José Román

Vice President for Research Administration José Román was born and raised in the Bronx in New York City. He is a graduate of the City University of New York where he attained his bachelor's and master's degrees in economics. He received his Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law. In 2016, José received his doctorate in ministry at the New York Theological Seminary where he concentrated his academic work on modern spiritual movements.  

José’s professional life has been dedicated to public service. Over the last 30 years, he has worked on issues including youth development, LGBT civil rights, HIV/AIDS, vaccine research, and international emergency relief and development. He visited and worked in more than 20 countries and helped manage programs in more than 50. 

Before joining Rutgers, José served for nine years as assistant vice president for Sponsored Programs Administration at New York University. He has served on numerous boards and is the co-chair of the National LGBT Advisory Board of the Democratic Party.  

He joyfully lives with his partner in his dream house in Rutherford, New Jersey.