Joseph Celentano

Joseph Celentano currently serves as the Director of Research Finance at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where leadership has led to improvements in transaction clarity, speed, and operational efficiency for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, overseeing approximately $35 million in sponsored projects and funds. Prior experience includes the role of Associate Director of Post-Award Research Administration at Thomas Jefferson University, where Joseph established and co-managed a team responsible for over $70 million in funding, addressed staff morale issues, and created a new operating model. Joseph's career began with roles in various organizations, including research administration, grants management, and administrative support, backed by a Master’s degree in Politics and Policy and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History from Lehigh University and Muhlenberg College, respectively.