MICHAEL M. CLAY
Director, Opportunity Programs Group
Michael serves as the Director of the Opportunity Programs Group for the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) located in the corporate headquarters in Albany, N.Y., where he directs a staff of 18 professionals who facilitate and advocate for Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) participation within DASNY. Michael functions as DASNY’s internal consultant on M/WBE participation in Construction, Professional Services and Commodity procurement statewide. He has 24 years of progressive, diverse management in small business development, M/WBE compliance, Affirmation Action, Labor Relations, Purchasing and Contract Administration. Prior to his tenure at DASNY, Michael served as Director, of the Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises for the NYS Office of General Services. Michael attended Seton Hall University, School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Management and Industrial Relations.
2009 Awards received:
- New York State Federation of Hispanic Chambers of Commerce “M/WBE Advocate Award”
- The New York State Chapter of the National Association of Minority Contractors, Inc. “Equal Opportunity Advocate Award”
- Jamaica Business Resource Center “Public Sector Advocate Award”
- 2010 Award received:
- African American Chamber of Commerce of Westchester and Rockland Counties, Inc. “Ten “Most Influential Blacks”
- New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce “Gentleman of Quality Award”
