2021 Faculty & Staff Impact Award
Gina Casalegno’s commitment to the Carnegie Mellon student body has been apparent throughout her 19-year tenure with the university. As the first vice president for Student Affairs, Gina and her team are responsible for supporting student success and enhancing the CMU experience through every facet of students’ Carnegie Mellon education. Gina is an advocate for students and is passionate about helping them thrive during their time on campus and in transition to becoming engaged and successful alumni. Her visionary commitment to creating a healthy culture for CMU students has included an expanded focus on inclusion, well-being, and giving students the tools and resources to make one’s mark.
Gina has held a number of leadership roles at CMU, including the position of dean of students, to which she was appointed in 2010 and serves as today. Gina’s career working with students began at the University of California at San Diego, where she studied psychology and theater, and continued at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , where she earned her M.S. from the School of Education.