The Office of Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs consists of both an Academics and Student Life team.
Our main office is Uris 105, additionally OSA members are located in Uris 111 & 113. The majority of the Academics team is located in Uris 113 and Uris 111 includes members of the Student Life team.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm*
Phone: 212-854-5563
Email: osa@gsb.columbia.edu
*During exams and orientations, please see the front door of Uris 105 for special hours.
OUR TEAM
Zelon Crawford
Associate Dean and Dean of Students
Key Responsibilities:
- Overall strategic management & team leadership for the Office of Student Affairs
- Relationship management with student & key stakeholders with a focus on supporting and enhancing the student experience
- Lead disciplinary & honor code hearings
- Maintain sense of humor
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Phil Mendoza
Director, Records and Registration
Key Responsibilities:
- Bidding & Registration
- Graduation Clearances
- Grades & Academic Standards Compliance
- Department Lead for Data & Analytics
Timothy Ignaffo
Assistant Director, Records & Registration
Key Responsibilities:
- Exam Scheduling
- Independent Study
Marin Conaughty
Director, Academic Affairs
Key Responsibilities:
- Academic Scheduling
- Academic Policies & Procedures
Jordan Greenwood
Associate Director, Advising & Academic Success
Key Responsibilities:
- Academic Adviser to Cluster A, B & Z ’21
- Leave of Absense and Probation Contact
- Exemption Exam Process
Katrina Maurer
Associate Director, Advising & Academic Success
Key Responsibilities:
- Academic Adviser to Cluster C, D & Z ’20
- Office of Disability Contact
- Title IX Liason
Jonathan Hooker
Assistant Director, Advising & Academic Success
Key Responsibilities:
- Academic Adviser
- Tutoring
- Knight Bagehots Contact
Kristen Casano
Assistant Director, Advising & Academic Success
Key Responsibilities:
- Academic Adviser to Cluster G, H & Y
- Dual Degree Contact
- International Student Contact
- Pre-MBA Program
- Wellness Programming
Jennifer Pinargote
Program Coordinator, Academic Operations
Key Responsibilities:
- Exam Reschedules
- Academic Calendar and Email
- Student Registration Notifications
STUDENT LIFE
Rachel Shapiro
Director, Student Life and Engagement
Key Responsibilities:
- Student Engagement Oversight
- Management of Student Life Team (Events/Programs, Student Organization Advising, Operations)
Scott Siegel-Ortiz
Senior Associate Director, Student Life
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead for Student Club Advising Strategy & Initiatives
- Lead for Peer Advisor Program
- Advises Affinity & Community Service Organizations
Joan Carregal
Associate Director, Student Life
Key Responsibilities:
- New Student Orientation
- MBA Recognition Ceremony
- Advises Social Clubs
Elizabeth Batis
Assistant Director, Student Life
Key Responsibilities:
- Advises Professional Clubs & Interests Groups
- Assists in the Advising of the Peer Advisor Program
- Assists with Pre-Arrival and Sexual Respect Initiative Requirements
Laura Tierney
Assistant Director, Student Life
Key Responsibilities:
- New Student Orientation
- MBA Recognition Ceremony
- Member of the Conference Planning Committee
- Better Halves & Class of 2020 Cluster Advisor
Nicole Crimmins
Assistant Director, Student Life & Operations
Key Responsibilities:
- Budget Allocations and Reconciliation
- Office of Student Affairs Operations Lead
- Orientation Production
- Class of 2021 Cluster Advisor
Willie Seda
Program Coordinator, Student Life
Key Responsibilities:
- Front Desk
- NYC Outings
- Advises Athletic Clubs
- Peer Advisor & Events Support
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Key Responsibilities:
- Internal Communications
- OSA Team Operations
- Special Projects