Sharyn O'Halloran is a professor at Columbia University where she teaches courses in finance, trade, political economy and minority representation. She also serves as the chair of the university senate and sits on the board of Community Impact, Columbia's largest student service organization. Community Impact was formed in 1981 and serves as a connection between Columbia University and the local Harlem, Washington Heights, and Morningside Heights communities. At its 2014 gala, Community Impact honored Robert Kasdin of Columbia University with a Making a Difference award and presented Outstanding Community Service awards to Dr. Albert J. Thompson and Bibiana Thomas for their work with youth.

1. By Sharyn O'Halloran

2.  Sharyn O’Halloran is the George Blumenthal Professor of
Political Economics and Professor of International and
Public Affairs at Columbia University. In this position since
1993, she instructs undergraduate, graduate, and
professor-level courses in finance and trade, political
economy of regulation, and minority representation.
Sharyn O’Halloran plays a major administrative role at
Columbia, where she serves as chair of the university
senate and sits on the board of directors of the school’s
nonprofit Community Impact (CI).
Formed in 1981 by Columbia University undergraduates
David Joyce and Joe DeGenova, CI is currently the
university’s largest student service organization.

3.  The nonprofit serves as an interconnection between
the school and the Harlem, Washington Heights, and
Morningside Heights communities.
On October 14, 2014, CI hosted its annual gala and
auction at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. The
organization honored longtime supporter Robert
Kasdin, the senior executive vice president of
Columbia University, with the Making a Difference
award. In addition, the organization presented its
Outstanding Community Service award to Dr. Albert J.
Thompson, a Columbia Dental School alumnus, and
Bibiana Thomas, who facilitates youth and adult
programming for CI through the Graham Windham
organization.