Kenneth Destefano

Kenneth DeStefano is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in labor and employee relations, currently serving as the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at the New Jersey Institute of Technology since November 2021. Prior to this role, Kenneth held positions including Adjunct Professor of Sports Law at St. Thomas Aquinas College and Labor Relations Specialist at NYSUT, where responsibilities included negotiating collective bargaining agreements and advocating during mediation and arbitration processes. Kenneth's background also features a tenure as Chief Assistant County Attorney for Rockland County, focusing on legal counsel and personnel matters. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law, a Ph.D. in Philosophy from Fordham University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Philosophy from Boston College. Areas of expertise encompass health insurance plan negotiation, collective bargaining, labor and employment law, and effective training and communication.