Esse Non Videri Gala Previous Honorees - St. Joseph's University, New York Giving

The St. Joseph’s University Annual Gala is an evening of inspiration, as we honor St. Joseph
University, New York alumni. The event brings together the SJNY community including students,
alumni, local community leaders, business leaders, faculty and staff to celebrate the success of
some of our most distinguished alumni. The proceeds directly benefit St. Joseph’s University,
New York student scholarships for future leaders. At the most recent gala in 2023 over $230,000
was raised to support future SJNY students through scholarships.

Past Award Winners

2023 — 3rd Annual Gala Honoring Excellence In Leadership and Business

Honoring St. Joseph University, New York alumni who, throughout their careers, have demonstrated excellence in leadership.

Learn more about our honorees and the event.

LIFETIME OF LEADING AWARD

Tom Harris ’91
Times Square Alliance
President

LEADERSHIP IN PURPOSE AND
SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD

Retha Fernandez ’16
Long Island National Grid Ventures, Community Offshore Wind Strategic Engagement Manager

RISING STAR AWARD

Gianna Gulli Elliot ’15, Esq.
Marsh Law Firm
Associate Attorney

LEADERSHIP IN SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY AWARD

Catrina Rhatigan ’04
Nassau County Police Department
Deputy Inspector

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

Elyse Deublein Harney ’52
Founder of Harney & Sons Fine Teas
Elyse Harney Real Estate

RISING STAR AWARD

Kyle Harnig ’21
Co-Founder and Owner of DK’s Barbershop

2022 — 2nd Annual Gala Honoring Excellence in Healthcare

This award celebrated extraordinary healthcare providers on the front lines of patient care and interaction. The nominees exemplify dedication, mission, skill, expertise, and talent and motivates their colleagues and peers, all while consistently making each patient their priority.

More about our honorees and the event.

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR
PUBLIC SERVICE

Sandra Lindsay ’99
DHSc, MS, MBA, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC
Vice President of Public Health
Advocacy, Northwell Health

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL
OF THE YEAR

Ingrid Walker-Descartes ’18
MBA, MD, MPH, FAAP
Maimonides Children’s Hospital of
Brooklyn, Chief Medical Officer JCCA

COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP AWARD

Kimberly Fitzpatrick Biegasiewicz ’08
RN MHA
President and CEO, The Avante Group Inc.

EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY
IMPACT AND SERVICE

Richard T. Margulis ’85
President and CEO,
Long Island Community Hospital

DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT
IN PATIENT CARE AND INNOVATION

David Conway ’10, PA
Physician Assistant,
Compassionate Community Physicians P.C.

RISING STAR

Katelynn Doyle ’20, RN
SICU/CTICU Registered Nurse,
NYU Langone Medical Center

2021 — 1st Annual Gala Celebrating Outstanding Educators

Alumni teachers and administrators from schools across New York City and Long Island — as well as from outside the state — were honored for their extraordinary efforts as outstanding and influential educators.

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR