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Parsons Organizational Chart

Overview

Below is a brief overview of leadership at Parsons School of Design. Bios may be found on our website, and contact information may be found in the University Directory and in MyDay (Workday).

  • Yvonne Watson, Executive Dean of Parsons School of Design
  • Rory O'Dea, Dean of School of Art and Design History and Theory (ADHT)
  • Sam Mejias, Dean of Art, Media, and Technology (AMT)
  • Cotter Christian, Dean of School of Constructed Environments (SCE)
  • Jeongki Lim, Dean of School of Design Strategies (SDS)
  • Anne Gaines, Interim Dean of School of Fashion (SOF)

Deans Office

Curricular Affairs

  • Kelly Grossi, Vice Dean of Academic Affairs and Planning
  • Deirdre McConnell, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs and Curriculum
  • P.J. Gorre, Director of Curricular Affairs and Implementation
  • YuJune Park, Associate Dean of Curriculum and Learning
  • Jennifer Rittner, Associate Dean of Curriculum and Learning

Faculty Affairs

Operations

Board of Governors

  • The Parsons Board of Governors draws on the city’s vast and rich talent pool, connecting with students and amplifying our school’s mission of cross-pollinating creative fields and creating impact through art and design.

School of Art and Design History and Theory (ADHT)

Administration

Leadership

Programs

  • FY - Parsons First Year
  • BFA DHP - Design History & Practice
  • MA HDCS - History of Design & Curatorial Studies
  • MA FS - Fashion Studies

School of Art, Media, and Technology (AMT)

Administration

Leadership

Programs

  • AAS CD - Communication Design
  • BFA CD - Communication Design
    • Kelly Walters, Director
    • TBA, Associate Director
  • BFA DT - Design Technology
  • BFA FAR - Fine Arts
  • BFA ILL - Illustration
    • Director TBA
  • BFA PHO - Photography
    • Freya Powell, Director
    • TBA, Associate Director
  • MPS CD - Communication Design
  • MFA DT - Design Technology
  • MS DV - Data Visualization
  • MFA FAR - Fine Arts
  • MFA PHO - Photography
  • MA Media Studies

School of Constructed Environments (SCE)

Administration

Leadership

Programs


School of Design Strategies (SDS)

Administration

Leadership

Programs


School of Fashion (SOF)

Administration

Leadership

Programs


Continuing and Professional Education (CPE)

  • John Bartlett, Director, Fashion Programs, Executive and Professional Studies
  • Alex Bennett, Senior Director, Global and Youth Programs
    • Christopher Musci, Director, Art and Design Summer Intensives and Pre-College Programs
    • Laura Nitz, Director, Adult Continuing and Professional Education
  • Sarah Sim, Senior Director, Operations and Administration
    • Jordan Artim, Senior Manager, Enrollment Services
    • Zoë Whyte, Senior Manager, Continuing and Professional Education
    • Roberto Palomba, Director, Course Planning, Systems, and Analysis
    • Tomomi Tanikawa, Assistant Director, Operations and Planning, Pre-College and Summer Programs
  • Danielle Deckard, Associate Director of Faculty Affairs

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