LICSPA 2024 Annual Conference

Join us on November 1, 2024 at Long Island University, Post Campus! A conference focused on student affairs professionals by student affairs professionals. Thank you to Long Island University’s leadership team for partnering with us to create our 2024 Conference!

Nominate an Individual for an Award

Help us recognize outstanding achievements within the LICSPA community! Take a moment to nominate exceptional individuals for the following awards:

Individual Excellence Award
This award honors colleagues who go above and beyond, build bridges, show empathy for students and peers, and exemplify professional excellence.

Individual Excellence Categories:

  • Graduate Student (Master’s or Doctorate)

  • New Professional (1-5 Years of Experience)

  • Mid-Level Professional (5-10 Years of Experience)

  • Senior Professional (10+ Years of Experience)

Innovation Award
This award recognizes individuals fostering collaboration between college campuses, elevating educational and student services across the Long Island and NY Metropolitan regions.

2024 LICSPA Founders Award
This prestigious award honors the founding organizations and professionals of LICSPA for their commitment to collaboration and regional growth in Higher Education.

The deadline to submit a nomination is October 9, 2024.



2024 Conference Committee

Logistics Subcommittee:
Chair: Mich Ferraino, Hofstra University
James Parise, Long Island University
Nick Savva, Long Island University

Marketing & Communications Subcommittee:
Chair: Ashley Reji, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
Rosanna Cuttone, Stony Brook University
Jared Martino, Vaughn College

Registration Subcommittee:
Chair: Tiffany Martino, Hofstra University
Mansoor Khan, St. John’s University
Brielle Levenberg-Macaluso, Stony Brook University

Sponsorships Subcommittee:
Chair: Steph Strippoli-Adams, SUNY Old Westbury
Jesika Lento, Stony Brook University

Conference Chair:
Joseph Vernace, Long Island University

Assessment Subcommittee:
Chair: Kupenda Palmer, Stony Brook University
John Obi, Stony Brook University
Dylan Rehman, Stony Brook University

Awards Subcommittee:
Chair: Adeline Mucci, Nassau Community College
Katherine De Marinis, Stony Brook University
Aneil Persaud, Stony Brook University

Conference Sessions Subcommittee:
Chair: Kirwin Seger, Hofstra University
Jessica Caliendo, Stony Brook University
Sydney Damiani, Stony Brook University