Embracing the Career Pivot
Binghamton Success Week
Presented on: Thursday, April 16th 2026 at 5:30 PM EDT
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See the video on the Alumni Association's YouTube channel.
This was a Metro New York career panel held April 16, 2026, at the SUNY College of Optometry in Manhattan. It featured alumni who have navigated unanticipated career pivots and emerged stronger on the other side. Through candid conversation, they shared the challenges, lessons, and strategies that helped them embrace change and redefine success. Whether you’re considering a shift or navigating one now, you’ll leave inspired and better equipped for what’s next.
Moderator:
Dan Black '94, global talent strategy leader, EY
Panelists:
Tuesday Brooks ’85, small business coach, AJOY
Michael Devinoff ‘94, chief strategy officer, PharmaACE
Renee Russo ’18, founder, Ludo
Rachel Serwetz ’13, founder, Woken
The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Binghamton University.