Our Team

At CUIMC, we view our residence as much more than accommodations. We are here to assist in making your stay with us as enjoyable and successful as possible. We are here to assist with campus resources, community engagement opportunities, leasing requirements, and connecting you to our campus partners.  

Administrative Team

  • Diana Mejia

    • Vice President, Student & Campus Services
    Diana Mejia

  • Noemi Bueno

    • Assistant Director of Housing Assignments, Office of Housing Services

    Noemi Bueno has been a key member of the Office of Housing Services team since 1997, and currently oversees housing assignments for students and postdoctoral candidates. She works closely with the team to keep students informed about housing procedures and processes throughout the year.

    Noemi has an open-door policy for students and staff and warmly welcomes anyone who may have a question or concern about the housing process. Each year, she enjoys being part of Commencement and seeing students who once entered on-campus housing graduate and receive their degrees. She holds an associate degree in applied sciences-computer programming from LaGuardia Community College.

    Fun Facts About Noemi:

    • Favorite place on campus: 11th Floor Rooftop at 50 Haven Avenue
    • Top must-visit destination: Vatican City, Italy
    Noemi Bueno

  • Rocío Guzman

    • Customer Service Coordinator, Office of Housing Services

    Rocío Guzman ensures prospective residents receive detailed information regarding accommodations and leasing procedures. She also conducts all lease signings at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. A native New Yorker, she is always eager to welcome CUIMC community members to Washington Heights. She loves interacting with residents and enjoys getting to know them and their stories. Rocío also assists students and CUIMC affiliates interested in off-campus housing, providing them with housing listings and connecting them to local brokers.

    Rocío joined CUIMC in 2011 as a service representative for Facilities Management and Campus Services. She transitioned to the Office of Housing Services in late 2014. She previously worked as a senior loan officer with BBVA-Bancomer Hipotecaria Nacional Mexicana and holds a BA in international studies and human services from Mount Saint Mary College.

    Rocío Calixto

  • AJ Lutz

    • Associate Director of Housing Services, Office of Housing Services

    AJ Lutz joined the Office of Housing Services as associate director in June 2021. He is responsible for the administrative and customer service operations of the department, including the implementation and maintenance of new technologies to deliver better experiences and services for on-campus residents.

    AJ has worked in the higher education and housing industry for fifteen years at various institutions, including The New School, University of Illinois at Chicago, Western Illinois University, and the University of Iowa. He holds an MS in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University and a BA in Theatre Design from the University of Missouri in Columbia.

    Fun Facts About AJ:

    • Favorite place on campus: Still discovering, but right now, it is the green space between Tower 2 and Tower 3 that overlooks the Hudson River and George Washington Bridge
    • If you could choose one super power: The ability to travel any distance without taking any time–to instantly go places!

  • Mario Rapetti

    • Executive Director, Office of Housing Services

    Mario Rapetti joined the Office of Housing Services as director in March 2020. Mario manages the daily operations of the Office of Housing Services, which includes all aspects of housing assignments and residential facilities and operations for CUIMC’s seven on-campus residential buildings. In his previous role as the assistant dean of Student Life at SUNY Purchase College, Mario oversaw the offices of housing and residence life, student life, leadership, and orientation programs. 

    Mario received an MA in student affairs in higher Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and a BS in biology from Ramapo College of New Jersey. He also a certified Emergenetics Associate and holds a certificate in human resource management from Elizabethtown College.

    Mario is an avid traveler, visiting 40 countries. When not traveling, he enjoys spending time with his two dogs and exploring the many benefits of New York City.   

    Fun Facts About Mario:

    • One item you can’t leave home without: My CUIMC ID
    • Top must-visit destination: Antarctica
    Mario Rapetti