Joe Valenti, vice president for Institutional Advancement at Dominican Col-lege in Orangeburg, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of Directors of Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) in Poughkeepsie. Commenting on his appointment Valenti said, “During these challenging times the important work of the HVEDC will make all the difference in our efforts to create a more prosperous future for all of us living and working in the Hudson Valley.”
“Developing a partnership with local educational institutions is important to grow the regional economy. We look forward to further developing a relationship with Joe and his team at Dominican College to help create and prepare a developed workforce that will keep skilled workers living and em-ployed in the Hudson Valley,” said Mike Oates, president and CEO of HVEDC.
Valenti has long been actively working with the Hudson Valley”™s business and philanthropic communities while serving as vice president for advancement at both Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh and Marymount College in Tarrytown. He also held leadership roles at Mercy College, Iona College, Manhattan College and Cardinal Hayes High School. He received both his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from St. John”™s University in Jamaica, New York.
