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The Graduate School is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, innovation, and a supportive environment for all graduate students. Our team is here to provide guidance, resources, and support to ensure your success throughout your academic and professional journey.

 For any general inquiries, please email graduateschool@miami.edu. 

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Interim Dean
Professor, Sociology & Criminology
Email: n.piquero@miami.edu
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Interim Associate Dean
Professor, Research, Measurement, & Evaluation
Email: s.ahn@miami.edu
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Alexander Mas, M.S.Ed.
Assistant Dean
Email: amas@miami.edu

Areas of Expertise: Graduate Policies and Procedures, Graduate School Forms, Graduate Student Trainings, Graduate School Fellowships, UM/FIU Exchange, Student Grievances and Grade Appeals
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Doreen Yamamoto, M.I.A.
Senior Editor
Email: dyamamoto@miami.edu

Areas of Expertise: ETD Submission Process, Certificate of Defense Approval Form, ETD Final Content Approval Form, ETD Availability Agreement Form, Writing Retreats
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Tocarra Ware
Senior Program Coordinator
Email: txw652@miami.edu

Areas of Expertise: Graduate Program Reviews, Graduate School Newsletter
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Marissa Rodriguez
Program Coordinator
Email: mxr3467@miami.edu

Areas of Expertise: Graduate Policies and Procedures, Graduate School Forms
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Redmond Willis
Program Coordinator
Email: raw135@miami.edu

Areas of Expertise: Graduate Policies and Procedures, Graduate School Forms
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Marisol Gonzalez
Office Manager
Email: marisol.gonzalez@miami.edu

Areas of Expertise: Graduate School Operations, Graduate School Email Communications, Graduate School Events, Graduate School Travel Awards, Invoices and Purchase Orders, Academic Dean Holds, Posterboard Rentals
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Director, Finance
Email: r.alfonso@umiami.edu

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