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
Interim Dean, College of Community Studies and Public Affairs
Metro 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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