Leadership & Innovation MS - Specializes in Business, Health Professions, Higher Education and Not For Profit
The ELC MS program is a unique program focusing on the leader in each student. A heightened sense of personal, interpersonal and systems awareness enables best practice of applying knowledge, skill and desire toward individual mission & vision.
02/11/2026
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Ready to think bigger, lead smarter, & boldly innovate?
Join us on February 23rd for a dynamic Virtual Information Session and discover how our graduate program in Leadership & Innovation can help you sharpen your edge, expand your influence, and accelerate your impact.
Your next level starts here!
Daemen University
Leadership & Innovation at Daemen University is thrilled to share - we have a new partnership with Health Foundation for Western and Central New York!! By advancing leadership learning and growth in our community, we are empowering individuals, strengthening organizations, and helping communities thrive. We're grateful to collaborate and amplify our collective impact!!!
11/10/2025
We recently held a fabulous fall event with our wonderful alumni, students and faculty!
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Shelby Janczyk
John Frederick
10/29/2025
The Leadership & Innovation Alumni Advisory Board is sponsoring a Happy Hour at 800 Maple on Thursday, November 6th from 5 until 8 pm. We hope you will join us!
10/14/2025
!! Join one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions on October 27th or November 17th to learn about us. Join our Virtual Information Session for program information.
Registration link: daemen.edu/leadershipinfo
10/08/2025
Save The Date-Leadership & Innovation Community!!!
Our alumni are planning a casual networking happy hour-meet your alumni advisory board!! Current students invited-bring your friends
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Daemen University Alumni
06/04/2025
!! Join one of our upcoming Virtual Information Sessions - June 10th and July 23rd to learn about us! Please share
The Leadership & Innovation M.S. / Advanced Certificate program prepares leaders from across five generations to be effective leaders of innovation and change. According to the Association for Talent Development (ATD), 87% of organizations report a gap in leadership and executive level skills. Prepare for your future!
Join our Virtual Information Session for program information.
Registration Link: daemen.edu/leadershipinfo
Daemen University
05/07/2025
The alumni of the Leadership & Innovation program at Daemen University are thrilled to announce that Thameena Hunter, MSN, RN is our 2025 Alumna of Distinction!!! Thameena is a dedicated leader within our campus community and across Western New York.
Thameena Hunter, MSN, RN, is the Director of System Health and Safety at Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMCC). Ms. Hunter is a registered nurse and healthcare leader with nearly 20 years of experience working across a wide range of hospital departments. She began her career providing hands-on patient care at the bedside and has since advanced into progressive leadership roles focused on improving safety, wellness, and quality across the healthcare system.
In her current role, Hunter provides strategic oversight of ECMCC’s Employee Health, Occupational Medicine, System Health and Safety, and Safe Patient Handling programs. She also chairs the hospital’s Workplace Violence Prevention and Safe Patient Handling committees, leading system-wide efforts to reduce injuries, enhance staff well-being, and promote a culture of safety.
Hunter earned her Master of Science in Nursing Executive Leadership from Daemen College and holds certification in Critical Incident Stress Management. She has been honored with the DAISY Nurse Leader Award, nominated for Nurse of Distinction, and recognized with the Distinguished Nurse Award. Her leadership has also been highlighted in Buffalo Business First’s “People on the Move” feature.
Daemen University
04/29/2025
We are thrilled to celebrate Dr. Steven J Harvey for his outstanding teaching excellence and unwavering dedication to our program at Daemen University. Dr. Harvey brings unique expertise and passion to his role, empowering our students to explore the intersection of their interests, goals, and aspirations as they embark on their research journeys.
Steve's mentorship is truly transformative. He guides students through their research sequence and equips our graduates with tools that enable them to integrate data into understanding and addressing real-life leadership challenges. His commitment to fostering growth and innovation has a lasting impact on both our students and our program.
Thank you, Steve, for your significant contributions and for inspiring our community of leaders!! (Steve's LinkedIn post included).
Daemen.edu/LeadInnovate
04/28/2025
We hope you will join us at our celebration for our 2025 graduates and Thameena Hunter our Alumna of Distinction Award Recipient on Thursday, May 29th at Rosary Hall!
04/22/2025
Great opportunity for entrepreneurial learning and growth! It's fabulous to see NAWBO Buffalo Niagara & WNY Women's Foundation teaming up for this excellent event!!
Wouldn't it be wonderful to have everyone you could get advice from to run your business in one room? That's what you will find at the Women Entrepreneurs Round table at the end of this month!
Register for the Women Entrepreneurs Round Table happening on April 30, 2025!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-entrepreneurs-roundtable-presented-by-nawbo-buffalo-niagara-tickets-1296222549539?aff=oddtdtcreato