Dean's Office

The Dean's Office is located at LaPenta School of Business, Suite 100, and all students are welcome to visit the office.

John DeMelis, MBA, CPA

John DeMelis

Dean of the LaPenta School of Business

Phone: (914) 633-2254
Email: jdemelis@iona.edu

Kyle Byrne '15, '20MBA

Kyle Byrne

Director of Student & Alumni Engagement

Phone: (914) 637-2789
Email: kbyrne@iona.edu

Alina Nazari, Ed.D., MBA

Alina Nazari

Assistant Dean of Accreditation and Faculty Affairs

Phone: (914) 633-2533
Email: anazari@iona.edu

Philip Rothman, ED.D., MBA

Philip Rothman

Director of Graduate Business Programs

Phone: (914) 633-2287
Email: prothman@iona.edu 

Rosemary P. Rubbo, MA

Rosemary Rubbo headshot

Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Programs

Phone: (914) 633-2137
Email: rrubbo@iona.edu

Kara Zazzaro ’22, ‘23MBA 

Kara Zazzaro

Student Services Coordinator

Phone: (914) 633-2257
Email: kzazzaro@iona.edu