The Metro New York & Southern Connecticut HERC (MNYSC HERC), established in 2006, is a non-profit organization composed of a diverse group of colleges and universities as well as research, medical and cultural institutions. Member representatives include faculty, staff, human resources professionals, institutional leaders, and faculty relations experts. 
The MNYSC HERC includes member institutions from New York City, southern Connecticut, Long Island, and lower and mid-Hudson Valley. The MNYSC HERC is governed by an Advisory Board drawn from its member institutions. Columbia University serves as the lead institution.
Contact Metro New York & Southern Connecticut HERC
Karen Fife
Regional Director
Membership Information
To learn more about HERC membership, click here.
East Coast HERC Regional Collaborative
The MNYSC HERC is proud to be part of the East Coast HERC Regional Collaborative which was established in the spring of 2020 as HERC regions in the Northeast Coast pivoted from in-person events to provide virtual programming, meetings, and networking opportunities for our members.
The East Cost HERC Regional Collaborative is currently made up of the following HERC regions and HERC directors:
Metro New York & Southern Connecticut HERC, Karen Fife, Columbia University
New Jersey/Eastern Pennsylvania/Delaware HERC, Gilda Paul, Princeton University
Upstate New York HERC, Mary Jo Serafini, University at Buffalo
New England HERC, Ruth Molina, Harvard University
Regional Governance
Metro New York & Southern Connecticut HERC is a self-governing consortium, with each member institution able to play a role in making decisions and shaping its future.
- Julia Camilli, Associate Director, OEO Accommodations and Accommodations Coordinator, New York University
- Janet Gipson, Head of Talent Acquisition, Yale University
- Tania Granados, Director of Employment, The Rockefeller University
- Laura Kirschstein, Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action, Columbia University
- Katie Raftery, Vice President of Human Resources, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
- Nicole Todd, Talent Acquisition Manager, The Pratt Institute
- Kaelie Varden-Jones, Assistant Director for Talent & Engagement, Vassar College
Regional and Dual Career Resources
A new career often involves decisions that affect the lives of individuals and families. The Metro New York & Southern Connecticut HERC aims to support member institutions and job seekers in identifying the regional and lifestyle resources needed to ease the transition to a new job as well as to provide additional information for and about dual-career couples.
Please refer to our Regional Library to view and download resources for specific areas within the MNYSC HERC geographic territory.
Dual Career Network
The MNYSC HERC provides a dual career network of colleagues from member institutions to exchange CVs/resumes of partners and spouses to help them identify available positions and assist them during the job search process.
Members of the MNYSC HERC can connect directly with colleagues from member institutions by using the member directory button below you can access resources and information in our dual career community.
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