Engineering Student Affairs
Engineering Student Affairs (ESA) provides programming and services to enhance your experience and support your success as a graduate or undergraduate student at Columbia Engineering. Alongside your program's student affairs officer, our office seeks to be your go-to resource for navigating Columbia University and addressing any questions or challenges that arise during your time here. We look forward to meeting you!
How We Serve You
We offer holistic guidance from orientation to graduation. Our goal is to help you transition well to life as a student at Columbia Engineering and thrive as a member of the community.
Some of the primary ways we support you include:
- Academic policy advising
- Providing wellness resources and support
- Creating events to promote student life
- Connecting you with other university resources
Have a question?
You can reach out to our office at:
[email protected] (Undergraduate)
[email protected] (Graduate)
Welcome to Columbia Engineering! My colleagues and I are here to support your academic, professional, and personal growth by connecting you to the wealth of resources available. From Welcome Day to Commencement - we are here every step of the way.
Jenny Mak, ED.D. - Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate Student Affairs
Meet a Few Members of the Engineering Student Affairs Team!
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Elizabeth Strauss (She/Her/Hers)
Associate Dean, Engineering Student Affairs
Dean Strauss can help you with:
- All Columbia Engineering student-related matters
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Helen Cen (She/Her/Hers)
Associate Director, Graduate Student Affairs
Helen can help you with:
- Graduate student academic policies, degree progress, and requirements
- Graduate housing and accommodations
- Graduate conduct and academic integrity
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Andy Chae (He/Him/His)
Director, Graduate Student Life
Andy can help you with:
- New student transition and orientation
- Student activities and events
- Engagement with student organizations and activities
- Student leadership development and engagement
- Graduation-related events and activities
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Charlene Bernasko (She/Her/Hers)
Director, Graduate Student Wellness and Support Services
Charlene can help you with:
- Mental health and wellness
- Wellness education and events
- Disability accommodations and services
- Student health insurance and offerings
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Adrieanna Reyes (She/Her/Hers)
Associate Director, Undergraduate Student Affairs
Adrieanna can help you with:
- Undergraduate student affairs programming
- Egleston Scholars program
- Information on Study abroad
- Research Programs
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Ryan Day (He/Him/His)
Associate Director of Graduate Career Placement
Ryan can help you with:
- Connecting you with the Career Placement team
- School employer recruitment events
- Career-related resources and technology
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Adeola Adegbola (She/Her/Hers)
Assistant Director of Graduate Student Wellness and Support Services
Sara can help you with:
- Graduate Student Mental Health and Wellness
- Graduate Student Wellness Programming and Education
- Student Support Initiatives
- Medical Leave of Absence
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April Neal (She/Her/Hers)
Graduate Student Affairs Officer
April can help you with:
- Professional Development & Leadership (PDL) sessions support
- Graduate student life and wellness support
- Graduate student Code of Conduct
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Kaitlynn Liriano (She/Her/Hers)
Professional Development and Leadership Officer
Kaitlynn can help you with:
- Professional Development & Leadership (PDL) sessions offerings and support
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Helena V. Vaquera Pena (She/Her/Hers)
Graduate Student Life Officer
Helena can help you with:
- Graduate student disability accommodations
- Graduate student mental health and wellness resources
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Christian Hernandez (He/Him/His)
Graduate Student Life Officer
Christian can help you with:
- School-wide Graduate Student Events
- Information on Bridge to PhD Program
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Lilibeth Ramos Flores (She/Her/Hers)
Student Affairs Officer
Lilibeth can help you with:
- Undergraduate Student Affairs Programming
- Egleston Scholars program
- Research Programs
- Graduate Student Life