Idelsi Botex is the Director of Administration in the Dean’s Office at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. In this role, she oversees administrative operations, financial management, and strategic support for the Dean and executive leadership. Idelsi has extensive experience in organizational management, operational strategy, and cross-functional coordination within complex academic environments. She is currently completing her degree at the CUNY School of Professional Studies, where her capstone research focuses on strategic management and organizational competitiveness. Outside of her professional work, Idelsi is a devoted mother and daughter, and an excellent cook who enjoys bringing people together through food and family.