Dean's Office

The Dean's Office provides leadership in the management and vision of the School while overseeing the academic administration of our education, research and service programs.

Read more about the School Leadership Team.

Main Office Line: 212-305-9300 

Dean's Office Staff

Anne Marie Benedicto, MPP, MPH
Chief of Staff
asb50@cumc.columbia.edu

Idelsi Botex
Director of Administration 
iyb2@cumc.columbia.edu

Yolanda Durant
Administrative Coordinator
yd2485@cumc.columbia.edu

Westley Holiday
Director, Strategic Engagement & Project Management
wth2110@cumc.columbia.edu

Maria O'Brien, MBA, MPH
Deputy Chief of Staff & Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives
mag177@cumc.columbia.edu

Ilka Marte
Executive Assistant to Dean Fried 
ip2268@cumc.columbia.edu

Nida Raja
Senior Administrative Coordinator to Dean Fried 
nr2407@cumc.columbia.edu​

Irma Rosario
Senior Administrative Coordinator
ir2252@cumc.columbia.edu

Lauren Sagnella
Director of Special Events
las2336@cumc.columbia.edu

Kathy Weber
Project Coordinator
kw3128@cumc.columbia.edu