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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

"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world."

-Nelson Mandela