Dawnita Altieri joined CMU in August 2025 as Executive Assistant to the Dean. She came to CFA from her most recent role at WAMU 88.5, American University Radio in Washington, D.C., where she served as Chief of Staff and Director for Strategic Administration for seven years. Prior to that, she held important roles in nonprofit and government organizations, notably at George Washington University between 2005–2016 as Senior Advisor to the President.