Saint Anselm College welcomed four new members of the Board of Trustees on Oct. 11, 2024.
President Joseph A. Favazza, Ph.D. welcomed the new Trustees, who join the board as the college launches several new initiatives and prepares for a new strategic plan, Vision 2030.
“We are so fortunate to have these talented and dedicated alumni join the board and share their expertise at a pivotal time,” Dr. Favazza said. “As we build Grappone Hall to be the new home of the Jean School of Nursing and Health Sciences, and launch new graduate programs, and look to create a School of Business and a School of Arts and Sciences, it is an exciting time for Saint Anselm.”
The four new trustees include Lyndsay Robinson ’14; Gregory Cedrone ’00, Dan Puppolo ’98, and Rev. Anselm Smedile, O.S.B. ’93.
Lyndsay N. Robinson ‘14
Lyndsay is a shareholder at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A., where she co-chairs the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She represents clients in complex legal matters, including parenting, divorce, probate, estate planning, domestic violence, and immigration cases. She is an active member of the Bar and deeply committed to community service. She serves as Vice President of the New Hampshire Women's Bar Association, the ABA Young Lawyer Delegate for the New Hampshire Bar Association, and sits on the boards of the New Hampshire Women's Foundation, the New Hampshire Bar Foundation, and 603 Legal Aid.
Greg Cedrone ‘00
Greg works in the financial services industry with skills in trading, capital markets, and derivatives. He currently serves as an Executive Director at Mizuho, a leading global bank with one of the largest customer bases in Japan, and an extensive international network covering financial and business centers around the world. Prior to joining Mizuho, he spent 20 years as a Director at Merrill Lynch, where he begain his career in their Manhattan headquarters. Greg and his wife, Erin Dubovick ’00, reside in Winchester Mass. with their three daughters. Greg and Erin are partners in Seven Saws Brewing Co. out of Holden, Mass. Greg also serves on the school board at South Boston Catholic Academy.
Dan Puopolo ‘98
Dan is a Partner and Head of Operations for the New England/Mid-Atlantic region at Corient, a fiduciary wealth management firm that provides solutions to high and ultra-high-net worth individuals and families. Previously, Dan was the Chief Administrative Officer at Eaton Vance Investment Counsel where he oversaw client service and administration, operations, and technology. Dan began his career in the investment management industry at Eaton Vance Management in 1998 and served in various management roles. He is a Regional Board Member at Easter Seals Massachusetts and was previously an Investment Committee member at the Pulmonary Hypertension Association from 2010-2016.
Father Anselm Smedile, O.S.B. ‘93
A Benedictine monk and priest of Saint Anselm Abbey, Father Anselm is pastor of Saint Raphael Parish in Manchester. Saint Raphael Parish was established by the Benedictines in 1888 to meet the needs of the newly arriving immigrants to Manchester. Before being named Pastor of Saint Raphael Parish, Father Anselm served as prior of the monastery and formation director for monks in first vows. He also served on the staff of the Office of Campus Ministry and in the Office of College Advancement.