Dafne Sarfati

Sen. Dafne Sarfati is a senior at the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, studying industrial engineering with minors in computer science and entrepreneurship and innovation. Originally from Istanbul, Turkey, she is passionate about utilizing technology, data analytics, and entrepreneurship to drive social innovation, sustainability, and educational equity. 

Dafne has served on the Engineering Student Council for two years as the International Student Representative, where she advocated for policies and initiatives that support the academic, career, and campus life of international students. She is currently the Co-President of the Columbia Turkish Students Association and the Treasurer for the Columbia Organization of Rising Entrepreneurs (CORE), where she manages club finances and leads weekly workshops on entrepreneurship and product management. She is also involved with Columbia Undergraduate Admissions, serving on the Engineering and Global Recruitment Committees. 

Dafne has worked on projects such as developing a community-led well-being index in New York City, and creating a digital course advising system for Columbia’s Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Department. Through the University Senate, Dafne hopes to advocate for international students, promote transparency, and strengthen communication between SEAS undergraduates, the University Senate, and the wider Columbia community.