15. Stuart Rabinowitz
Post: President, Hofstra University
The job of a president at a highly reputed university is no easy task and a lot of people look up to them and the decisions they make. Ever since Stuart Rabinowitz took over at Hofstra University in 2000, he has not limited himself to only academic matters. Per his role, he is involved in a number community events and functions on behalf of the university. He is one of the best-known-academic influencers in NYC right now.
