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\n \n Event Recap — March 23\, 2026\n
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Palisades Institute Forum: “AI: From Tool to Teammate”

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On March 23\, 2026\, the Palisades Institute Forum brought together business leaders\, students\, and faculty at the Granito Center for an in-depth look at where AI is headed — and what organizations need to do now to keep pace.

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The forum featured a keynote from national AI strategist Alex Ruiz\, a live demonstration of agentic AI built by a DUNY student\, and a moderated panel on leadership\, ethics\, and what comes next.

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The session cut through the hype and focused on what works — especially for small businesses and nonprofits. Topics covered included:

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🌟 DUNY business student Tommaso Falchi demonstrated his agentic AI platform live — a real proof-of-concept built here on campus.
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Before the event\, DUNY business student Tommaso Falchi joined student-intern Juliana Battaglia and co-host Matt Schiering for a Spotify preview of his agentic AI platform.

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Who Presented
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Alex Ruiz
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Keynote: The Three Levels of AI Adoption
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Alex Ruiz — Founder\, Art X Machina
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Alex walked attendees through how businesses evolve from basic automation to full AI integration — and what separates companies that experiment from the ones that truly transform.

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Alex Ruiz is a strategic leader and business builder who helps organizations move AI from a “trending topic” to a practical tool for growth. As the founder of ART X MACHINA\, he works with both established companies and AI startups to turn new technologies into clear business strategies and everyday ways of working.

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With over 20 years of experience in digital transformation\, Alex has led multi-million-dollar portfolios for agencies and consultancies\, overseeing strategic work for iconic brands such as Nestlé\, American Express\, and Anheuser-Busch InBev. He is known for his ability to simplify complex changes — whether helping a Fortune 500 company save $15 million through more efficient partnerships or building his own startup agency from the ground up and scaling it to $17 million in annual revenue.

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Today\, Alex focuses on “AI-readiness” — identifying where AI can solve problems\, redesigning workflows to support human teams\, and creating the playbooks needed to launch new products. He currently serves as a strategic advisor for AI platforms like MeetSynthia™\, helping shape their product stories and launch plans.

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A graduate of Cornell University\, Alex served on the Cornell Dyson School Alumni Advisory Board and regularly returns to the classroom as a guest speaker to help students and business leaders navigate the future of work.

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Tommaso Falchi
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Live Demo: Agentic AI in the Wild
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Tommaso Falchi — DUNY Business Student
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Tommaso showcased his agentic AI-driven business platform\, demonstrating live what it looks like when AI becomes an operational teammate inside a real business.

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Panel Discussion: Strategy\, Ethics & What’s Next
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Alex Ruiz & Gwen Daugs\, Ph.D. — DUNY Philosophy
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A moderated conversation on where agentic AI is heading\, what businesses should avoid\, and how our values need to keep pace with the technology.

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Event Details
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\n Date:\n Monday\, March 23\, 2026\n
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\n Check-In:\n 11:30 AM\n
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\n Program:\n 12:00 – 1:00 PM\n
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\n Location:\n Granito Center of Dominican University New York
3 Campus Dr\, Blauvelt\, NY 10913\n
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URL:https://www.duny.edu/events/ai-from-tool-to-teammate/ LOCATION:Granito Extension END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T074500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T100000 DTSTAMP:20260605T145915 CREATED:20250729T184924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T151821Z UID:10001464-1761896700-1761904800@www.duny.edu SUMMARY:Managing a Remote Workforce: A Presentation of the Palisades Institute DESCRIPTION:
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A Presentation of the Palisades Institute of Dominican University New York

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Friday\, October 31\, 2025 | 7:45–10:00 AM

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Dominican University New York | Lawrence Room\, Rosary Hall

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Presented in partnership with Crestron

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As remote and hybrid work continue to reshape the professional landscape\, employers\, policymakers\, and workforce leaders are confronting new challenges related to productivity\, culture\, collaboration\, and infrastructure.

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Join the Palisades Institute of Dominican University New York for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on Managing a Remote Workforce\, featuring insights from Dr. Natalia Emanuel\, Research Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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Breakfast will be provided.

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Dr. Natalia Emanuel

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Research Economist\, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

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Dr. Natalia Emanuel is a research economist in Microeconomics at the New York Fed. Her work focuses on personnel economics\, child welfare\, and the criminal justice system\, with an emphasis on informal labor markets and workplace policies that support both firms and workers.

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She earned her Ph.D. in Economics from Harvard University in 2021 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton's Industrial Relations Section in 2022. Dr. Emanuel also holds a B.A. in Economics from Yale University and an M.Sc. in Evidence-Based Social Policy from Oxford University\, where she studied as a Marshall Scholar.

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Marcos Negron

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Executive Vice President\, Human Resources Operations at Crestron Electronics\, Inc.

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Marcos Negron is the Executive Vice President\, Human Resources Operations at Crestron Electronics\, Inc.\, a global leader in audio visual automation and integration. Born and raised in Newark\, NJ\, Marcos graduated from Upsala College with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management.

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With a career spanning several iconic brands\, including Madison Square Garden and Liz Claiborne\, Inc.\, and a deep commitment to employee experience\, Marcos brings strategic insight and operational excellence to his role. Based in Crestron’s New Jersey headquarters\, he oversees Employee Relations\, Talent and Culture\, Benefits and Compensation\, and Internal Communications functions. He is a passionate advocate for employee engagement and retention\, and believes that human resources departments should provide exceptional experiences for employees. He is a highly regarded advisor and goal-oriented leader with a strong background in employment\, labor laws\, collective bargaining agreements and compliance issues.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic\, Marcos was a key member of Crestron’s HR leadership team responsible for key employee transition initiatives\, helping the company adapt to remote work strategies that supported employee well-being and talent retention. His insights continue to shape Crestron’s flexible work culture.

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