Leadership

Joggeshwar (Jogy) Das
Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning

As Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning, Joggeshwar (Jogy) Das provides leadership for assessment, planning, resources, and accreditation.

Prior to joining D’Youville, Das served as Associate Dean in the School of Education for the State University of New York at Oswego, helping the school achieve national recognition for teacher preparation programs improving upon college professional associations and national accreditation.

Prior to SUNY Oswego, Das spent 25 years at Ohio State University, serving in multiple positions including Assistant Director of Undergraduate Programs at the Fisher College of Business School, Director of Undergraduate and Graduate services, and Manager for Quality Data Reporting for the College of Education.

Das holds an ABD from Ohio State in Anthropology and has two master’s degrees, an MA in Anthropology from Ohio State University and an MSc from the University of Delhi along with a BSc in Anthropology from the University of Delhi.

Jeremiah Grabowski
Dean of Online Learning

Jeremiah Grabowski joined D’Youville as the Dean of Online Learning in September 2017. At D'Youville, his primary responsibility is to expand the institution’s academic mission through online learning.

Prior to joining D’Youville, he held related online learning positions at the University at Buffalo and Trocaire College. His background is in instructional design, online education, educational technology, and faculty development.

In addition to his duties at D'Youville, he is an adjunct faculty member at the UB Graduate School of Education teaching courses in online pedagogy and instructional design. Jeremiah holds a PhD in Curriculum, Instruction, and the Science of Learning from the University at Buffalo. His research interests include examining how faculty can integrate gamification, which is the use of game design elements in non-game settings, into the design of online courses.

Nathan Marton
Vice President For Operations

As Vice President for Operations, Nathan Marton provides leadership and oversight in the areas of facilities management and capital planning, information technology, and campus safety.

Marton began his career as a structural engineer working for Cannon Design, an international multi-disciplinary building design and construction management firm. At Cannon, he transitioned to working on strategic marketing, business development, and project management for the company. After leaving Cannon, he served over eight years as the Director of Operations at Medaille College overseeing key operational aspects of the college, similar to his work here at D’Youville.

Marton holds a bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University and a master’s in Business Administration from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Jeffrey Papia
Chief Mission Officer

Jeff Papia joined D’Youville as the Chief Mission Officer at the start of the Spring 2019 semester and brought with him a wealth of knowledge and direct experience in mission integration on college campuses. Papia’s primary focus is on building relationships and embedding mission in all areas of the campus and community.

Previous to D’Youville, Papia most recently served as Hilbert College’s Director of Mission Integration and Campus Ministry, where he worked to promote and integrate the college mission across the entire spectrum of the college with students, faculty, staff, and the board of trustees. Jeff has also served as Assistant Director to the Padua Program, a national institute for mission-critical leaders in Franciscan organizations.

Papia received a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, with a philosophy minor, from the College of Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., and his Master of Theological Studies, with a pre-doctoral concentration in Systematics, from Boston College School of Theology and Ministry in Chestnut Hill, Mass. He also completed a master's in business administration from St. Bonaventure University.

Pamela Say
Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Pamela Say joined D’Youville as the Vice President for Institutional Advancement in July 2019 with two decades of experience and training in fundraising and communications. She is responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of all institutional fundraising programs, including major gifts, corporate/foundation support, alumni and donor relations, and the cultivation and stewardship of current and prospective benefactors 

Say is a nationally-published author and speaker. Her three books include a novel, "Hope Rising," a children's book, "Chuck and Spark Explore the Park," and an industry book, "Five Strategies to Increase Annual Fund Revenue." 

She frequently writes, speaks, and teaches classes and conference sessions on topics related to communications, fundraising, leadership, and life. She has offered keynote speeches or acted as session speaker at more than 40 conferences throughout the country. 

Say is a 2017 graduate of SUNY Empire State College with a master’s degree in business administration and in 2019 will be awarded the school's Emerging Leader Award out of more than 80,000 alumni. She is a 2001 graduate of St. Bonaventure University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and mass communication. 

Mimi Harris Steadman, EdD
Vice President for Academic Affairs

Mimi Steadman joined D’Youville as the Vice President for Academic Affairs in September 2017. As the Chief Academic Officer, she provides mission-focused leadership for academic programs and planning, and supports teaching, scholarship, and student success.

Prior to joining D’Youville, Steadman served as the Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness in the Division of Academic Affairs at Daemen College.

Steadman opened Daemen’s Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, taught in the first year seminar, and served as Project Director for a $2 Million US Department of Education Title III Strengthening Institutions grant which improved retention and graduation rates. Steadman served as the founding president of the Assessment Network of New York (ANNY), and is co-author, with K. Patricia Cross, of Classroom Research: Implementing the Scholarship of Teaching.

A graduate of Cornell University, Steadman earned a Master of Science from the University of Rhode Island and a doctorate in Higher Education Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.