SUNY Empire Spotlight: February 2025

The latest news on research efforts, awards, grants, and media appearances from Empire State University faculty and staff.    

Zeeva Bukai, assistant director of academic support, had her first novel, “The Anatomy of Exile”, published on January 14 by Delphinium Books. 

Julie Gedro, dean of the School of Business, received the prestigious R. Wayne Pace HRD Book of the Year Award by the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD). This accolade recognizes her outstanding contribution to the field of Human Resource Development through her latest publication, co-edited with Dr. Tonette Rocco of Florida International University, The Routledge Handbook of LGBTQ Identity in Organizations and Society.   

Sewon Kim, professor in the School for Graduate Studies, has been reappointed as Co-Editor-in-Chief of Human Resource Development Quarterly (HRDQ) for a second term (2025–2027). HRDQ is a top-tier, peer-reviewed journal recognized for its scholarly impact in human resource and organization development. 

Mindy Kronenberg, visiting assistant professor, had a book review of “Rupture” by Adrie Rose published by Mom Egg Literary Journal.  

Alexandra Rush, assistant professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Science, had a manuscript accepted for publication. “Navigating The Tides of Change: Girls’ Experiences in Scouts BSA” will be published in the Journal of Youth Development.   

President Lisa Vollendorf was named to the 2025 Board of Directors of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce for a one-year appointment.