Emily Saland was appointed Marist’s Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Planning in May of 2022. Prior to that, she had served as Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees since July 2017. In addition to overseeing the operations of the President’s Office, Saland works with members of the senior administration, the College community, and other stakeholders to set institutional priorities through inclusive and comprehensive strategic planning processes and to advance cross-divisional initiatives. She also oversees the Secretary of the Board and has primary responsibility for issues related to institutional governance. Her EdD dissertation focused on factors related to time to degree completion, and she is deeply committed to student success and enhancing graduation outcomes. She is was on the Walkway Over the Hudson’s Board of Directors and is a past chair of the Board of Directors of the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill.