2024 ELP Cohort

Husam
Alshareef
Associate Professor and Construction Management Program Director
Colorado State University Pueblo

Rodrick
Andrews
Assistant Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid
State University of New York at Oswego

Holly
Attenborough
Assistant Provost
University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Maria
Botero
Professor
Sam Houston State University (TX)

Jean
Clarke
Director, Learning Communities
Minnesota State University, Mankato

Kevin
Costa
Director of Employee & Labor Relations
Bridgewater State University (MA)

Christina E.
Denison
Director, William O. Douglas Honors College
Central Washington University

Christopher
Donoghue
Professor of Sociology
Montclair State University (NJ)

Johnna
Eaton
Dean of Students
East Georgia State College

Cynthia G.
Falk
Assistant Dean
State University of New York at Oneonta

Jenny
Green
Assistant Director of Assessment
State University of New York at Brockport

Cierra L.
Griffin
Executive Director for Adult Learners, Transfer, and Military Students
Fayetteville State University (NC)

Jakari
Griffith
Department Chair and Provost Fellow
Bridgewater State University (MA)

Kendra
Haggard
Director of Student Engagement and Transitions
Northeastern State University (OK)

Thomas
Horvath
Interim Dean, College of Science
California State University Monterey Bay

Jamaal
Jackson
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Kentucky State University

Theodore W.
Johnson
Assistant Professor – Aviation Institute
University of Nebraska at Omaha

Britney
Kyle
Faculty Senate Chair and Professor of Anthropology
University of Northern Colorado

Kareem
McLemore
Vice President of Strategic Enrollment Management and International Affairs
Delaware State University

John J.
Montemayor
Director of TRIO Student Support Services
University of South Carolina Upstate

Patrice
Moorer
Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs
University of West Florida

Aydin
Nazmi
Professor & Faculty Fellow
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Melissa
Norris
Health Educator
California State University, Fresno

Dayana
Nunez
Associate Director of Student Enrollment Services
William Paterson University (NJ)

Jason
Perry
Director of Montevallo MADE
University of Montevallo (AL)

Chapman
Rackaway
Professor and Chair, Political Science
Radford University (VA)

Johnny D.
Richardson
Director of Enrollment Communication Services
Georgia Gwinnett College

Christina
Robinson
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Central Connecticut State University

Ronnie
Rollins
Associate Dean, College of Health, Science, and Technology
University of Central Missouri

Donyell
Roseboro
Chief Diversity Officer and Professor
University of North Carolina Wilmington

Desirée D.
Rowe
Associate Professor
Towson University (MD)

Joshua
Ruppel
Professor of Chemistry and Director of Research
University of South Carolina Upstate

Nick
Saenz
Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
Adams State University (CO)

Katie
Stompor
Executive Director, Digital Media and Brand Management
Purdue University Northwest

Brian
Wayne
Graduate Programs Recruiter
Elizabeth City State University (NC)
2023 ELP Cohort

Jacqueline
(Bruscella) Bishop
Associate Professor
State University of New York College at Oneonta

Mehrdad
Aliasgari
Department Chair, Computer Engineering and Computer Science
California State University, Long Beach

Sophie T.
Ano
Department Chair and Associate Professor
Fort Hays State University (KS)

Irán
Barrera
Professor & Chair- Fresno State Department of Social Work Education
California State University, Fresno

Jerel
Benton
Associate Vice President for Student Success
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Ernest
Black
Systemwide Director, CalStateTEACH
California State University

Maneka Deanna
Brooks
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Educator Preparation, College of Education
Texas State University

Matthew
Cooney
Associate Professor of Education; Director of the Interdisciplinary Leadership Doctoral Program
Governors State University (IL)

Amber
Darting
Interim Associate Dean for Academic Success
Central Washington University

Evin
Deschamps
Assistant Director, Supplemental Instruction
Montclair State University (NJ)

Dorothy
Frink
Interim Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
Indiana University Northwest

Amy K.
Garrigan
Community Engagement Manager
University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kiran
George
Vice-Chair and Professor
California State University Fullerton

David
Herman
Senior Facilities Director, Physical Plant Management
Colorado State University-Pueblo

Justin M.
James
Development Officer; Presidential Leadership Fellow
Pennsylvania Western University

Danvy
Le
Associate Professor
California State University, East Bay

Kristy L
Mardis
Chair Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Studies
Chicago State University (IL)

Robin Ebert
Mays
Associate Professor of English, Career Track; Chair of Resident Faculty Organization
Washington State University Tri-Cities

Anneke
McEvoy
Associate Director Triandiflou Institute for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformative Practice
State University of New York at Oswego

Kevin
Meaney
Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life
University of North Carolina Wilmington

Carlitta M.
Moore
Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – College of Nursing and Health Professions; Clinical Education Coordinator/Assistant Professor – Master of Athletic Training Program
Arkansas State University Jonesboro

Aisha Morris
Moultry
Interim Dean of the College of Transdisciplinary Studies and Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Texas Southern University

Sharon N.
Obasi
Associate Professor & Director of Research Integrity
University of Nebraska Kearney

Gabriela
Olivares-Cuhat
Associate Dean of Research and Innovation
University of Northern Iowa

Jodie
Parys
Professor of Spanish and Director of Community-based Learning
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Kennybel
Peña
Director of Student Support, Advisement and Scholarship
City University of New York, York College

Shelitha
Peppers
Assistant Dean
Harris-Stowe State University (MO)

Mark Joseph
Ramirez
Associate Dean for Research and Outreach
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Neisha D.
Rhodes
Director of Presidential Initiatives
California State University, Stanislaus

Shani N.
Robinson
Associate Dean – College of Business Administration
Sam Houston State University (TX)

Jessie
Thoman
Professor of Music
University of Tennessee at Martin

Kjersti
VanSlyke-Briggs
Professor
State University of New York College at Oneonta

Ben
Weikert
Department Chair
State University of New York Cobleskill

Erin
White
Associate Dean – College of Health, Science and Technology
Fayetteville State University (NC)

Patricia A.
Young
Chairperson & Professor
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
2022 ELP Cohort

Catherine
Adams
Interim Dean of Academic Planning and Advising
State University of New York at Geneseo

Kara C.
Adams
Director of Community Engagement & Connected Learning Initiatives
University of Washington Bothell

T. Itunu
Balogun
Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of the President
Kean University (NJ)

Elizabeth
Bowden
Career Consultant, Career Development Center
Athens State University (AL)

Kendra N.
Cadogan
Interim Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
State University of New York at Oswego

Damian C.
Capritta
Director of Field Operations
Colorado State University-Pueblo

Andrew M.
Carnes
Associate Professor and Director, School of Economics, Management, and Project Management
Western Carolina University (NC)

Theresa
Castor
Professor of Communication; Faculty Director of Internships
University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Cathi
Draper Rodriguez
Chair, Department of Education and Leadership; Professor, School Psychology Program
“California State University, East Bay”,California State University Monterey Bay

Mirari
Elcoro
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology and Philosophy; Coordinator, Faculty of Color Mentoring Program
Framingham State University (MA)

Fred J.
Figliano
Associate Dean, College of Education
Troy University (AL)

Shaunda
French-Collins
Interim Dean, School of Business, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences and Graduate Studies; Chair, Department of Communication, Music, Art, and Theatre
Chadron State College (NE)

Esther
Garza
President’s Faculty Fellow on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Associate Professor, Bilingual Education
Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Julie S.
Glass
Professor and Chair, Department of Mathematics
“California State University, East Bay”

Adriana
Gordillo
Professor and Chair, Department of World Languages and Cultures
Minnesota State University, Mankato

Trina L.
Gregory
Distance Education Student Support Services Coordinator/State Authorization Compliance Officer
Elizabeth City State University (NC)

Kathrine
Gutierrez
Associate Professor and Chair of the Division of Advanced Education & Research Services, School of Education
University of Guam

Brittany
Helmbrecht
Associate Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Chadron State College (NE)

Dalia R.
Hernandez
Director, Upward Bound Program, Office of Pre-College Programs
“California State University, East Bay”,”California State University, San Bernardino”

Susana
Hernández
Associate Professor, Higher Education Administration and Leadership; Chair, Department of Educational Leadership
“California State University, East Bay”,”California State University, Fresno”

Mehruz
Kamal
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Computing Sciences
State University of New York at Brockport

Lolita L.
Kincade
Associate Professor and Chair, Human Development and Family Relations
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh

Deanna J.
Leone
Associate Dean, College of Communications
California State University Fullerton

Kelly Ferris
Lester
Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning; Director, Center for Faculty Development
University of Southern Mississippi

Katynka Z.
Martínez
Professor and Chair, Department of Latina/Latino Studies
San Francisco State University (CA)

Tatiana
Melendez-Rhodes
Associate Professor; Marriage and Family Therapy Program Coordinator
Central Connecticut State University

Kristine W.
Morris
Interim Assistant Dean, College of Nursing
Texas Woman’s University

Amy J.
Nielsen
Professor, Department of Special Education
University of Northern Iowa

Jennifer Teramoto
Pedrotti
Associate Dean for Diversity and Curriculum, College of Liberal Arts
“California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo”

Aneika
Simmons
Interim Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Success
Sam Houston State University (TX)

James F.
Trotter Jr.
Assistant Director Academic Technologies and Innovation
“California State University, San Bernardino”

Gabriel
Warren
Dean of Business, Human Services and Industry
Century College (MN)

Nicole
Webb
Associate Dean, College of Health, Science, and Technology
University of Central Missouri

Megan R.
Wise de Valdez
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Biology, Department of Life Sciences
Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Grace J.
Yoo
Professor, Asian American Studies Department; Director, Race, Empowerment and Justice Projects
San Francisco State University (CA)

Ruijun
Zhao
Professor and Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
“Minnesota State University, Mankato”
2021 ELP Cohort

Brian J.
Armstrong
Executive Director of Outreach Services
Texas Southern University

João
Barros
Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Co-Director, Motor Behavior Laboratory
California State University Fullerton

Sandra
Bozarth
Interim Dean, University Libraries
California State University, Bakersfield

Jonathan
Chitiyo
Assistant Professor, Special Education, Director, First Year Seminar Program
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

Nicola A.
Corbin
Associate Professor, Department of Communication
Weber State University (UT)

Mary Therese F.
Cruz
Associate Professor of Political Science, CHamoru Studies, and Micronesian Studies
University of Guam

Zenaida
Cruz
Clinical Coordinator of Counseling and Psychological Services
California State University, Fresno

Carol A.
DeNysschen
Chair and Professor, Department of Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics
State University of New York at Buffalo

Marko
Dumančić
Director, Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning
Western Kentucky University

Craig A.
Elmore
Controller
Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Augustine (Yaw)
Frimpong-Mansoh
Acting Chair and Professor, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Philosophy
Northern Kentucky University

Erica N.
Hernandez
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
Bowie State University (MD)

John C.
Hershberger
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Arkansas State University

Mariko
Izumi
Executive Director, Center for Experiential Learning and Career Design
Columbus State University (GA)

Lombuso S.
Khoza
Interim Director, Center for International Education
University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Vanessa
Lopez-Littleton
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Health, Human Services & Public Policy
California State University Monterey Bay

Yvonne M.
Luna
Chair and Professor, Department of Sociology
Northern Arizona University

Marcia
Millet
Chair and Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning
Tennessee State University

Shahla
Nadem-Mollaei
Assistant Director, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Edward
Ofori
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Chicago State University (IL)

Ajay
Panicker
Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs
St. Cloud State University (MN)

Philip J.
Parker
Associate Dean, College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science
University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Rochelle D.
Plummer
Executive Director for Student Retention
Shippensburg State University (PA)

Darson
Rhodes
Associate Professor, Department of Public Health and Health Education
State University of New York at Brockport

Lina
Rincón
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Assistant Director, Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching, Scholarship and Service
Framingham State University (MA)

John J.
Rivera
Associate Professor of Public Administration, Program Director, Master of Public Administration, Director, Regional Center for Public Policy
University of Guam

Aimee Kendall
Roundtree
Associate Dean of Research, College of Liberal Arts, Professor, Master of Arts in Technical Communication Program
Texas State University

Gitanjali G.
Shahani
Chair and Professor, Department of English
San Francisco State University (CA)

Karen R.
Sime
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
State University of New York at Oswego

Jessica Yirush
Stern
Associate Dean of Student Relations, College of Humanities & Social Sciences
California State University Fullerton

Gannon
Tagher
Interim Assistant Vice Provost for Advising and First Year Experience
Northern Kentucky University

Ozalle M.
Toms
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Diversity, Engagement & Success, Associate Professor
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Kimberly Y.
Walker
Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Compliance and Academic Programs
University of South Carolina Upstate

Karen A.
Williams
Interim Vice President, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
City University of New York, York College

Karen Abigail
Williams
Vice President Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
City University of New York, York College

Varaxy
Yi
Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership, Coordinator, Higher Education Administration and Leadership Program
California State University, Fresno
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