Senior Director, Student Leadership, Engagement and Careers
Meet the Wasserman Center Team
Diana DeCubellis
Industry Specialties: Global Affairs, DAUS-related studies, Sustainability
Location: Fairchild Building (7 East 12th Street)
Diana DeCubellis, Senior Director of Student Leadership, Engagement and Careers, joined NYU SPS in 2021. She leads the overall management and strategy for the Center providing students career education and industry connections. Through creative programs, high-quality coaching, strong industry outreach and experiential learning opportunities, NYU SPS students and alumni develop the necessary skills and strategies to navigate successful careers. Diana additionally oversees the Office of Student Life and Engagement, the team supporting student clubs, leadership organizations and school-wide social activities and events.
Diana’s background includes edtech, career coaching, consulting and management. As the lead strategist for career coaching at the Center, she has managed the coaching team, promoting an understanding of varied coaching models and industry trends while scaling these services during her tenure. Her management of coaching operations, related resources and programming ensures students receive up-to-date industry insights and have a keen awareness of the hiring landscape. Diana also works closely with Wasserman’s Industry Relations and Partnerships team to produce high quality employer engagement experiences for SPS students including recruiting events, mixers, panels, site visits and Career Field Intensive trips to visit employers in top job markets.
Diana loves helping students and alumni attain employment and supporting colleagues in their professional development, and she believes strongly in the importance of mentorship. She has served on the Dean’s Scholars Peer Mentor Program committee, the committee for Here to Here/SPS sponsored pathway programs, and as a mentor on student scholar programs including Fulbright, First Class and DICP. With an innovative approach to preparing students for the future of work, she has created new programs at SPS including the Student Leadership Lab and a pilot program for online students utilizing AI coaching.
She holds coaching certifications from CTI and the ICF and training from Stanford University’s Life Design Studio. Diana is also a fellow Violet who holds a BA from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and is currently pursuing her MA in Learning Technology and Design at NYU Steinhardt. In her free time her hobbies include travel, gardening, the arts and cooking.
Sandy DeShong
Employer Engagement & Data Assessment Administrator
NYU SPS Wasserman Center for Career Development
Location: Fairchild Building (7 East 12th Street)
Sandy DeShong joined the SPS Wasserman Center for Career Development in 2022, in a newly developed role that oversees cultivating and enhancing relationships with employers that result in career opportunities for NYU SPS students and alumni, as well as assisting in data analysis and marketing initiatives.
After extensive experience in the private sector (ESPN, Scholastic, National Basketball Association, American Express), Sandy transitioned her career to work in the field of workforce development, mainly employer partnerships & engagement. While at the Mayor’s Office of Youth Employment, Sandy worked to expand and improve opportunities for young adults to gain work experiences, add skills, and explore potential career interests and prepare for success in the world of work.
This was an intentional pivot for Sandy, during her career Sandy has been a passionate advocate of providing access and opportunity to young adults and after her work in the private sector, wanted to turn that passion into identifying and working with employers to engage talent in ways that match their capacity and interests. Sandy’s experience in the corporate world has well positioned her to work as a conduit in career development and education and provide support to all programs at NYU SPS.
She holds a BA in Education from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania and a MBA (Masters of Business Administrator) from the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business. She is a sports enthusiast and in her free time she enjoys spending time with family, running, and pilates.
Hailey Boehm
Employer Engagement and Assessment Administrator
NYU SPS Wasserman Center for Career Development
hnb9727@nyu.edu
Hailey joined NYU SPS Wasserman Center as an Employer Engagement and Assessment Administrator in Fall of 2023. Hailey works to cultivate and enhance employer relationships, as well as assist in data analysis and marketing initiatives, to ensure SPS students and alumni are prepared to achieve their professional goals. Hailey is passionate about providing students with valuable learning and networking opportunities to explore their career interests. Her previous work experience at UCLA, a grant writing firm, and a recruitment agency have cultivated her desire to enhance the student career development experience and help students forge fruitful relationships with industry professionals. Hailey holds a B.S. in Human Biology and Society from the University of California, Los Angeles. In her free time, Hailey likes to explore new restaurants and coffee shops in the city.
CAREER COACHING TEAM
Mason Bynes
Career Development Counselor
NYU SPS Wasserman Center for Career Development
mb7558@nyu.edu
Industry Specialties: Human Capital Management, Publishing, Management & Systems, Project Management, Professional Writing & Translation
Location: Midtown Center (20 W. 43rd Street)
Mason Bynes joined NYU SPS Wasserman Center as a Career Development Counselor in September 2023. With experience in career coaching, music, and arts/nonprofit advocacy, Mason works with students and alumni to curate their career journey and to achieve their career goals. She brings a holistic approach to advising, empowering students to be the designer of their own lives.
Mason is passionate about creating space for both personal and professional development in her coaching. She leads her advising with a spirit of curiosity, helping students to ask themselves the right questions in terms of their goals. Her additional pursuits as a performing artist and composer equips her with an eclectic background that informs her approach to coaching. She enjoys process and strategy building, helping students to develop the skills, application materials, personal brand, and mindset to achieve their desires. Since joining the SPS Wasserman team, Mason has enjoyed building community with student cohorts like Bridge and First Class through mentorship and workshops. She looks forward to assisting the SPS team in programming and events, employer engagement, and building strong relationships with students and alumni through coaching.
Prior to working at NYU, Mason served as Senior Career Services Advisor at Berklee College of Music. She continues her work as a composer and vocal artist for a variety of ensembles, performance organizations, and visual artists based in New York, Boston, and Los Angeles.
Tatiana Gaona
Career Development Counselor
NYU SPS Wasserman Center for Career Development
tdg8688@nyu.edu | 212-998-7177
Taty (she/her/hers) joined NYU in January 2024. Throughout her career, Taty has held positions at various institutions, including Ramapo College, The New School, Saint Peter's University, and Hudson County Community College. Her diverse experience has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by students from different backgrounds and disciplines.
Taty is thrilled to be at NYU and is looking forward to leveraging her knowledge and resources to coach and empower students to make informed decisions and pursue their aspirations with confidence.
Rimsha Bazaid
Career Development Counselor
Industry Specialties: Real Estate, Publishing, DAUS-related studies
Location: Fairchild Building (7 East 12th Street)
Rimsha Bazaid is a compassionate and energetic higher education professional who enjoys empowering students through career development and holistic support. As a Career Development Counselor, she blends her career services expertise with a student-centered mindset to guide learners in identifying their goals, building confidence, and navigating the transition from college to career. Rimsha’s approach is to help students feel seen and supported while providing encouragement and motivation tailored to their individual experiences. She encourages her students to embrace their unique strengths and stories to develop their professional growth.
Her professional experience includes impactful roles in career and transfer student services, academic advising, and the public health education sector. She has planned and executed a wide range of programs—from employer engagement initiatives and special campus-wide events to career readiness workshops and alumni and staff panels. Rimsha has also served as an adjunct faculty instructor and brings her classroom teaching experience into her counseling work, offering students a deeper understanding of career pathways in public health and beyond. Her dual role as educator and counselor enhances her ability to connect students with meaningful opportunities.
A natural listener, change agent, and improver, Rimsha continuously seeks innovative, student-informed ways to elevate programming and services. Her work at SPS includes Career Launch, a career readiness initiative that promotes equitable access to workforce development. Through this work, she focuses on building students’ social capital by expanding their exposure to professional networks, mentorship, and real-world experiences that support long-term success.
Outside the office, Rimsha enjoys spending time with friends, discovering new coffee spots, attending concerts and Broadway shows, and taking part in fun activities around the city.
Angelina Gamradt
Administrative Aide
NYU SPS Wasserman Center for Career Development
adg7@nyu.edu
Location: Fairchild Building (7 East 12th Street)
Angelina is the Administrative Aide at the Wasserman Center for Career Development at the School of Professional Studies. Angelina provides support to both students and employers looking to partner with the SPS Wasserman Center and manages the reception area and the Center’s student-worker staff. Prior to joining SPS Wasserman in March 2021, Angelina worked at the English Language Institute at NYU SPS. She earned her B.A. in Film Studies from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and her M.A. in Higher Education Administration at NYU. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching documentaries, learning to play cello and playing with her two dogs.
