Directory

Frank H. Wu is the eleventh president of Queens College. As chief executive officer he has the responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the institution, delegating as appropriate. He coordinates with his cabinet, and, beyond that, the larger group of administrators on the President’s Council. Together with cabinet members he works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external communities while respecting the principles of shared governance. 

Frank H. Wu
President

Kiely Hall, 12th Floor
president@qc.cuny.edu

Desirae Colvin
Chief of Staff

Kiely Hall, 12th Floor
desirae.colvin@qc.cuny.edu

Chief of Staff

Desirae Colvin is chief of staff to President Wu. She supports the president in managing and strategizing major issues and initiatives impacting the senior executive staff and all schools and serves as the president’s principal liaison to campus and community stakeholders. Desirae leads or engages in a wide variety of projects, including strategic planning and accreditation. She presides over the Administrative Council, which consists of cabinet members who are not in academic roles and oversees the areas of Athletics and Public Safety.

Desirae Colvin
Chief of Staff
Email: desirae.colvin@qc.cuny.edu
Erika Angelone
Assistant (Scheduling)
Email: erika.angelone@qc.cuny.edu
Director

Stacey A. Romano is the director of the Office of the President. Stacey provides oversight and management of confidential and special projects for the president as well as management of the day-to-day activities of the office and supervision of office staff. She works with the president to process and implement budgetary and related financial decisions in relation to events. Stacey oversees the college’s event planning office. Stacey’s direct reports are Sylvia Hernandez (presidential and departmental events), Claudia Knoblauch (president’s schedule), Iris Leung (President’s Office activities), and Gian Rosa (Finances).

Stacey Romano
Director
Email: stacey.romano@qc.cuny.edu
Claudia Knoblauch
Assistant (Scheduling)
Email: claudia.knoblauch@qc.cuny.edu
Operations Manager

Dhanya Bell is the operations manager. Working closely with the president and reporting to the chief of staff, Dhanya manages projects and initiatives intended to enhance campus operations on behalf of the college community. She documents and develops standard operating procedures that maintain or improve efficiencies. She provides essential support to the cabinet and the Administrative Council along with the President’s Office at large to ensure that projects and initiatives are executed and completed.

Dhanya Bell
Operations Manager
Email: dhanya.bell@qc.cuny.edu