Parents Council

The Parents Council is a group of parent volunteers who serve as ambassadors for Rensselaer among the parents and family members of undergraduate students and provide feedback to the Office of the First-Year Experience on issues of particular interest to parents. The Parents Council is made up of parents of current undergraduate students and currently consists of 13 families, representing a diverse spectrum of student geographical areas, degree programs, and class years. The Parents Council meets at least once a semester, and represents thoughts, comments, and feedback from the general parent constituency. Initiatives such as the Parents Directory and shuttles to the airport, train and bus stations during major breaks have been discussed and implemented with the Council's assistance. Members of the Parent Council are appointed by the Dean and Assistant Dean of the Office of the First-Year Experience, in consultation with the Parents of Rensselaer. All members appointed are eligible to sit on the Parent Council for the duration of their time in the Parents of Rensselaer association.

To share your feedback and questions with the council, or for more information, please e-mail or contact us directly.

Carrie & Seth Ahlborn
Falls Church, VA
Connor Joan Ahlborn, Class of 2011
Undeclared Engineering

Tommy Cross
Colorado Springs, CO
Lauren Cross, Class of 2014
Biomedical Engineering

Bill & Eileen Connor
Clifton Park, NY
Laura Connor, Class of 2012
Civil Engineering

Dave & Gina Gloski
Shirley, MA
Tyler Gloski, Class of 2011
Mechanical Engineering

Susan Hendricks
Lilburn, GA
William Hendricks, Class of 2012
Materials Engineering

Daniel Klingbeil
Hollidaysburg, PA
Richard Klingbeil, Class of 2013
Chemical Engineering

Ellen Miseo-Leonardi
Needham, MA
Matthew Leonardi, Class of 2011
Chemical Engineering
Amanda Leonardi, Class of 2014
Chemistry

Ann Marie & Joe Mozdzierz
Mahopac, NY
Nicholas Mozdzierz, Class of 2012
Chemical Engineering

Anne & Michael Nix
Waterbury Center, VT
Lorne Nix, Class of 2013
Nuclear / Mechanical Engineering

Iris & Dan Ohnoki
Los Angeles, CA
James Ohnoki, Class of 2012
Business and Management

Beth & Ted Ottey
Media, PA
Ted Ottey IV, Class of 2011
Electronic Media, Arts, and Communication (EMAC)

Valorie Rittendale
Monroe, NY
Christopher Rittendale, Class of 2013
Civil Engineering

Pat & Eric Sjogren
Glen Gardner, NJ
Conor Sjogren, Class of 2013
Electronic Media, Arts, and Communication (EMAC)

Joe Sullivan '84
Peabody, MA
Daniel Sullivan, Class of 2014
Biomedical Engineering

Peggy & John Sullivan
East Haven, CT
Colin Sullivan, Class of 2011
Computer Science

Barbara & Craig Thomas
Dallas, TX
SarahKatie Thomas, Class of 2012
Aeronautical Engineering

Beth & Andrew White
Kingston, NY
Meghan White, Class of 2011
Chemical Engineering