside in Westwood, NJ. She enjoys spending her free time binge-watching TV shows, reading, crafting, and singing.
Rachel’s professional journey began during her undergraduate experience. She brings a deep passion for fostering vibrant student experiences shaped by her involvement in student activities and 12 years in various leadership roles. This includes the Executive Vice President of the Student Body and her active membership on the student programming board. Rachel has also held diverse roles in higher education – such as time working in Student Affairs, Student Activities, the Registrar’s Office, and in Purchasing.
In 2019, Rachel was honored with the “Advisor of the Year” award for her work with the Charger Activities Board. She remains committed to creating engaging and meaningful opportunities for students, ensuring their college experience is memorable and impactful.
You can find Rachel in the Student Engagement Lounge- located on the second floor of the Granito Center—be sure to stop by and say hello!
Jerrold Fleisher
Education:
B.A., Union College
L.L.B., Albany Law School
J.D., Albany Law School
Work Experience:
Professor Jerrold Fleisher graduated Union College and Albany Law School. He entered private practice and then started a legal research service for attorneys. He now operates Research Associates on a full time basis as well as teaching in the Business Administration Division on law related courses.
John Spillner, B.B.A., M.B.A
A native of the Bronx, John has taught, worked, and travelled in Europe and elsewhere. He lives in Westchester County, NY, when teaching at Dominican and spends his remaining time in the U. S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas), where his wife resides and works as a Registered Nurse.
Education:
B.B.A. Pace University
M.B.A. New York University
Certificate in Management Accounting (CMA)
Work Experience:
John’s business experience includes positions as a corporate officer in the advertising industry (Vice President—Finance of Euro-Advertising Holding Company, BV, an international group of advertising agencies based in the Netherlands; Corporate Assistant Treasurer of J. W. Thompson Company—JWT, one of the world’s largest advertising agencies). He also has small business experience in real estate management.
John brings his business and international experience to the classroom. He primarily teaches economics, but has also taught numerous courses in finance, accounting, and management at the college level during the course of fifty years. He has taught at Dominican since 1996 and was Business Administration Division Director for seven years; prior to that he was a tenured faculty member at Pace University and taught as a visiting Professore at Franklin University in Lugano, Switzerland.
Russell Diaz, A.A.S, B.S., M.S.
I was born as raised in the Bronx. Attended public school after third grade. My family was told that I was not smart enough to attend the Catholic school everyone else in my family attended. This sounds like bad news for me, but it was a blessing to me. In fourth grade, I met my future wife. We helped each other through middle school, high school and college. I could not have done the things I have without her support. I have worked my way up the corporate ladder as I used my AAS degree to get as job as an electronics technician on a production floor. Then used my BS to get a job as a software engineer, used training to start my networking career, and finally used the MS to move into IT management. Go figure, I now work at and teach in a Catholic College. I wish I could back to the people that removed me from Blessed Sacrament in the Bronx to let them know where I ended up.
Education:
A.A.S Academy of Aeronautics Queens NY, Major in Electronics
B.S. Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry NY, Major Computer Information Systems
M.S. Marist College, Poughkeepsie NY, Major Computer Information Systems
Work Experience:
- Bear, Diagnostics Division Tarrytown NY, 5 years as an electronics technician
- Bear, Diagnostics Division Tarrytown NY, ten years as a software engineer in R&D
- Bear, Diagnostics Division Tarrytown NY, 3years as a Network administrator
- GreategMacbeth, New Windsor NY, ten years managing IT services in 5 US sites
- Dominican University, Orangeburg NY, 9 years as Executive Director of IT, 5 years as an adjunct instructor, 1year as Academic Technology Coordinator
Clare Pennino, Ph.D.
B.A., Fordham University
M.B.A., Iona College
Ph.D., New York University
Work Experience:
Author of various journal articles and college textbook supplements
Former corporate manager at AT& T, BellSouth, MCI
Ivan Rudolph-Shabinsky
Prof. Ivan is a lifelong resident of Rockland County and a graduate of Nyack HS. He and his wife have three children. Prof. Ivan is also “Coach Ivan” – as he coaches the Dominican University rowing team. He is a Director of the Rockland Rowing Association, a not-for-profit community program for youth and adults. He is also on the board of the Nyack Center.
Education:
B.A., Cornell University (Economics and Soviet/East European Studies)
M.B.A., Columbia University (Marketing and Finance)
CFA, Chartered Financial Analysts Institute
Ed.D., Manhattanville University (Higher Education)
Experience:
Senior Vice President, AllianceBernstein – held various senior roles over a 27-year career at AB, including senior portfolio manager, head of business development and co-head of global marketing. Prior to AB, he worked at AIG focusing on new product development and at Kwasha-Lipton as an actuarial analyst. Author and co-author for many investment-related articles, including “Beyond Interest Rate Anticipation: Strategies for Adding Value in Fixed Income” (2000) and “Assigning a Duration to Inflation-Protected Bonds” (1999), both published in the Financial Analysts Journal. He also wrote “Managed Synthetics,” (1998) published in The Handbook of Stable Value Investing, and “LDI: Reducing Downside Risk with Global Bonds” (2012), published in The Journal of Investing.
Mary McLean-Hely
Education:
The Colorado College, BA History
Stanford University, MA Instructional Technology
Experience:
Mary McLean-Hely is a dedicated educator and program coordinator specializing in Information Technology. She teaches courses in Data Literacy, Python Programming, Principles of Systems and Technology, Project Management, and Web Development. As the coordinator of the Information Technology Academic Program, Mary oversees curriculum development for the IT major, manages program development and approvals with the New York State Department of Education, and advises over 40 students annually on academic paths, internships, and career opportunities.
Before her current role, Mary gained extensive experience as an Instructional Designer and Educational Director, contributing to higher education and leading educational initiatives for organizations such as Teachers College/Columbia University, Farm Sanctuary, Girl Scouts USA, The College Board, Sesame Workshop, National Geographic, and others. Her work reflects a commitment to empowering learners and advancing innovative educational solutions, using emerging technology.
F.M. Jeanette Geller, MCP, CCI, MBA
Education:
MBA – St. Thomas Aquinas
BS, Business Administration/Management – Mercy College
AAS – Rockland Community College