Maria Y. Reynoso

Maria Reynoso is the Interim Executive Director for the ISSO and the Director of Compliance for ISSO Morningside. In her role as Interim Executive Director, she oversees the development, coordination, and delivery of services for the ISSO as a whole. She also serves as the primary liaison between ISSO and Columbia’s Office of the Provost. As Director of Compliance, she is responsible for certifying the university’s compliance with federal regulations, directing the Compliance team, and overseeing the issuance of all student visa documents.

Maria has over 25 years of experience serving Columbia in the field of International Education and Compliance. Having been an international student herself, she thoroughly enjoys having the opportunity to support Columbia’s international community.

She received an Executive Masters of Public Administration from Columbia University; an LL.M. in Banking, Corporate and Finance Law from Fordham Law School; and an LL.B. from La Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Ureña in the Dominican Republic.