David DeCicco
		Assistant Dean for Communications
		B.S., Ithaca College M.P.A., George Washington University
		Phone:  (516) 463-5013 Fax:  (516) 463-4962 E-mail:  David.DeCicco@hofstra.edu

Biography

Dave DeCicco joined Hofstra Law from Columbia Business School where he served as Associate Dean for Marketing and Communications, implementing a cutting-edge communications strategy that leveraged web video and social networks to disseminate the school’s thought-leadership, engaging key constituencies and advancing enrollment goals for Executive Education and Executive MBA programs.

Prior, Mr. DeCicco was Marketing Director at New York University Medical Center, an integrated academic medical center, where he oversaw advertising strategy, marketing initiatives, and the roll-out of the NYU-Langone Medical Center identity following a $300 million naming gift from Mr. Ken Langone.

Mr. DeCicco has several years of leadership experience in Washington, D.C., where he shaped communications programs for national advocacy and political organizations. He served as Vice President of the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund and Leadership Institute, a political action committee and leadership development organization. Prior to that, he was Communications Director at Youth Service America, promoting the value of volunteer community service and service-learning programs by managing the organization’s national media campaign.

Mr. DeCicco is an alumnus of Ithaca College; he holds a Master of Public Administration degree from George Washington University School of Business and Public Management, as well as professional certificates in Marketing Management and Fundraising from New York University.