Advising Staff
Joanne Hyppolite
Associate Dean, Student Advising
jh8130@nyu.edu
B.A. in English Literature & Psychology, Long Island University
M.A. in General Psychology, Long Island University
M.S. in School Psychology, Long Island University
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Long Island University
Soomie Han
Assistant Dean, Academic Support Services
Director of the University Learning Center
soomie.han@nyu.edu
B.A. in Biology & Art, Williams College
J.D. in Columbia University
Kristy Lamb
Assistant Dean, Preprofessional Advising
kristy.lamb@nyu.edu
B.A. in The Public Understanding of Science, North Carolina State University
B.S. in Microbiology, North Carolina State University
M.Phil. in Genetics, Yale University
Ph.D. in Genetics, Yale University
Devon Pryor
Assistant Dean, New Students
devon.pryor@nyu.edu
B.A. in Sociology, Emory University
M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, New York University
Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration, New York University
TBD
Assistant Dean, International and Diversity Advising
Advising Staff
Tony Chiaravelotti
Academic Advisor
Director, Dean’s Service Honor Corps
CAS Early Intervention Program
tony.chiaravelotti@nyu.edu
B.A. in English Literature, Connecticut College
M.A. in English & American Literature, New York University
Alexandra Cordero
Assistant Director, Proud to be First
alexandra.cordero@nyu.edu
A.B. in Psychology, Harvard University
M.A. in Counseling Psychology, New York University
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, New York University
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
Academic Advisor, Juniors and Transfer Students
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
Hannah Davis
Academic Advisor
hannahdavis@nyu.edu
B.A. in Environmental Studies, New York University
M.A. in Animal Studies, New York University
Patti Davis
Director, CAS Advising Center
Advising, Seniors
patti.davis@nyu.edu
B.A. in Psychology, University of Toledo
M.A. in Higher Education, Indiana University
Rebecca Diamond
Director, College Cohort Program
rebecca.diamond@nyu.edu
B.A. in Communications, University of Pennsylvania
M.S. in Social-Organizational Psychology, Columbia 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 (in progress)
Christopher W. Holiman
Academic Advisor, Academic Achievement Program
christopher.holiman@nyu.edu
B.A. in Radio, Television, and Film & Sociology, Howard University
M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, New York University
J.D. in Howard University School of Law
James Huang
Assistant Director, International Student Advising
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, Diversity Advising
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
John O’Hara
Associate Director of Academic Planning and Innovation
john.ohara@nyu.edu
B.A. in Ancient History and Archaeology, Trinity College, Dublin
M.A. in Palaeolithic Archaeology, University of Southampton
PhD in Archaeology, New York University
TBD
Academic Advisor, Preprofessional Advising
Brendan Rose
Associate Director, International Student Advising
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
Lauren Silverstein
Academic Advisor, Second Year and Student Engagement
lauren.silverstein@nyu.edu
B.A. in Communications, University of Toledo
M.A. in Leadership, Policy, and Administration, University of St. Thomas
TBD
Associate Director, Juniors, Cross-School Minors, and Bachelor’s/Master's Programs
Konstance Teleisha
Academic Advisor, International Student 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
Geoffrey Tortora
Academic Advisor, Senior and Graduation Support, CAS Advising Center
gtortora@nyu.edu
B.A. in History, University of Rhode Island
M.A. in Individualized Study (Creative Writing and Human Rights), NYU
M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, NYU
Contact Us
College Advising Center
726 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10003
212.998.8130
cas.advisors@nyu.edu
