Administration

Our dedicated and dynamic staff members keep the institution running and are an integral part of our community. Staff members are accessible and their doors are always open. Feel free to reach out and connect with any of them directly.

Presidio Graduate School has a creative, experienced, and passionate team of professionals to manage and grow the school’s administrative and academic operations. Our staff consists of seasoned academic and business executives, as well as experienced, entrepreneurial professionals from a number of diverse fields. Each member of the Presidio administration is committed to creating a culture of professionalism and excellence and is dedicated to Presidio’s mission.

Visit the PGS Contact Us page for general information and to reach specific departments.

Leadership Team

Suzanne FarverInterim President and First Vice Board Chair

Dariush RafinejadProvost

Eric CetnarskiVice President of Operations

Steven CraneProgram Director and Professor

Administration Team

Kari DorthDirector of Admissions

Pamela J. GordonDirector of Partnerships

Connor O'FarrellSenior Manager of Online Learning Programs

Neha HoraSenior Manager for International Programs and Global Integration

Laura LudwigDirector of Finance and Student Business Services

Lynn BraunRegistrar and Director of Institutional Research

Cathy HuieAssociate Registrar

Divya SrinivasanSenior Manager of Strategy and Governance

Nader AbdallahDirector of Information Technology

Kate McDillLibrarian and Instructional Services Manager

Sharmila SinghDirector of Professional Development & Career Services

Sally Jernigan-SmithSenior Manager of Community Engagement

Sonja O’ClaireAdmissions Coordinator - Seattle

Basma KhairyAdmissions Coordinator - San Francisco

Alexi MolinariAssociate Manager of Community Engagement

Avi KruleyMPA Program Coordinator

Ema PhelpsMPA Program Manager