Elissa DeFalco
Director, SEA Center &
Professor of Humanities
edefalco@sunymaritime.edu
Dr. De Falco has taught at Maritime College since 2007. Her academic research is centered on piracy via literature, history and culture in the eighteenth century.
Serving as Director of the SEA Center allows her a completely unique experience to engage with Maritime's extraordinary students, faculty and staff.
-PhD, University of Roehampton, UK; MA, McGill University; BA, University of Chicago in English Language & Literature
-Academic Coach, Maritime Football
-Recipient of SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Nick Dorot
Assistant Director of the SEA Center
ndorot@sunymaritime.edu
Nick runs the Learning Center and test proctoring services at Maritime College. He has an extensive background in counseling and academic advising, and previously worked as the EOP counselor at Maritime.
He also put a tiny cartoon squirrel in the background of his picture, which you will only notice if you actually read this.
-Masters in School Counseling from Hunter College
-Bachelors in Literature from Purchase College
Esperanza Diaz
EOP Counselor
esdiaz@sunymaritime.edu
Esperanza Diaz brings a wealth of experience to her role as the Educational Opportunity Counselor (EOP) at SUNY Maritime. She has been in educational counseling for over 25 years and joined us in December 2023. Ms. Diaz is enthusiastic about collaborating with staff and faculty to ensure the success of all students under her purview.
Pamela Trowbridge
Coordinator of International Education and Student Support, Principle Designated School Official (PDSO)
ptrowbridge@sunymaritime.edu
Pam's enthusiasm for international education comes from her experiences living in three foreign countries and five US states and working with international and study abroad students for over 15 years. Maritime College's mission to "educate dynamic leaders for the global maritime industry" permeates all aspects of her Coordinator job.
-Master of Education, Higher Education, Student Affairs: University of South Florida, (Tampa, FL), Spring, 2021.
-Bachelor of Arts, Psychology: Houghton University (Houghton, NY) Spring, 1990.
Anthony
DiPiazza
Writing Center Faculty Coordinator
Senior Lecturer
adipiazza@sunymaritime.edu
Professor Anthony DiPiazza has taught at Maritime since 2009, first as an adjunct before his promotions to Visiting Instructor, Lecturer, and now Senior Lecturer, teaching primarily courses in composition and technical writing for engineers and scientists.
-Master of Arts, English Literature: University of Miami (Miami, FL), Fall 2008.
-Bachelor of Arts, English Literature: West Texas A&M University (Canyon, TX), Spring 2006.
Todd
Lidh
Associate Provost
Professor of Humanities
tlidh@sunymaritime.edu
Dr. Lidh has more than two decades' experience in teaching (English) and student support, having overseen the launch of learning/advising centers at now four different colleges. Dr. Lidh values collaboration and integration as keys to effective advising and engagement; hence, the SEA Center.
Email us at: seacenter@sunymaritime.edu
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