Virgen Onativia

Virgen (Vee) Onativia is the Associate Director of Research Operations in the Office of the Vice Dean for Research at Columbia Business School. Vee collaborates closely with the entire Vice Dean for Research team to ensure smooth processes, effective project planning, and programming across various initiatives.

A Harlem native, Vee has served in various roles within the Columbia community for over 18 years. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with a minor in Psychology and is now working toward a Master’s degree in Adult Learning and Leadership at Teachers College, Columbia University.