Anna Legname, associate director of academic advisement at SUNY Oneonta, was selected as one of 10 emerging Hispanic leaders across SUNY’s network of 64 colleges and universities to join the 2025 Hispanic Leadership Institute, according to a news release from the university.
A native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Legname earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology from SUNY Oneonta and a master’s of science degree in rehabilitation counseling from University of Buffalo, the release stated. In her position as associate director of academic advisement at SUNY Oneonta, Legname “assists matriculated undergraduate students from the time of acceptance in creating, assessing, editing and implementing educational plans,” the release stated. “Working closely with students and family members, she offers counsel on academic policies and procedures.”
“I am delighted that Anna has been selected as a Fellow for SUNY’s 2025 Hispanic Leadership Institute class,” said Alberto Cardelle, president of SUNY Oneonta. “The positive attitude and dedication that Anna brings to counseling, career development and academic advisement work is a testament to how valuable our faculty is in ensuring our students’ success. She will be a terrific addition to the HLI. SUNY Oneonta is committed to inclusivity for all students, staff and faculty. We appreciate the support of SUNY and New York state in maintaining programs that strengthen the value of diversity to help us meet this goal.”
A statement from the SUNY Board of Trustees said, “When students from all backgrounds and perspectives are represented across our system, we foster a diverse, thriving learning environment where all feel welcome and are inspired to learn and work. That is the goal of the Hispanic Leadership Institute, and we are proud of this program’s success in developing the next generation of higher education leaders.”
SUNY’s Hispanic Leadership Institute is a nine-month program that “positions fellows to further develop higher education leadership skills,” the release stated. HLI fellows participate in training seminars, converse with national and statewide leaders, and master personal assessment tools. HLI “creates a pipeline for professional opportunities across SUNY and ensures alumni are networking and receiving continuous support and mentorship,” according to the release.