Meet Our Team
The MSCF program enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and administrative competence. Pictured below are the behind-the-scenes MSCF Team Members who, from Admissions to Alumni Services, work hard to make your experience in the program deeply enriching and satisfying.
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Executive Director
Admissions
Career Services
Operations & Technology
Student Services
Executive Director
Robert S. Simon
Executive Director
The Executive Director of MSCF plays a pivotal role in collaborating closely with the program's staff and the MSCF Steering Committee to drive strategic innovation and advance the cutting-edge computational finance program. This program is governed by a Steering Committee comprising a senior faculty member from each of the four participating colleges, alongside the Executive Director, who oversees the committee's activities. The committee receives valuable guidance from employers, MSCF alumni, and the MSCF Advisory Board, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded approach to program governance and development. Learn more about the Steering Committee
Admissions
Emily Wertz
Director, Admissions
Mia DiIanni
Associate Director, Admissions
Ajay Bell
Admissions & Recruiting Officer
Career Services
David Engel
Associate Director, Career Services
Queeta Welch
Associate Director, Career Services
Eufemia Baldassarre
Associate Director, Career Services
Operations & Technology
Drew Eisenbeis
Director, Technology & Operations
David Briggs
Assistant Director, Technology
Mike Szemanski
AV Support Specialist
Student Services
Diffy Paljevic
Director, Academic Advising & Alumni Relations
Susan Timko
Director, Academic Advising and Policies
Edward Barr
Communication Coach
Sara Snatchko
Senior Academic Coordinator
Bridget S. Taylor
Assistant Director of Academic Programs
Amanda Murataj
Senior Academic Coordinator