Our Team
Office of Field Practice
Location: 722 West 168th Street, Suite 1040 (room B)
General Email: msph-ofp@cumc.columbia.edu
Ana Jiménez-Bautista, LMSW
- Director of Field Practice
Ana Jiménez-Bautista, LMSW, is the Director of Field Practice at the Office of Careers and Practice. Ana has worked for Columbia University/NYPH for over 25 years in a variety of roles, including the coordination of community education and outreach for community and school-based clinics; and international internship/exchange programs. Ana’s life-long mission is to contribute to the improvement of the human condition and the reduction of health and wellness disparities.
Specializations: General practicum support, development and implementation of new domestic and international practicum sites, coordination of international school-wide sites; and community, faculty, and staff support regarding practicum.
Nery Gonzalez, MPH, LMSW
- Administrative Director for Field Practice
Nery Gonzalez, MPH, LMSW has over 20 years professional experience working in the fields of public health and social work, focusing on programs supporting children, adolescents and their families. She is the Administrative Director for Field Practice within the Office of Careers and Practice and is an alumna of the Mailman School of Public Health. Nery coordinates the Puerto Rico Interpofessional Education Fellowship, and assists students in exploring practicum and other fellowship learning opportunities that contribute to their public health training. She provides administrative support in facilitating practicum stipends and Scope of Work related issues.
Specializations: Puerto Rico Fellowship, Interprofessional education, practicum stipends
