The Preston Robert Tisch Center Faculty Profiles Brochure

The Preston Robert Tisch Center

ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF

Administrators of the Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management at New York University are engaged and innovative leaders in the field of higher education. In concert with the Tisch Center faculty and curricula, the administrative team is uniquely positioned and committed to maintaining NYU’s standard of excellence for graduate, undergraduate, and continuing education in the disciplines of hospitality, tourism, and sports business.

At the Tisch Center, Academic Programs (AP) and Administration and Industry Relations (AIR) work in tandem to provide exceptional student programming, academic advisement, industry connections, career opportunity, and events. Many administrators possess professional experience or advanced degrees in student affairs and in the disciplines the division represents. Administrators are active in academic and industry associations, and generous with their guidance and support toward students’ academic and career potential.

	Robert S. Lapiner Dean, School of Continuing and Professional Studies Ph.D. in British and American languages and literatures, Harvard University
	Lalia Rach Divisional Dean and HVS Professor, Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration, George Washington University

Academic Programs		Administration and Industry Relations
	Ginger Smith Academic Chair, Academic Programs Ph.D. in International Relations, School of International Service, American University		Steven M. Lambert Director, Administration and Industry Relations M.A. in Higher Education Administration, New York University
	Sandra Dove-Lowther Director of Academic Services, Academic Programs Ed.M. in Higher Education, Columbia University		Donnamarie Hudson Assistant Director, Administration B.A. in Public Administration, City College
	Jonathan Rosenberg Assistant Director, Academic Programs M.S. in Sports Administration, St. Thomas University		Suzanne Stevenson Assistant Director, Industry Relations M.A. in Studio Arts, Adelphi University
	Tatum Soo Kim Assistant Director, Academic Programs M.S.Ed. in Higher Education Administration, Baruch College		Julius Papp Special Projects Administrator, Administration M.A. in Student Personnel Administration, New York University
	Limary Carrasquillo Program Administrator, Academic Programs M.A. in Higher Education, Columbia University		Rosemarie Viscardi Conferences, Events, and Special Program Coordinator; Industry Relations B.A. in Psychology, College of Staten Island
	Maisie Parkins Program Administrator, Academic Programs M.A. in Business Education, New York University		Kimi Altamirano Administrative Aide, Administration and Industry Relations
	Mary Wade Program Administrator, Academic Programs B.A. in English, SUNY Potsdam		Lisa Javier-Battle Administrative Aide, Administration and Industry Relations
	Heavenly Gaines Academic Advisor, Academic Programs
	Rachael Dylenski Administrative Aide, Academic Programs B.S. in Sociology and Criminal Justice, Central Michigan University
	Meredith Jakubowski Administrative Aide, Academic Programs B.A. in Communication, University of Scranton
	Aaron Ross Administrative Aide, Academic Programs B.S. in Business Administration, American University