Mission Statement
- To make our collective voice be heard pertaining to program-related matters
- To bring together our student body through academic, professional and social events
- To help with advancing our academic and career interests by connecting us with resources
Board Members

Jeff Wang
Co-President
jp3835@columbia.edu

Maria Fariello
Co-President &
Chair of the Professional Careers Committee
maria.fariello@columbia.edu

Tia Monahan
Chair of Academics &
Research and PhD Committees
tjm2189@columbia.edu

Michael Mahon
Treasurer &
Chair of the Social Committee
mbm2236@columbia.edu
Current Committees
MA Academics
- Consolidate class feedback and concerns about the program
- Enforce academic integrity
- Gather and build a database of useful notes, materials, practice questions and general exam resources
PhD and Research
- Complement program and the faculty in their support for PhD applicants
- Exchange info on PhD and RA positions from alumni and current PhD students
- Encourage class members with prior application/RA experiences to share
Professional Careers
- Leverage alumni connections
- Streamline networking information from all sources
- Facilitate intra-class info sharing