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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”, 1994
    Ph.D., Essex University, UK, 2001

    [email protected]

  • Annette Merle Bryson

    Assistant Dean of Student Academics

    M.L.A., Johns Hopkins University, 1996
    M.A., University of Michigan, 2013
    Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2017

    [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

    Coordinator of the Writing Center

    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, 2006
    Ph.D., University of Naples “Federico II,” 2011

    [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]

  • Alexandra Di Cristo

    Faculty Support Assistant

    B.A., Rutgers University

    [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

  • 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]

  • Federico Virzo

    Assistant Director, Center for Career Services

    B.A., John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Joanna Ramos

    Career Counselor, Center for Career Services

    Joanna Ramos
    Laurea di I livello, University of Rome "Roma Tre"

    [email protected]

  • Elena Catarozzo

    Career Services Counselor

    Laurea magistrale, Sapienza University of Rome

    [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]

  • Giorgia Tamburi

    Events and Alumni Network Coordinator, Center for Graduate Studies

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

    [email protected]

  • Alessia Margozzi

    Operations and Faculty Support Coordinator, Center for Graduate Studies

    Laurea, University of Rome "Roma Tre"
    Laurea Magistrale, Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia
    Master di I livello, John Cabot University

    [email protected]

  • Simone Boncoddo

    Marketing and Sales Specialist, Center for Graduate Studies

    Laurea di I livello, University of Rome "Roma Tre"
    Master di I livello, Marketing, John Cabot University

    [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]

  • Michaela Papavero

    Community Service, Religious Life and Multiculturalism Office Assistant

    B.A., John Cabot University
    M.Sc., University of Oxford

    [email protected]

  • Regina Gareeva

    Community Service, Religious Life and Multiculturalism Office Assistant

    B.A., cum laude, Kazan Federal University
    Laurea magistrale, cum laude, Sapienza University of Rome

    [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

  • Ariana Damaske

    Dean of Students (interim)

    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 1982
    Executive MBA, University of Georgia, 2007
    D.B.A., University of Manchester, 2015

    [email protected]

HEALTH & WELLBEING

  • Camilla Alessi

    Assistant Director, Health and Wellbeing

    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

  • Riccardo Maiolini

    Director, Institute for Entrepreneurship

    Laurea, LUISS, Rome, 2005
    Ph.D., LUISS, Rome, 2010

    [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]

  • Patrizio Rossi

    IT Help Desk Technician

    Laurea Triennale, Quasar Institute of Rome

    [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]

  • 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]

  • Sara Vannelli

    Coordinator of Marketing

    Master, Start2Impact 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]

  • Jan-Michael Putter

    Social Media Coordinator

    B.A., John Cabot University

    [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]

  • Meri Hovsepyan

    Social Media Assistant

    B.A., cum laude, 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]

  • 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]

  • Maria Elena Alvarez

    Coordinator of US Office

    [email protected]

NUin PROGRAM

  • Louise Kennedy

    N.U.in Program Manager

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

    [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]

PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

  • Franco Pavoncello

    President

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

    [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]

  • 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, Special Projects & Events

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

    [email protected]

  • Azelya Terzi

    Events Manager

    B.A., magna cum laude, 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]

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

  • Vanessa Di Carlo

    Residential Life Coordinator and Resident Assistants Manager

    Laurea, University of Rome "La Sapienza"

    [email protected]

  • Camilla De Bernardi

    Residence Director

    B.S., summa cum laude, Central Michigan University

    [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]

  • Ferdinando D'Elia

    Residence Director

    Laurea triennale, Sapienza University of Rome

    [email protected]

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

  • 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]

  • 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]

  • Sara Rosini

    Student Engagement Coordinator

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

    [email protected]

  • Donnatella Bove Parra

    Assistant for Student Activities and Engagement

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

    [email protected]

WEB COMMUNICATIONS

  • Berenice Cocciolillo

    Director of Web Communications

    B.A., New York University, 1981
    M.A., New York University, 1983

    [email protected]

  • Riccardo Pugliese

    Webmaster

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

    [email protected]