• Pattern for Progress graduates the largest class of Pattern Fellows in the 14 year history of the program on Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 at 11:30am.
  • The Pattern Fellows class of 2020-2021 explored the issues of institutional racism, diversity equity and inclusion and community-police relations.
  • Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law, will deliver the Keynote Address for the virtual graduation ceremony.

 

NEWBURGH (June 4th, 2021) – Pattern for Progress is pleased to announce the graduation of the largest class of Pattern Fellows (32) in the 14- year history of the program. The Pattern Fellows class of 2020-2021 has been in session since October 27th, 2020 exploring the issues of institutional racism, diversity, equity and inclusion, and community-police relations. The class will culminate in a virtual graduation ceremony via Zoom on Tuesday, June 8th 2021 at 11:30am, where Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law, will provide the Keynote Address for the ceremony.

“With the heightened awareness to the issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” says Pattern for Progress President and CEO, Jonathan Drapkin. “Pattern dedicated the theme of this year’s program to tackle the issue of institutional racism in the Hudson Valley. Though the conversation was not easy, it was important to broaden the perspective of future leaders from throughout the Valley.”

The Class of 2020-2021 attended sessions virtually via Zoom bi-weekly from October 2020 through May 2021 and worked on research projects focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion and community-police relations. The graduates will present their projects at their virtual graduation ceremony following Richard Rothstein’s Keynote Address.

Initiated in 2007 to expand the horizons of those already acknowledged as leaders in their communities and disciplines, this regional leadership training program is geared towards mid-career professionals. The program helps participants to gain a more intimate knowledge of the region and encourages them to explore regional approaches to their work. More than 300 people have graduated from the Pattern Fellows Program.

The Fellows Class of 2020-2021 includes:

Samuel C. Bergsohn, Legal Services
Adam Billingslea, Health Alliance
Michael Bonse, City of Kingston Police Department
Jeannie Borko, Rhinebeck Bank
LaTanya Bryant, TD Bank
Darrah Cloud, Town of Pine Plains
Alejandro “Alex” Cordova, Ulster Savings Bank
David Dirks, Hudson Valley Credit Union
Fran Dunwell, DEC
Karen Gates, Hudson Valley Credit Union
Randi Picarello, Town of Montgomery IDA
John Hank, Town of Montgomery Police Department
Eric Harget, City of Middletown Police
Kate Heidecker, Ulster County Economic Development
Dabby Hines, Marist College
Michael Hoblin, Rockland County
Jennifer Holohan-Ferrer, Hudson Valley Credit Union
Shelly Humeston, Salisbury Bank and Trust
Megan Lung, DEC
Michael Mattone, Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Rob McNeely, Town of Montgomery Police Department
Nichole Moretto, Walden Savings Bank
Terry Nelson, City of Beacon
Maija Niemisto, DEC
Vanessa Olivo, Sullivan County Partnership
Genesis Ramos, City of Newburgh
Patricia Salgado-Hernandez, Salesian Missions
Michael Santos, Orange & Rockland
Phyllis Tucker, Workforce Development Board of Rockland County
Nicholas Watkins, RBT CPA’s
Aaron Werner, AKRF
Richard Williams, Insite Engineering, Surveying & Landscaping Architecture, P.C.

To learn more about the Pattern Fellows Program, please visit: https://www.pattern-for-progress.org/fellows/

Tickets to attend The Pattern Fellows virtual Graduation event may be purchased for $25 at: https://www.pattern-for-progress.org/portfolio/the-pattern-fellows-graduation-with-keynote-richard-rothstein/

About Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress

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