Mike has been with Edison Schools since 1992. He is former vice president for finance and administration at Yale University, where his responsibilities included financial planning, auditing, investments, human resources, maintenance and construction of buildings and grounds, operation of dining halls, and other nonacademic support services. Prior to Yale, Mike was director of the budget for the State of New York and chief financial and economic adviser to Governor Mario M. Cuomo. Mike also was chief of staff to Governor Hugh Carey. Back to People Behind Edison