Advising Staff
Christopher W. Holiman
Assistant Dean, Intercultural Advising & Engagement
christopher.holiman@nyu.edu
B.A. in Radio, Television & Film & Sociology, Howard University
M.A. in Higher Education & Student Affairs, New York University
J.D. in Howard University
Kristy Lamb
Assistant Dean, Preprofessional Advising
kristy.lamb@nyu.edu
B.A. in The Public Understanding of Science, North Carolina Sate University
B.S. in Microbiology, North Carolina University
M.Phil. in Genetics, Yale University
Ph.D. in Genetics, Yale University
Ryan Small
Assistant Dean, New Student Advising
rjs690@nyu.edu
B.A. in English Language and Literature/Letters, University of Albany
M.S. in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
PhD. in Psychology, Barry University
Christopher Whitehead
Assistant Dean, Academic Support & Development
christopher.whitehead@nyu.edu
B.A. in Political Science, Syracuse University
M.A. in Administration, Leadership, and Technology, New York University
M.F.A. in Creative Writing, New York University
Advising Staff
Tony Chiaravelotti
Academic Advisor
Director, Dean's Service Honors Corps
Academic Support & Development
tony.chiaravelotti@nyu.edu
B.A. in English Literature, Connecticut College
M.A. in English & American Literature, New York University
Jennifer Capozzoli
Associate Director for Preprofessional Advising
jennifer.capozzoli@nyu.edu
B.S., Management, St. John's University
Certificate, Applied Positive Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
M.S. Nonprofit Leadership, University of Pennsylvania
TBA
Assistant Director, Proud to be First
Jennifer Cunha
Assistant Director for Preprofessional Advising and Postbaccalaureate Prehealth Studies Program
jenn.cunha@nyu.edu
B.S. in Educational Theatre from Steinhardt, NYU
M.A. in Higher and Postsecondary Education, Teachers College of Columbia University
MEd in Higher and Postsecondary Education, Teachers College of Columbia University
Alexis Cusumano
Associate Director, First & Second Year Experience
alexis.cusumano@nyu.edu
B.A. in English Literature and Philosophy & Religious Studies, Pace University NYC
M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, New York University
Patti Davis
Director, Senior Support
patti.davis@nyu.edu
B.A. in Psychology, University of Toledo
M.A. in Higher Education, Indiana University
Michael Drucker
Associate Director, Academic Support
md5619@nyu.edu
B.A. in Critical Pedagogy and Performance Studies, Hampshire College
M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, University of Vermont
Ed.D. in Student Affairs Administration and Leadership, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Ricardo Garza
Assistant Director, Preprofessional Advising
rg4535@nyu.edu
B.S. in Criminal Justice, Prairie View A&M University
M.A. in International Studies, Texas State University
Talia Gurstel
Academic Advisor, Academic Support & Engagement
tg1572@nyu.edu
B.S. in Education, University of Minnesota
M.A. in Higher Education & Student Affairs, New York University
James Huang
Assistant Director, Global Advising & Engagement
james.huang@nyu.edu
B.A. in English, St. John’s University
M.A. in English Education, Teachers College at Columbia University
Curtis Johnson
Assistant Director, First Year Experience
curt.johnson@nyu.edu
B.A. in Psychology, Baylor University
M.S. in Student Affairs in Higher Education, Colorado State University
Deborah Lubanga
Assistant Director, Transfer Student Advising
Transfer / Transition Student Orientation and Advising
deborah.lubanga@nyu.edu
B.A. in Journalism and History, New York University
M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, New York University
David Morales-Carrera
Academic Advisor, Intercultural Advising & Engagement
dm3938@nyu.edu
B.A. in English & Psychology, SUNY University at Buffalo
M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, New York University
Melissa Nathanson
Associate Director, Transfer Student Advising
melissa.nathanson@nyu.edu
B.A. in Anthropology and Psychology, University of Maryland
M.A. in Higher and Postsecondary Education, Teachers College, Columbia University
Matthew Perry
Academic Advisor, Second Year and Student Engagement
matthew.perry@nyu.edu
B.A. in Social & Cultural Analysis, New York University
M.A. in Experimental Humanities, New York University (Spring 2024)
Linh Pham-Santos
Academic Advisor, Senior Support
lp2543@nyu.edu
B.A. in Communication Studies, The College of Wooster
M.A. in Media, Culture, and Communication, New York University
Sherry Prabhudial
Associate Director, Preprofessional Advising
sherry.prabhudial@nyu.edu
B.A. in Business-Corporate Communications, Baruch College
M.A. in Higher Education Administration, New York University
Luis Rodriguez
Associate Director, University Learning Center
lar9302@nyu.edu
M.S.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Saint Bonaventure University
Lisbeth Romero
Academic Advisor, Senior Support
lr3205@nyu.edu
B.S. in Biology, General at Saint Peter's University
M.A. in Higher Education at Montclair State University
Brendan Rose
Associate Director, Global Advising & Engagement
International Student / Study Abroad Advising
brendan.rose@nyu.edu
B.A. in Philosophy, Northwestern University
M.F.A. in Film, Columbia University
Kara Schilder
Academic Advisor, Preprofessional
kara.schilder@nyu.edu
B.A. in Public Relations, Hofstra University
M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, New York University
Anna Springer
Academic Advisor, Preprofessional
anna.springer@nyu.edu
B.A. in Psychology and B.S. in Nutrition & Dietetics, New York University
M.A. in Higher Education & Student Affairs, New York University (in progress)
Konstance Teleisha
Academic Advisor, Global Advising & Engagement
konstance.teleisha@nyu.edu
B.A. in English Literature, Elon University
M.A. in Language and Literacy, City College of New York
M.B.A. in Management, New York Institute of Technology
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College Advising Center
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New York, NY 10003
212.998.8130
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