Active Service & Involvement
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY
Club Advisor - NU Sexuality and Gender Equity (NU S.A.G.E.) Oct. 2021+
• Provide guidance and support to the club board members
• Facilitate club access to institutional resources, opportunities, and NU Alliance alumni
Academic Senate Taskforce: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Niagara University Aug. 2021+
• Inventory courses & curriculum gaps related to racial justice content & learning
• Provide best practices for diverse faculty recruitment & training for faculty on racial equity.
• Encourage/facilitate the creation of courses focusing on racial inequity.
Six Year Graduation Rate Committee, Niagara University September 2017 +
• Work to address institutional capacity and efforts to increase our 6 year graduation rate
• Contributed successful efforts to raise the 6 year graduation rate above 70%
Title IX & Civil Rights Investigator, Niagara University March 2017 +
• Serve as part of a team of investigators for Title IX and Civil Rights Issues at Niagara University
• Level 1 Association of Title IX Administrators - Civil Rights Investigator Certification Training
Academic Senate - Elected Staff / Administrator, Niagara University January 2016 +
• Serve as Elected Senator & Participate in the Academic Decision Making Body of the University
• Share expertise and guidance to Senate Curriculum, Policy, and Graduate Committees.
Summer Orientation Committee, Niagara University November 2001 +
• Represent the academic sector in coordinating & the planning & implementation of orientation.
NACADA: THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY FOR ACADEMIC ADVISING
Cluster Representative, Advising Community Division, NACADA May 2019 +
• Coordinate and support a group of chairs from the Advising Communities Division
• Serve as a link between the Community Division Representatives and the Chairs
Social Justice Advising Community Coffee Chat, Moderator, NACADA Apr. 2021+
• Host monthly Zoom Chats discussing social justice issues related to advising & advisors.
• Facilitate discussions & engagement within the Social Justice Advising Community
NACADA Technology in Advising Commission Steering Committee, Member October 2014 +
• Served in monthly online meetings to support the integration of technology into advisement
• Volunteered to greet new and prospective members, read conference proposals, and present.
WESTERN NEW YORK ADVISING (WNY ADVISING)
Executive Coordinator, WNY Advising January 2014 +
• Design & Manage the WNY Advising website as a professional development hub for advising professionals
• Maintain and archive the the technology infrastructure required for conference & events
• Coordinate and expand partnerships with other higher education organizations and conferences
• Provide technical assistance and support to the WNY Advising Conference Committee
WNY Advising Conference Committee (Formerly Uniting Across Campuses) September 2007 +
• Serve as a veteran member, with responsibility for technology infrastructure & social media.
ADDITIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Academic Advisor Chat (@AcAdvChat), Moderator October 2014 +
• Host several academic chats each semester and support other moderators.
• Develop graphics to publicize the dates of the @AcadvChats across social media.
Program Advisory Committee, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Niagara College, Canada
November 2005, January 2012 +
• Advise Niagara College’s Liberal Arts & Sciences Division on initiatives & policy decisions.
Curator, Free Little Art Gallery Bflo (@FreeLittleArtGalleryBflo) July. 2021 +
• Manage a community art installation for Free Little Art Gallery in Buffalo/Amherst, NY
• Foster community engagement in the arts through interactive art and social media
Founder of Student Affairs Professionals Art (SAProArt) Community January 2017 +
• Manage digital community for the intersection creativity, innovation & student affairs.
• Moderate the Facebook Group, Website, and coordinate opportunities for workshops & presentations
Club Advisor - NU Sexuality and Gender Equity (NU S.A.G.E.) Oct. 2021+
• Provide guidance and support to the club board members
• Facilitate club access to institutional resources, opportunities, and NU Alliance alumni
Academic Senate Taskforce: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Niagara University Aug. 2021+
• Inventory courses & curriculum gaps related to racial justice content & learning
• Provide best practices for diverse faculty recruitment & training for faculty on racial equity.
• Encourage/facilitate the creation of courses focusing on racial inequity.
Six Year Graduation Rate Committee, Niagara University September 2017 +
• Work to address institutional capacity and efforts to increase our 6 year graduation rate
• Contributed successful efforts to raise the 6 year graduation rate above 70%
Title IX & Civil Rights Investigator, Niagara University March 2017 +
• Serve as part of a team of investigators for Title IX and Civil Rights Issues at Niagara University
• Level 1 Association of Title IX Administrators - Civil Rights Investigator Certification Training
Academic Senate - Elected Staff / Administrator, Niagara University January 2016 +
• Serve as Elected Senator & Participate in the Academic Decision Making Body of the University
• Share expertise and guidance to Senate Curriculum, Policy, and Graduate Committees.
Summer Orientation Committee, Niagara University November 2001 +
• Represent the academic sector in coordinating & the planning & implementation of orientation.
NACADA: THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY FOR ACADEMIC ADVISING
Cluster Representative, Advising Community Division, NACADA May 2019 +
• Coordinate and support a group of chairs from the Advising Communities Division
• Serve as a link between the Community Division Representatives and the Chairs
Social Justice Advising Community Coffee Chat, Moderator, NACADA Apr. 2021+
• Host monthly Zoom Chats discussing social justice issues related to advising & advisors.
• Facilitate discussions & engagement within the Social Justice Advising Community
NACADA Technology in Advising Commission Steering Committee, Member October 2014 +
• Served in monthly online meetings to support the integration of technology into advisement
• Volunteered to greet new and prospective members, read conference proposals, and present.
WESTERN NEW YORK ADVISING (WNY ADVISING)
Executive Coordinator, WNY Advising January 2014 +
• Design & Manage the WNY Advising website as a professional development hub for advising professionals
• Maintain and archive the the technology infrastructure required for conference & events
• Coordinate and expand partnerships with other higher education organizations and conferences
• Provide technical assistance and support to the WNY Advising Conference Committee
WNY Advising Conference Committee (Formerly Uniting Across Campuses) September 2007 +
• Serve as a veteran member, with responsibility for technology infrastructure & social media.
ADDITIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Academic Advisor Chat (@AcAdvChat), Moderator October 2014 +
• Host several academic chats each semester and support other moderators.
• Develop graphics to publicize the dates of the @AcadvChats across social media.
Program Advisory Committee, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Niagara College, Canada
November 2005, January 2012 +
• Advise Niagara College’s Liberal Arts & Sciences Division on initiatives & policy decisions.
Curator, Free Little Art Gallery Bflo (@FreeLittleArtGalleryBflo) July. 2021 +
• Manage a community art installation for Free Little Art Gallery in Buffalo/Amherst, NY
• Foster community engagement in the arts through interactive art and social media
Founder of Student Affairs Professionals Art (SAProArt) Community January 2017 +
• Manage digital community for the intersection creativity, innovation & student affairs.
• Moderate the Facebook Group, Website, and coordinate opportunities for workshops & presentations
Prior Service & Involvement
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY
Senate Curriculum Committee, Niagara University September 2016 +
• Co-Chair, Senate Curriculum Committee January 2019 +
• Review & approve all new courses & programs for Niagara University
Women’s Studies Committee, Niagara University January 2014 - 2021
• Support the mission of the Women’s Studies Committee at Niagara University
Diversity Committee, Niagara University August 2017-August 2019
• Serve as part of a team to address diversity issues at Niagara University
Focus on Diversity Grant Recipient, Niagara University May 2016-May 2017
• Developed, enhanced & assessed diversity content for the Sociology of Higher Education course
• Gained approval for Sociology of Higher Education a Cultural Diversity & Social Science course
Fostering Racial & Social Justice Conference Committee, Niagara University April 2016
• Served on the student/faculty committee & provided support for the conference infrastructure
• Created/Edited the conference program & served in an advisory capacity to the social media efforts.
Martin Luther King Week Committee, Niagara University October 2010-January 2011
• Support the Implementation & development of events for Martin Luther King Week.
Drop Guard Implementation Committee October 2010-October 2012
• Served as the Arts & Sciences representative implementing Drop Guard's Early Alert Software
University Web Committee, Niagara University September 2009-December 2010
• Implement degree audit templates for student & faculty use across the University.
Faculty-Student Engagement Committee, Niagara University November 2008-May 2010
• Serve on a volunteer board reporting to the Executive Vice President
• Supported student-faculty engagement around diversity issues
Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society) Honorary Inductee, Niagara University April 2006
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention, Niagara University
March 2005
Higher Ed Careers: Careers in Higher Ed & Student Affairs, Niagara University January 2005+
• Link students interested in higher education with resources & graduate opportunities
• Identified local alumni & staff as personal resources & mentors for interested students
Degree Audit Committee, Niagara University January 2005-2008
• Implement degree audit templates for student & faculty use across the University.
• Collaborated on adapting policy with computer code & developed initial models for Fall 2007.
Employee of the Month, Niagara University June, 2004
Freshman Summer Reading Program Committee, Niagara University January 2003-2006
Web-Registration Committee, Niagara University September 2003-May 2005
• Implement access to online registration & advising information for students across the University.
• Reinterpret registration rules to support student-oriented registration & advisement online.
Colleague Graduation Committee, Niagara University December 2002-2003
• Examine the records processes & updates to the Colleague system for graduating seniors.
Liberal Arts Committee, Niagara University September 2001-2003
• Implemented a new four year degree in Liberal Arts Education & Arts & Sciences students.
Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology Grant, Niagara University
September 2001- January 2004
• Provided support for a three year grant focusing on faculty technology implementation.
WESTERN NEW YORK ADVISING (WNY ADVISING)
Chair, 2016 WNY Advising Technology Conference January 2016-June 2016
• Coordinated & budgeted a regional conference on social media & technology
• Brought in international keynote Dr. Laura Pasquini for over 70 academic & student affairs professionals
Chair, 2014 WNY Advising Social Media & Technology Conference January 2014-June 2014
• Coordinated a free conference on social media & technology for over 80 advising professionals
• Served as the head of technology & social media for the conference.
Chair, 2014 Uniting Across Campuses Conference Committee September 2013-March 2014
• Coordinated a professional development conference for over 220 academic professionals
• Served as the head of technology & social media for the conference.
Co-Chair, 2011 Uniting Across Campuses Conference Committee September 2010-March 2011
• Helped coordinate a professional development conference for over 215 academic professionals
• Served as the head of technology & social media for the conference.
Co-Chair, 2010 Uniting Across Campuses Conference Committee September 2009-March 2010
• Helped coordinate a professional development conference for over 215 academic professionals
• Served as the head of technology & social media for the conference.
NACADA: THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY FOR ACADEMIC ADVISING
Regional Review Implementation Team, NACADA June 2020 +
• Coordinate and support a group of chairs from the Advising Communities Division
• Serve as a link between the Community Division Representatives and the Chairs
Chair, NACADA Technology in Advising Community, NACADA February 2017-2019
• Serve in a leadership position to help foster Technology in Advising
• Coordinate a community of over 1,200 active members, and a steering committee of ~25
• Was Awarded Most Creative Poster Award at the 2018 NACADA Conference
• Coordinate Goal 7 Benchmark for NACADA increasing digital engagement
• Participated in Ad hoc committee which restructured the advising communities division
NACADA Emerging Leader Program Mentor, NACADA February 2017-2019
• Serve as a mentor to emerging leaders to help them achieve their goals in NACADA
NACADA Webinar Committee, NACADA February 2017-2019
• Serve in an advisory capacity to NACADA for the development & review of online webinars
NACADA Technology Committee October 2015-2019
• Provide guidance to the NACADA Executive Committee on Organization Wide Initiatives
ADDITIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Liberal Arts & Sciences External Program Reviewer, Niagara County Community College,
April 2018
• Reviewed the liberal arts & science programs & provide recommendations
• Conducted a site visit & review of the programs at Niagara County Community College
Buffalo Jewish Federation Keynote Speaker Committee October 2016-November 2016
• Assisted in organizing the keynote Eric FIngerhut the Executive Director & CEO of Hillel
International, former Chancellor of the State of Ohio University System, former Congressman
Liberal Arts & Sciences External Program Reviewer, Niagara County Community College, January 2013
• Reviewed the liberal arts & science programs & provide recommendations
• Conducted a site visit & review of the programs at Niagara County Community College
Dr. Raechele L. Pope’s Research Team, University at Buffalo September 2005-January 2007
• Project Group Coordinator 2006-2007 Added-on, Left Out, or Infused: Examining How Student Affairs Preparation Programs Incorporate Multiculturalism into the Curriculum
• Team Member 2005-2007
Managing Editor, The Vermont Connection Journal, University of Vermont
September 1999-May 2001
• Served on Executive Board of a graduate student based scholarly student affairs journal.
• Maintained & published the Annual Higher Education & Student Affairs Alumni Directory.
• Coordinated & supervised final editing of manuscripts, layout, & design of the journal
• Organized Alumni/ae Phonathon, managed twenty volunteers, & fundraised over $11,000.
Internship: Center for Campus Activities and Leadership, Middlebury College
September-December 2000
• Interviewed staff and faculty regarding their perspectives and interests in student leadership.
• Explored the role of the Center for Campus Activities & Leadership in a small liberal arts college.
Internship: African, Latino/a, Asian, Native-American Center (ALANA), University of Vermont
January-May 2000
• Assisted planning of multicultural events: Annual Inter-tribal Pow Wow & ALANA Award Banquet.
• Developed an understanding of multicultural issues facing institutions of higher education.
Internship: Special Assistant to the President, The University of Vermont
September-December 1999
• Assisted the Special Assistant to the President with problem-solving in a dynamic office
• Designed a database to enhance student/faculty interaction with the President at her residence.
Minority Student Recruitment, The University of Maine, Orono January 1999-June 1999
• Assisted the Special Assistant to the President with minority student recruitment
Volunteers in Community Efforts (VOICE), University of Maine July 1998-July 1999
• Trained work-study students in facilitative leadership & team-building skills.
• Supported community service efforts & coordinated information on state & national initiatives.
Senate Curriculum Committee, Niagara University September 2016 +
• Co-Chair, Senate Curriculum Committee January 2019 +
• Review & approve all new courses & programs for Niagara University
Women’s Studies Committee, Niagara University January 2014 - 2021
• Support the mission of the Women’s Studies Committee at Niagara University
Diversity Committee, Niagara University August 2017-August 2019
• Serve as part of a team to address diversity issues at Niagara University
Focus on Diversity Grant Recipient, Niagara University May 2016-May 2017
• Developed, enhanced & assessed diversity content for the Sociology of Higher Education course
• Gained approval for Sociology of Higher Education a Cultural Diversity & Social Science course
Fostering Racial & Social Justice Conference Committee, Niagara University April 2016
• Served on the student/faculty committee & provided support for the conference infrastructure
• Created/Edited the conference program & served in an advisory capacity to the social media efforts.
Martin Luther King Week Committee, Niagara University October 2010-January 2011
• Support the Implementation & development of events for Martin Luther King Week.
Drop Guard Implementation Committee October 2010-October 2012
• Served as the Arts & Sciences representative implementing Drop Guard's Early Alert Software
University Web Committee, Niagara University September 2009-December 2010
• Implement degree audit templates for student & faculty use across the University.
Faculty-Student Engagement Committee, Niagara University November 2008-May 2010
• Serve on a volunteer board reporting to the Executive Vice President
• Supported student-faculty engagement around diversity issues
Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society) Honorary Inductee, Niagara University April 2006
QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention, Niagara University
March 2005
Higher Ed Careers: Careers in Higher Ed & Student Affairs, Niagara University January 2005+
• Link students interested in higher education with resources & graduate opportunities
• Identified local alumni & staff as personal resources & mentors for interested students
Degree Audit Committee, Niagara University January 2005-2008
• Implement degree audit templates for student & faculty use across the University.
• Collaborated on adapting policy with computer code & developed initial models for Fall 2007.
Employee of the Month, Niagara University June, 2004
Freshman Summer Reading Program Committee, Niagara University January 2003-2006
Web-Registration Committee, Niagara University September 2003-May 2005
• Implement access to online registration & advising information for students across the University.
• Reinterpret registration rules to support student-oriented registration & advisement online.
Colleague Graduation Committee, Niagara University December 2002-2003
• Examine the records processes & updates to the Colleague system for graduating seniors.
Liberal Arts Committee, Niagara University September 2001-2003
• Implemented a new four year degree in Liberal Arts Education & Arts & Sciences students.
Preparing Tomorrow’s Teachers to Use Technology Grant, Niagara University
September 2001- January 2004
• Provided support for a three year grant focusing on faculty technology implementation.
WESTERN NEW YORK ADVISING (WNY ADVISING)
Chair, 2016 WNY Advising Technology Conference January 2016-June 2016
• Coordinated & budgeted a regional conference on social media & technology
• Brought in international keynote Dr. Laura Pasquini for over 70 academic & student affairs professionals
Chair, 2014 WNY Advising Social Media & Technology Conference January 2014-June 2014
• Coordinated a free conference on social media & technology for over 80 advising professionals
• Served as the head of technology & social media for the conference.
Chair, 2014 Uniting Across Campuses Conference Committee September 2013-March 2014
• Coordinated a professional development conference for over 220 academic professionals
• Served as the head of technology & social media for the conference.
Co-Chair, 2011 Uniting Across Campuses Conference Committee September 2010-March 2011
• Helped coordinate a professional development conference for over 215 academic professionals
• Served as the head of technology & social media for the conference.
Co-Chair, 2010 Uniting Across Campuses Conference Committee September 2009-March 2010
• Helped coordinate a professional development conference for over 215 academic professionals
• Served as the head of technology & social media for the conference.
NACADA: THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY FOR ACADEMIC ADVISING
Regional Review Implementation Team, NACADA June 2020 +
• Coordinate and support a group of chairs from the Advising Communities Division
• Serve as a link between the Community Division Representatives and the Chairs
Chair, NACADA Technology in Advising Community, NACADA February 2017-2019
• Serve in a leadership position to help foster Technology in Advising
• Coordinate a community of over 1,200 active members, and a steering committee of ~25
• Was Awarded Most Creative Poster Award at the 2018 NACADA Conference
• Coordinate Goal 7 Benchmark for NACADA increasing digital engagement
• Participated in Ad hoc committee which restructured the advising communities division
NACADA Emerging Leader Program Mentor, NACADA February 2017-2019
• Serve as a mentor to emerging leaders to help them achieve their goals in NACADA
NACADA Webinar Committee, NACADA February 2017-2019
• Serve in an advisory capacity to NACADA for the development & review of online webinars
NACADA Technology Committee October 2015-2019
• Provide guidance to the NACADA Executive Committee on Organization Wide Initiatives
ADDITIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Liberal Arts & Sciences External Program Reviewer, Niagara County Community College,
April 2018
• Reviewed the liberal arts & science programs & provide recommendations
• Conducted a site visit & review of the programs at Niagara County Community College
Buffalo Jewish Federation Keynote Speaker Committee October 2016-November 2016
• Assisted in organizing the keynote Eric FIngerhut the Executive Director & CEO of Hillel
International, former Chancellor of the State of Ohio University System, former Congressman
Liberal Arts & Sciences External Program Reviewer, Niagara County Community College, January 2013
• Reviewed the liberal arts & science programs & provide recommendations
• Conducted a site visit & review of the programs at Niagara County Community College
Dr. Raechele L. Pope’s Research Team, University at Buffalo September 2005-January 2007
• Project Group Coordinator 2006-2007 Added-on, Left Out, or Infused: Examining How Student Affairs Preparation Programs Incorporate Multiculturalism into the Curriculum
• Team Member 2005-2007
Managing Editor, The Vermont Connection Journal, University of Vermont
September 1999-May 2001
• Served on Executive Board of a graduate student based scholarly student affairs journal.
• Maintained & published the Annual Higher Education & Student Affairs Alumni Directory.
• Coordinated & supervised final editing of manuscripts, layout, & design of the journal
• Organized Alumni/ae Phonathon, managed twenty volunteers, & fundraised over $11,000.
Internship: Center for Campus Activities and Leadership, Middlebury College
September-December 2000
• Interviewed staff and faculty regarding their perspectives and interests in student leadership.
• Explored the role of the Center for Campus Activities & Leadership in a small liberal arts college.
Internship: African, Latino/a, Asian, Native-American Center (ALANA), University of Vermont
January-May 2000
• Assisted planning of multicultural events: Annual Inter-tribal Pow Wow & ALANA Award Banquet.
• Developed an understanding of multicultural issues facing institutions of higher education.
Internship: Special Assistant to the President, The University of Vermont
September-December 1999
• Assisted the Special Assistant to the President with problem-solving in a dynamic office
• Designed a database to enhance student/faculty interaction with the President at her residence.
Minority Student Recruitment, The University of Maine, Orono January 1999-June 1999
• Assisted the Special Assistant to the President with minority student recruitment
Volunteers in Community Efforts (VOICE), University of Maine July 1998-July 1999
• Trained work-study students in facilitative leadership & team-building skills.
• Supported community service efforts & coordinated information on state & national initiatives.