President's Cabinet & Staff

Kierran Broatch Vice President for Advancement kbroatch@albertus.edu

Kierran Broatch is responsible for planning and leading a wide-reaching fundraising program that ensures Albertus has the philanthropic resources it needs to flourish in the years ahead, advancing its mission, and supporting the students who will shape the future. He is charged with strengthening relationships with key stakeholders and developing a culture that engages our alumni community to the highest level. Kierran oversees Forever Albertus: The Centennial Campaign, the largest fundraising effort in the College’s history, and a new gift planning program that has secured $10M in commitments to date. He has nearly 20 years of experience in higher education and nonprofit fundraising. Prior to joining Albertus in 2022, Kierran held roles of increasing responsibility at Sacred Heart University, Quinnipiac University, and Save the Sound. He earned a B.S. in Communication from Eastern Connecticut State University and a M.S. in Organizational Leadership from Quinnipiac University.

Carey Cseszko Vice President for Finance and Administration ccseszko@albertus.edu

Carey Cseszko serves as the Vice President for Finance and Administration at Albertus Magnus College, overseeing the institution’s strategic financial operations, budgeting, and resource management. With more than two decades of higher education and executive financial leadership experience, Cseszko is dedicated to advancing the College’s mission through a student-centered approach to fiscal sustainability. Prior to joining Albertus, Cseszko served as Associate Vice President for Finance and Interim Vice President for Finance at Connecticut College, where she successfully managed accounting, budgeting, risk management, and a $500 million endowment. Her extensive leadership background also includes key roles as Controller at Post University and Corporate Controller for the American Higher Education Development Corporation. Cseszko holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Georgia State University, a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Western Governors University, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Politics and French from The Pennsylvania State University.

Brian G. Fernandes Vice President for Enrollment Management bfernandes@albertus.edu

Brian Fernandes has more than 30 years of experience in higher education, including more than two decades as Vice President for Enrollment Management. Brian joined Albertus Magnus College in 2023 and provides strategic leadership for the admissions, financial aid and athletics functions of the College to enroll students who desire a values and liberal arts based education. Prior to this, Brian served as Vice President for Enrollment Management at Dominican University New York. His career also includes a variety of roles at Iona University, NY, including as Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs in the University’s School of Arts and Science, and Adjunct Professor of Management teaching courses in management and leadership. Brian earned his MBA in Organizational Behavior at Iona and received a Diploma in Personnel Management and a B.Sc. in Physics from St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai, India.

Andrew Foster Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students afoster@albertus.edu

Andrew A. Foster has over 24 years’ experience working in Catholic Higher Education Institutions. He joined the Albertus Magnus College community in 2005 from Fairfield University, where he served as Sr. Associate Director of Financial Aid. Foster earned a B.A. in Psychology from Sacred Heart University and a M.A. in Leadership from Albertus Magnus College. Throughout his tenure at Albertus, he served as the Director of Financial Aid, Dean for Student Services, and now serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students. As Vice President for Student Affairs, Andrew is responsible for managing and providing strategic leadership and oversight for a variety of offices within the full-time traditional undergraduate student affairs division.

Andrea E. Kovacs Vice President for Marketing and Community Relations akovacs@albertus.edu

Andrea Kovacs is charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive communication and marketing strategy that enhances the College’s public image; strengthens the Albertus brand; and supports strategic initiatives. Andrea brings a diverse creative background in communications, brand management, marketing, and fundraising to her work. Prior to Albertus, Andrea directed the Annual Fund at Fairfield University; she was Sr. Vice President for Marketing and Community Relations for United Way of Eastern Fairfield County, also responsible for individual gift fundraising; she lived a previous life in the fashion industry. Andrea earned her B.S. in Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology (SUNY) and her M.A. in Leadership from Albertus Magnus College.

Rosa E. Rivera-Hainaj, Ph.D. Vice President of Academic Affairs & Dean of Faculty rhainaj@albertus.edu

Dr. Rosa Rivera-Hainaj is a transformational higher education executive with over two decades of experience driven by a servant-leadership philosophy and an unwavering commitment to student success. Currently serving as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at Albertus Magnus College, she leads academic strategic innovation, and successful grant initiatives, among others. Dr. Rivera-Hainaj’s national impact includes serving on the National Academies of Science Committee on Defining Indicators for STEM Undergraduate Education and as a reviewer for the National Science Foundation. Previously, Dr. Rivera-Hainaj served as Provost at McDaniel College and held leadership roles at Our Lady of the Lake University and Lorain County Community College. Her distinguished career spans academic and administrative appointments at institutions including Purdue University Northwest, James Madison University, and John Carroll University. Dr. Rivera-Hainaj holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Case Western Reserve University and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez.