Murat Yaşar Deputy to the President for Strategy, Planning, and Special Projects State University of New York at Oswego Dr. Murat Yaşar serves as the Deputy to the President for Strategy, Planning, and Special Projects at the State University of New York at Oswego. In this capacity, he acts as a senior advisor to the President, overseeing the alignment of the university’s strategic priorities with its mission and goals. He leads the implementation and evaluation of the university’s strategic plan and Vision 4040, advancing the Oswego Promise of expanding access to higher education. With over a decade of service at SUNY … Continued

Crystal A. Wymer-Lucero Director of Alumni Relations California State University, San Bernardino With over 20 years of experience in public higher education, Crystal A. Wymer-Lucero serves as the Director of Alumni Relations at California State University, San Bernardino. A proud two-time alumna of CSUSB, she holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and a master’s in integrated marketing. In 2025, she earned her doctorate, focusing her dissertation on engaging alumni in student recruitment. In her role, Crystal leads the alumni engagement team, overseeing strategic initiatives that foster lifelong connections between the university and its 130,000+ alumni worldwide. She manages volunteer leadership … Continued

Geoffrey L Wood Chair, Behavioral Sciences Division University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg (PA) Dr. Geoff Wood is Chair, Behavioral Sciences Division, Associate Professor of Sociology, and Director of the Center for Applied Research (CFAR). He earned a Ph.D. in sociology from the University at Albany, State University of New York. Dr. Wood teaches introduction to sociology, introduction to public policy, social problems, research methods, racial and ethnic relations, sociology of politics, social inequality, and organizational behavior. He serves as the faculty advisor for Pi Gamma Mu, the International Social Science Honor Society. Dr. Wood has published peer-reviewed work including book … Continued

Timothy St. John Dean of Students Fitchburg State University (MA)

Satish K. Sharma Professor and Director, Antenna and Microwave Lab (AML) San Diego State University (CA)

Priyank Shah Associate Vice Chancellor of Equity and Inclusion Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Kimberly C. Riddick Director, Student Leadership and Success University of North Texas at Dallas

Latofia Parker Chair, Department of Consumer & Human Sciences; Director of UM Grainger Community Counseling & Wellness Clinic; Associate Professor of Counselor Education University of Montevallo (AL)

Kelly O’Bryan Director of University College Langston University (OK)

Clay Motley Dean, College of Arts & Sciences Florida Gulf Coast University