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������’s director of counseling services, Jaime Castillo, PhD, LMHC, has been named a fellow of SUNY’s 2025 (HLI). Ten faculty and staff from nine campuses have been selected as the fellows, the eighth class since the program’s inception in 2017.

HLI is a demanding nine-month experience that positions fellows to further develop higher education leadership skills and proficiencies. HLI fellows participate in training sessions and webinars, converse with national and statewide leaders, and master personal assessment tools. HLI creates a pipeline for professional opportunities across SUNY and ensures alumni networks receive continuous support and mentorship. 

Castillo, a mental health practitioner for more than 15 years, joined Geneseo’s Student Health and Counseling staff in 2022. He previously served as a mental health therapist and interim director of training at Rochester Institute of Technology. Castillo, a first-generation American with Colombian and Cuban parents, earned his bachelor’s degree at Penn State, a master’s from the University of Scranton, and a PhD from Syracuse University.

“To foster a truly diverse and welcoming environment at SUNY, we must ensure that diverse voices are represented, heard, and celebrated at every level of our system,” said SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. “The Hispanic Leadership Institute has helped 71 individuals committed to inclusivity and excellence become leaders at their respective institutions and serve as role models for all students, allowing them to see what is possible for themselves.”