Jim Malatras

Dr. Malatras is the 5th president of SUNY Empire State College, a college with more than 30 locations in New York and internationally. SUNY Empire State offers online or face to face education, or a combination of both. Prior to joining SUNY Empire, he served as president of the Rockefeller Institute of Government, offering policymakers evidence-based policy analysis and recommendations on timely topics. Dr. Malatras currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Advisors for the Rockefeller Institute. Dr. Malatras has held several high-ranking positions in New York State government, including as director of state operations and deputy secretary for policy management to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Mr. Malatras is an appointee of the Governor.