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20 Bay Pathway Spring/Summer 2021 Bay Path Welcomes New Vice President of Human Resources Bay Path University was pleased to welcome Javier Padilla to the campus community as the new vice president of human resources. With over twenty years of experience in the field, most recently he served as the chief human resources/talent officer for the Norwalk Public Schools in Norwalk, Connecticut. "Javier brings an impressive background in human resources, and he also has substantial experience working with diversity initiatives and has a keen understanding of our commitment to inclusive excellence," says Bay Path University President Sandra J. Doran. "His operational and strategic leadership experiences will be valuable in envisioning and implementing innovative human resources services and systems that not only meet our strategic institutional goals, but, most importantly, enhance the lives of members of the Bay Path community." In his new role, Padilla will lead the Human Resources Division in fostering collaborations and partnerships with departments and areas across the University in support of Bay Path's mission and strategic plan. He will also implement HR policies, practices, and technologies, enhance customer service, support employee engagement, and build a diverse workforce. Over a Century of Dedication Every year, as a rite of passage, we say goodbye to Bay Path colleagues as they set out on a new chapter in their life's journey. In 2021, our esteemed group of "next steppers" leaves behind a legacy of a combined 138 years of service. We wish them a happy, healthy, and personally rewarding future. Caron T. Hobin, Vice President for Strategic Alliances, years of service: 1995-2020; Kathleen Halpin-Robbin, Assistant Vice President and Director of Human Resources, years of service: 2006-2020; Diane Hajdamowicz, Associate Director of Employee Benefits, years of Service: 2005-2021; bottom row, from left: Patricia Melenkivitz, Assistant to the Executive Director, Graduate Admissions, years of service: 2006-2020; and Vincent Rossi, Campus Public Safety Officer, years of service: 2000-2020; Four New Members Elected to the Bay Path University Board of Trustees Four new members have been elected to the Bay Path University Board of Trustees. Pictured below, clockwise from top left: Andrew Anderlonis, president of Rediker Software; Dr. Julia Byers, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Global Resilience Institute (Northeastern University) and professor emerita from Lesley University; Jo-Ann Davis, retired senior vice president and chief administrative officer of Baystate Health; and Danielle Williams, assistant clerk magistrate for the Massachusetts Trial Court, will each serve a three-year term. Visit www.baypath.edu/news for additional background on each of our trustees. PEOPLE IN THE NEWS