Panel Discussion: How Colleges & Universities Impact Our Local Economy

Join us for an impactful panel discussion entitled: How Colleges & Universities Impact Our Local Economy. We will have panelists from area colleges discuss this relevant topic:


Laurie Leo is the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Roberts Wesleyan College. She brings with her more than 25 years of strategic and financial experience in public and privately owned companies. 


Representing RIT - Ms. Deborah Stendardi is the VP for Government and Community Relations. She is very active in the Rochester community, serving in a number of volunteer and leadership roles. 

Bill Rotenberg serves as the Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) collaboration with the Rochester City School District) Project Director, Economic Development & Innovative Workforce Services for MCC (Monroe Community College).