Desirae Colvin is the Director of Special Projects at the Data Science Institute at Columbia University. In this role, she leads various initiatives that enhance the institute's educational and research mission. With a rich background in higher education, she has held several significant positions, including Assistant Provost for Curriculum Development at The New School, and Chief of Staff at CUNY Queens College. Desirae also served as the Director of Administration and Communication for Strategic Initiatives at Fordham University's Fordham College at Lincoln Center. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree from Vassar College, and she is an alumna of Columbia University’s Teachers College.