Brian Canares, Rutgers University (2025 City Tech's Microcredentials Forum)

2025 City Tech's Microcredentials Forum, Brian Canares, Rutgers University

May 2nd 2025
Hosted by TC2 Hub & ATOL

Introduction by Pamela Brown, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, NYC College of Technology, CUNY

Keynote Speaker:
Anne Reed- Director of Microcredentials and Digital Badges, University of Buffalo, SUNY

Speakers:
Eric Rousselle- Chief Executive Officer, Open Badge Factory Ltd.

Pablo Avila- Associate Director of The Center for Teaching and Learning, LaGuardia Community College, CUNY
Jessica Perez- Director of the Center for Career & Professional Development, LaGuardia Community College, CUNY

Brian Canares- Director of Gearup Rutgers University

Joshua Meredith- Client Relationship Executive, Deloitte Services LP

Benito Mendoza- Director of TC2 HUB, Assoc. Prof. Computer Eng. Tech., NYC College of Technology, CUNY

Panel Discussion:
"One Size Doesn't Fit All: Digital Badges as Dynamic Tools for Success"
Moderated by: Jose Diaz- Director of Academic Technologies and Online Learning, NYC College of Technology, CUNY

Panelists:
Alexandra Pickett- Director of Online Teaching for SUNY Online
Michael Oldani- Executive Director for Interprofessional Education, University of Buffalo, SUNY
Shayla Pruitt- FYE Director and Mentoring, York College, CUNY
Deira Pereyra- Director of IT Application Services, Lehman College, CUNY
Sean Carev- Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, NYC College of Technology, CUNY