90 Years Strong: The Monroe College Story

Ann Marie Ferguson, MPA – is a Philanthropist, eCommerce Specialist, and an Entrepreneur. In November, 2021 she embarked on a new journey as the Executive Director of The Monroe Foundation, NY. She is the Creator and Host of Coffee & Conversation a Virtual Series for the Monroe College Alumni Association. Ann Marie previously held the position of Associate Director-Supply Chain Management at NYU Langone Health System. She had a 29-year career in healthcare, with 27 of those years as a Supply Chain Management Professional. In her last role she was responsible for daily operations, project management initiatives, and provided leadership support to the NYULH Supply Chain Management organization. She is humbled to have held numerous positions within her healthcare career and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, trained in lean management and process improvement. Ann Marie holds a BBA from Monroe College and an MPA from MCNY. She continues to participate in Alumni Activities, where she can make an impact in the lives of students and Alums by mentoring and motivating them to being their best. Ann Marie has been recognized as an Alumni of Distinction in 2011 & 2014 respectively. Ann Marie is passionate about her volunteer services and has volunteered for a few organizations including New York Cares, where she has participated in their yearly Coat Drive initiative. She participates in philanthropy work where she has raised funds for different causes. Due to her dedication to the Jah Jerry, Inc (a nonprofit organization) over the last 5 years; Ann Marie was named as Chair of the USA Scholarship Committee in 2018. Ann Marie is a Monroe College Alumni Association Board Member, sits on the Young, Gifted and Black Entrepreneurial Awards Board and is a committee member of the Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc (JIFINYC). Ann Marie believes although she had a long career in healthcare, her current roles and projects are right where she is meant to be. She states, “Being called to be of service is an honor”.

Senior Vice President, King Graduate School

Karenann has enjoyed a 40-year career in education marked by a commitment to access, affordability, and student achievement. She began her journey as an elementary and high school teacher and then pursued a career in higher education, initially as a student affairs administrator. She has been at Monroe College for over twenty years, serving in a range of increasingly responsible academic and student affairs roles, and has led many successful college-wide initiatives in faculty development and coaching, the first-year experience, student financial literacy, honors education, and programs for English Language Learners. She implemented a restructuring plan at the College that integrates academic and student affairs, bringing together the schools and academic departments, faculty development, academic assessment, learning support services, student development units, and retention services. Under her leadership as co-chair of the strategic planning steering committee, the College recently launched a new five-year strategic plan. Karenann holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and education from the College of New Rochelle, a master’s degree in student personnel administration from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania.

Alumni Director at Monroe College’s New Rochelle campus

Assistant Director of Alumni Relations - Monroe College