Upstate Leadership

Dr. Smith oversees the entire University, including four colleges, a biomedical research enterprise, and a clinical system comprising Upstate University Hospital, Upstate University Hospital at Community General, Golisano Children’s Hospital, and a network of clinical sites. His vision for the University has resulted in a series of initiatives for growth and a strategic plan. Upstate is the region's largest employer with more than 9,000 employees.

Mr. Brady oversees the coordination of overall finances of the University as well as the facilities and capital program, Internal Audit, Internal Control Information Technology, Accounting and Budget, Physical Plant and Public Safety.

Mr. Brady also is the Operations Manager for the Research Foundation and the Executive Director of MedBest.

Dr McCabe oversees the entire operation of Upstate University Hospital sites and has ultimate administrative responsibility for the Hospital and its ambulatory sites. Hospital COO, CAO CNO, CFO, Medical Director & Chief Quality Officer, the Senior Associate for Community Programing and Development and the Institutional Compliance Officer report directly to him.

Dr. Thompson provides leadership and direction in the development of institutional planning. Her responsibilities include oversight of a variety of integrative operations, including: human resources; library services; public, community and governmental relations and marketing communications. She also works closely with agencies in Albany and Washington representing Upstate on Medicare and Medicaid issues and on public health policy.

Dr. Duggan oversees clinical services at University Hospital. He also serves as liaison to other health care organizations in the region. As interim dean, he is responsible for educational, research, and clinical programs of the College of Medicine and management of its financial resources and space.

Dr. Bogart is the Chairman of the SUNY Upstate Medical Department of Radiation Oncology and program director for the radiation oncology residency program. He is also responsible for the management of University Hill Radiation Oncology, a practice with multiple sites that is affiliated with Upstate Medical University.

Dr. Smith oversees the entire University, including four colleges, a biomedical research enterprise, and a clinical system comprising Upstate University Hospital, Upstate University Hospital at Community General, Golisano Children’s Hospital, and a network of clinical sites. His vision for the University has resulted in a series of initiatives for growth and a strategic plan. Upstate is the region's largest employer with more than 9,000 employees.

Mr. Brady oversees the coordination of overall finances of the University as well as the facilities and capital program, Internal Audit, Internal Control Information Technology, Accounting and Budget, Physical Plant and Public Safety.

Mr. Brady also is the Operations Manager for the Research Foundation and the Executive Director of MedBest.

Dr McCabe oversees the entire operation of Upstate University Hospital sites and has ultimate administrative responsibility for the Hospital and its ambulatory sites. Hospital COO, CAO CNO, CFO, Medical Director & Chief Quality Officer, the Senior Associate for Community Programing and Development and the Institutional Compliance Officer report directly to him.

Dr. Thompson provides leadership and direction in the development of institutional planning. Her responsibilities include oversight of a variety of integrative operations, including: human resources; library services; public, community and governmental relations and marketing communications. She also works closely with agencies in Albany and Washington representing SUNY Upstate on Medicare and Medicaid issues and on public health policy.

Dr. Duggan oversees clinical services at University Hospital. He also serves as liaison to other health care organizations in the region. As interim dean, he is responsible for educational, research, and clinical programs of the College of Medicine and management of its financial resources and space.

Oversees the administration of the Research Enterprise, including facilities, sponsored programs, industry relations, clinical research and the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Strengthening Research. Also oversees the College of Graduate Studies, which educates PhD, Master, and MD/PhD students.

Dr. Bonner oversees the College of Health Professions and has academic and administrative responsibility for the college and its eight distinct academic programs. Department Chairs for each of the programs and the College's Chief of Staff report to the Dean.

Dr. Griffin-Sobel leads the CON in its vision of interprofessional education, and state of the art use of technology in teaching.  She has administrative responsibility for the College and its programs, which include bachelor's completion, master's, post-master's, RNFA and doctorate of nursing practice programs. She is involved nationally and internationally with planning for nursing education, and in meeting the needs of citizens in New York State.

Dr. Davé is responsible for the clinical teaching experience of 3rd and 4th year medical students assigned to Binghamton Campus. He recruits and oversees multiple specialists with full-time, part-time and voluntary faculty status. He is also the Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of UHS – Binghamton Based Health Care System.

Reports to the president and works collaboratively with the Deans on program development and academic infrastructure. Serves as the academic liaison between Upstate and SUNY Central Administration. Assists in the oversight of the Division of Student Affairs, the College of Medicine curriculum, Graduate Medical Education and Continuing Education, as well as the educational infrastructure in the College of Medicine.

Ms. Pezzi oversees the activities of the Foundation for Upstate, including the Alumni Association for the Colleges of Nursing and Health Professions. She is responsible for organizing and implementing multi-year, million dollar capital, annual and endowment campaigns, planned giving, corporate and foundation gift giving, fund management and special events.

Ms. Rokicki is responsible for the planning and management of the Upstate Strategic Plan. She is a liaison to the Chancellor's Office for the 'Power of SUNY' Strategic Plan and related initiatives. Ms. Rokicki also plans, implements and manages the President's Engaging Excellence process and other cross-representational projects across the campus.

Ms. Wagner is responsible for planning, implementation and management of information management technology throughout the university in support of the missions of patient care, education and research. She also oversees health information management and clinical engineering for the hospital.

Dr. White provides leadership to the dozen functions that make up the Division of Student Affairs. The offices in the Division collaborate to provide service and support to assist students in realizing their potential. Students First! is the guiding philosophy of Dr. White's work.

Ms. McGraw, along with the regional legal team in the SUNY Office of General Counsel, is responsible for the provision of all legal services to the entire Upstate Medical University.

In her role as CAO, Ms. Price has administrative responsibility for the Community campus, which includes clinical, operational, and financial oversight.