Dr. Stefanie Brachfeld
brachfelds@montclair.edu
Interim Dean, The Graduate School
Dr. Brachfeld is the Interim Dean of The Graduate School and the Vice Provost for Research at Montclair State University.
Dr. Laura Valente
valentel@montclair.edu
Associate Dean, The Graduate School
Dr. Valente provides overall coordination of The Graduate School’s administrative and student support functions, these include the graduate assistantship program and all student success intiatives.
Rebecca Newton
shifferr@montclair.edu
Business Coordinator, The Graduate School
Rebecca assists the Dean with day-to-day initiatives for the Graduate School and is responsible for all Personnel & Finance processes in workday.
Deborah Reynoso
reynosod@montclair.edu
Director for Student Academic Services, The Graduate School
Deborah leads the student support team, oversees the evaluation and approval of thesis, manages application and course registration processes, addresses student concerns, and serves as a vital liaison to academic programs.
Michael Stuhlmiller
stuhlmillerm@montclair.edu
Director of Technology, The Graduate School
Michael manages all technology-related functions for the department.
Victoria Speiser
speiserv@montclair.edu
Academic Success Coordinator, The Graduate School
Victoria conducts Academic Standing Reviews and Processes students’ request such as: Change of Concentration, Course Overload, Reclassifications, Leave of Absences/Withdrawals, permits, and or grade changers.
Adriana Garcia
garciaa@montclair.edu
Graduate Student Affairs Coordinator, The Graduate School
Adriana manages the coordination of logistics, covering aspects such as room bookings, catering services, and AV equipment. Additionally, she provides crucial support in the development and implementation of various programs and activities.
Alexa Rose Spear
speara@montclair.edu
Communications Coordinator, The Graduate School
Alexa leads strategic communications for The Graduate School, developing content across web, email, social media, and more to support the graduate community. She also collaborates with campus partners to promote events, share key updates, and strengthen community connections.
Arthur Carlson
carlsona@montclair.edu
Graduate Assistance Coordinator, The Graduate School
Arthur plays a key role in reviewing recommendations for Graduate Assistant positions. He also handles inquiries related to assistantships and coordinates tuition remission matters with Student Accounts.
Stephen Bienkiewicz
bienkiewiczs@montclair.edu
Graduate Student Service Generalist, The Graduate School
Stephen handles student and faculty inquiries, makes referrals as needed, and monitors The Graduate School’s main phone line and email accounts. He also assists with processing administrative and academic requests.
Sree Chandana Kurella
kurellas@montclair.edu
Technology Specialist, The Graduate School
Sree maintains and enhances The Graduate School’s online systems, ensuring smooth operations and security. She also manages the department website content and coordinates with department staff and counterparts across the University.