President’s Cabinet

Special Assistant for Strategic Initiatives Areas of Oversight: Executive Advisory, Special Projects, Strategic Initiatives Experience/Education:
Academia (13yrs), Government (8yrs), Business Information Systems Management (30yrs), Enterprise Project Management, Professional Coaching / Executive Advising (19yrs); AS Business and Computer Science, Penn Foster, PA; AU Pursuits: Business Management (BA), Strategic Management (MBA)Favorite Thing About AU: "My favorite thing about AU is the genuine care of people helping each other become the best versions of themselves."

Senior Vice President for Student Success Areas of Oversight: Black Student Initiatives, Camp Spartan, Career Services, College Programs for Students with Autism, Crouse Center for Academic Advising, Latino/a Student Initiatives, Office of the Registrar, Orientation and First Year Experience, Student Life, University Analytics Education:
EdD, Adult and Higher Education, Northern Illinois University
BS, Athletic Training and Biology, Aurora UniversityFavorite Thing About AU: "My favorite thing about AU is the strong community that is dedicated to serving our students. Faculty and staff have a passion and commitment to help our students not only succeed on campus, but also beyond once they graduate. Our students are 'Spartans for Life.'"

Vice President for Athletics Areas of Oversight: Athletics, Club Sports, Intramurals Education:
MEd, Higher Education Administration, University of Akron
BA, Conflict Management, Kent State UniversityFavorite Thing About AU: "Watching student-athletes develop into champions both on and off the field of play. We have exceptional young adults and a campus filled with faculty and staff members who pride themselves in aiding their development to prepare them for their professional careers. It is an honor to be a part of this special university."

Senior Vice President for Advancement Areas of Oversight: Alumni Relations; Community Relations; Events; Fundraising for Academic Programs, Annual Operations, Capital Improvements, Endowment, Student Scholarships Education:
BA, English, Georgetown UniversityFavorite Thing About AU: "I enjoy my interaction with our students and admire how invested they are in their education and their future. Their aspirations are matched by the commitment of faculty and staff who are focused solely on helping our students succeed. Being a part of this caring community is truly an honor!"

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Areas of Oversight: Campus Public Safety, Emergency Preparedness, Facility Operations and Maintenance, Information Technology Services Education:
EdD, Education Leadership, Aurora University
MBA, Eastern Illinois University
BA, Economics, Eastern Illinois UniversityFavorite Thing About AU: "Everyone is always willing to help and the student is front and center in every decision."

Senior Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing Areas of Oversight: Enrollment, including AU Online, Undergraduate Admission, Financial Aid, Graduate Studies, Veteran Student Services; University Communications, including Advertising, Aurora University Magazine, Media Relations, Print and Digital Communications, Social Media, Website Education:
MBA, Marketing and Finance, Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University
BS, Marketing, Juniata CollegeFavorite Thing About AU: "At AU, the faculty and staff are singularly focused on the success of our students. It's wonderful to come to work every day with people who are so committed to that goal."

Senior Vice President for Business and Finance Areas of Oversight: Bookstore, Business Office, Finance, Human Resources, Risk, Student Accounts Education:
BA, Accounting, Illinois Wesleyan UniversityFavorite Thing About AU: "My favorite thing about AU is the Honors Convocation where we celebrate the achievements of our students."

Vice President for Academic Affairs Areas of Oversight: Academic Administration, Academic Affairs, Assessment and Accreditation, General Education, Phillips Library Education:
PhD, English, University of Denver
MFA, Creative Writing, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BA, English and Economics, DePauw UniversityFavorite Thing About AU: "Our authentic commitment to our mission of being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning, which for me is most powerfully experienced at Commencement, where we celebrate the tremendous accomplishments of our students as they embark on pathways full of promise and opportunity."