Elizabeth Peiffer

Dean Peiffer joined GS in 2022, having previously served as a Student Affairs Officer and fellowships advisor at Columbia's Weatherhead East Asian Institute. Before joining Columbia, she worked as an advisor for international undergraduate students at Adelphi University. Dean Peiffer has studied, worked, and lived abroad in India, South Korea, and Japan. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, she enjoys cooking, studying languages, and learning about the history and internationalization of New York City. Dean Peiffer holds a B.A. in film and video from Georgia State University and an M.A. in international education from New York University.