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Marzilli was named President & CEO in January 2023. She proceeds to the position being helped by Mustafa Kudrati for 10 months and Dr. Tessie San Martin, who served for 11 years and stepped down in 2021. Other executive team members include Dave Cannata, Chief Financial Officer; Jim
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