Christopher Griffin
Name pronunciation: krIs-tuh-fuhr grI-fin | Pronouns: he/she/they
Christopher Griffin has spent his career in education working with underrepresented groups of students and implementing social justice initiatives dedicated to their success. He earned his B.A. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and his M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from NYU. Christopher has previously served in roles including the University of Pennsylvania's Provost Summer Mentorship Program, a graduate assistant at the NYU LGBTQ+ Center, and Program Manager for College Preparation at the Hetrick-Martin Institute.
Most recently Christopher served as the Assistant Director for Student Activities and Engagement for the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, where he worked to cultivate a holistic co-curricular student experience dedicated to public service leaders translating ideas into actions that have an effective and lasting impact on the public good.
He is deeply excited to be back home at the NYU LGBTQ+ Center and is eager to engage in his passions for student group and leader advisement, facilitate reflective dialogue around identities, and create sustainable and inclusive spaces to uplift, empower, and support LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, and alumni at NYU.
Key People
In Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation
Lisa Coleman, PhD (she/her/hers)
Senior Vice President, Global Inclusion and Strategic Innovation
Monroe France (he/him/his)
Senior Associate Vice President, Global Engagement and Inclusive Leadership
Karen Jackson-Weaver, PhD (she/her/hers)
Senior Associate Vice President, Global Faculty Engagement and Innovative Advancement
Chris Woods (he/him/his)
Senior Director, Inclusive Policy; Director, LGBTQ+ Center
Emy Cardoza (she/her/hers)
Director, Global Diversity Education and Faculty Engagement
Autumn Rain, PhD (she/her/hers)
Deputy Chief of Staff; Administrative Manager
Tera Nakata (she/her/hers)
Senior Associate Director, Strategic Projects, Communications, and Design
Leiry Santos (she/her/hers)
Assistant Director, Center for Multicultural Education and Programs (CMEP)
Christopher Griffin (they/she/he)
Assistant Director, LGBTQ+ Center