• Oversaw the University’s international fundraising strategy, corporate and foundation partnerships and managed development for the University’s 70+ centers and institutes.• Supervised a total staff of 10 full-time employees (3 frontline, 4 corporate and foundation officers, 2 administrative professionals, and 1 proposal writer), NYU’s Global and Institutional Engagement raises over $50M in philanthropic support annually (personally responsible for raising over $10M individually each year).• Among many transformational gifts, individually responsible for closing the largest gift to the University’s Grey Art Gallery (undisclosed) and a gift in support of the sole distinguished professorship in artificial intelligence from the Alan Howard Foundation ($5M), among many other significant gifts at varying levels. Also, actively worked as a member of the Principal Gifts team, soliciting and devising strategy for principal gift-level prospects. • Partnered with corporate sponsorships such as DeepMind (Google), Hyundai, and Bank of America regarding university initiatives in AI, robotics, and other research areas. • Secured several multi-million dollar gifts via the Mellon Foundation, the Ford Foundation, the Carnegie Corporation, the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, the Minderoo Foundation (Australia), among others. • Served as lead staff member of the President’s Global Council, a group of internal top prospects from across the globe and responsible for recruiting over 5 new members each year. • Instituted the University’s Hong Kong Fund and Mexican tax treaty reciprocity with the help of internal and external counsel. Oversaw the NYU Korea Strategy, providing fundraising advice for the NYU-KAIST partnership. • Co-chaired the department’s inaugural mentorship program, with 14 participants. • Oversaw fundraising for the Tandon School of Engineering for approximately 1 year due to transition.

• Managed a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and foundations throughout South Asia, Europe, Canada, and the New York metropolitan area, with individual capacity to commit $250K+ to the University. • Personally responsible for securing Columbia’s largest single gift from India and facilitating multiple $1M+ gifts and grants in support of research, scholarships, design challenges, and discretionary support from international and domestic prospects. • Supervised and directed fundraising and development-related programs for Columbia’s Global Center | Mumbai, Columbia’s Global Center | Paris and Reid Hall, and the South Asia and European Institutes. • Oversaw and supported relevant volunteer and advisory boards for above centers and institutes and recruit new board members who provide financial and volunteer support. • Provided mentorship and guidance to colleagues and staff in a highly dynamic and decentralized environment while pursuing ever-increasing fundraising goals. • Served as an advisor and administrator in support of the University’s ambitious $5B capital campaign and the 7 commitment areas identified by the Campaign Management Office. Formerly managed prospecting, prospect development, and the Campaign Fundraising Leads’ Committee. • Chaired Columbia’s working group on Columbia | California and oversaw relevant strategic initiatives throughout the region. • Served as Interim Director of Data Science Fundraising during staff transition • Served as Interim Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship during staff transition.

• Directed fundraising strategy for several concentrative programs of Columbia Journalism School, including photography, documentary, broadcast, free-expression/democracy, and digital journalism.• Managed both domestic and international major gift portfolios on behalf of the School, with regional focus on the American Midwest, Northeast, Florida, India, and Brazil.• Oversaw all fundraising aspects of Columbia Journalism Review (CJR), including management of the CJR Board of Overseers, Friends of CJR fundraising programs, and all sponsorship/earned income opportunities.• Managed relationships with significant foundation funders, most notably the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Joyce Foundation, the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, the Omidyar Network, the New York Community Trust, among others.• Re-cultivated and stewarded new and prior donors to ensure maximum impact and donor satisfaction and assisted in raising over $1M in annual fund goals each year. • Undertook special fundraising initiatives on behalf of the Dean and faculty as needed. • Actively cultivated and actively managed an ambitious portfolio of 120 engaged alumni and friends.

• Managed special projects and fundraising initiatives on behalf of the EVP including principal gift prospects and other $1M+ donors. • Oversaw the overall End of Campaign planning process and subsequent components, including: events, communications, and volunteer involvement. • Identified top prospects and key university priorities for advancement. • Planned and implemented annual strategy, staffing, and organizational initiatives. • Served as liaison to the Office of the President, The Board of Trustees, and other administrative offices.• Oversaw EVP budget, staff, correspondence, and day-to-day operations. • Managed an immediate staff of 4, and assisted the EVP with overall management oversight of 7 senior staff members.

• Managed key relations with Columbia’s most generous donors through the University Benefactor Program ($1 million+) through targeted communications, programming, and special events. • Directed, designed and transmitted University endowment material. Served as liaison to donors regarding endowment performance and inquiries. • Provided strategic guidance to fundraising staff on donor development and retention. • Oversaw personal communication and acknowledgments for the University President. • Managed, along with the Director, a staff of 6 employees.

• Provided confidential research, advice, and counsel to University Trustees and senior University leadership on corporate board governance matters. Partnered with General Counsel and outside counsel to ensure corporate board compliance.• Represented the Office of the Secretary as primary liaison to the Office of the Chairman and University Trustees in official communications and proceedings of the Board.• Managed all aspects of Board of Trustees event/meeting planning and execution, including presentations for quarterly Board of Trustees Meetings and other functions. • Managed official correspondence of the Office of the Secretary including meeting agendas and report preparations. Maintained Trustee directory, biographies, and official schedule.• Staffed committees on Public Affairs, Officers, Compensation, Global Initiatives, and Science.• Facilitated university award process for the Subcommittee on Honors and Prizes.

• Managed reports and administrative functions of the Task Force on Undergraduate Education, the Committee on Student Affairs, and the Committee on Diversity Initiatives.• Coordinated executive searches for Executive VP of Health Sciences and Dean of the Faculty, Executive VP of Communications, and other senior-level administrators.• Coordinated legal research, interns, and citations for President Bollinger’s scholarly work, Uninhibited, Robust, and Wide-Open: A Free Press for a New Century (2010).

• Managed student events and Columbia Business School graduation ceremonies.• Supported business functions and contract administration for outside vendor accounts.• Managed student communications, including newsletters, admissions letters, and maintenance of student databases.