The Research Foundation for SUNY
Michelle Aguilar has extensive work experience in finance and accounting. Michelle started their career in 1996 as the Director of Finance at The Research Foundation of SUNY. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing the preparation of financial statements, tax returns, and annual and quarterly reporting to Board Committees. Michelle also had budgeting and forecasting responsibilities, as well as allocation duties to 30 state campuses. Michelle was also a member of the strategy and planning team at The Research Foundation of SUNY.
In 2002, Michelle joined the Research Foundation of Mental Hygiene as an Assistant Controller. Michelle held this position until 2004.
Overall, Michelle Aguilar has a strong background in finance and has held leadership positions in reputable organizations within the healthcare and education sectors.
Michelle Aguilar attended Siena College from 1998 to 2001 where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. Later, from 2008 to 2009, they pursued a Masters degree in Management from Liberty University.
The Research Foundation for SUNY
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF) is the largest, most comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country. It exists to serve the State University of New York (SUNY) by providing essential sponsored programs administration and innovation support services to SUNY faculty, students and staff who perform life-changing research in life sciences and medicine; engineering and nanotechnology; physical sciences and energy; social sciences; and computer and information sciences. The RF manages SUNY’s research portfolio assisting SUNY faculty, students and staff through every step of the research grant process, allowing them to focus on their work and ensuring compliance with SUNY, grant sponsor and government requirements. Research at SUNY produces more than 200 new technologies every year and the RF works with business and industry, government agencies and other partners to convert SUNY's research capacity into economic growth.