Maria Moreno has ten years of experience in higher education. She currently serves as the Assistant Dean of Students for Community Standards at SUNY Old Westbury. Previously, she was the Interim Director of the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership at Manhattanville University. Maria holds a Master’s degree in Higher Education & Policy Studies from Hofstra University and is currently a Doctoral student in the Educational Leadership Program at Manhattanville University, focusing on her dissertation titled “A Critical Narrative Inquiry Mentorship for Middle-Level Administrators: Women of Color in Student Affairs.”
Her work centers on empowering students to reach their full potential and become positive role models. In 2021, she received the Individual Excellence Award from the Long Island Council of Student Personnel (LICSPA). Maria has also presented at various conferences, including the HACU Spring 2024 International Conference at the University of Salamanca, Spain, where she discussed “The Importance of Mentorship for Underrepresented Students.
Ms. Maria Nelly Moreno Pepin
Presentation Title: The Importance of Mentoring Experiences for Underrepresented Students
Suny Old Westbury, The United States
Past Speaker