Melina Denebeim

Melina Denebeim is a senior leader at Columbia Business School, holding key positions in two important programs:

Roles and Responsibilities

Melina Denebeim serves as:

1. Co-Director of the Master of Science in Financial Economics (MSFE) program
2. Co-Director of the Program for Financial Studies (PFS)
3. Senior Director for both MSFE and PFS programs13

In these roles, she is responsible for:

• Leading educational programs
• Developing industry partnerships
• Designing curriculum and initiatives4

Background and Experience

Prior to joining Columbia Business School in 2014, Melina Denebeim had:

• Eight years of experience in capital markets and investment banking
• Worked at firms including Credit Suisse and Guggenheim Securities1

Contributions to Columbia Business School

At Columbia, Melina Denebeim:

• Teaches effective communication seminars for EMBA and MBA students
• Facilitated an NYC immersion course titled "Creative Destruction in Financial Services"
• Co-authored a Columbia CaseWorks technical note on LBO Valuation1

Education

Melina Denebeim's educational background includes:

• MBA from Columbia Business School
• BA (undergraduate degree, specific field not mentioned)5

Additional Roles

Beyond her primary responsibilities, Melina Denebeim is also involved in:

• Executive Advisory Board management for the Program for Financial Studies
• Serving as a point of contact for those interested in learning more about the Executive Advisory Board2

Melina Denebeim's multifaceted role at Columbia Business School combines academic leadership, industry experience, and a focus on connecting students with practical financial knowledge and skills.