Student Affairs

Chong was born in South Korea and moved to Torrington, Connecticut, in 1990 with her family, where she grew up. She began working at Northeastern in 2007 and has served Student Affairs in various roles, most recently being named Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students. Prior to arriving at Northeastern, Chong received her Bachelor of Science in secondary education and her Master’s of Education from the University of Vermont. A “Double Husky,” she earned her Master’s in Business Administration and doctorate in education from Northeastern University. As a committed educator, Chong has also served as adjunct faculty at both Northeastern and Suffolk University. Chong lives in Dedham, Massachusetts, with her husband and daughter and has a love for miniature dachshunds. Twitter: @kimismylastname

As a strategic mobilizer of resources and support, Maura collaborates with the Student Affairs leadership team in the execution and implementation of Student Affairs plans, provides tactical guidance on staffing decisions and processing, as well as oversees and directs financial and operational planning. In addition, Maura oversees the Northeastern University Student Health Plan (NUSHP). Maura has been a member of the Northeastern community for more than 16 years in progressively more responsible roles. Maura launched her career with the financial consulting firm Cambridge Associates, Inc., as the manager of recruitment and selection and operational development in the Performance Measurement Department, where she worked for nearly a decade. She grew up just outside of Boston and currently resides in South Boston, where she has lived for the past 20 years with her husband. Maura holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science in Corporate & Organizational Communications with a concentration in human resources, both from Northeastern.