Please join us at Maria College’s 64th Commencement on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Although Commencement marks the end of the student’s academic journey, the word itself means “beginning.” In this case, it marks the beginning of a new chapter of our graduates’ lives as they move on to the next phase of their careers or further academic pursuits. During the ceremony, graduates are recognized and honored for their academic achievements.
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
Time: 10:30am
Location: Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC Amphitheater)
Parking: Route 50 Lot (Main Parking Lot): 400 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Prohibited Items: Please refer to SPAC Ground Rules.
Livestream: The livestream will begin at 10:00am on Sunday, May 17. Watch the Livesteam here!
Speaker: Thomas Robert
Thomas “Tom” Robert recently retired after a distinguished 33-year career as a healthcare financial executive, serving faith-based organizations throughout his professional life and helping carry forward the legacy of women religious and their ministries.
He began his career with Sisters of Providence Health System in Springfield, Massachusetts, serving from 1992 to 2016 while it was a stand-alone system, and continued through its transitions under Catholic Health East and later Trinity Health. From 2016 to 2025, he served St. Peter’s Health Partners under Trinity Health. Over the course of his career, he held a variety of senior finance leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer and Trinity Health East Service Area Chief Financial Officer.
In these roles, Tom helped guide organizations through the ongoing challenge of balancing mission and margin, ensuring strong stewardship of resources in support of compassionate care, strategic growth, and long-term sustainability. Inspired early in his career by his interactions with the Sisters of Providence, he was drawn to carrying forward the legacy of women religious and the ministries they built. He also became known as a thoughtful and supportive leader who took pride in mentoring colleagues and helping develop future leaders in Catholic healthcare.
Tom continues his commitment to service through board leadership as a current member of the boards of Maria College and Western New England University, and as a former board member of the Innovative Health Alliance of New York and the Alliance for Better Health.
He earned both his Bachelor’s degree in Finance and his MBA from Western New England University. Tom and his wife, Michelle, have been married for 38 years and are the proud parents of two adult sons.