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International House
500 Riverside Drive
New York, NY 10027-3916
(212) 316-8400
The President’s Office is responsible to the Board of Trustees for the overall administration of International House, and coordinates the work of the Board and its committees. The Director of Organizational Development & Human Resources oversees the administration of personnel-related policies and procedures.
Nanette Francia Cotter
President & CEO
Director of Organizational Development & Human Resources
(212) 316-8494
Mary Trifault
Special Assistant to the President
Administrative Coordinator
(212) 316-8477
The Admissions & Financial Aid Office 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, verifies eligibility of every resident member each semester at registration.
The Office of Development, Alumni Relations & Communications maintains communication with alumni, coordinates special events, and secures private gifts and grants to support programs, scholarships, major improvements and special projects.
Victoria Eng
Vice President of Development, Alumni Relations and Communications
212-316-8440
Communications Lead
(212) 316-8423
Alumni Relations Officer
(212) 316-8425
Katherine Miller
Development Associate
(212) 316-8495
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.
Steven Colabella Maxine Wright Eric Cella
VP of Facilities Management & Site Operations
(212) 316-8483
Senior Project Manager
(212) 316-8497
Facilities Executive Assistant
(212) 316-8452
Master Carpenter and Mechanic
(212) 316-8458
Edwin Nieves Juan Luis Rojas Claribel Pavlik
Group Director, Facilities & Site Operations
(212) 316-8485
Assistant Director of Facilities Management
(212) 316-8498
Manager, Housekeeping Services
(212) 316-8442
External Events and Office Services
(212) 316-8453
The Finance Office manages all accounting and finance matters, produces financial statements, works with our auditors and insures the timely fulfillment of all payments and receivables.
Leon Deguenon Rolando Whittaker Noemi Isabel Rose Nanavati
VP of Finance & Administration
(212) 316-8444
Senior Accountant
(212) 316-8445
Payroll Manager
(212) 316-8468
Consulting Accountant
(212) 316-8491
Assistant Accountant
(212) 316-8481
Phil McDermott Trevor Thomas
Assistant Director, Bursar Services
(212) 316-8441
Bursar’s Associate
(212) 316-7011
Bursar’s Associate
(212) 316-7010
Jason Bello
Manager, Technology Services
(212) 316-8488
Information Technology Specialist
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.
Lorraine Pirro
VP of Admissions, Programs & Resident Life
Resident Social Worker
(212) 316-7184
Ciasia Brown
Assistant Director of Programs & Resident Life (212) 280-7668
Assistant Director of Programs & Resident Life
(212) 316-8438
Public Safety & Reception Services oversees all aspects of security, safety, risk management and the administration of the Claremont Reception Desk.
Director, Public Safety & Claremont Desk Services
(212) 280-7673
Gabe Elie-Pierre
Assistant Director, Public Safety & Claremont Desk Services
(212) 316-8487
Supervising House Manager
(212) 316-8487
Mumin Samah
Supervising House Manager
(212) 316-8487
Salwa Ali
Lead, Claremont Desk Attendant
(212) 316-8454
Lashawn Fuller
Lead, Claremont Desk Attendant
(212) 316-8454
A House Manager can be reached 24 hours a day at (212) 316-8487.