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A strong tradition of leadership for 80+ years. Learn more about the people who drive and support the College's vision.
The Leadership Team of the College is comprised of the President, Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations/Treasurer, Provost, and Senior Vice President for External Relations & Alumni Affairs.
Elizabeth S. Marcuse
President
Michael T. Donohue
Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations, Treasurer
Lisa Springer
Provost
Gail Nardin
Senior Vice President for External Relations & Alumni Affairs
The President’s Cabinet is a core group of leaders who serve in an advisory capacity to the President, making informed recommendations regarding the College’s strategic priorities, resource allocation, infrastructure, and organizational structure. The Cabinet aligns planning and operational processes and policies to fulfill College priorities, support the core values and mission, and fosters continuous improvement.
Christopher Barto
Vice President of Government Relations and Community Affairs
Michael Donohue
Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations, Treasurer
Nina Fiddian-Green
Assistant Vice President of Career and Internship Services
Maurice Morency
Chief Technology Officer
Gail Nardin
Senior Vice President for External Relations and Alumni Affairs
Jackie Nealon
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Erik Paulson
Vice President of Finance and Controller
Kristina Ortiz
Vice President of Enrollment Services
Michael Richards
Dean of Student Affairs
Lisa Springer
Provost
The Board of Directors is the governing body of LIM College and establishes the basic policies that set the course of LIM College. The Board is responsible for the performance of the institution, in all of its aspects and has the fiduciary responsibility for LIM College’s financial performance. Composed of a maximum of eleven members, the Board meets quarterly at LIM College and participates in commencement each May.
Chairman
William J. Borner, Esq.
Vice Chair
Rosalind S. Neff
Directors
Sally A. Crawford
Jay R. Horowitz
Elizabeth S. Marcuse, D.C.S.
Nancy Marshall
Ron Marshall
Bill Reichblum
Gail E. Rothwell (Class of 1971)
Stefan Shaffer
The Fashion Industry Advisory Board helps LIM College fulfill its mission and strengthen many of the services the College provides for its students. It is composed of successful senior executives from a broad variety of areas in fashion and related industries which currently include manufacturing, licensing, accessories, luxury brands, international sales, store design, public relations, marketing, executive recruiting, merchandising, supply chain and retail management.
The mission of the Advisory Board is to assist and advise the College in areas that include, but are not limited to, curriculum, student advocacy, long-range planning, industry outreach and public relations. In that capacity, Board members are mentors to our students, host field trips to their businesses, guest lecture in classes, hire our students for internships and permanent jobs, provide curricular advice and suggestions for new programs and/or degrees to help LIM College identify emerging areas of study. They also attend and participate in special events at LIM College throughout the year.
Co-Chairperson
Julie Koch-Beinke
Partner/Co-Founder
Alternatives
Amie Blumberg
Vice President of Industry Relations
LIM College
Members
Nick Ammaturo
Co-Founder & COO, Fado
Heather Bergstein
Senior E-Commerce Partner Manager
Amazon Advertising
Ryan Bonafacino
CMO
Direct to Consumer & Tomorrow Sleep,
Serta Simmons Bedding
Robert Bronstein
Consultant, Former President
Leon Max/Max Studio
Jackie Buffon
VP, North America OP Wholesale
True Religion
David Burnett
Former Chief Merchandising Officer
Venus Fashions, Inc.
Bianca Caampued
Co-Founder/Advisor
Small Girls PR
Sherry Cassin
Owner
Meow Mini Mart
Heather Catalano
Vice President, Wholesale Sales
Vera Bradley
Tony Coccerino
Director of Fulfillment
Nuuly
Mindi Cooke
Vice President of Business Development
Owens Group International
Mary Ann Domuracki
Managing Director
MMG Advisors, Inc.
Mark Donatiello
Director of Lead Generation, CRM/Data Management / Client Experience
Keller Williams, NJ Metro Group
Dan Evans
Managing Partner & EVP
Wests Design Consultants USA
Louise Evins
CEO
Evins Communications
Dr. Nicola Evoli
CIO-Strategy-International Sales
Grottini Retail Environments
Jeannette Ferran Astorga
Head of Sustainability
Zoetis Inc.
Delisha Fields
Director of Event Partnerships
Forbes
David L. Fisher
Former Executive Vice President, General Merchandise Manager – Men’s & Young World
Bloomingdale’s
Barbara Friedman
Former President of Corporate Licensing
Liz Claiborne Inc.
Michael T. Gilson
CEO and Founder
Cormac Advisory Services
Leanne Gomez
Group Vice President
Ross Stores, Inc.
Jordana Guimaraes
Co-Founder & Partner
Fashinnovation
James Gundell
Co-Founder
Play Bridge at Sea
Luisa Herrera-Garcia
Business Consultant
Connie Hoza
VP, Licensing & Business Development
Perry Ellis International
Ilka Jordan
Founder & CEO
Jordan Alliance Group
Susan Kroll
Founder & CEO
RAREculture
David Law
EVP/ General Manager, Men’s Footwear
Vida Shoes International
Michael Lichtenstein
Owner
Group L Consulting
Laurianne Listo
Business Consultant
Bonnie Mackay
Product Specialist & Author
BMackay Consulting
Debra Malbin
President & Founder
Debra Malbin Associates
Brandusa Niro
Editor-in-Chief, CEO
DAILY FRONT ROW
Stefani O'Sullivan
Head of Growth Marketing
Moda Operandi
Shawn R. Outler
EVP, Chief Diversity Officer
Macy's Inc.
Michael Ratner
Chairman & CEO Emeritus
Michael H. Ratner Consulting, LLC
Denise Seegal
Former Chief Executive Officer
NXT Brands
Adrienne Shelton
SVP/ Executive Advisor
Jordan Alliance Group
Mark Shulman
President
Mark Shulman Inc.
Kristi Sloe
Vice President of Product Development
Laura Mercier
Alan Spalter
CEO
Retail Assistance Corporation
Julie Verdugo
Director of Sustainability + Social Impact
Free People
Nick Woodhouse
President & Chief Marketing Officer
Authentic Brands Group