NYU Office of Alumni Relations

Phone: 212-998-6912
Fax: 212-995-4020 

Brian Perillo
Senior Associate Vice President, Alumni Relations, Annual Giving and Communications and Marketing

Hometown: Florham Park, NJ

NYU Favorite: The sea of violet gathered together for Commencement at Yankee Stadium each year!

Carolyn Cutillo (TSOA '11)
Administrative Aide

Hometown: Scranton, PA

NYU Favorite: The vibrant arts and culture scene and the phenomenal education-- I'm going back for another degree soon!

James Hurley
Senior Director, Alumni Relations

Hometown: New York, NY

NYU Favorite: Engaging with our 500,000+ alumni around the world and supporting our incredibly rich and diverse student body population.

Trevor Cano
Director, Special Events

Hometown: Niwot, CO

NYU Favorite: Updating alumni and parents on the amazing things happening at NYU and creating engaging experiences for the NYU community.

Jenni Peterson
Director, Regional Alumni Programs (US & Global)

Hometown: Spokane, WA

NYU Favorite: Meeting NYU alumni all over the globe! It’s inspiring to see that violet pride is growing from San Francisco to Seoul—and everywhere in between!

Xin Wei
Director, Alumni Programs (Asia)

Hometown: Beijing, China

NYU Favorite: Meeting alumni and parents, and connecting alumni back to the Shanghai campus and to the students at Shanghai via different programs like the Mentor Program, the Distinguished Speaker Program. It is always nice to hear alumni talking about their good memories at NYU and how much they want to support their school.

Catherine Hall (GAL ’09, SSSW ’19)
Assistant Director, Alumni Programs (Affinity and Special Interest)

Hometown: Raynham, MA

NYU Favorite: It’s so interesting to meet alumni and students who are doing great things. There’s so much to learn from the NYU community!

Tatiana Lafleur
Assistant Director, Student-Alumni Programs

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

NYU Favorite: Connecting current students to our diverse alumni population.

Michelle Ljubicich
Assistant Director, Special Events

Hometown: Paramus, NJ

NYU Favorite: Being inspired by our alumni, parents, and friends from hearing their stories and being able to create meaningful experiences for them and being able to recognize their impact to the University.

Tim Valentine
Associate Director, Special Events

Hometown: Charleston, WV

NYU Favorite: Alumni Weekend is my favorite time of year—it's autumn in NYC and the campus is buzzing with both student and alumni energy!

Amanda Williams
Associate Director, Alumni Programs

Hometown: Bridgewater, NJ

NYU Favorite: Being surrounded by all that NYC has to give, which includes the inspiring work of our amazing alumni.

Danielle Weingand
Administrative Aide

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

NYU Favorite: Being surrounded by the constant buzz of energy! NYU students, staff, and alumni are some of the most interesting people and it is such a pleasure to work with them on a daily basis.

Amanda C. Putzer
Director, Volunteer Engagement

Hometown: Joliet, IL

NYU Favorite: Walking through Washington Square Park everyday and never knowing what I will see—I am never disappointed! Oh, and NYC Dosas!

Caitlin Krow (WAG ’18)
Assistant Director of Alumni Benefits and Engagement

Hometown: Belmar, NJ

NYU Favorite: The immense talent and accomplishments of our student, faculty, staff, and alumni community. I am so proud to be a part of the NYU family—not only as a staff member, but also as an alumna!  

Kristine Faxon
Director, Alumni Communications

Hometown: Bay Village, OH

NYU Favorite: The alumni success stories and accolades—a daily inspiration!

Sarah Shanahan
Associate Director, Alumni Communications

Hometown: Rockport, MA

NYU Favorite: The amazing talent in such a diverse array of fields that comes out of NYU’s schools!

Catherine Coppola (GAL ’14, SPS ’19)
Email Marketing Manager, Alumni Communications

Hometown: Staten Island, NY

NYU Favorite: Serving a university and alumni network that actively and creatively contributes to solving some of the greatest challenges of our current society.

Brett Ackerman (CAS '08)
Communications Manager, Alumni Communications

Hometown: Merrick, NY

NYU Favorite: The legacy of stellar higher education and immersion into New York City that has built the foundation of so many successful and talented alumni. Also, the restaurants near campus are pretty amazing.

Katherine Dunn
Associate, Alumni Communications

Hometown: Katonah, NY

NYU Favorite: Sharing stories about the impactful work and accomplishments of the NYU community.

Mary Garcia
Associate, Alumni Communications

Hometown: Placerville, CA

NYU Favorite: Soaking up history of the campus and the stories of its alumni.

Jeremy Johnston
Administrative Aide

Hometown: Baltimore, MD

NYU Favorite: $5 banh mi at Saigon Shack on MacDougal!

Ann Marie Ladisa (STEINHARDT ’89)
Senior Director, Alumni Relations

Hometown: Ozone Park, NY

NYU Favorite: The Union Square Greenmarket—simply the best and a food lover’s paradise.

Heather Seltzer (STEINHARDT ’18)
Assistant Director, Alumni Relations

Hometown: Boston, MA

NYU Favorite: Connecting with such a diverse and talented alumni community!

John D. Pine
Director, Alumni Relations & Annual Giving

Hometown: Easton, MA

NYU Favorite: The diversity of our student body at NYUAD. In 2017, our incoming class represented 88 nationalities and the total student body represents more than 115 countries. This is a remarkable statistic and one that makes me so proud to be part of the NYUAD team.

Janet Griffin
Director, Alumni Relations

Hometown: Nashville, TN

NYU Favorite: Connecting alumni with each other and the University, and riding the ferry to work.

Stefanie (Landsman) Tuder
Director, Alumni Relations

Hometown: Voorhees, NJ

NYU Favorite: Working with so many different alumni in NYC who are looking to connect with each other and back to NYU in meaningful ways!

Chloe Danielson
Administrative Aide II, Alumni Relations

Hometown: Worcester, MA

NYU Favorite: Working to bring the Global NYU Alumni Community together through new platforms.

Valerie Cabral (WSUC ’81, SPS ’10)
Director, Alumni Relations

Hometown: New Bedford, MA

NYU Favorite: Adding Brooklyn and engineering to my list of all that’s “hot” about NYU! 

Alexandra Serret
Assistant Director, Alumni Relations

Hometown: Boston, MA

NYU Favorite: Being in the heart of the Brooklyn Tech Triangle, surrounded by an innovative and creative community.

Carrie Pennoni (STEINHARDT ’15)
Manager, Alumni Career Programs

Hometown: Williamston, MA

NYU Favorite: Supporting NYU alumni as they take the next step in their careers!