Two SBU members named SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute Fellows |

Ana Costa and Lynda Perdomo-Ayala, from Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, were appointed fellows of the SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute, which identifies, develops and recruits, and ultimately supports, retains and fosters the success of Hispanic / Latin leaders in universities.

As fellows, they were able to develop their leadership skills and competencies in higher education by participating in leadership training sessions, workshops, webinars, group discussions and individual and group projects. They also met distinctive leaders from SUNY and the community at large, worked with mentors, networked and made connections.

In a joint statement, they said: “We both subscribe to HLI’s mission to promote Latinx leaders in higher education. As Fellows, we will work to advance the mission of HLI by working towards a more inclusive and equitable workplace at SBU, making a concerted effort to emphasize to those in power the need to promote Latinx educators to positions. of management.

About Dr Ana Costa

Dr. Costa is Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, where she has practiced since 2013. She practices general anesthesiology with an emphasis on urologic surgery. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Costa’s primary interests are education and mentorship.

Dr Costa is Deputy Director of the Resident Education Program in the Department of Anesthesiology. In this role, she guides anesthesiology residents throughout their years of residency, including facilitating their clinical advancement in practical skills with appropriate clinical assignments, having frequent interactions with faculty, and overseeing the educational component. of their conferences and clinical internships. Dr Costa has mentored senior residents in creating, preparing and delivering their presentations for seniors as director of the Stony Brook Anesthesiology Grand Rounds Advisory Council.

Dr Costa also serves as a mentor for undergraduate and medical students, as well as underprivileged high school students. She is chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee of the Department of Anesthesiology, a position where she promotes diversity in a multitude of fields within Stony Brook University and beyond. She really enjoys visiting her former mentees and residents and being happy about all they have accomplished.

On Lynda Perdomo-Ayala

Lynda Perdomo-Ayala is Head of Administrative Service in the Department of Pharmacological Sciences. Her Long-standing professional service to the university has been instrumental in supporting and advancing communities of color at Stony Brook.

For approximately 35 years she was an advisor to the Latin American Student Organization, where she worked closely to mentor undergraduate students. She was instrumental in establishing the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and continues her advocacy, providing a solid base of support for the center as chair of its advisory board. She has supported efforts to recruit, retain and mentor faculty, staff and minority students through her appointments to several university-wide committees and task forces. She has been a key member of the Campus Climate initiative and of the President’s and Provost’s Advisory Board on Diversity.

In 2000, County Executive Robert J. Gaffney and the Suffolk County Legislature appointed Perdomo-Ayala to the Suffolk County Human Rights Commission, where she served as vice-chair, overseeing all administrative committees. In 2019, she was sworn in as president and has since focused on reforming and reinventing the police since the murder of George Floyd, as well as fair housing and diversity on Long Island, and development. Ongoing Suffolk County Inter-Faith Anti-Bias Working Group.

Perdomo-Ayala has received many distinguished honors, including the following highlights: the Chancellor’s SUNY Award for Excellence in Diversity and Affirmative Action; SBU Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni for University Service; New York State Social Worker of the Month; Bank of America, Local Hero Award; Woman of the Year, Zonta International Club of Suffolk; Distinguished Social Worker, Social Work Working Group of the National Association of Latino Social Workers; First Caribbean Prize for the 50 Best Latino Leaders on LI; LI Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Women of Distinction Award; Suffolk Victim Information Bureau Lifetime Achievement Award; Chancellor’s SUNY Award for Excellence in Professional Service; and she was named Top 100 Influential People on Long Island 2020.