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Degrees, Certifications, & Affiliations
EdD from Northeastern University / Organizational Leadership
MEd from University of South Carolina / Higher Education Administration
BA from Florida Atlantic University / History
Certified Mediator / Carolina Dispute Settlement Services
NaBITA Trained / The National Behavioral Intervention Team Association
Threat Assessment Trained / United States Department of Education
Disney Quality Service Trained / The Disney Institute
Chi Alpha Epsilon National Educational Opportunity Honor Society / Epsilon Kappa Chapter
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society / Alpha Omicron Chapter
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity / Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter
Alpha Epsilon Pi International Jewish Fraternity / Phi Alpha Chapter
Career Achievements
Built Co-Curricular Leadership Programs at Three Institutions
Responsible for 500,000+ sq. ft. of Facilities and over 90+ Acres
Departments have Won 15+ NASPA, ACUI, NACA, and NODA Awards and Recognitions
Staff have Presented and Published 70+ Times Regionally and Nationally
Manage Budgets in Excess of 15 Million from Student Fees, State Appropriations, Revenue, Donors, and Sponsorship
Managed 120+ Protest, Demonstrations, Vigils, and other Free Speech Programs as the Freedom of Expression Officer
Identified by The Washington Monthly as One of the Top 80 Institutions in the Nation for Student Voter Engagement
Campus Recreation and Wellness Won the Award for “Best Mental Health Event” from the Jordan Porco Foundation
Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center Named as a Premier (4.5 out of 5 stars) LGBTQ Friendly Campus by Campus Pride Index
Increased FIT Housing Occupancy from 89% to 100%, Doubled Summer Occupancy, and Increase Revenue by 1.5 Million
Increased Student Engagement by over 30% at FIT in just Two Academic Years
FIT and ECU were Listed for Multiple Years on the United States Community Service Honor Roll (designation ended 2016)
Have served on Multiple Panels and National & Regional Conversations on Freedom of Expression and Civil Discourse
Continue to Increase Revenue, Student Engagement, Sponsors, and Donor Stewardship
Have Served on over 7+ Community Boards and Associations (Currently on Three)
Taught Courses in First-Year Experience, Leadership Development, Program Planning, and Community Service
Have Led Multiple Renovation and Construction Projects Totaling Over 200 Million
Have Served on Institutional Accreditation Teams for Middle States and SACS
Served in Regional and National Leadership and Advisory Roles for NACA, SUNY, NASPA, and ACUI
I have Presented and Published 50+ Times Regionally and Nationally Over the Course of my Career
Awards & Recognition
The Peel LGBTQ Center Community Impact Award / East Carolina University
Omicron Delta Kappa, ECU Laurel Crowned Circle Keating Award for Student Advocacy / East Carolina University
Division of Student Affairs, Student Centered Award / East Carolina University
SGA Student Advocate Award / Fashion Institute of Technology
SUNY Student Assembly Resolution Recognition / State University of New York
Student Government Association Dedication Award / SUNY Maritime College
Student Government Association Special Achievement Award / SUNY Maritime College
Student Life Anchor Award / SUNY Maritime College
University Unions & Student Activities Mission Award / Virginia Tech
Student Activities Motivator Award / Virginia Tech
National Advisor of the Year (finalist) / Alpha Epsilon Pi
Parliament of Owls, International Alumni Honors Association / Florida Atlantic University
Student Affairs Mentor Award / Florida Atlantic University
Student Organization Advisor of the Year / Florida Atlantic University
Student Government Association Staff Award / Florida Atlantic University
Student Government Association Paul E. Heyden Dedication Award / Florida Atlantic University
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