Office of the Dean

The Office of the Dean at the Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi provides strategic oversight and direction for the school’s growth and impact. It leads core functions including operations, planning, and school-wide initiatives, while ensuring alignment with Stern’s academic vision and NYUAD’s broader mission. The office actively collaborates across the university and engages with key internal and external stakeholders—including students, alumni, donors, and industry partners — to strengthen the school’s programs, reputation, and resources. Serving as the school’s central leadership hub, the Office of the Dean drives innovation, fosters excellence, and builds partnerships that advance Stern’s global presence from in Abu Dhabi.

Taryn Benarroch is the Chief of Staff and Director of Strategic Initiatives at NYU Abu Dhabi’s Stern School of Business. She plays a key role in advancing the school’s mission through strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and operational leadership. Taryn works closely with internal and external stakeholders—including university leadership, faculty, students, donors, and industry partners—to drive key initiatives and support the school’s growth and impact. Taryn has been at NYUAD since 2017, and prior to that served in leadership roles in nonprofit organizations in the US, and also served as a Presidential Appointee for Barack Obama’s Department of Education.