Mia DeLuis Zayas

Mia DeLuis Zayas serves as Assistant Director, Planning and Continuity for Columbia Housing. She provides insights for strategic planning and organizational initiatives that support the department's operational resilience and long term goals. In partnership with colleagues across Columbia University, Mia helps drive process improvement, fosters collaboration, and ensures Columbia Housing is positioned to meet evolving student needs.

Mia joined Columbia Housing as a student staff member in 2019 and transitioned to a full time staff member in 2021, contributing to the team's ongoing work to deliver an exceptional housing services for undergraduates. 

Mia earned her Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University in 2020, double-majoring in Ethnicity and Race Studies (with specialization in Latinx Studies) and Educational Studies. She later earned a Master of Science in Technology Management from Columbia University's School of Professional Studies in 2026.

A proud daughter of Puerto Rican parents, Mia was born and raised in Camden, New Jersey. Outside of work, she enjoys discovering new coffee shops, staying active through weight training, and exploring new destinations through travel.