JeanMarie Garofolo De Sa

JeanMarie works closely with the Associate Provost Gregory Taylor on curricular revisions and new program proposals as well as accreditation and institutional effectiveness. She values breaking down silos and working with faculty and staff in order to build a more collaborative culture of assessment.

She is a proud alum of Purchase College, and graduate of the Vocal Performance Program. She went on to receive her Masters in Vocal Performance from The Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. Prior to working in higher education, she traveled around the world and performed as an award-winning opera singer.

In her previous position at Purchase, she worked as the Assistant to the Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and was an active member of the Professional Staff Council, chairing the Professional Development Committee for three years where she worked to implement the first staff mentoring program, as well as the first Professional Staff Development Conference. She also served as a mentor for current Purchase College students in the Success Fellows program.