A 1993 graduate of Adelphi University's Honors Program, Tom Ward returned to his alma mater as Director of the Center for Career Development in May 2008.  Prior to his appointment at Adelphi, Tom served as Associate Director for Corporate Relations at the Career Center of St. John's University, where he managed the department's employment team and developed and implemented programs aimed at building partnerships with corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.  Tom also served as an adjunct faculty member in the Division of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. While working in the private sector, Tom held the position of Director of Community Affairs and Facilities Management at Haier America, LLC.  Earlier in his career, Tom served in local government and held the positions of Assistant to the Town Supervisor for Government and Public Affairs and Assistant to the Commissioner for Community and Youth Services for the Town of Oyster Bay, New York. In 1996, Tom received his Master's degree in Public Administration (M.P.A.) from the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University.