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Legname Named to Leadership Institute

ONEONTA—SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. recently announced the selection of 10 emerging Hispanic leaders and allies as fellows for the 2025 Hispanic Leadership Institute class. Now in its eighth year, HLI has supported more than 70 upcoming leaders through rigorous executive training and growth networking. It is a demanding nine-month program that prepares fellows for higher education leadership. Anna Legname, associate director of academic advisement at SUNY Oneonta, was named to the honor. Hailing originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Legname earned her bachelor’s degree at SUNY Oneonta and her master’s in rehabilitation counseling from the University at Buffalo.

“To foster a truly diverse and welcoming environment at SUNY, we must ensure that diverse voices are represented, heard, and celebrated at every level of our system. The Hispanic Leadership Institute has helped 71 individuals committed to inclusivity and excellence become leaders at their respective institutions and serve as role models for all students, allowing them to see what is possible for themselves,” said SUNY Chancellor King. “The continued success of HLI has inspired the formation of other leadership institutes at SUNY, such as the Black Leadership Institute and the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Leadership Institute. We will continue to collaborate with our legislative partners to expand HLI…thanks to this incredible leadership institute.”

At SUNY Oneonta, Legname supervises a team of academic advisors and ensures academic policies and procedures are followed. She is a passionate advocate for students, approaching her work with empathy, collaboration, and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion. When not at work, you will find Legname enjoying family time with her daughter, Natalia, a senior in college, son Caio, a junior in high school, and husband Michael Hamilton.