Team Bios

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school? What's your degree in?
Glassboro State College - B.S. Political Science

Where are you from?
East Rutherford, NJ (born in Brooklyn)

When did you start working at NYU?
January 9, 2012

What is your role in the Center for Student Life?
Administrative Aide - Budget Unit

What do you love most about your job in three words?
Working with students

Pick a NYC anthem.
"Autumn in New York" by Billie Holiday

When I'm not at work, you can find me at...
The theatre, either broadway or off-broadway

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school? What's your degree in?
Northeastern University - B.S. Sociology & Human Services
New York University - Pursuing M.P.A. in Public & Nonprofit Management & Policy

Where are you from?
Newburyport, MA

When did you start working at NYU?
November 7, 2016

What is your role in the Center for Student Life?
Program Administrator, NYU Service

Describe NYU in three words.
Innovative, Hip, Energetic

Describe your relationship with the MTA in three emojis.
🙃 ⁉️ 🆒

Favorite back to school supply?
Fresh new calendar!

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school? What's your degree in?
University of Texas at Austin - B.A. Women's and Gender Studies
University of Central Florida - M.A. Educational Leadership
University of Alabama - Ed.D. Higher Education Administration

Where are you from?
All over! Army Brat

When did you start working at NYU?
May 5, 2019

What is your role in the Center for Student Life?
Associate Director for Club Life, Director of Operations

What advice would you give to first year students?
Step outside of your comfort zone and try something new! Find your passion areas!

Describe your relationship with the MTA in three emojis.
🙃👀🤷🏾‍♀️

Favorite back to school supply?
RSVP pens (fine point) & my Passion Planner

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school & what's your degree in?
Howard University- BA English Lit/Minor Africana Studies

Where are you from?
Brooklyn

When did you start working at NYU?
September 28, 2020

What's your role in the Center for Student Life?
Graduate Assistant for Club Life

What is your favorite NYU tradition?
I don’t have one yet, but I'm excited to find a favorite!

What advice would you give to first year students?
Take advantage of everything within your reach! Immerse yourself in the experience!

What advice would you give to graduating students?
Make time for yourself, no matter what!

Describe NYU in three words.
Innovative, Diverse, and Welcoming

What is your #MondayMotivation song?
Literally anything by Lizzo will put me in my happy place!

NYC, the big apple! Red or Green?
Red

Describe your relationship with the MTA in three emojis.
😷📱👀

What do you love most about your job in three words?
Working with students!

Favorite back to school supply?
Pens and brand new books (they smell amazing)!

If you were a student at NYU, which club would you be most excited to join?
I am a student at NYU! Personally I'm excited about the many group yoga activities!

Horoscope?
Capricorn Sun, Pisces Moon, Leo Rising

Where would you take family for dinner in New York City?
My family always gather at Wo-Hop, a family style Chinese restaurant!

What's your NYC anthem?
“No Sleep Till Brooklyn” by Beastie Boys

Coolest celebrity spotting in the city?
Jon Stewart used to get coffee where I worked in Tribeca when I was in HS

Yankees or Mets?
Yankees

Identity to me is...
complicated.

Before I was at NYU I was...
a HS English teacher in Florida!

The best $1 slice of pizza can be found at...
St. Marks!!

When I'm not at work, you can find me at....
In Brooklyn, probably Fort Greene park reading!

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school? What's your degree in?
New York University - B.A. Humanities

Where are you from?
New York

When did you start working at NYU?
October 29, 1990

What is your role in the Center for Student Life?
Program Administrator, Program Board

What advice would you give to first year students?
Take advantage of leadership workshops, make connections, and use work and volunteer opportunities at NYU to strengthen your resume.

If you were a student at NYU, which club would you be most excited to join?
Program Board, Organization of Black Women

When I'm not at work, you can find me at...
Home writing or at a gymnastic meet with my daughter.

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school & what's your degree in?
SUNY Plattsburgh Anthropology BA

Where are you from?
Brooklyn, NY

When did you start working at NYU?
July 6, 2020

What's your role in the Center for Student Life?
Graduate Assistant - Graduate Student Life

What is your favorite NYU tradition?
Strawberry Fest

What advice would you give to first year students?
Time goes by quicker than you'd expect. Take advantage of your time here!

What advice would you give to graduating students?
Be open to new opportunities and fight for what matters.

Describe NYU in three words.
inclusive, large, connected

What is your #MondayMotivation song?
Daisy by Ashnikko

NYC, the big apple! Red or Green?
Red

Describe your relationship with the MTA in three emojis.
😖🤬😷

What do you love most about your job in three words?
collaboration, community, leadership

Favorite back to school supply?
Highlighters!

If you were a student at NYU, which club would you be most excited to join?
Poly Gaming Network

Horoscope?
Sagittarius ♐

Where would you take family for dinner in New York City?
L&B Spumoni Gardens

What's your NYC anthem?
“No Sleep Till Brooklyn” by Beastie Boys

Coolest celebrity spotting in the city?
Haven't had any but I hope I see Eric Andre.

Yankees or Mets?
Mets

Identity to me is...
how you see yourself, not how others see you.

I am...
awesome!

Before I was at NYU I was...
looking for my new path in life.

The best $1 slice of pizza can be found at...
It's not $1 but L&B

When I'm not at work, you can find me at....
in my room gaming!

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school & what's your degree in?
Williams College, Degree in History, Concentration in Africana Studies and certificate in Spanish

Where are you from?
Boston, MA

When did you start working at NYU?
September 29, 2020

What's your role in the Center for Student Life?
Graduate Assistant for International Student Engagement

What is your favorite NYU tradition?
I'm a first year Master's student so I have yet to experience any of the great traditions but am looking forward to doing so!

What advice would you give to first year students?
Don't just do things to please others, or that you think you should be doing. Be bold and follow your heart and your passions, no matter what they are! At the same time, take care of yourself and don't bite off more than you can chew!

What advice would you give to graduating students?
The saying that the world is your oyster is so true. No matter who you were in undergrad or what you did, there is always room for growth and change in the next chapter. Embrace it.

Describe NYU in three words.
Textured, fresh, illuminating

What is your #MondayMotivation song?
Motiv8 by J. Cole

NYC, the big apple! Red or Green?
Green

Describe your relationship with the MTA in three emojis.
😅😅😅

What do you love most about your job in three words?
That I'm new and I feel like I have so much to learn and discover about NYU and the international student population, and I'm so fortunate that this job will allow me to do so. I also love mentorship and connecting with undergrads, and highly consider myself a wanna be Gen-Z-er.

Favorite back to school supply?
PLANNERS

If you were a student at NYU, which club would you be most excited to join?
The Collective

Horoscope?
Capricorn/Sagittarius cusp (but I strongly identify as a Capricorn)

Where would you take family for dinner in New York City?
Anywhere with pad thai

What's your NYC anthem?
"Empire State of Mind (Part II) Broken Down" by Alicia Keys

Coolest celebrity spotting in the city?
I'm from Boston and I saw Lamar Odom and his kids at a movie theater downtown during the NBA playoffs when I was in high school.

Yankees or Mets?
Mets

Identity to me is...
Everything.

I am...
Blackity-Black Black. And Black feminist.

Before I was at NYU I was...
a community outreach apprentice at a theater company, and before that I was a Fulbright ETA in Colombia!

The best $1 slice of pizza can be found at...
Tell me so I can go there as soon as I move to the city!

When I'm not at work, you can find me at....
anywhere there's sun, grass, a slight breeze and a good playlist.

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school? What's your degree in?
New York University - B.A. Social Sciences

Where are you from?
Brooklyn, New York

When did you start working at NYU?
February 16, 1999

What is your role in the Center for Student Life?
Administrative Aide

What advice would you give to first year students?
Explore career opportunities that will enable you to make a positive difference.

What do you love most about your job in three words?
Comraderie, student-focus, program-driven

Coolest celebrity spotting in the city?
Spike Lee

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school? What's your degree in?
University of Toledo - B.A. Journalism
Bowling Green State University - M.A. College Student Personnel

Where are you from?
Amherst, Ohio

When did you start working at NYU?
August 31, 2016

What is your role in the Center for Student Life?
Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life

What advice would you give to graduating students?
The real world is only as scary as you make it: prioritize, meet new people, and take advantage of any personal professional, and social opportunities to explore your new life!

What do you love most about your job in three words?
Student, Colleagues, Keurig-Coffee-Machine

When I'm not at work, you can find me at...
Local coffee shop.

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school & what's your degree in?
I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology from NYU and I am back now pursuing a master's in Higher Education and Student Affairs from NYU.

Where are you from?
Austin, Texas

When did you start working at NYU?
July 20, 2020

What's your role in the Center for Student Life?
Fraternity & Sorority Life Graduate Assistant

What advice would you give to first year students?
Your first year goes by much faster than you think - take advantage of what NYU has to offer! You won't regret it.

Describe NYU in three words.
Limitless, accepting, formative

NYC, the big apple! Red or Green?
Red

Describe your relationship with the MTA in three emojis.
🥴🤔😕

Favorite back to school supply?
Mechanical pencils - it takes me back to my k-12 school days.

Coolest celebrity spotting in the city?
Kit Harrington & Rose Leslie, Sarah Silverman & Michael Sheen, Sebastian Stan, James Franco, the list goes on!

When I'm not at work, you can find me at....
Walking around NYC! It is one of my favorite things to do - I love to explore new streets and places.

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school? What's your degree in?
Indiana University - B.A. Broadcast Journalism

Where are you from?
Northport, NY

When did you start working at NYU?
Septemer 4, 2012

What is your role in the Center for Student Life?
Assistant Director, Student Media & Communications

What is your favorite NYU tradition?
Commencement

What do you love most about your job in three words?
Working with students

If you were a student at NYU, which club would you be most excited to join?
Cheese Club and Washington Square News

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school? What's your degree in?
Francis Marion Univeristy - B.S. Political Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University - M.Ed. Educational Leader & Policy Studies

Where are you from?
Summerville, South Carolina

When did you start working at NYU?
May 1, 2019

What is your role in the Center for Student Life?
Assistant Director, Transfers, Commuters, and Military-Connected Students

What advice would you give to first year students?
Free yourself of the fear of judgement and failure. Jump in, get involved, have fun.

What is your #MondayMotivation song?
Shining - DJ Khaled (feat. Beyonce & Jay-Z)

Horoscope?
Gemini 

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school & what's your degree in?
Warren Wilson College - B.A. Philosophy
New York University - M.A. Social & Cultural Analysis

Where are you from?
New Jersey, Vermont, North Carolina

When did you start working at NYU?
June 22, 2015

What's your role in the Center for Student Life?
Assistant Director, Club Life

What is your favorite NYU tradition?
Club Fest & NY(Drag)U

What advice would you give to graduating students?
Club can be careers! Don't forget to mention the experience you have running or being a part of clubs when listing your skills and experience to employers.

What do you love most about your job in three words?
So many clubs!

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school? What's your degree in?
New York University - B.A. Business with a concentration in Economics & M.A. Higher Education and Student Affairs

Where are you from?
Santiago, Chile

When did you start working at NYU?
June 23, 2008

What is your role in the Center for Student Life?
Budget Assistant

What is your favorite NYU tradition?
Grad Ally

What advice would you give to graduating students?
It is time for you to take your online reputation seriously. Hiring managers will look it up!

Describe NYU in three words.
Global. Research. Purple.

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school & what's your degree in?
Ithaca College ; Applied Psychology ; NYU Higher Education & Student Affairs

Where are you from?
New York

When did you start working at NYU?
July 6, 2020

What's your role in the Center for Student Life?
GA for Welcome Programs and Class Activities Boards

What advice would you give to first year students?
Honor your process. Everyone is on a completely different path from your own. As long as you're doing something (no matter how big or small) to move toward your goal, you're already doing an incredible job. You deserve to be here!

What advice would you give to graduating students?
Trust the process. What is meant for you will find you! I believe in you!

What is your #MondayMotivation song?
Truth Hurts by Lizzo

NYC, the big apple! Red or Green?
Red

Describe your relationship with the MTA in three emojis.
🥴🕶🤗

Favorite back to school supply?
Gel pens!

If you were a student at NYU, which club would you be most excited to join?
UNICEF@NYU

Horoscope?
Pisces

I am...
a proud first-generation college student and now graduate student! I'm happy to give advice and answer any questions!

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school? What's your degree in?
University of Iowa - B.A. Communication Studies
University of Kansas - M.S.E. Higher Education Administration

Where are you from?
Des Moines, Iowa

When did you start working at NYU?
June 26, 2017

What is your role in the Center for Student Life?
Program Administrator, Fraternity & Sorority Life

What advice would you give to graduating students?
Follow your heart, do what makes you happy, and remember you're the ONLY person who has to live your life.

What is your #MondayMotivation song?
Anything Beyonce has blessed with her voice

If you were a student at NYU, which club would you be most excited to join?
NYU Gospel Choir

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school & what's your degree in?
University of Florida (B.A. in Anthropology), Boston College (M.A. in Higher Education)

Where are you from?
Pensacola, FL

When did you start working at NYU?
January 5, 2021

What's your role in the Center for Student Life?
Program Administrator for Welcome Programs and CAB

What advice would you give to first year students?
Take in absolutely every moment and cherish all of your experiences at NYU.

What is your #MondayMotivation song?
Probably Tie Me Down by Gryffin and Elley Duhe or Body by Meg Thee Stallion

NYC, the big apple! Red or Green?
Red

Describe your relationship with the MTA in three emojis.
😤🤪🤯

What do you love most about your job in three words?
the students!!!

Favorite back to school supply?
A new planner/journal and pens

Horoscope?
Aquarius

What's your NYC anthem?
“Empire State of Mind” by Jay-Z with Alicia Keys

Yankees or Mets?
Yankees

Before I was at NYU I was...
living in Boston

When I'm not at work, you can find me at....
a music festival

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school? What's your degree in?
New York University - B.A. Literature
Royal Holloway College, University of London - Theatre Credits
Auburn Theological Seminary - Course Work     

Where are you from?
Buffalo, NY

When did you start working at NYU?
September 27, 1969

What is your role in the Center for Student Life?
Assistant Director, Club Life

Describe NYU in three words.
City as classroom

If you were a student at NYU, which club would you be most excited to join?
Minetta Review

Coolest celebrity spotting in the city?
Mick Jagger in E&L sound booth

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school & what's your degree in?
Lasell College - B.S. Human Services
New York University - M.A. International Education
New York University - EdD Leadership and Innovation (Expected June 2021)

Where are you from?
Long Island, NY  

When did you start working at NYU?
June 15, 2015

What's your role in the Center for Student Life?
Assistant Director, International & Graduate Student Life

What advice would you give to graduating students?
If Britney could survive 2007, you can handle today!  

What do you love most about your job in three words?
Students, Culture, Learning

Favorite backt to school supply?
Love a good backpack.

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school & what's your degree in?
Elon University - Elementary & Special Education New York University - Pursuing M.A. Higher Education and Student Affairs

Where are you from?
Lenox, MA

When did you start working at NYU?
August 28, 2019

What's your role in the Center for Student Life?
Graduate Assistant for NYU Service & Leadership

What is your favorite NYU tradition?
Kimmel Stairs during NYU Welcome

What advice would you give to first year students?
Try something (a class, an event, a club) your high school self would have never done!

What advice would you give to graduating students?
Enjoy every moment!

Describe NYU in three words.
Washington Square Park

What is your #MondayMotivation song?
NPR Up First

NYC, the big apple! Red or Green?
Red

Describe your relationship with the MTA in three emojis.
🥴🕶🤗

What do you love most about your job in three words?
Students, Mentors, Grads

Favorite back to school supply?
Post-it Notes

If you were a student at NYU, which club would you be most excited to join?
UNICEF@NYU

Horoscope?
Gemini

Where would you take family for dinner in New York City?
Roberta's

What's your NYC anthem?
"Welcome to New York" by Taylor Swift

Coolest celebrity spotting in the city?
Jennifer Hudson in the park!

Yankees or Mets?
Mets

Before I was at NYU I was...
Working full-time at a YMCA Resident camp in NH

The best $1 slice of pizza can be found at...
Joe's Pizza

When I'm not at work, you can find me at....
Somewhere outdoors!

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school? What's your degree in?
University of California, Los Angeles - B.A. Anthropology with a minor in Education
New York University - M.Ed. Higher Education & Student Affairs

Where are you from?
Born in India, spent most of my life in LA, California

When did you start working at NYU?
July 24, 2017

What is your role in the Center for Student Life?
Assistant Director, Welcome Programs & CAB

What advice would you give to first year students?
Take the time to explore - classes, majors, clubs, internships, food, places (everything)! The experience you have during your first year can often define your college career so I encourage all first-year students to take an active role in shaping your college experience by taking advantage of all the incredible opportunities presented to you at NYU.

What is your #MondayMotivation song?
It changes every week - but usually, anything from Beyonce is an any day motivation song! :)

Before I was at NYU I was...
In LA, eating some In-N-Out (which I really miss) :(

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school? What's your degree in?
New York University - B.A. Humanities

Where are you from?
The South, but I grew up in New York

When did you start working at NYU?
October 15, 1990

What is your role in the Center for Student Life?
Budget Manager

What is your favorite NYU tradition?
Strawberry Fest

What advice would you give to first year students?
Be yourself

Describe your relationship with the MTA in three emojis.
☺️🐌 ☹

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school? What's your degree in?
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo - B.S. Business Administration
Indiana University - M.Ed. Higher Educations and Student Affairs

Where are you from?
Vacaville, CA

When did you start working at NYU?
May 24, 2014

What is your role in the Center for Student Life?
Associate Director, Commuity Engagement, Welcome Programs

What is your favorite NYU tradition?
Student Leadership Retreats

Describe NYU in three words.
I heard someone describe NYU students one time as "Memes, Politics & Brunch"

If you were a student at NYU, which club would you be most excited to join?
International Filipino Association

Where did you go for your undergrad/grad school? What's your degree in?
University of Texas at Arlington - B.S. Sociology
University of Memphis - M.S. Counseling & Student Development

Where are you from?
Houston, Texas

When did you start working at NYU?
March 4, 1993

What is your role in the Center for Student Life?
Executive Director

What advice would you give to first year students?
Explore as much as you can about student life, club life, meeting others, and of course NYC!

Pick a NYC anthem.
"Autumn in New York" by Billie Holiday

When I'm not at work, you can find me at...
On my deck in my backyard!