Meet Brian Goldstein, PhD, Dean, College of Health Professions

What attracted you to Pace?

What drew me to Pace was its inspirational mission of Opportunitas and the ways in which the College of Health Professions lives that mission through exemplary academic programs, strong outcomes, clinical care, practitioner expertise, health equity, interdisciplinary innovation, and community engagement. I see Pace as a dynamic institution, rooted in the community, where my background in health sciences leadership and my collaborative approach can make a meaningful difference. The opportunity to return to the East Coast and work in a large metropolitan setting was also compelling, as it provides the ideal environment to educate students to improve the community’s health.

How do you contribute to the success of Pace?

I see my job as helping others do their jobs. I contribute by leading in ways that foster innovation, collaboration, and strong outcomes. Through equitable learning environments, growth, and new programmatic initiatives, this work is intended to align with workforce demands, to expand interprofessional education, and to develop strong teaching, scholarship, and clinical and practice partnerships that directly benefit students, faculty, students, and the communities we serve. At the same time, I place a strong emphasis on faculty and leadership development—equipping individuals with resources and training to enhance teaching, scholarship, and professional growth. I lead through the core values of curiosity, humility, authenticity, and passion focused on outcomes which ensure that teams are interconnected with institutional, college, and departmental goals and committed to advancing student success.

What is your favorite aspect of working at Pace?

What I enjoy most is the smart, warm, and engaging people—the daily interaction with faculty, students, and staff that makes this work so rewarding. Leadership at Pace affords me the privilege of working with academic leaders, faculty, and staff to directly impact student success, faculty advancement, and the growth of programs. I find fulfillment in creating environments where students thrive, faculty feel supported, and the College advances its mission in association with University priorities and goals to see the impact our work has to support and improve our communities.

What hobbies/activities do you like to participate outside of work

My wife and I look forward to all the activities, walking trails, cultural events, and restaurants that Westchester and New York City have to offer. We also plan to spend time with our older daughter, future son-in-law, and their dog who live in Manhattan and have our younger daughter visit from California. 

If there is anything else, that you would like to share with the Pace Community

It is an honor and privilege to have joined the Pace community, and I am excited for the present and future of the University and for the work we can do together for the betterment of our stude