Debra Lambert

Debra Lambert is the Assistant Dean of Marketing and Continuing Education Admissions at Columbia University School of Professional Studies. She leads integrated marketing strategy and admissions initiatives for the School, aligning brand, recruitment, and enrollment strategy to advance institutional growth and student access.

With deep expertise at the intersection of media, advertising, and higher education, Debra is known for building data-informed, audience-centered marketing strategies that elevate visibility while driving measurable enrollment outcomes. She partners closely with academic leadership to translate program strengths into compelling narratives that resonate with prospective students across domestic and global markets. Her leadership reflects a strong commitment to collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.

As a first-generation American, Debra brings a personal understanding of the transformative power of education. That perspective informs her approach to access, inclusion, and student engagement, shaping strategies that expand opportunity and ensure that pathways to continuing education are both visible and attainable.

Debra holds a Master of Science in Strategic Communication from Columbia University and remains actively engaged in advancing best practices in higher education marketing and admissions leadership.