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About the Office of Inclusive Engagement & Student Life (IESL)
About the Office of Inclusive Engagement & Student Life (IESL)
The Office of Inclusive Engagement & Student Life (IESL) amplifies student voices, builds community, and creates opportunities for leadership, celebration, and connection at Silver.
We support students by:
Managing key transition events like orientation and graduation celebrations
Advising and supporting student groups and councils
Overseeing student spaces at 1 WSN
Promoting leadership development, socioemotional support, basic needs programs, and community-building programs and events
Our work focuses on fostering belonging, well-being, and inclusive engagement by bringing social work values to life beyond the classroom. We also connect students with partners across Silver, NYU, and the profession to strengthen community and create meaningful experiences.
Active Student Groups & Councils | Fall 2025
Active Student Groups & Councils | Fall 2025
Our student groups and councils are open to all backgrounds and identities. To learn more about the missions of NYU Silver student groups and councils, please contact IESL or log onto NYU Engage through NYUHome and use the search to filter for NYU Silver School of Social Work groups.
Asian Student Support Group | silver.assg@nyu.edu
The Black Care Collective | silver.blackcare@nyu.edu
Critical Social Work Collective | silver.csw.collective@nyu.edu
End Overdose | silver.endoverdose@nyu.edu
First Gen Students of Color | silver.fgsoc@nyu.edu
Graduate Student Association | silver.gsa@nyu.edu
I Recognize You | silver.irecognizeyou@nyu.edu
Latinx Social Work Student Organization | silver.latinx-swso@nyu.edu
NYU Student Mindfulness Group | silver.studentmindfulness@nyu.edu
PhD Student Government Association | silver.phdsa@nyu.edu
Pride in Practice | silver.prideinpractice@nyu.edu
Silver Jewish Community | silver.jewishcommunity@nyu.edu
Silver Psychoanalysis Forum | silver.psychoanalysisforum@nyu.edu
Silver Silvers | silver.silvers@nyu.edu
Social Work Book Club | silver.bookclub@nyu.edu
Undergraduate Student Government Association | silver.usga@nyu.edu
Unity of Many Minds | silver.unityofmanyminds@nyu.edu
Support for International Students
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.
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
JOSEPHINE GONZALEZ (she/her)
JOSEPHINE GONZALEZ (she/her)
Associate Director
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)
GRACE DEFINO (she/her)
Administrative Aide
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 recent graduate from NYU Steinhardt’s Sociology of Education Master's 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
Multiple Ways to Engage with Us
Email: silver.inclusivestudentlife@nyu.edu
Phone: (212) 998-5926
Instagram: @silveriesl
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