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Alberto J.F. Cardelle, Ph.D., MPH

Alberto J.F. Cardelle, Ph.D., MPH

Alberto Cardelle began his role as the ninth president of °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ on Sept. 6, 2021. President Cardelle has made clear his belief in the transformative role of public higher education, a commitment to equity and a strong sense of optimism about the potential future generations hold to continue to improve our world. As president, his first goal is to work with every constituency to foster a nurturing community that prioritizes inclusion, health and wellness.

Before coming to °Ç¸çºÚÁÏ, Dr. Cardelle served as provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts. Prior to his career in higher education, Dr. Cardelle spent a decade working in health care with the World Health Organization, the American Medical Student Association, UNICEF and Oxfam America.

A first-generation American citizen from Miami, Florida, Dr. Cardelle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Latin American Studies from Tulane University in 1986, Master of Public Health degree from Boston University in 1989, and a doctoral degree in international studies from the University of Miami in 1999.

He and his wife, Dr. Rachel Frick-Cardelle, have three grown daughters.

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301 Netzer Administration Building
108 Ravine Parkway
Oneonta, NY 13820
United States