Affiliated Staff
Norma DeMattos
Senior MPP and MBA Program Administrator
Heller School for Social Policy and Management
781-736-3866
ndemat@brandeis.edu
Joanne Arnish
Department Administrator
Near Eastern and Judaic Studies
781-736-2950
jarnish@brandeis.edu
Jean Mannion
Department Coordinator
Near Eastern and Judaic Studies
781-736-2950
mannion@brandeis.edu
Staff
Carol Hengerle
Senior Program Coordinator
hengerle@brandeis.edu
781-736-2997
Carol Hengerle is the senior program coordinator for the Hornstein Program. In this role, she is involved with department events, logistics, student support and general administration. In addition, she has extensive involvement with applications and admissions for prospective Hornstein students.
Hengerle received a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Hofstra University. After working as a computer programmer for several years, she moved into the area of customer-service management; she has more than 25 years' experience in that field.
Hengerle has managed customer-service and registration departments in municipal government offices, as well as in the fields of mail order and conference production. In addition, she has been involved in a variety of volunteer endeavors, including literacy tutoring as well as work with children’s organizations and food pantries.
She has a grown son and daughter and lives in Natick with her husband, George.
Rise Singer
Program Manager
rsinger@brandeis.edu
781-736-2991
As program manager for Hornstein, Singer’s primary responsibility is to ensure that the program runs smoothly for students and faculty. Feel free to contact her with any questions or concerns.
Prior to joining Hornstein in 2003, Singer enjoyed an extensive career in university technology management, as well as stints in college admissions, international student exchange administration, and intercultural training.
She holds a bachelor's degree in Russian language and intercultural studies from Trinity College in Connecticut and a master of arts degree in intercultural relations from Lesley University in Cambridge, Mass.