Leadership & Governance

The Certification Consortium expresses its gratitude and appreciation to the many volunteer leaders involved in the multi-year certification development process. This group encompasses student affairs graduate preparation faculty and practitioners across diverse institutional types, functional areas, and professional levels. The wisdom, dedication, and time of these talented educators and practitioners contributes directly to a robust certification program to serve the student affairs and services profession.

Certification Advisory Task Force

  • (Chair) Laura Osteen, Assistant Vice President, Campus Life - Tulane University of Louisiana
  • Tamara Bertrand Jones, Associate Professor, College of Education - Florida State University
  • Jim Breslin (ACPA Representative), Assistant Provost - Bellarmine University
  • Danielle DeSawal, Clinical Professor and HESA Master’s Coordinator - Indiana University
  • Raul Fernandez, Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - Boston University
  • Kristen Gleason (NIRSA Representative), Director of Professional Development - NIRSA: Leaders in College Recreation
  • Christopher Graham (AFA Representative), Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life - Florida State University
  • Kateeka Harris (ASCA Representative), Title IX Compliance Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator - Tarrant County College District
  • Ebelia Hernandez, Associate Professor - Rutgers University
  • Kathryn T. Hutchinson, Vice President for Student Affairs - St. John’s University
  • Sarah Keeling (NACA Representative), Director of Education and Research - NACA
  • Heather Kovanic (NODA Representative), Director of Orientation and Transition Programs - University of Delaware
  • John R. Laws, Vice Chancellor for Student Success - Ivy Tech Community College - Lafayette
  • Quincy Martin III, Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Leadership Doctorate Program - Governors State University
  • Kate McCaffrey, Principal - Paradigm Twist
  • Art Munin, Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students - University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
  • Charles Nies, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs - University of California - Merced
  • Holly Stapleton (ACUHO-I Representative), Chief of Staff - ACUHO-I
  • Courtney Stryker, Consultant-Advisor to the VPSA - Qatar University
  • Scarlett Winters (ACUI Representative), Online Engagement Specialist - ACUI

Campus Activities Task Force

  • Joshua Gruenke, Associate Director of Student Activities - Ohio University
  • Kyonna Henry, Assistant Director of Student Activities and Director for Campus Programs & Special Projects - North Carolina A&T State University
  • Brandi Mair, Director, Contact Center - Salt Lake City Community College
  • Edie McCracken, Director of Memorial Union - Fort Hays State University
  • Zeak Naifeh, Dean of Student Services - Cameron University
  • Dorsey Spencer, Dean of Students - Colgate University
  • Quanta’ Taylor, Executive Director of Student Involvement - University of Louisville
  • Sarah Keeling, Director of Education and Research - NACA

Campus Housing & Residential Life Task Force

  • (Chair) Pam Schreiber, Assistant Vice President for Student Life, Executive Director of Housing and Food Services - University of Washington
  • Derek Jackson, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Director of Housing and Dining Services - Kansas State University
  • Kathy Bush Hobgood, Assistant Vice President for Auxiliary Services and Executive Director of University Housing and Dining - Clemson University
  • Dei Allard, Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life - Mississippi State University
  • Alma Sealine, Director of University Housing - University of Illinois
  • Jeff Cooper, Director of Student Housing & Residential Life - California State University, Monterey Bay
  • Allan Blattner, Executive Director of Carolina Housing - University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
  • Amanda Kerr, Executive Director, Residential Life - Indiana State University
  • Chandra Myrick, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Life & Executive Director for University Housing - University of Tennessee Knoxville

Campus Recreation Task Force

  • Alison Cross, Director of Recreational Sport - Virginia Tech
  • Sadat Khan, Interim Senior Associate Director of Facility Planning and Operations - University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Walter Kolis, Associate Director of Recreation Operations - Emory University
  • Daniel Lawrence, Director of Campus Recreation - Utah State University
  • Larry Mellinger, Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness - Elon University
  • Erin Patchett, Director of Administration and Assessment - Colorado State University
  • Kimberly Rottet, Director of University Recreation - The University of Texas Rio Grand Valley
  • Heather Sanderson, Assistant Professor - Meredith College
  • Becky Todd, Director of Programs - University of Arkansas
  • Kristen Gleason, Director of Professional Development - NIRSA

College Unions Task Force

  • Ben Perlman, Director, Student Center Operations & Events - Emory University
  • Victoria Culver-Rice, Coordinator for Campus Life and Leadership - Metropolitan Community College
  • Molly Ward, Director of the Shepherd Union - Weber State University
  • Ruby Lepe, Director of the Student Union - University of Illinois at Chicago
  • Yakima Melton, Director, Busch and Livingston Student Centers - Rutgers University
  • Brad Vest, Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership - Appalachian State University
  • Scarlett Winters, Online Engagement Specialist - ACUI

Fraternity and Sorority Life Task Force

  • (Chair) Carrie Whittier, Assistant Vice President for Student Life - Valparaiso University
  • Lindsay Sell, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life - Colorado State University
  • Lamar Bryant, Associate Dean of Students - University of Tennessee
  • Mónica Lee Miranda, Director of Student Involvement - University of South Florida

Student Conduct Administration Task Force

  • (Chair) Patience Bryant, Director of Black/African-American Equity - San Jose State University
  • Juliet Coutinho, Senior Manager - Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution - American University of Sharjah
  • Robert Dotson, Associate Dean of Students - Vincennes University
  • Stacy Vander Velde, Director of Community Life/Title IX Deputy for Students - Saint Mary’s College of California
  • Idonas Hughes, Student Conduct Administrator - California State University Monterey Bay
  • April Welch, Dean of Students - West Georgia Technical College
  • Keira Martone, Assistant Director of Resident Life for Student Conduct/Deputy Title IX Coordinator - University of Maryland
  • Tamara Greenfield King, Senior Associate Vice Provost for University Life - University of Pennsylvania

Code of Ethics Development Committee

  • Keegan Nichols (Chair), Vice President for Student Affairs - Arkansas Tech University
  • Daniel Bureau (CAS Co-Representative), Assistant to the Vice President for Student Academic Success - University of Memphis
  • Tara Fuller (AFA Representative), Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life - Monmouth University
  • Olan Garrett (ACUHO-I Representative), Business Practices and Enhancement Director - Temple University
  • David Grady, NASPA Senior Fellow
  • Eric Grospitch, Vice President for Student Life - Washburn University
  • Christina Liang (ASCA Representative), Associate Judicial Administrator  - Cornell University
  • Christina Lunceford, Associate Professor and Program Director, College Counseling and Student Development - Azusa Pacific University
  • Phyllis McCluskey-Titus, Professor - Illinois State University
  • Demetri Morgan, Assistant Professor of Higher Education - Loyola University-Chicago
  • Doreen Murner (CAS Co-Representative), Executive Director - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education
  • Laura Osteen (Certification Advisory Task Force), Assistant Vice President, Campus Life - Tulane University of Louisiana
  • Kim Pho (ACUI Representative), Senior Educational Program Manager - ACUI
  • Kevin Pitt, Assistant Dean, Dean of Students Office - University of Maryland, College Park
  • Penny Rue, Vice President for Campus Life - Wake Forest University
  • Stephanie Russell Krebs (NACA Representative), Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students - University of Tampa
  • Pam Su (NIRSA Representative), Interim Associate Dean of Students - San Francisco State University

Core Student Affairs Educator Certification Assessment Development

  • Ron Alexander, Assistant Director of Residential Life for Community Standards and Operations - Northwestern University
  • Portia Anderson, Assistant Dean for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging - University of Utah College of Architecture + Planning
  • Grant Azdell, Vice President for Student Affairs - Randolph-Macon College
  • Joel Bluml, Associate Vice President for Student Life - Washburn University
  • Shaun Boren, Director, Student Life Assessment and Research - University of Florida
  • Concetta Bullard, TRIO Student Support Services Senior Coordinator - University of North Carolina at Pembroke
  • Dan Bureau, Assistant Vice President for Student Health & Wellbeing - Louisiana State University
  • Abby Chien, Washington Student Achievement Council - University of Chicago
  • Michael Christakis, Vice President for Student Affairs - University at Albany
  • Magdalena de la Teja, Retired Vice President for Student Development Services - Tarrant County College District
  • Danielle DeSawal, Clinical Professor and HESA Master’s Coordinator - Indiana University - Bloomington
  • Martha Enciso, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Identity, and Belonging - California State University - Fullerton
  • Paige Gardner, Assistant Professor - Seattle University
  • Kevin Grant, Director of Student Affairs, Assessment, and Research - California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
  • Yvonne Hernandez Friedman, Assistant Vice President, Student Engagement - University of Houston - Clear Lake
  • Jourdan Hilaire, Director of First and Second Year Experience - Southern University and A&M College
  • Brandon Hildreth, Academic Dean - Los Angeles Valley College
  • Justine Hollingshead, Assistant Vice Chancellor - North Carolina State University
  • Danielle Kleist, Consultant - Proof Leadership Group
  • Delmy Lendof, Vice President for Student Affairs - Pratt Institute - Main
  • Chicora Martin, Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students - Mills College
  • Edward Martinez, Associate Dean for Student Affairs - Suffolk County Community College
  • Claude Mayo, Director of Academic Integrity and Pre-Law Adviser - Quinnipiac University
  • Byron McCrae, Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students - Davidson College
  • Chris Meiers, Research Associate - University of Texas-Arlington; Affiliate Faculty - St. Martins University; Co-Founder, Wayfinders for Higher Education
  • Diana Mendez, Associate Director, Leadership Development and Student Success - New York University Stern School of Business
  • Sandra Miles, CEO - DSM Initiatives
  • Kate Mueller, Vice President of Student Services - Coastline Community College
  • Gregory Nayor, Vice President for Student Affairs - Daemen College
  • Charles Nies, Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs - University of California - Merced
  • Barry Olson, Professional Affiliate - Western Michigan University 
  • Laura Osteen, Assistant Vice President - Tulane University of Louisiana
  • Jason Pina, Vice President for University Life and Global Engagement - New York University
  • Daniel Pugh, Vice President for Student Affairs - Texas A&M University
  • Avani Rana, Director of Leadership - The College of New Jersey

Campus Activities Assessment Development

  • Alicia Bates, Assistant Director, Student Programming - University of Notre Dame
  • Christina Kerns, Assistant Director of Student Activities, Leadership & Development - University of Central Missouri
  • Justin Lawhead, Dean of Students, Chief Health and Safety Officer - University of Memphis
  • Kayla Loper, Manager - Arts, Culture and Entertainment - Oklahoma State University
  • Edie McCracken, Director, Memorial Union - Fort Hays State University
  • Matt Miller, Student Affairs and Enrollment Manager - Bridgewater State University
  • Shelly Mumma, Director, Leadership, Student Engagement and First Year Experience - St. Norbert College
  • Zeak Naifeh, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students - Texas A&M University, San Antonio
  • Adam Peck, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs - Illinois State University
  • Angela Royal, Dean of Student Life - Culver-Stockton College
  • Ahmed Samaha, Vice Chancellor of Student Engagement and Inclusivity - University of South Carolina, Aiken
  • Kaitlyn Schmitt, Assistant Director for Student Leadership - Duke University
  • Dorsey Spencer, Dean of Students - Colgate University
  • Gayle Spencer, Director, Illinois Leadership Center - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Quanta’ Taylor, Director of Student Involvement - University of Louisville
  • Fred Tugas, Assistant Dean - Virginia Commonwealth University
  • James Tyger, Director, Campus Engagement - University of Florida
  • Jackie Weber, Director, Student Involvement - Saint Louis University
  • Michelle Whited, Associate Dean of Students - Illinois State University

Campus Housing and Residential Life Assessment Development

  • Dei Allard, Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life - Mississippi State University
  • Allan Blattner, Executive Director of Carolina Housing - University of North Carolina
  • Jeff Cooper, Director of Student Housing and Residential Life - California State University - Monterey Bay
  • Josh Gana, Director of Strategic Initiatives - University of Washington - Seattle
  • Derek Jackson, Associate Vice President for Student Life and Director of Housing and Dining Services - Kansas State University
  • Linda Kasper, Executive Director of University Housing - University of Georgia
  • Kirsten Kennedy, Associate Vice President for Student Housing and Sustainability - University of South Carolina - Columbia
  • Amanda Knerr, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Housing and Residence Life - Ball State University
  • Hilary Lichterman, Director, Housing and Residence Life - Seattle University
  • Chris MacDonald, Executive Director of Housing - West Virginia University
  • Stewart Robinette, Assistant Dean of Students, Campus Living & Residential Education - George Washington University
  • Shylan Scott, Assistant Director of Residence Life - College of William & Mary

Campus Recreation Assessment Development

  • Alex Acceta, Executive Director, Recreation & Wellness - Stanford University
  • George Brown, Assistant Vice Provost and Director of University Recreation and Wellness - University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
  • Bill Crockett, Executive Director, Division of Student Affairs - The University of Maryland Baltimore
  • Kristy Caldwell, Associate Director, Campus Recreation - Texas State University
  • Alison Cross, Director of Recreational Sports - Virginia Tech
  • Rachael Finley, Director of Campus Recreation - York College of Pennsylvania
  • Stacy Hall, Assistant Vice Provost of Student Life - University of New Hampshire
  • Leah Hall Dorothy, Director, Recreational Sports - Oregon State University
  • Sara Hardin, Associate Director - Centers LLC at DePaul University
  • Jean Holt, Assistant Director, Recreation & Wellness Department - Old Dominion University
  • Marc Ituriaga, Founder - Bonobo
  • Yvette Kell, Director of Campus Recreation - Centers LLC at University of Missouri
  • Jill Krantz, Executive Director of Campus Recreation - University of Pittsburgh
  • Megan Krone, Writing Coach/Editor
  • Daniel Lawrence, Director of Campus Recreation - Utah State University
  • Andy Lemons, Executive Director of Health & Wellness - St. Edward’s University
  • Larry Mellinger, Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness - Elon University
  • Todd Misener, Chief Wellness Officer - Oklahoma State University
  • Nicole Olmeda, Data Liaison to Colleges, Schools and Units - The University of Texas at Austin
  • Tara Parker, Executive Director - Kennesaw State University
  • Kim Rottet, Director, University Recreation - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  • Heather Sanderson, Assistant Professor - Meredith College
  • Robert Taylor, Director of Programs and Assessment - Clemson University
  • Becky Todd, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs - University of Arkansas
  • Julie Wallace-Carr, Senior Associate Director/Professor - James Madison University
  • Bridget Weikel, Associate Dean of Students - Old Dominion University
  • Mark Williams, Director of RecSports - University of Notre Dame

College Unions Assessment Development

  • Isaac Barber, Director for Student Union and Event Services - University of Connecticut
  • Justin Camputaro, Executive Director of the HUB - University of Washington
  • Susan Canady, Assistant Director, Event and Guest Services - University of Maryland, College Park
  • Jeremy Davis, Director of Events - CSU Spur, Colorado State University System
  • Wendy Denman, Executive Director, Student Affairs - University of North Texas
  • Jonathan Duke, Director of Camps, Conferences & Business Development - Kennesaw State University
  • Jen Grossman Leopard, Director of Student Life - James Madison University
  • Kim Haines, Director, Student Union and Activities - SUNY Brockport
  • Lanita Legan, Associate Director of LBJ Student Center - Texas State University
  • Clayton Kolb, Director of Sykes Union and Student Activities - West Chester University
  • Keith Kowalka, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Life - University of Houston
  • Eric Margiotta, Director of Student Unions & Engagement - William & Mary
  • Morgan Meehan, Director, Cone University Center and Popp Martin Student Union - The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Benjamin Perlman, Director, Student Center Operations & Events - Emory University
  • Kelly Schaefer, Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement - Northwestern University
  • Dean Smith, Director of Student Centers - East Carolina University
  • Kerry Spicer, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students - Daemen College
  • Brad Vest, Associate Director of Student Engagement and Leadership - Appalachian State University
  • TJ Willis, Associate Director, Building Services - North Carolina State University
  • Jill Zambito, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Life - The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
  • Jennifer Zamora, Director of Student Programs - The University of Texas at Austin

Fraternity and Sorority Life Assessment Development

  • Stephanie Baldwin, Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life - University of Colorado Boulder
  • Trace Camacho, Associate Dean of Students - California State University, Long Beach
  • Maggie Darden, Director, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life - East Tennessee State University
  • Arthur Doctor, Assistant Dean of Students - Claflin University
  • Juan Guardia, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students - University of Cincinnati
  • John Keith, Director of Sorority & Fraternity Life - The University of Tennessee Knoxville
  • ShirDonna Lawrence, Associate Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life Programs - University of Iowa
  • Rashanda Lowery, Executive Director of Student Activities & Campus Involvement - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
  • Travis Martin, Associate Dean of Students - University of Michigan
  • Mónica Miranda, Director, Center for Student Involvement - University of South Florida
  • JP Peters, Associate Director, Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life - Oregon State University
  • Lindsay Sell, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life - Colorado State University
  • Jess Turuc, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life - University of Utah
  • Josh Welch, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life - University of Georgia
  • Carrie Whittier, Assistant Vice President for Student Life - Valparaiso University
  • Ayana Wilson, Director of Center for Student Involvement - American University

Student Conduct Administration Assessment Development

  • Bob Alston, Assistant Dean of Students - Northern Kentucky University
  • Jeff Bates, Assistant Director for Alternative Resolution - Florida State University
  • Patience Bryant, Director of Black/African-American Equity - San Jose State University
  • Peter Cason, Assistant Director for the Office of Community Standards and Student Accountability - The University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Cathy Cocks - Consultant
  • Graham Davis, Student Conduct Coordinator - University of California, Riverside
  • Jennifer Dize, Assistant Dean of Students/Case Administrator - Lafayette College
  • Robert Dotson, Dean of Students - Vincennes University
  • Kenny Hertling, Conduct Coordinator, Residential Programs and Services - Indiana University Bloomington
  • Brenna Hucka, Student Conduct Specialist - University of Minnesota Duluth
  • Ann James
  • David McMahan, Dean of Students - Wayne State College
  • Jeremie Middleton, Director of Student Conduct - West Texas A&M University
  • Dana Moore, Director of Community Standards and Conflict Resolution - Lindenwood University
  • Steven Mosley, Coordinator for Student Integrity and Conduct - Northern Virginia Community College
  • Alyssa Reddy, Director, Center for Honor Enrichment and Community Standards - Christopher Newport University
  • Vicki Schreiber, Title IX Coordinator - University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
  • Ali Selman, Student Conduct Coordinator - University of Oregon
  • Tara Shollenberger, Assistant Dean of Students - High Point University
  • Tynika Williams, Assistant Dean, Director of Residential Life and Community Standards - Thomas Jefferson University