Leadership Team

At the heart of the Center for Socially Responsible Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CSREI) is a passionate team of educators, innovators, and changemakers. United by a shared commitment to ethical entrepreneurship and community impact, our leadership guides the center’s vision, programs, and partnerships. Get to know the people driving CSREI forward.

Executive Team

The Executive Team is led by the Director of CSREI, who oversees the center’s strategic direction, programming, and partnerships. As the driving force behind CSREI’s transformation, the Director ensures alignment with the university’s values and the center’s mission to empower ethical, inclusive, and impact-driven entrepreneurship.

Sarbjeet Rayat
Sarbjeet S. Rayat, PhD

Director - CSREI

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Tony Bowrin
Anthony Bowrin, PhD

Dean - Cotsakos College of Business

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Advisory Council

An Advisory Council supports the Center through two key committees. The Advancement Committee, made up of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners, offers strategic guidance and real-world insight to keep CSREI’s initiatives relevant and forward-thinking. The Academic Committee includes distinguished faculty who shape curriculum integration, guide research, and mentor students, ensuring strong ties between innovation and education.

Judy Linder
Judy Linder

AVP - Development & Planned Giving

William Paterson University

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Advancement Committee

Dorothy Kahlau
Dorothy Kahlau

First Senior Vice President
Director - Women in Business

Valley National Bank

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Advancement Committee

Carlos David Lopez
Carlos David Lopez

Co-founder & COO

Tropical Fruit Juices

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Advancement Committee

Rajiv Kashyap
Rajiv Kashyap

Chair - Management, Marketing & Global Business

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Academic Committee

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