MESSAGE FROM THE CEANY PRESIDENT
Dear CEANY Colleagues,
I want to take the opportunity to wish you all a Happy New Year. May 2026 be filled with success, growth, and fulfillment in both your personal and professional lives.
Over the past ten years, I have had the pleasure of serving as a CEANY board member, and since 2023, as President. As I enter the final year of an unprecedented second two-year term, I feel truly privileged to continue leading alongside such a committed, thoughtful, and enthusiastic board. Together, we have accomplished a great deal over the past several years, strengthening CEANY’s presence and impact across New York State.
CEANY now represents nearly 700 members statewide—the largest membership in our history. We are a strong and vibrant association, dedicated to being your “go-to” professional resource for continuing education, workforce development, advocacy, and professional growth.
As we move into the year ahead, we look forward to setting new objectives and priorities and committing ourselves to their successful implementation. In 2026, we will continue advancing the CEANY mission by expanding membership, strengthening our advocacy efforts, enhancing professional development opportunities, and further diversifying the topics and themes we offer to reflect the evolving needs of our field.
At CEANY, enriching your experience as members remains our top priority. We welcome your feedback on our programs and services and encourage you to reach out to any board member if you have ideas, suggestions, or an interest in becoming more involved with the organization.
I look forward to seeing you at a future CEANY webinar, conference, or virtual social events. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to see the latest news, shared stories, and successes from members.
Best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2026!
Sincerely,
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Christine Zagari-LoPorto
President, CEANY
Associate Dean for Continuing Education and Workforce Development
Kingsborough Community College, CUNY
Christine.Zagari@kbcc.cuny.edu