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MBU Community Update

Winter 2024 Edition

The following MBU Community Update provides information for faculty and staff about personnel changes — new hires, internal transitions/promotions, and departures — since last June. 

The list was sourced from offices and departments across the university, but may not be comprehensive. If you would like to add information, please email communicate@marybaldwin.edu. 

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New Faculty and Staff

Academic Affairs

  • Elena Lavrentyeva, Student Success Advisor 
  • Madison Mattfield, Executive Assistant to Vice Presidents for Academic Colleges
  • Connie Meeks, Student Success Advisor 
  • Elizabeth Moore, Student Success Advisor

Admissions and Financial Aid

  • Ace Brown (he/they), Admissions Counselor
  • Grace Clem, Coordinator of Prospective Student Communications 
  • Brooklyn McLain (she/her), Admissions Counselor
  • Shalia Purce ‘19 (she/her), Admissions Counselor

Athletics

  • Allison Babb, Volleyball and Basketball Statistician
  • Bryce Mackey, Assistant Baseball Coach
  • Austin Martin, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
  • DeEarnest McLemore, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
  • Courtney Simpkins, Assistant Athletic Trainer

Business and Finance

  • Avalyn Cohall, Manager, Human Resources
  • Kay Shirey (she/her), Campus Store Manager

Dining Services

  • Joshua Banks, University Cafe Manager
  • Jerry Berry, Pantry
  • Angelina Cespedes, Kitchen Assistant
  • Codman Cohall, University Cafe Associate/Barista
  • Sylvia Godfrey, University Cafe Associate/Barista
  • Peggy Hinegardner, Administrative Assistant – Dining Services
  • Trae Hulse, University Cafe Associate/Barista
  • Maryia Kartyshava, University Cafe Associate/Barista
  • Adam Layer, Cook
  • Esteban Salazar, Kitchen Assistant
  • Richard Smith, Assistant University Cafe Manager
  • Sally Strawderman, University Cafe Associate/Barista
  • Jirutsiri Teachavittayapanitkun, Cook
  • Elizabeth Weatherton, Dining Room Attendant
  • Rhonda Williams, University Cafe Associate/Barista

Facilities

  • Carol Burns, Housekeeper
  • John Fariss, Maintenance Technician – Plumber
  • Lacy Hinegardner, Stockroom Coordinator
  • Mariano Jimenez, Housekeeper
  • Mitchell Marvin, Engineering Technician
  • Jeffrey McFarland, Grounds/Campus Support Technician
  • Brian Whetzel, Supervisor of Grounds/Campus Support

Gold College of Arts and Sciences

  • Alayah Austin, Adjunct Faculty – History
  • Zachary Carter, Adjunct Faculty – Art
  • Ghita Chraibi, Adjunct Instructor – Political Science
  • Jessica Embach-Jankauskas, Adjunct Faculty – Music
  • Anna Golden, Adjunct Faculty – Visual and Performing Arts
  • Daniel Green, Adjunct Faculty – Philosophy
  • Meghan Hartman, Adjunct Faculty – Asian Studies
  • Drea Howenstein, Adjunct Faculty – Studio Art, Director of Hunt Gallery
  • Chris Johnston, Adjunct Faculty – Shakespeare and Performance
  • Benjamin Jones, Adjunct Faculty – Arts and Sciences
  • Andrew Knight, Professor of Practice – Theatre
  • Connor Koellner, Visiting Professor – Chemistry
  • Elizabeth Larson – Physics
  • Dylan Mabe, Adjunct Faculty – English
  • Aidan O’Reilly, Professor of Practice – Arts and Sciences
  • Olivia Rominiyi, Adjunct Faculty – Music
  • Jeffrey Ryman, Adjunct Faculty – Music
  • Melle Scholten, Adjunct Instructor – Political Science
  • Kristin Soler, Visiting Assistant Professor – Art
  • Madeleine Stout, Adjunct Faculty – History

Grafton Library

  • Holly Smartt (they/them), Instruction and Outreach Librarian
  • Jennifer Switzer, Instruction and E-Resources Librarian

Integrated Communications

  • Chelsea Crouch (she/her), Graphic Designer
  • Melissa Martin (she/her), Director of Operations
  • Keith Taylor ‘21, MFA ‘23 (he/him), News and Media Relations Coordinator

McCree Center for Life Success

  • Suzie Dull (she/her), Director for Employer Relations and Workforce Development 
  • Rachel Hirsh (she/her), PhD, Senior Director
  • Jada Smith (she/her), Career Design Advisor

Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences

  • Barbara Acord, MSN, CRNA, CCRN, Director of Simulation and Faculty, Nurse Anesthesiology Program
  • Frank Barrett, Adjunct Faculty – PT Program
  • Christopher Chapman, Adjunct Faculty – Health Sciences
  • Rachel Church, Simulation Coordinator
  • Zachary Duell, Adjunct Faculty – PT Program
  • Hannah Harris, Adjunct Faculty – OT Program
  • Nathan Johnson, Adjunct Faculty – MHA Program
  • David McLeod, PhD, Associate Professor of Health Sciences
  • Michael O’Grady, PT, MS, Instructor – PT Program
  • Jessica Ray, DNP, CRNA, NAP Program
  • Todd Telemeco, PT, DPT, PhD, Vice President and Dean
  • Katherine Wilford, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, Associate Professor – PT Program
  • Anna Williford, Adjunct Faculty – OT Program
  • Deborah Ziebarth, PhD, MSN, RN-BC, Professor – RN to BSN Program
  • Carlos Yanez, Administrative Assistant – PT Program

Palmer College of Professional Studies

  • Jared Browne, Adjunct Faculty Member – Criminal Justice
  • Crista Cabe, Adjunct Faculty – Marketing Communication
  • Kathryn Glodowski, Director of Clinical Education/Assistant Professor of ABA
  • Wendy Gonzales, Adjunct Faculty Member – Education 
  • Jennifer Hackley, Field Placement Coordinator
  • Christina Harrison, Adjunct Faculty – Social Work
  • Tiffanie Hegerty, Adjunct Faculty Member – Criminal Justice
  • Courtney Jane, Adjunct Faculty – School of Business
  • Elizabeth Letz, EdD, Assistant Professor – Education
  • Timothy Martin, Adjunct Faculty Member – Criminal Justice
  • James McNamara, Adjunct Faculty – OT Program
  • Gerald Ndikintum, Adjunct Faculty – Education
  • Amanda Randall, Adjunct Faculty Member – Education
  • Patricia Reynolds, Adjunct Faculty Member – Education 
  • Jorge Rivera-Saenz, Adjunct Faculty – Business and Professional Studies 
  • Lori Teague, Adjunct Faculty Member – Education
  • Melanie Whitaker, Adjunct Faculty Member – Education 
  • Tamra Willis, Adjunct Faculty Member – Education

President’s Office

  • Cameron Shirley (she/her), Chief of Staff and Associate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
  • Jeff Stein (he/him), EdD, President

Student Engagement

  • LaRhonda Johnson Horton, Assistant Vice President of Student Engagement
    • Also serving as Interim VP while the university conducts a search for a new leader of student affairs

University Advancement and Alumni Engagement

  • Kiefer Fairbanks, Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Events

Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership and MBU Band

  • Major Todd Parsont, USAF, Retired, VWIL Director for Leadership Development
  • Shelby Shelton, VWIL Percussion Instructor

Internal Transitions and Promotions

Academic Affairs 

  • Sarah Cochran, Associate Vice President of Learning Experience and Associate Dean of Student Success
    • Formerly Associate Vice President of Learning Experience 
  • Paul Menzer (he/him), PhD, Provost and Professor of Shakespeare and Performance
    • Formerly Vice President/Dean of the Gold College of Arts and Sciences/Dean of the Faculty
  • Meghan Munsey (she/her), Director of Academic Advising
    • Formerly Associate Director of First Year Experience
  • Will Webb (he/him), Chief Growth Officer and Senior Vice President/Dean of the Palmer College of Professional Studies
    • Formerly Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Palmer College of Professional Studies

Gold College of Arts and Sciences / Palmer College of Professional Studies

  • Clayton Brooks, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Education and the History Department
    • Formerly Assistant Professor, History Department
  • Amy Diduch (she/her), PhD, Vice President/Dean of the Gold College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Economics
    • Formerly Associate Dean/Director, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Grafton Library

  • Karissa DeTrana (she/her), Access Services Coordinator
    • Formerly Executive Assistant to Vice President of Academic Affairs and Academic Leadership Council

Inclusive Excellence

  • Destiny Woodall (she/her), Director, Office of Inclusive Excellence
    • Formerly Fellow, Office of Inclusive Excellence 

Information Technology 

  • Robert Harvill, System Administrator
    • Formerly Technology Support Specialist
  • Laura Sheffey, Senior Director, Enterprise Data and Applications Management
    • Formerly Director of Enterprise Data Management

Integrated Communications

  • Liesel Nowak Crosier (she/her), Vice President for Integrated Communication
    • Formerly Associate Vice President of Integrated Communication
  • Gabrielle Glassmann ‘22 (she/her), Brand Engagement Manager
    • Formerly Social Media Manager 

McCree Center for Life Success

  • Christina Harris ‘14 (she/her), Director of Career and Life Design

Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences 

  • Barrie Holt, Director of Administration and Operations
    • Formerly Operations Manager

President’s Office

  • Amber Ocasio ’14, MS ’22 (she/her), Executive Assistant
    • Formerly Administrative Coordinator

University Advancement and Alumni Engagement

  • Caitlyn “Cait” Alexander ’19 (she/they), Manager of Advancement Services
    • Formerly Coordinator, Research and Records
  • Mary Harvey (she/her), Vice President of Advancement
    • Formerly Associate Vice President for Advancement/Campaign Director
  • Anne M. Holland ’88 (she, her), Director of Leadership Annual Giving
    • Formerly Director of Special Projects

Departures

Academic Affairs

  • Sandra Bagbey, Student Success Advisor
  • Anna Grigoryan, Learning Experience Designer
  • Kemi Weston, Student Success Advisor 

Admissions and Financial Aid

  • Hanley Carpenter, Coordinator of Prospective Student Communication
  • Robin Dietrich, Senior Financial Aid Advisor
  • Kelsey Heathcoat, Financial Aid Counselor
  • Nick LaGrua, Admissions Counselor
    • Current contact, Brooklyn McLain, Admissions Counselor

Athletics

  • Wesley Arthur, Head Cross Country and Track Coach
  • Amanda Evans, Head Women’s Soccer Coach
  • Anthony Evans, Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
  • Michelle Johnson, Assistant Volleyball Coach
  • Jordan Lohr, Head Volleyball Coach
  • Brandon Sand, Assistant Athletic Trainer
  • Christian Stambaugh, Head Tennis Coach

Dining Services

  • Prince Antwi, Kitchen Assistant
  • Herbert Armstead, Pantry
  • Takara Armstead, Dining Room Attendant
  • Lindsey Burke, Administrative Assistant
  • Carl Organ, Dining Room Orderly

Facilities 

  • Robert Cannon, Utility
  • Elizabeth Connelly, Production Manager
  • James Daggy, Groundskeeper
  • Kayleigh Miller, Housekeeper
  • Valerie Purcell, Stockroom Coordinator
  • Marisa Strickler, Housekeeper
  • Rhonda Vines, Housekeeper

Gold College of Arts and Sciences

  • Donna Bowyer, Faculty Resource Coordinator
  • Nadine Gergel-Hackett, Professor of Physics

Grafton Library

  • Lance Sean Crowley, Resource Sharing and Instruction Librarian

Health and Counseling Center

  • Nadia Kuley, Director, Counseling/Psychological Services
  • Marion Ward, Campus Counselor

Integrated Communications

  • Liz Fravel, Project Manager

McCree Center for Life Success     

  • Kristen Sill, Director of Employer Relations and Workforce Development 

Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences

  • Courtney Bender, School of Nursing Administrative Assistant
  • Imke Casey, Adjunct Faculty – DNP Program
  • Amy Wielar, DNAP, CRNA, Assistant Program Director, Nurse Anesthesiology Program
    • Current contact: Jennifer McPherson, NAP Program Director

Palmer College of Professional Studies

  • Doris Dodson, Associate Professor of Social Work
  • Deborah Margolies-Delarosa, Adjunct Faculty – Business and Professional Studies
  • Suzanne Miller, Adjunct Instructor – Communications
  • Darlene Winans, Adjunct Faculty – Business and Professional Studies

President’s Office

  • Megan McAllister MEd ’18, Sr. Director of Board Operations and Principal Gift Officer to the President 

Student Engagement

  • Ernest Jeffries, Vice President of Student Engagement

University Advancement and Alumni Engagement

  • Charles E.”Chuck” Davis, Vice President of University Advancement
  • Christopher Progler, Assistant Director of Stewardship and Donor Relations

Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership

  • Morgan McCown, VWIL Director of Operations
    • Current contact: Brig. Gen. Terry Djuric, VWIL Commandant