Find Your Community

The opportunities to get involved at NYU are endless!

The Office of Inclusive Engagement and Student Life provides resources, activities, events, social programming, and leadership opportunities outside of the classroom. This includes, but not limited to:

Support for International Students

International students are encouraged to reach out to the Office of Global Services (OGS) for support with immigration, visa, or OPT related questions.

Hannah Levy, Academic Advisor for international students, (
hannah.levy@nyu.edu) can also work with MSW international students in collaboration with OGS to address issues or concerns. Please note that only OGS international students on immigration matters.

Meet the Team

JOSEPHINE GONZALEZ (she/her)

Associate Director

Josephine (she/her), kindly known as Jo, is our Associate Director. Josephine was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She is a proud first generation college student who is currently pursuing her Juris Doctorate at City University of New York School of Law. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, going for a bike ride down the Hudson River, and canvas painting. A life goal of hers is to be a contestant on Chopped! Part of the IESL team, Jo looks forward to building meaningful and supportive connections with students, staff, and faculty at Silver and the greater NYU Community.

GRACE DEFINO (she/her)

Administrative Aide

Grace (she/her) is the Administrative Aide for the Office of Career & Professional Development as well as the Office of Inclusive Engagement & Student Life. Grace also serves as support staff for Courtney O’Mealley, Associate Dean of Student Affairs. In her role as the Administrative Aide for the Office of Career & Professional Development, Grace serves as the front-facing liaison to students, faculty, alumni, and other community partners. Grace supports the career coaching appointment scheduling process, maintains event pages and web portals, performs event logistics, and will be your go-to for all general inquiries related to co-curricular and student life activities. Prior to her role at NYU Silver, Grace served as a temporary Program Coordinator for the Office of Professional Development at NYU Dentistry. Grace is also a graduate student in NYU Steinhardt’s Sociology of Education program!

Grace speaks four languages (French, Spanish, Italian, and English!), plays guitar, and enjoys any and all creative outlets.

Multiple Ways to Engage with Us

Email: silver.inclusivestudentlife@nyu.edu
Phone: (212) 998-5926
Instagram: @silveriesl