Jennifer Riekert, M.B.A., oversees the Office of Public Relations, the Office of Strategic Initiatives, and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at New York Medical College (NYMC), where she leads a broad portfolio of institutional priorities. Mrs. Riekert is also co-chair of the Middle States Accreditation Commission on Higher Education Accreditation team.
Mrs. Riekert is responsible for the development, execution, and evaluation of the College’s five-year strategic plan and drives all aspects of institutional branding, media relations, crisis communications, and integrated marketing. She oversees internal and external communications, digital strategy, including NYMC’s websites and social media platforms, and plays a key role in shaping alumni engagement and philanthropic strategy. Her work ensures that NYMC’s messaging is cohesive, mission-driven, and aligned with both institutional goals and community impact.
A strategic leader with a strong track record of results, Ms. Riekert’s notable accomplishments include spearheading NYMC’s first cohesive brand identity, reimagining the College’s entire portfolio of marketing materials, and transforming its web presence. She played a pivotal role in the opening of BioInc@NYMC, the mid-Hudson Valley’s only fully equipped biotechnology incubator on a health sciences campus, and was instrumental in the launch of Touro College of Dental Medicine, New York State’s first new dental school in 50 years.
With over two decades of experience in higher education, Ms. Riekert brings strategic vision and a deep understanding of institutional needs to her work. Prior to joining NYMC in 2014, she began her career at Pace Law School, where she served as director of marketing and communications, and later as interim assistant vice president of university relations for Pace University.
Education
- M.B.A., State University of New York at Albany
- B.S., Psychology, State University of New York at Albany
Honors and Awards
- 2020: Trailblazer Award by YWCA Yonkers
- Named Top Women in Business by Westchester Magazine
Recent Publications
Halperin, E. C., & Riekert, J. (2021). An Approach to the Management of Selected Personnel and Ethical Problems in Academic Radiation Oncology. In Career Development in Academic Radiation Oncology (pp. 361-371). Cham: Springer International Publishing.
Memberships and Affiliations
- Board member, Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) New York Association, the first and oldest PBK Association
