Berkeley College Foundation Announces New Leadership

09 December 2019



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019	Contact: Ilene Greenfield Director of Media Relations 973-278-5400, Ext. 1-5122 IGL@BerkeleyCollege.edu

*BERKELEY COLLEGE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP* *Dipexa Gandhi Is Executive Director*
The Berkeley College Foundation has named Dipexa Gandhi of Passaic, NJ, as its new Executive Director. The announcement was made at the Foundation’s recent Leadership Dinner held at Berkeley College in Woodland Park, NJ, on November 13, 2019. “Dipexa has the drive, expertise and leadership qualities the Foundation requires to continue its legacy of securing resources for deserving students who would not otherwise be able to pursue a college degree,” said Kevin L. Luing, Berkeley College Foundation Board Member, and Board Chairman, Berkeley College. Ms. Gandhi graduated from Berkeley College in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marketing. In 2017, she received a Master’s in Public Administration - Budgeting and Public Finance from Rutgers University – Newark. Her career at Berkeley College, which includes experience in the admissions and registrar’s departments, began in 2008. Her current position is Financial Literacy Advocate at Berkeley College. “I have high hopes and optimism to bring the Foundation to new heights,” said Ms. Gandhi, following the announcement. At Berkeley College, Ms. Gandhi served as Co-Chair, 2019 All Associates Day, bringing together Berkeley College faculty and staff system-wide for collaboration and programming, updates on initiatives and feedback. She is a member of Berkeley’s Innovation Taskforce and a Leadership Berkeley alumna, class of 2016. Leadership Berkeley aims to build and develop future leaders at the College and highlights an active learning experience for participants. The unique opportunity allows participants to be actively engaged and focus on their personal development as leaders for an extended period. In addition, Ms. Gandhi has served on the Executive Committee for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Greater New Jersey Chapter, from 2009 to 2018, facilitating logistics for the Sports Challenge at MetLife Stadium, and the Foundation’s Great Strides Walk in Paramus, NJ. To read the story about the Berkeley College Foundation 2019 Leadership Dinner click here. To contact the Foundation, call 844-489-5232 or email info@BerkeleyCollegeFoundation.org. About the Berkeley College Foundation The mission of the Foundation is to provide support and resources to students pursuing quality experiences in higher education. Scholarships are awarded to current and prospective students to help defray the cost of tuition and to enhance participation in educational enrichment activities. The Foundation also awards grants to other worthy educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. Based in New Jersey, the charitable organization received 501(c)(3) status in 2015. The website address is BerkeleyCollegeFoundation.org. About Berkeley College Berkeley College is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College has campuses in Newark, Paramus, Woodbridge and Woodland Park, NJ, as well as in Midtown Manhattan and White Plains, NY, with more than 5,500 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans, for six consecutive years. The website address is www.BerkeleyCollege.edu. The mission of Berkeley College is to empower students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers. - end –