Hailing from the South Bronx, Sasha joined the Double Discovery Center in March of 2022. With Columbia since 2011, she has worked in the Office of Alumni & Development and the Office of the Dean at Columbia College managing alumni leadership boards and key College-wide initiatives - also serving as former Dean James J. Valentini's deputy chief of staff. Prior to joining Columbia, Sasha worked at the American Red Cross in Greater New York leading youth development programs and at the National MS Society building its volunteer programs. She earned a B.S. from Cornell University and a master’s from Teachers College. Sasha is known in the Columbia community for her commitment to excellence, strong work ethic, humility and sense of humor. She has a heart for young people, which has been consistently present in her 20-year nonprofit career. Sasha loves creating art, international travel, and is the Center's self-proclaimed resident photographer. She currently resides in Westchester with her husband, daughter, mom, sister, two fur babies - Mojo & Buttons, and one feathered friend - Pee Wee.