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Tiffany Decker

Senior Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs at Columbia University

About me

Tiffany Decker leads Columbia’s School of General Studies graduate and professional school initiatives, and in collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, develops new initiatives to support undergraduate research. She also facilitates curriculum development for GS's international dual- and joint-degree programs, helping build degree plans across a range of academic disciplines.

Prior to joining GS, Tiffany worked at MIT, where she focused on access for underrepresented students into STEM fields. In this role she was recognized by Harvard and Google for her pioneering research initiatives. A native Californian, Tiffany moved across the country to start her career as an English teacher with Teach for America in Paterson, New Jersey. In this role, she was named a District Model Teacher. A first-generation college student hailing from long line of service members, Tiffany’s scholarship focuses on student access to tertiary and graduate education. She holds a B.A. in English and history from Agnes Scott College and an M.S.Ed. in higher education administration from the University of Pennsylvania.