Leadership & Governance
Meet The Deans
The academic leaders guiding Manhattan University's three schools.
Each of Manhattan University's schools is led by an accomplished dean who shapes academic vision, supports faculty and student achievement, and advances our Lasallian Catholic mission. Learn more about the leaders of our three schools below.
Interim Dean, O'Malley School of Business
Grishma Shah, Ph.D.
Dr. Grishma Shah was named Interim Dean of the O’Malley School of Business in August 2026 after serving as the school’s Associate Dean since 2025. She joined Manhattan University in 2008 after earning her Ph.D. in Global Affairs and International Business from Rutgers University, and as a professor of management, her scholarship focuses on globalization, culture, gender equity, cross-cultural management, and social change. As the University’s Director of Global Business Studies, she has developed international partnerships and led faculty-led consulting and study programs throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. As interim dean, she is focused on academic rigor, experiential learning, and initiatives that strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship across the University and the New York City business community.
Dean, School of Engineering
Kathryn W. Jablokow, Ph.D.
Dr. Kathryn Jablokow became Dean of the School of Engineering on August 1, 2025, the first woman to hold the position in the University's history. She joined Manhattan after five years at the National Science Foundation, where she served as Deputy Division Director of the Research, Innovation, Synergies, and Education Division and co-authored the agency's Artificial Intelligence Roadmap. Previously an associate chief academic officer at Penn State, she remains Professor Emerita of engineering design and mechanical engineering and is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. She brings expertise in AI, engineering design, and research management, with a focus on cutting-edge academic programs and industry partnerships.
Dean, Kakos School of Arts and Sciences
Marcy Peteroy-Kelly, Ph.D.
Dr. Marcy Peteroy-Kelly is Dean of the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences, the largest of the University's three schools, having joined Manhattan in 2022. Since then, she has prioritized undergraduate student research, first-year student success, and instructional best practices for faculty. Under her leadership, the school has launched new programs including a major in game design and production, minors in astronomy and quality science, an online computer science M.S., and five 5-year combined degree programs. She previously served as department chair and professor of biology at Pace University's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences.