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Staff by Offices

Staff by Offices

ACADEMICS

  • Mary Merva, CFA

    Vice President of Academics

    B.A., California State University, Long Beach
    M.A., Rutgers University
    Ph.D., Rutgers University

    [email protected]

  • Stefano Arnone

    Dean of Academic Affairs

    Laurea, University of Rome "La Sapienza"
    Dottorato di Ricerca, University of Rome "La Sapienza"

    [email protected]

  • Pamela Harris

    Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Coordinator of Learning Disability Accommodations, Legal Counsel for U.S. Affairs

    A.B., University of California, Berkeley
    J.D., Harvard Law School

    [email protected]

  • Andrea Lanzone

    Assistant Dean for Student Academic Affairs

    Laurea, University of Rome “La Sapienza”
    Ph.D., Essex University, UK

    [email protected]

  • Annette Merle Bryson

    Assistant Dean of Student Academics

    M.L.A., Johns Hopkins University 
    M.A., University of Michigan
    Ph.D., University of Michigan

    [email protected]

  • Thomas Govero

    Assistant to the Dean

    B.A., St. Louis University
    M.A., University of Colorado, Boulder

    [email protected]

  • Gina Marie Spinelli

    Executive Assistant to the Vice President for External Affairs and Special Projects

    B.A., Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania

    [email protected]

  • Marialaura Grandolfo

    Executive Assistant to the Dean of Academic Affairs

    B.A., John Cabot University
    M.Litt., University of St. Andrews
    Ph.D., University of St. Andrews

    [email protected]

  • Tara Keenan

    Composition Coordinator

    B.A., New York University
    M.A., New York University
    Ph.D., Trinity College Dublin

    [email protected]

  • Gina Siddu Pilia

    Coordinator of Foreign Language Resource Center

    Laurea, University of Florence
    Master II livello, University of Rome "La Sapienza"
    M.Sc. University of East London

    [email protected]

  • Brian Thomson

    Coordinator of the Digital Media Lab

    B.A., New York University
    M.A., New York University
    Ph.D., University College Dublin

    [email protected]

  • Silvia Ammary

    Coordinator of the English Language for University Studies (Enlus) Program

    B.A., University of Jordan
    M.A., University of Jordan
    Ph.D., University of Jordan

    [email protected]

  • Carmen Franzese

    Coordinator for Disability-related Academic Accommodations

    Laurea, Second University of Naples
    Ph.D., University of Naples “Federico II”

    [email protected]

  • Roberto Ronzulli

    Media Lab Assistant

    B.A., John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Delphine Pierantognetti

    Faculty Support Assistant

    [email protected]

  • Dan-Hanh Pham

    Faculty Support Assistant

    B.A., HTWG Konstanz, Germany
    Laurea Magistrale, University of Rome "La Sapienza"

    [email protected]

  • Khaison Duong

    Educational Technology Specialist

    B.Sc., Computer Science, University of Calgary
    M.Ed., Education and Technology, University of Southern Queensland

    [email protected]

CAREER SERVICES

  • Donnatella Bove Parra

    Assistant to the Coordinator of Sustainability Initiatives and Director of Career Services

    B.A., John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Michèle Favorite

    Executive Director, Center for Graduate Studies

    Director, Career Services Center
    Coordinator of Sustainability for Education Initiatives
    Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business and Communication
    B.A., Brown University
    M.Phil., Oxford University
    D.Phil., Oxford University

    [email protected]

  • Barbara Pingue

    Career Services Coordinator, Career Services Center

    B.A., University of Rome "La Sapienza"
    M.A., University of Brighton

    [email protected]

  • Giulia Malaccari

    Career Services Specialist, Career Services Center

    B.A., University of Turin
    M.A., cum laude, University of the International Studies of Rome

    [email protected]

  • Benedetta Picarone Fabris

    Digital Marketing and Communications Associate

    B.A., University of Kent
    M.A., University of Kent Paris School of Arts and Culture

    [email protected]

CENTER FOR GRADUATE STUDIES

  • Michèle Favorite

    Executive Director, Center for Graduate Studies

    Director, Career Services Center
    Coordinator of Sustainability for Education Initiatives
    Adjunct Assistant Professor of Business and Communication
    B.A., Brown University
    M.Phil., Oxford University
    D.Phil., Oxford University

    [email protected]

  • Susan Martirosyan

    Coordinator of Operations and Events, Center for Graduate Studies

    B.A., Gyumri State Pedagogical University
    M.A., Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas
    M.A., Rome Business School

    [email protected]

COMMUNITY SERVICE, RELIGIOUS LIFE AND MULTICULTURALISM

  • Julia Del Papa (on leave)

    Director of Community Service, Religious Life and Multiculturalism

    Laurea, Università di Roma LUMSA
    M.A., LUISS

    [email protected]

  • Martina Ventrella

    Community Service, Religious Life and Multiculturalism Office Assistant

    B.A., John Cabot University
    LL.M., SOAS University of London

    [email protected]

COMMUNITY STANDARDS

  • Roman Clark

    Senior Director of Community Standards & Minors Program

    B.A., Hons. University of Bath
    M.A., University of Bath
    M.A., Rome Business School

    [email protected]

  • Flavia Gallian

    Student Conduct Manager

    [email protected]

COUNSELING

  • Carolina Meucci

    Head Counselor

    Laurea in Clinical and Community Psychology, University of Rome "La Sapienza"
    M.A. in Criminal and Forensic Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, NY
    Specialization in Psychotherapy, ISIPSÉ (Institute of Specialization in Psychoanalytic Self Psychology and Relational Psychoanalysis), Rome

    [email protected]

  • Domenico Scaringi

    Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist

    M.Sc. in Psychodynamic Developmental Neuroscience, University College, London
    Qualifying Psychotherapy Training at Associazione Romana per la Psicoterapia dell'Adolescente e del Giovane Adulto, Rome

    [email protected]

DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE

  • Lisa Guido

    Dean of Students

    B.A., University of Wisconsin
    M.A., Trento School of Managment

    [email protected]

  • Ariana Damaske

    Associate Dean of Students (on leave)

    B.A., Wheaton College
    Master I Livello, LUMSA

    [email protected]

  • Pilar Murguia

    Associate Dean of Student Engagement

    B.A., John Cabot University
    Master I Livello, LUMSA
    Micromaster- Global Leadership and Business Management, Arizona State University
    Student Leadership Certificate Facilitator -The Leadership Challenge
    AICE – Bocconi University - Cost Engineering Practitioner

    [email protected]

  • Rebekah Sagredo

    Assistant Dean of Students for Residential Life

    B.A., Dartmouth College
    Laurea Triennale, University of Rome “La Sapienza”
    M.A., Saint John’s University

    [email protected]

  • Nicholas Ciniglio

    Student Affairs Manager

    B.A. John Cabot University

    [email protected]

DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS OFFICE

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

FRANK J. GUARINI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

  • Silvia Pulino

    Director, Frank J. Guarini School of Business

    B.A., Oxford University
    M.A., Oxford University
    M.B.A., Harvard Graduate School of Business

    [email protected]

  • Ian Roberts

    Coordinator for AACSB Accreditation

    B.Sc., University of Hull, UK
    Executive MBA, University of Georgia
    D.B.A., University of Manchester

    [email protected]

HEALTH & WELLBEING

  • Camilla Alessi

    Assistant Director, Health and Wellbeing

    B.A. John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Valentina Rizzo Ocariz

    Health and Wellbeing Assistant

    B.A. John Cabot University

    [email protected]

HOUSING

IMMIGRATION SERVICES

  • Chiara Abbondanti

    Director of Immigration Services, Privacy Officer

    B.A., John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Salma Ali

    Assistant Director of Immigration Services

    B.A., AL-Sharkia University, Egypt

    [email protected]

  • Fiorela Mece

    Immigration Services Coordinator

    Laurea Triennale, University of Rome "Roma Tre"
    Laurea Magistrale, University of Rome "Roma Tre"

    [email protected]

  • Marek Dziobak

    Immigration Services Assistant

    Magister, Jagiellonian University, Krakow

    [email protected]

INSTITUTE FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

  • Luigi Nasta

    Director, Institute for Entrepreneurship

    Laurea triennale, Luiss University
    Laurea magistrale,     Luiss University
    Ph.D.,     Luiss University

    [email protected]

INSTITUTE OF FUTURE AND INNOVATION STUDIES

  • Francesco Lapenta

    Director of Institute of Future and Innovation Studies

    Ph.D., University of London

    [email protected]

IT DEPARTMENT

  • Andrea Fornari

    IT Director

    Laurea, University of Rome "La Sapienza"

    [email protected]

  • Maria Romano

    IT Systems Manager

    B.S., University of Maryland

    [email protected]

  • Enrique Murguia

    IT Specialist, Computer Systems Administrator, Computer Lab Manager

    B.A., John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Gianluca Marini

    IT Coordinator

    [email protected]

  • Settimio Menasci

    IT Support

    Laurea, University of Rome "La Sapienza"

    [email protected]

  • Gloria Ceci

    IT Help Desk Technician

    Laurea triennale, University of Rome "La Sapienza"

    [email protected]

  • Francesco Luca Agati

    IT Help Desk Technician

    Laurea, University of Rome “La Sapienza”

    [email protected]

LIBRARY

  • Livia Piotto

    Head Librarian

    Laurea, University of Rome "Roma Tre"
    M.L.S., University of Rome "La Sapienza"

    [email protected]

  • Giovanna Contigiani

    Electronic Resource Librarian and Technical Services Coordinator

    Laurea, University of Rome "La Sapienza"
    M.L.S., Vatican International School of Library Science
    M.A.S., Vatican School of Paleography, Diplomatics and Archives Administration

    [email protected]

  • Manlio Perugini

    Reference and Instruction Librarian, Coordinator of the Center for Teaching and Learning

    Laurea, University of Rome "La Sapienza"
    Dottorato di Ricerca, University of Rome "La Sapienza"
    M.L.S., Vatican International School of Library Science

    [email protected]

  • Nicoletta Romano

    Reference and Instruction Librarian

    B.A., Rutgers University
    M.A., Georgetown University
    M.S.L.I.S., Pratt Institute

    [email protected]

  • Michele Cogliano

    Reference and Instruction Librarian

    Laurea triennale, University of Rome "La Sapienza"
    M.L.S., University of Rome "La Sapienza"

    [email protected]

  • Maria Irene Civita Mosillo

    Collection Management Librarian

    Laurea, University of Rome "La Sapienza"
    M.L.S., University of Rome "La Sapienza"
    M.L.S., Vatican International School of Library Science
    Ph.D., University of Rome "La Sapienza"

    [email protected]

  • Enrico Amarante

    Acquisitions Librarian

    Laurea, University of Rome "La Sapienza"
    M.L.S., Vatican International School of Library Science

    [email protected]

  • Paolo Antonio Livorati

    Reserves Manager and Circulation Specialist

    Laurea, University of Parma

    [email protected]

  • Camilla Moreschini

    Library Assistant

    Laurea triennale, University of Rome "La Sapienza"
    Laurea magistrale, University of Rome "La Sapienza"

    [email protected]

  • Maria Stella Censori

    Assistant to the Library and to the Dean’s Office

    [email protected]

LOGISTICS ADMINISTRATION

MARKETING AND ENROLLMENT

  • Arianna Catti De Gasperi

    Director of Marketing and Enrollment

    B.A., John Cabot University
    M.A., City University London

    [email protected]

  • Danette Anderson

    Director of US Admissions Operations and Chief Marketing Consultant

    B.A., St Joseph's University, Philadelphia
    M.B.A., Henley Management College, UK

    [email protected]

  • Sara Vannelli

    Coordinator of Marketing

    Master, Start2Impact University

    [email protected]

  • Daniela Joanna Ramunno

    Digital Marketing Associate

    B.A., California Polytechnic State University

    [email protected]

  • Fabrizio Zampetti

    Graphic Designer

    Master of Graphic and Web Design at Job Formazione

    [email protected]

  • Laura della Porta

    Associate Coordinator of Italian Degree Seeking Admissions

    [email protected]

  • Jan-Michael Putter

    Social Media Coordinator

    B.A., John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Meri Hovsepyan

    Social Media Assistant

    B.A., cum laude, John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • James Antonio

    Director of US Study Abroad Admissions

    B.S., Frostburg State University
    M.A., George Washington University, Washington DC

    [email protected]

  • Michel Rosuelo

    Assistant Director of Study Abroad Admissions

    B.A., University of Batangas, Philippines
    B.A., cum laude, John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Michela Lauritano

    Coordinator of DS Admissions

    Laurea, SSML Gregorio VII

    [email protected]

  • Sonia Steinberg

    Graduate Admissions & Study Abroad Coordinator

    B.A., Sarah Lawrence College
    M.A., University of Washington

    [email protected]

  • Giordana Mongardini

    Visitor Center Coordinator

    B.A., John Cabot University
    M.A., LUISS School of Government

    [email protected]

  • Nadia Spagnoli

    Coordinator of Direct Exchange and Study Abroad Associate

    B.A., University of Ottawa

    [email protected]

  • Marianna Kay Maddock

    Assistant Coordinator of DS Admissions

    B.A., Mount Holyoke College Massachusetts
    M.Ed., Loyola University Chicago, Illinois

    [email protected]

  • Alessandra Grilli

    Assistant Coordinator for Visiting First-Year and Provider Admissions

    B.A., John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Jessica Silva

    Senior Admissions Counselor

    B.A., Pitzer College

    [email protected]

  • Ramzi Assir

    Senior Admissions Counselor

    B.A., John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Angela Matos

    DS Admissions Counselor

    B.A., cum laude, John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Alessia Buonopane

    DS Admissions Counselor

    B.A., cum laude, John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Mattia Serrano Ferraro

    DS Admissions Counselor

    B.A., University of Edinburgh

    [email protected]

  • Emma Chhoeum

    International Admissions Counselor

    B.A. University of Southern Maine
    M.A. University of Southern Maine

    [email protected]

  • Jan A. Kiphart

    Admissions Counselor

    B.S., Colorado State University

    [email protected]

  • Adriana Mejia Merino

    Latin America Admissions Counselor

    B.A., Universidad Catolica de Oriente, Colombia
    M.A., American College Dublin, Ireland

    [email protected]

  • Brian Kamau

    International Admissions Counselor, Africa

    M.A., United States International University - Africa

    [email protected]

  • Ana Karen Ramirez

    Latin America Admissions Counselor

    B.A., Tecnològico de Monterrey

    [email protected]

  • Maria Elena Alvarez

    Coordinator of US Office

    [email protected]

N.U.in PROGRAM

  • Louise Kennedy

    N.U.in Program Manager

    B.A., University of Galway
    M.A., University of Galway

    [email protected]

  • Molly Bandeh

    Assistant Program Manager

    B.A., Rutgers University
    M.A., The American University of Rome

    [email protected]

ORIENTATION OFFICE

  • Veronica De Marzo

    Director of Orientation

    M.A. Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II
    M.A. Università degli studi di Firenze

    [email protected]

  • Flaminia Felli

    Orientation Coordinator

    Laurea, University of Rome “G. Marconi”
    Master I Livello, 24ORE BUSINESS SCHOOL

    [email protected]

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

  • Franco Pavoncello

    President

    B.A., Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    M.A., University of Michigan
    Ph.D., University of Michigan

    [email protected]

  • Kathryne Fedele

    Director of Administration, Chief of Staff

    B.A., cum laude, Amherst College, Massachusetts
    M.Sc., Drexel University, Philadelphia

    [email protected]

  • Lisa Rosati

    Executive Office Manager

    B.A., Temple University

    [email protected]

  • Jacqueline Falk Maggi

    Senior Advisor to the President, Development, Special Projects & Events

    B.A., University of Miami
    M.A., Sorbonne University

    [email protected]

  • Azelya Terzi (on leave)

    Events Manager

    B.A., magna cum laude, John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Giorgia Tamburi

    Events Coordinator

    B.A., John Cabot University
    Laurea Magistrale, University of Rome “La Sapienza”
    Master di I livello, John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Anastasia Koniali

    Development Officer

    BSc, 3Year Honors Program, Southern New Hampshire University
    MSc, Southampton Solent University

    [email protected]

  • Federigo Argentieri

    Director, Guarini Institute for Public Affairs

    Laurea, University of Rome "La Sapienza"
    Ph.D., University of Budapest-ELTE

    [email protected]

  • Jose B. Alvarez

    Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Operations

    B.S., University of Central Missouri
    M.A., Colorado State University
    Ph.D., Arizona State University

    [email protected]

REGISTRAR

  • Carmen Scarpati

    Registrar

    Laurea, University of Siena
    M.A., St. John's University, Rome
    Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Management, University of Bath, U.K.

    [email protected]

  • Tiziana Valente

    Senior Registrar's Office Assistant

    Laurea Triennale, University of Bologna
    Laurea Magistrale, University of Bologna

    [email protected]

  • Lilit Abgaryan

    Registrar’s Office Assistant

    B.A., Yerevan Brusov State University of Languages and Social Sciences
    M.A., Yerevan Brusov State University of Languages and Social Sciences
    Master II livello, Università degli Studi Roma Tre

    [email protected]

  • Eleonora Astore

    Registrar’s Office Assistant

    Laurea Triennale, Università degli Studi Roma Tre
    Laurea Magistrale, Università degli Studi Roma Tre

    [email protected]

RESIDENTIAL LIFE

  • Rebekah Sagredo

    Assistant Dean of Students for Residential Life

    B.A., Dartmouth College
    Laurea Triennale, University of Rome “La Sapienza”
    M.A., Saint John’s University

    [email protected]

  • Vanessa Di Carlo

    Residential Life Coordinator and Resident Assistants Manager

    Laurea, University of Rome "La Sapienza"

    [email protected]

  • Nina Vattovaz

    Residence Director

    B.S., cum laude, Saint Leo University
    M.B.A., Saint Leo University

    [email protected]

  • Abdulfatah Alfandi

    Residence Director

    B.A., John Cabot University
    M.A., The University of Manchester

    [email protected]

  • Marica Loffreda

    Residence Director

    B.A., magna cum laude, John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Melisa Olier Pedroza

    Residence Director

    B.A., John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Giulia Oliva

    Residence Director

    Laurea Triennale, Università degli Studi di Siena

    [email protected]

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

  • Federica Bocco

    Assistant Director of Student Engagement

    B.A., magna cum laude, John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Giulia Ricci

    Cultural Programs and Activities Coordinator

    [email protected]

  • Pilar Murguia

    Associate Dean of Student Engagement

    B.A., John Cabot University
    Master I Livello, LUMSA
    Micromaster- Global Leadership and Business Management, Arizona State University
    Student Leadership Certificate Facilitator -The Leadership Challenge
    AICE – Bocconi University - Cost Engineering Practitioner

    [email protected]

  • Sara Rosini

    Student Engagement Coordinator

    Laurea Magistrale, summa cum laude, University of Rome "Roma Tre"

    [email protected]

  • Anna Cudemo

    Assistant for Student Activities and Engagement

    Laurea Magistrale cum laude, University of Rome "Tor Vergata"

    [email protected]

WEB COMMUNICATIONS

  • Berenice Cocciolillo

    Director of Web Communications

    B.A., New York University
    M.A., New York University

    [email protected]

  • Riccardo Pugliese

    Webmaster

    Laurea, University of Venice
    M.A., University of Maryland

    [email protected]

  • Noelle Mazzoni

    Web Communications Assistant

    Laurea triennale, University of Bologna
    Laurea magistrale, Sapienza University of Rome

    [email protected]