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 PGS administration is committed to creating a culture of professionalism and excellence and is dedicated to our mission.

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

Leadership Team

Liz MawPresident

Dariush RafinejadProvost

Eric CetnarskiVice President of Operations

Robert CoombsVice President of Marketing and Communications

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

Nader AbdallahDirector of Information Technology

Sharmila SinghDirector of Professional Development & Career Services

Sally Jernigan-SmithSenior Manager of Community Engagement

Basma KhairyAdmissions Coordinator - San Francisco

Alexi MolinariAssociate Manager of Community Engagement

Ema PhelpsMPA Program Manager