Fordham Athletics has several committees with representatives from athletics and university administrators, student-athletes, coaches, donors, alumni, faculty, and staff who advise on the strategic planning of the Fordham intercollegiate athletics program. These committees also assist with the development of policies and procedures for the operations of the athletics department and the enhancement of the student-athlete experience.
 
The Athletics Steering Committee
The Fordham Athletics Steering Committee was created to assist in conducting a comprehensive review of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and developing strategic recommendations that advance the University’s vision and mission. This process included gathering peer data, interviewing stakeholders, and working with campus partners, outside agencies, and consultants for in-depth department assessments. This process is being utilized as the foundation of a strategic plan, master facilities plan, and an athletics capital campaign that properly positions the intercollegiate athletics program within the University’s organizational and missional structure.
 
Current members:

• Michael Boyd, Senior Associate Vice President for Development and University Relations
• Jordan Bowles, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Darryl Brown, FCRH '75, GSAS '81; Board of Trustees; former student-athlete, men's basketball
• John Buckley, Vice President for Admission and Student Financial Services
• Michele Burris, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
• Kenny Charles, FCRH '73; former student-athlete, men's basketball
• Ian Choi, Head Coach, Volleyball
• Gerald Crotty, FCRH '73; former student-athlete, football
• Christine Driessen, GABELLI '77
• Charlie Elwood, Interim Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports; GABELLI '80
• Melissa Inouye, Head Coach, Softball
• Darlene Jordan, Committee Chair, FCRH, '89; Board of Trustees
• Thomas Masso, S.J., Professor, Department of Theology
• Frank McLaughlin, Athletic Director Emeritus/Special Advisor to the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports; FCRH '69
• Patricio Meneses, Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences; Faculty Athletic Representative
• Errol Pierre, GABELLI '05; former student-athlete, men's track and field
• Maura Poiesz, FCRH '90, GABELLI '92; former student-athlete, women's soccer
• John Puglisi, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management
• Donna Rapaccioli, Professor of Accounting and Dean Emerita of the Gabelli School of Business
• Berish Rubin, Professor, Department of Fordham Biological Sciences, Advisor
• Michael Sainte, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Governance
• Paul Sclafani, Senior Executive Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs and Revenue Generation
• Bob Sessa, GABELLI '91, former student-athlete, swim & dive
• Ellen Sessa, FCRH '92
• Makini Thompson, Senior Executive Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Welfare & Competitive Excellence/SWA
• Steve Westerduin, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Event Management

 
Past committee members:

• Kendall Dandridge, former women's soccer student-athlete
• Martha Hirst, former Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer
• Djenane Paul, former Deputy Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Welfare and Competitive Excellence/SWA
• Thomas Reuter, former United Student Government President
• Jaden Vazquez, former football student-athlete
• Elizabeth Vernon, former United Student Government Vice-President

 
Athletic Advisory Board members:

• Dr. Mary Beth Combs, Associate Professor of Economics
• Dr. Mark Conrad Faculty, Professor Law and Ethics; Director, Sports Business Concentration
• Dr. Christopher Conway, Associate Professor of Psychology
• Dr. Chris Dietrich, Assistant Professor of History
• Grant Figueroa, Gabelli student
• Rosellen Leo, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admission
• Dr. Jeff Ng, Director, Rose Hill/Lincoln Center/London, Counseling and Psychological Services
• Dylan Parks, Lincoln Center student
• Danielle Padovano, GABELLI ‘17, former women’s basketball student-athlete
• Marcus Stout, GABELLI ‘08, former men’s basketball student-athlete