Past ELP Cohorts

Meet the alumni from recent Emerging Leaders Program cohorts.

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2024 ELP Cohort

Husam Alshareef

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

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

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

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 Bishop

Jacqueline

(Bruscella) Bishop

Associate Professor

State University of New York College at Oneonta

Mehrdad Aliasgari

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

Jerel

Benton

Associate Vice President for Student Success

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Ernest Black

Ernest

Black

Systemwide Director, CalStateTEACH

California State University

Maneka Deanna Brooks

Maneka Deanna

Brooks

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Educator Preparation, College of Education

Texas State University

Matthew Cooney

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

Evin

Deschamps

Assistant Director, Supplemental Instruction

Montclair State University (NJ)

Dorothy Frink

Dorothy

Frink

Interim Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Indiana University Northwest

Amy Garrigan

Amy K.

Garrigan

Community Engagement Manager

University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Kiran

George

Vice-Chair and Professor

California State University Fullerton

David Herman

David

Herman

Senior Facilities Director, Physical Plant Management

Colorado State University-Pueblo

Justin James

Justin M.

James

Development Officer; Presidential Leadership Fellow

Pennsylvania Western University

Danvy Le

Danvy

Le

Associate Professor

California State University, East Bay

Kristy Mardis

Kristy L

Mardis

Chair Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering Studies

Chicago State University (IL)

Robin Ebert Mays

Robin Ebert

Mays

Associate Professor of English, Career Track; Chair of Resident Faculty Organization

Washington State University Tri-Cities

Anneke McEvoy

Anneke

McEvoy

Associate Director Triandiflou Institute for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Transformative Practice

State University of New York at Oswego

Kevin Meaney

Kevin

Meaney

Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Carlitta Moore

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 Moultry

Aisha Morris

Moultry

Interim Dean of the College of Transdisciplinary Studies and Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration

Texas Southern University

Sharon Obasi

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

Jodie

Parys

Professor of Spanish and Director of Community-based Learning

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Kennybel Pena

Kennybel

Peña

Director of Student Support, Advisement and Scholarship

City University of New York, York College

Shelitha Peppers

Shelitha

Peppers

Assistant Dean

Harris-Stowe State University (MO)

Mark Joseph Ramirez

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 Robinson

Shani N.

Robinson

Associate Dean – College of Business Administration

Sam Houston State University (TX)

Jessie Thoman

Jessie

Thoman

Professor of Music

University of Tennessee at Martin

Kjersti VanSlyke-Briggs

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

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 DeNysschen

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

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 Abigail Williams

Karen A.

Williams

Interim Vice President, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

City University of New York, York College

Karen Abigail Williams

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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