Marcia Y. Cantarella

Marcia Y. Cantarella (2012-2019) has an extensive writing background both professionally and as a published writer and in teaching. Her career as an educator, which includes serving as a Dean at Princeton and the Dean’s staff at NYU College of Arts and Sciences, has focused on enhancing students’ academic experience and outcomes. Her background also includes a career of speaking, writing, consulting and training on leadership and entrepreneurship. Dr. Cantarella is the daughter of Whitney Young, the late civil rights activist. She has served as a judge for the Mohbat Prize from the outset. Marcia lives in Manhattan.