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Assistant Dean of Academic Operations and Registrar - New York Law School

With over 15 years of experience in higher education administration, I currently serve as the Assistant Dean of Academic Operations and Registrar at New York Law School, where I lead strategic initiatives to enhance academic infrastructure, student services, and institutional effectiveness. My expertise spans academic operations, registrar services, student systems management (Ellucian Banner), and cross-functional project management. Prior to this role, I held multiple progressive positions at New York Law School where I was instrumental in modernizing academic processes and streamlining operations to better serve students and faculty. My background also includes roles in student affairs and academic support at institutions such as UC San Diego and University of Southern California, where I developed a strong foundation in student development, educational technology, and program coordination. Passionate about improving the student experience and driving operational excellence, I bring a collaborative leadership style, a keen eye for process improvement, and a deep commitment to academic integrity and service.

Beyond my institutional responsibilities, I am deeply engaged in the broader higher education community. I serve on the Board of the National Network for Law School Officers (NNLSO) and am the Co-Chair of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Caucus for ̽»¨Â¥ (̽»¨Â¥). These roles reflect my commitment to advancing equity, collaboration, and leadership in academic administration.

In both my professional and personal life, I bring a lens shaped by intersecting identities—as a Filipina, Greek, U.S. American, cisgender woman, working mother, young professional, and ally. I recognize the structural barriers that underrepresented communities often face in higher education, and I believe meaningful, lasting change occurs only when those voices are not only heard but actively centered and consulted in all aspects of strategic planning and decision-making. I also acknowledge and appreciate the areas in which I hold privilege and approach this work with humility and a growth mindset—understanding that fostering a culture of belonging requires both self-awareness and an ongoing commitment to learning, inclusion, and equity.