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International House
500 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10027-3916
(212) 316-8400
Departments
The Office of the President is responsible to the Board of Trustees for the overall administration of International House. It coordinates the work of the Board and its committees and oversees the administration of personnel-related policies and procedures.
Sebastian Fries, PhD, President & CEO
Stephanie Cummins, Executive Assistant to the President
Andrea Caviness, Vice President, People and Culture
Mary Trifault, Human Resources Manager
The Office of Admissions & Financial Aid corresponds with applicants for Resident Membership, reviews applications for admission, makes room assignments, and maintains resident records. The Admissions Office also administers the scholarship programs and verifies the eligibility of every resident each semester at registration. (212) 316-8436
Megan Amouzou, Vice President, Admissions
Roxanni Acevedo, Admissions Assistant
Anna Giordano, Admissions Associate for Recruitment
Khaire Vaughan, Sr. Admissions Associate for Planning & Occupancy
The Office of Development, Alumni Relations & Communications manages the International House Archives and communications with alumni, friends and media; coordinates special events for alumni relations and stewardship; and secures private gifts and grants to support programs, scholarships, major improvements, and special projects. (212) 316-8493
Kate Gorman, Vice President, Development, Alumni Relations & Communications
Jacob Chavira, Director of Prospect Research
Kevin McCullough, Archives Assistant
Gabriella Melaku, Development Associate
John Wells, Sr. Advisor & Director of Alumni Relations
The Office of Programs & Resident Life develops and administers a wide range of educational, cultural and recreational programs, including visits by guest speakers, performances, social activities and trips. The Office also oversees Program Fellows and Resident Support Services.
Derek Kelly, Director, Programs & Resident Life
Tiffany Parra, Manager, Programs & Resident Life
Karlyssa De Jesus, Manager, Programs & Resident Life
Lorraine Pirro, LCSW, Director, Global Health & Wellness Services
The Office of Facilities Management & Site Operations is responsible for maintaining all physical aspects of the buildings, including repairs and maintenance, engineering, construction and housekeeping.
Larry Palfini, Sr. Vice President, Operations
Vincent Melito, Vice President, Facilities & Site Operations
Juan Luis Rojas, Asst. Director, Housekeeping Services
Irfan Toskic, Manager, Building Operations
Albin Desevic, Lead Building Operations Mechanic
Ramon Fernandez, Facilities Housekeeping-Lead
Mariana Vasquez, Facilities Housekeeping-Lead
Maxine Wright, Facilities Executive Assistant
Francisco Agostini, Housekeeping Attendant
Juan Cabrera Gomez, Housekeeping Attendant
Rafael Estrada, Maintenance Technician
Jiovanna Frias, Housekeeping Attendant
Jose Ochoa, Facilities Maintainer
Carolos Pena, Facilities Attendant
Osmany Peralta, Facilities Attendant
Altagracia Reyes Espinal, Facilities Attendant
Junior Rodriguez, Facilities Maintainer
The Office of Finance & Operations manages all accounting, finance and IT matters, produces financial statements, works with auditors and insures the timely fulfillment of all payments and receivables.
John Doyle, Vice President, Finance
Johann Joseph, Payroll Manager
Oleksandra Kopieiko, Accountant
Daniel Noble, Sr. Accountant
Melissa Prince, Assistant Accountant
Bursar Services
Anita Pai, Assistant Director, Bursar Services
Lashawn Fuller, Bursar Associate
Kelly Maravilla, Sr. Bursar Associate
Information Technology Services
Brian Hermosura, Director, Information Technology Services
Tony Chen, Information Technology Specialist
Matthew Sharkey, Information Technology Specialist
The Office of Public Safety oversees all aspects of security, safety, risk management and the administration of the Claremont Reception Desk. (212) 316-8448
Gabe Elie-Pierre, Assistant Director, Public Safety
Rosario Carmona, House Manager
Seydou Fall, Supervising House Manager
Alpha Kakay, Desk Attendant
Rawn Randall, House Manager
Alfred Rios, Desk Attendant
Mumin Samah, House Manager
A House Manager can be reached 24/7 at (212) 316-8487 or dial 5555 from any House phone.