Officer Bios

Nathan Ross (president)

Nathan Ross is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the General Studies Learning Community. He came to Adelphi from Oklahoma City University, where he was a Professor of Philosophy. He also served for three years as a President of the AAUP advisory chapter at that university. He does research on the history of philosophy, political philosophy and critical theory. He started service for the chapter when he was elected as a representative of the College of Arts and Sciences in 2022 and served on the negotiation team starting that summer. 

Katherine Hill (First vice president)

Katherine Hill, Associate Professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, has taught at Adelphi since 2016. She is a novelist and literary critic focusing on contemporary fiction, and has worked on numerous political campaigns in her Brooklyn community. At Adelphi, she has served the chapter as a representative from the College of Arts and Sciences and was a member of the negotiating team for the current 2023-2028 CBA.

Abraham Levinson (Second vice president)

Abraham came to Adelphi after a successful career with the NYC Fire Department where he rose to the rank of EMS Captain. His career cut short due to injury, Abraham put his education to work and landed in the CPCS emergency management programs. Since February 2017 Abraham has been involved with the AAUP chapter starting as a member of the ASC and eventually service as secretary and now second vice president. Abraham brings with him a strong knowledge of labor rights as well as the experience of collective bargaining and the grievance process.

Cem Karatas (Treasurer)

Cem Karatas is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Finance and Economics at Robert B. Willumstad School of Business where he serves as the Director of AACSB Accreditation and the Chair of the Continuous Improvement Committee. Before joining Adelphi University, he worked in six different universities in the US either as an adjunct professor or as a teaching assistant. His professional experience includes working in a reserve bank, military, and an NSF affiliated research center. He contributes to the Finance Literature in the areas of Behavioral Finance, Climate Finance, and Initial Public Offerings.

Chana Etengoff (Secretary)

Chana Etengoff is an Associate Professor at the Derner School of Psychology. First arriving at Adelphi in 2017, Chana has been an active union member from the start. Her research focuses on LGBTQ+ rights, multiple minority stress and intersectionality. She brings this focus with her to our union work, collaborating with campus partners to make Adelphi a safer and more equitable workplace for all.