Admissions and Financial Aid Staff

Julie Dobrow is currently Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Columbia University’s School of the Arts. In this position, she oversees admissions and financial aid strategy and implementation for the graduate Film, Theatre, Writing, and Visual Arts programs. full profile 

Niquette Johnson has served as a Financial Aid and Admissions Officer since 2018. She has worked in higher education since 2006, specializing in admissions and financial aid. full profile 

Anish Patel has served as Payroll Assistant to the Deans Office since 2017. Before coming to the School of the Arts, he worked in Administrative Office of the Executive Vice President as a Finance Assistant. full profile 

Tori Sheffer joined the School of the Arts in September of 2021. She began specializing in admissions during her undergraduate career at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she received a B.A. in Theatre Arts in May 2020. full profile 

Kenny Wong joined the School of the Arts in 2008 and has served in Admissions and Financial Aid since 2010. Prior to joining the School of the Arts, he worked as a stock trader and has degree in finance. full profile