Dean’s Office

Page Contents:01.Dean Rayo02.Dean’s Office Team03.Job Opportunities

Dean Agustín Rayo

The MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences is led by the Kenan Sahin Dean Agustín Rayo PhD ’01. Dean Rayo is a professor of philosophy. His research lies at the intersection of the philosophy of logic and the philosophy of language.

He is the author of numerous articles and two books: “The Construction of Logical Space” (OUP, 2013) and “On the Brink of Paradox” (MIT Press, 2019), which won the 2020 PROSE Award for best textbook in the humanities.

Before his current role as dean, Rayo served terms as associate dean and interim dean, as well as head of house at one of our undergraduate dormitories.

Agustín Rayo is the Kenan Sahin Dean of SHASS and a professor of philosophy.

Dean’s Office Team

The Dean’s Office is dedicated to serving the students, faculty, and staff at SHASS. Come visit us in Building 4-240 where we provide a range of support to the MIT community.

For general inquiries, email shass-info@mit.edu.

Britta Bell

Development Officer

Michael Brindley

Director of Communications

Benjamin Daniel

Communications Officer

Sean DeBoer

Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration

Rosy DiCostanzo

Graduate Contract Administrator

Victoria Herman

Senior Human Resources Representative

Megan Hinckley

Leadership Giving Officer

Daniel Irvine

Systems Administrator

Ana Ludwig

HR Business Partner

Keeril Makan

Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives

Anne Marie Michel

Assistant Dean for Development

Robin Palazzolo

Executive Assistant to Agustín Rayo, Kenan Sahin Dean

Heather Paxson

Associate Dean for Faculty

Chanh Phan

Academic Programs Specialist

Erminia Piccinonno

Assistant Dean for Human Resources and Administration

Carly Soll

Program Coordinator for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Hanley Valentin

Multimedia Content Producer and Coordinator

Veronica Vivas

Senior Financial Officer

Albert Wang

Systems Administrator Lead

Job Opportunities

Explore employment opportunities with SHASS.

Director of Community Engagement and Organizational Development

The Director of Community Engagement and Organizational Development will play a critical role in cultivating an inclusive, vibrant, and supportive culture that attracts, develops, and retains exceptional talent.  This leader will spearhead initiatives to elevate employee engagement, foster a strong sense of community, and implement talent management strategies aligned with MIT’s core values and long-term goals.  As a pivotal member of the leadership team, the Director will oversee programs in talent development, inclusion, and engagement, creating a workplace that is both connected and empowering.

Review the detailed position description.

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