Daniel J. Maughan ’01, MSN ’11, MBA ’04, FNP-c, President and Chief Executive Officer of Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC), will deliver the keynote speech at Mount Saint Mary College’s 61st annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18.
Fr. Gregoire Fluet, Interim President of Mount Saint Mary College, is proud to announce that alumnus Daniel J. Maughan ’01, MSN ’11, MBA ’04, FNP-c, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC), will deliver the keynote address at the Mount’s 61st annual Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18.
At the ceremony, the college will recognize hundreds of bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates.
“I am truly humbled to be providing the Commencement address at Mount Saint Mary College, my alma mater,” noted Maughan. “It’s both an honor and privilege to return to the institution that helped shape me, allowing me to pay tribute to the soul-nurturing values given to me through the power of transformative education.”
Maughan is known for providing visionary leadership, helping to steer healthcare in the Hudson Valley through transformative shifts over the last decade.
A three-time alumnus of Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, N.Y., Maughan earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2001, followed by an MBA in 2004, and culminating in a Master of Science degree in the Family Nurse Practitioner program in 2011. Early in his career, he specialized in Emergency and Trauma nursing as a dedicated travel nurse before joining MSLC in 1999 as an ER Nurse. His unwavering commitment and exceptional performance earned him progressively more responsibilities and impactful roles within the organization.
In 2012, Maughan’s leadership talents were further recognized as he assumed the role of Director of Emergency and Respiratory Services at MSLC. Subsequently, he ascended through various positions, including Assistant Vice President, Vice President of Patient Operations and Transformation, and Chief Operating Officer, before becoming President of the Hospital in January 2021. His remarkable trajectory continued with his appointment to the position of President and CEO on January 1, 2022.
Beyond his pivotal role at MSLC, Maughan is deeply invested in serving the community and epitomizes dedication to both professional excellence and community service. He actively participates as a member, board member, or officer in numerous prestigious organizations.
Ranked a Top-Tier Regional University by U.S. News & World Report, Mount Saint Mary College offers strong career preparation in Nursing and other health professions, Education, Business, Psychology and Social Services, Media and Communications, and more. Founded by the Dominican Sisters in 1959, the college is steeped in a rich history of service and community outreach.