Naterena A. Parham-Cofield

Naterena A. Parham-Cofield, Ph.D., M.Ed., MSW, MBA, serves as the Executive Director of Administration and Instructor for the MSW program at Yeshiva University, where responsibilities include strategic leadership and teaching within the curriculum. In prior roles at Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Naterena managed operational and administrative functions for multiple programs, collaborated with academic leadership, and developed policies to enhance institutional effectiveness. Naterena's practical experience includes social work internships at various organizations, focusing on treatment planning and case management. Naterena holds advanced degrees in Education, Management, Social Work, and Business Administration, reflecting a strong academic foundation in both social work and administrative practice.