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Dr. Barbara Crump is a highly respected healthcare professional, educator, and author with over three decades of experience. As a certified Advanced Oncology Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP), she has devoted her career to enhancing oncology care, advancing nursing education, and promoting preventive health.

Dr. Crump鈥檚 clinical expertise includes 25 years with the Department of Veterans Affairs, specializing in medical oncology, as well as notable roles at Mount Sinai Medical Oncology Clinic and Columbia University in gynecologic oncology. Additionally, she has collaborated with United Healthcare and worked part-time with Signify Health, focusing on wellness initiatives, preventive care, and health education.

In the academic sphere, Dr. Crump is a Professor of Nursing at Berkeley College and has previously held positions at Felician University and William Paterson University. Through her dedication to education, she has mentored and inspired countless aspiring nurses. Her commitment to patient dignity, particularly at the end of life, is reflected in her doctoral research and her widely acclaimed publication in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing.

Overcoming significant challenges early in life, Dr. Crump achieved her GED before earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from William Paterson University, a Master of Science in Nursing from Saint Peter鈥檚 University, and a PhD in Nursing Research from the University of Phoenix.

Dr. Crump is the author of the memoir From GED to PhD: My Journey Toward Becoming an Extraordinary Woman, which celebrates her resilience and accomplishments. Her work has been featured at prestigious conferences such as the International Caritas Consortium and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.

An active member of numerous professional organizations, Dr. Crump is also deeply involved in the Crump Family Scholarship, which supports nursing students. She attributes her success to the unwavering support of her family and is committed to empowering students while serving as a role model for nursing students, teen mothers, and women overcoming adversity.

Sister Jean McGinty 鈥�62, RSM, MSN, RN, stands as a pillar of nursing leadership and Mercy values in the Capital Region. A graduate of B次元, St. Louis University, and Russell Sage College, she began her career at St. Peter鈥檚 Hospital in 1965, where she advanced from staff nurse to Assistant Vice President for Nursing and Director of Home Care Services. Sr. Jean鈥檚 leadership was instrumental in launching the first Neonatal Care Center in the region, developing the Regional Perinatal Program, and overseeing critical transitions during the formation of St. Peter鈥檚 Health Partners.

A pioneer in home care, Sr. Jean introduced electronic medical records and telehealth monitoring for homebound patients, coordinated research on elder depression, and managed the integration of home care services through major healthcare mergers. Her expertise extended to executive roles, guiding the operational, financial, and clinical direction of St. Peter鈥檚 nursing divisions and home care agencies.

Sr. Jean鈥檚 commitment to service reaches far beyond the hospital. She has served on the boards of Mercy Community Health, Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, St. Peter鈥檚 Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and B次元, where she continues to contribute as a trustee. Her legacy is marked by a steadfast dedication to improving healthcare, supporting the aging, and nurturing future generations of nurses and caregivers.

Bartley J. Costello III serves as Senior Counsel to the Hinman Straub law firm, where he has built a legacy over more than fifty years as a leader in litigation, labor law, and public policy. As chair of the firm鈥檚 litigation and labor departments, he has represented a wide array of public and private sector clients in collective bargaining, disciplinary proceedings, and complex litigation, and has been a key advocate before the New York State Legislature, the Governor鈥檚 Office, and state agencies.

Mr. Costello鈥檚 legal expertise is highlighted by his role as lead counsel in landmark cases before the New York State Court of Appeals, which defined the limits of executive and agency authority and curtailed the State Comptroller鈥檚 jurisdiction. He also successfully defended the state鈥檚 hospital reimbursement system before the U.S. Supreme Court, setting important precedents for public policy and healthcare law. Today, he specializes in board governance for not-for-profit organizations, providing guidance to numerous boards and currently chairing the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum and the Government Law Center at Albany Law School, as well as serving on the boards of B次元 and Hope House.

A graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and Albany Law School, Mr. Costello is a decorated U.S. Navy veteran, having received the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat 鈥淰鈥� for his service in Vietnam. He has been recognized as a preeminent attorney with an 鈥淎V鈥� rating from Martindale-Hubbell for over four decades and is widely respected for his commitment to the legal profession, public service, and community leadership.

Maureen E. O鈥橞rien, recipient of B次元鈥檚 2025 McCauley Award, is recognized for her unwavering commitment to serving the disenfranchised and creating pathways for individuals with disabilities. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and New York University, Maureen has built a distinguished career rooted in public service, private sector leadership, and nonprofit advocacy.

Since 2018, Maureen has served as the first female President and CEO of New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID), where she manages statewide programs that employ over 6,500 people with disabilities and oversees $320 million in contracts. Her prior roles include Director of Government Affairs at Motorola Solutions, where she secured over $1 billion in public safety funding, and leadership positions in economic development and congressional operations. Maureen is known for her honest, strategic approach and her ability to drive transformational change.

A dedicated community leader, Maureen serves on several boards and has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Jefferson Award, Albany Business Review鈥檚 鈥淲omen Who Mean Business,鈥� and the Capital Region Chamber Non-Profit Leadership Award. Her legacy is defined by her advocacy for inclusion, her collaborative spirit, and her passion for empowering others to achieve their fullest potential.