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John Brown   phone: 212 998 1915   721 Broadway, 8th Floor

John Brown, Assistant Director, Graduate AdmissionsJohn Brown, Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions for Tisch School ofthe Arts, counsels graduate students and departments on matters concerning financial aid, housing and admissions. As the liaison to the New York University financial aid and housing offices, he is entrusted with various matters concerning TSOA graduate student financial aid and housing.

Robert Cameron   phone: 212 998 1902   721 Broadway, 8th Floor

Robert Cameron, Associate Dean for Student Affairs"Dean Bob" is advocate-in-chief for students at Tisch, working closely with the dedicated staff of the Office of Student Affairs to help students get the most out of their Tisch experience. He is also responsible for upholding the social and academic standards of the School. When not deaning, he is either thinking about exercising or planning to finish reading In Search of Lost Time.

J. Mercer Crenshaw   phone: 212 998 1909   721 Broadway, 8th Floor

J. Mercer Crenshaw, Administrative Aide for Academic ServicesMercer Crenshaw is the Administrative Aide for Academic Services in the Office of Student Affairs.  He processes students' academic requests, fields student and departmental questions, helps facilitate the Scholar's program, and assists with the day-to-day management of Academic Services.  He is a writer, musician, and cat-juggler.  

Patricia Decker   phone: 212 998 1910   721 Broadway, 8th Floor

Patricia Decker, Director of RecruitmentPatricia Decker is the Director of Recruitment at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She started her career at Tisch in the Department of Undergraduate Drama, first as the Internship Coordinator, then as the Coordinator of the Summer High School Drama Program. After that she served as Manager of Admissions and Applicant Services for ten years. Patricia is also a writer, performer and producer who has worked in both Philadelphia and New York. Philadelphia: Wilma Theatre, The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Big Mess Theatre, Pennsylvania Ballet. New York: Manhattan Theatre Club, Theatre Communications Group, Teleotheater, SPF. She has performed her own work at Dixon Place, CB's Gallery and Cornelia Street Café. Patricia is also an accomplished Tarot card reader. BA in Theatre from Temple University.  

Anita Gupta   phone: 212 998 1901   721 Broadway, 8th Floor

Anita Gupta, Director of Academic ServicesAs Director of Academic Services, Anita works closely with all of the departments at Tisch ensuring the successful completion of degree requirements.  She is available for questions related to AP credit, general education courses, registering off-campus, and any other academic issues.  She is also the director of the TSOA Scholars program and in her free time (what free time?), she is busy at home with her 3-year-old.

Wesley Hopper   phone: 212 998 1912   721 Broadway, 8th Floor

Wesley Hopper, Administrative Aide for Student AffairsWes Hopper is the Administrative Aide for Student Affairs.  He is involved in all aspects of event planning and operation, as well as assisting with student clubs and the mentor program.  In his spare time he likes to take history and political science courses, write and direct theater pieces, and play cribbage.   

Chelsea Lacatena   phone: 212 998 1908   721 Broadway, 8th Floor

Chelsea Lacatena, Administrative Aide for the Dean of StudentsChelsea Lacatena is the Administrative Aide for the Dean of Students. She helps to coordinate various Student Affairs procedures such as Leaves of Absence, Academic Probation, and Dean’s List. In her free time, Chelsea sings in a local NYC band called Short Attention, a not so local New Paltz, NY band called The Sweet Clementines, and is the Associate Artistic Director of Our Time Theatre Company – an artistic home for young people who stutter.

Natasha Logan   phone: 212 998 1824   721 Broadway, 8th floor

Natasha Logan, Assistant Director of Career DevelopmentNatasha helps students and alums identify and pursue their career goals, and considers career development a ‘life skill’.  She helps students assess interests and research opportunities, develop relationships in their field, and create professional marketing materials (resumes, cover letters, pitch, interview skills).  Outside of work, Natasha volunteers with local groups committed to collaboration in the arts.  She is interested in creating art that is not limited by one medium or genre, and enjoys stargazing from her roof in Brooklyn.

Megan Mannato   phone: 212 998 1593   721 Broadway, 8th Floor

Megan Mannato, Director of Student AffairsMegan Mannato is the Director of Student Affairs.  Her job is to help students with any problems or issues they may be having that have to do with their non-academic life here at Tisch.  This includes taking leaves of absences and working with the Tisch student councils.  Her team also oversees all events and student programming. She is mother to her brand new daughter Penelope, and lives in Hoboken with her family and dog Luna.  She also helps to plan events outside of work, such as showers and small weddings.  

Joe Miserendino   phone: 212 998 1886   721 Broadway, 8th Floor

Joe Miserendino, Assistant Director, Graduate AdmissionsJoe handles the day to day operation of the Graduate Admission Office here at Tisch. He previously worked in the Undergraduate Admissions Office before joining Tisch. Joe is an avid Yankee fan.

Dan Sandford   phone: 212 998 1914   721 Broadway, 8th floor

Dan Sandford, Director, Graduate AdmissionsDan oversees the Graduate Admissions operation for the School and Financial Aid for new Graduate Students. He is also Tisch International Student Advisor (grad and undergrad).  Dan lived many years in Mexico.  His hobbies include collecting vinyl records of rock bands from the 60's and 70's; Mexican day of the dead skeleton figurines; and books about the 60's.

Dory Smith-Wilson   phone: 212 998 1911   721 Broadway, 8th floor

Dory Smith-Wilson, Associate Director for Financial Aid ServicesKnown as the “Diva of Financial Aid”, Dory is your go to diva with problems or concerns regarding financial aid and registration.  Her interests are Jazz/House Music and she loves to dance.

Robyn Stewart   phone: 212 998 1913   721 Broadway, 8th Floor

Robyn Stewart, Department AdministratorRobyn is responsible for the smooth operation of the Student Affairs office. She supervises the front desk, oversees the budgets, keeps the office computers up and running and makes sure everyone is paid. In even years she runs the NYC marathon and in odd years she doesn’t, because a marathon is really far to run.

Rachel Terte   phone: 212 998 1954   721 Broadway, 12th floor

Rachel Terte, Senior Clinical Social WorkerRachel has been providing counseling services to the graduate and undergraduate students at Tisch for the past 9 years. She is both a member of the Tisch department of Student Affairs and a member of the staff at Counseling and Behavioral Health. She is well versed in working with artists and when she is not working with them she is often taking advantage of the screenings, shows, exhibits, etc. at Tisch and around the city.

Melissa Wacks   phone: 212 998 1825   721 Broadway, 12th floor

Melissa Wacks, Senior Clinical Social WorkerMelissa Wacks, LCSW is a full-time clinical social worker, providing counseling services specifically for students at Tisch School of the Arts.  She works on-site in the Tisch building, but she is also part of the Counseling and Behavioral Health staff at the University Health Center.  Melissa is happy to be part of the Tisch community since 2000, and has a special interest in doing psychotherapy with people in the arts. 

Mary Waldorf   phone: 212 998 1903   721 Broadway, 8th floor

Mary Waldorf, Events and Student Programs CoordinatorMary plans special events like orientation, family day, and graduation.  She also has the privilege of working closely with students through the mentoring program and various Tisch Clubs and organizations. She loves Dunkin Donuts Coffee, spinning, puppies, bunnies, and her hot pink electric guitar.

Bryce Weinert   phone: 212 998 1595   721 Broadway, 8th floor

Bryce Weinert, Administrative Aide for Graduate AdmissionsBryce Weinert is the Administrative Aide for the Graduate Admissions Office. She spends her days meeting with prospective and incoming students, preparing for the upcoming application season (Even in February, there's so much to prepare!), and coordinating with various departments at Tisch. In her spare time, she is a consummate clog dancer.

Shana Wright   phone: 212 998 1920   721 Broadway, 8th floor

Shana Wright, Assistant Director for Academic ServicesShana works on the Academic Services team here at Tisch, and can help you with questions regarding degree progress, registration, advisement and academic policies and procedures.  She also works with the Tisch University Scholars and Tisch Mentor programs, and is responsible for various school publications.  When she's not at Tisch, Shana studies herbal medicine and public health policy.