NAGAP Committees
2022-24 NAGAP Committees
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2023 Conference Committee
The Conference Committee acts to bring members and all interested individuals together for an annual conference, during which new ideas and innovations in the practice and process of graduate enrollment management are exchanged. Emphasis is also placed on the role of professional development in the careers of graduate enrollment management personnel. Committee members are responsible for the planning and execution of the annual event.
Brian Desrosiers-Tam (Chair) – University of Toronto – Assistant Dean, School of Graduate Studies
Mary Pascarella – Sam Houston State University – Associate Director of Admissions
Naronda Wright – Augusta University – Director of Graduate Admissions Operations
Joshua Walehwa – Brown School at Washington University – Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee works toward ensuring diversity and inclusion is embraced throughout the organization. This includes, but is not limited to, membership, leadership, education, publications, and research.
Naronda Wright (Chair)– Augusta University – Director of Graduate Admissions Operations
Julie Collins – Northwestern University – Assistant Dean, Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid
Melissa Delaney-Khan – University of California-San Francisco – Student Services and Operations Director
Kim McCabe – Stanford University – Assistant Director of Admissions and Academic Affairs, Graduate School of Education
Annie Nevells – Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics – Associate Director for Graduate Admissions and Student Experience
Teresa Renn– LeMoyne College – Director of Graduate Admissions
Eric Ureigas– University of Texas-San Antonio – Student Development Specialist
External Relations and Partnerships Committee
To deliver on our mission and enhance available resources (e.g., financial, brand development, research, products or services), the ERPC engages with organizations and companies to collaborate on altruistic activities associated with improving the intellectual, professional and personal development of NAGAP members.
Keith Ramsdell (Chair)– Ashland University – Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing
Kristen Sterba– University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences – Associate Provost for Students and Administration
Julie Deland– Harvard University – Director of Administration, Department of Health Policy and Management
Francesca Reed– Neumann University– Vice President Enrollment Management and Marketing
James Crane– Brigham Young University– Assistant Dean, Graduate School
Marketing and Communications Committee
The Marketing and Communications Committee is responsible for developing and coordinating both internal and external communications for the Association. The Committee manages NAGAP’s digital marketing, website, and social media strategies to help promote membership value, upcoming events, and other NAGAP initiatives. Additionally, the Marketing Committee manages the NAGAP Experts Bureau and Media Relations contacts.
Michael Merriam (Chair)– Framingham State University – Assistant Dean/Director of Graduate Admissions
Patrick Donohue – Salus University
Kittie Pain – Kutztown University
Jeremiah Nelson – Catawba College
Melanie Steele – Ursuline College
Christopher Cuccia – Seton Hall University
Lexie Beer – Keck Graduate Institute
Lauren McGowan – University at Buffalo
Paige Piontkowsky– Claremont Graduate University
Joshua Walehwa – Washington University in St. Louis
Ashley Hurley – Memorial University
Patricia Flaherty – Carnegie Dartlet
Professional Development Committee
The Professional Development Committee is responsible for four NAGAP professional development institutes (PDIs) per year:
- The Summer Institute has historically been designed for higher education professionals who are new to the GEM field, or for experienced professionals in admissions, recruitment, student services and beyond looking for a refresher in the specific issues pertinent to graduate education.
- The Winter Institute is designed for enrollment management professionals with five or more years of experience.
- The Pre-Summit Institute is a one-day event that highlights a specific topic or issue that is particularly relevant or urgent to all graduate enrollment managers.
- The virtual Fall Institute showcases the latest trends and best practices in the GEM field from established GEM vendors and partners.
Anthony Perez (Chair)– Medical College of Wisconsin – Director of Student Recruitment and Enrollment Marketing
Christy Mayo– Van Andel Institute Graduate School – Director of Enrollment and Records
Patricia Flaherty– Carnegie Dartlet– Partnership Manager
Lauren McGowan– University at Buffalo – Director of Recruitment and Admissions
Joshua Walehwa– Washington University in St. Louis– Executive Management Fellow
Research Committee
The Research Committee designs and implements research projects in a continuing effort to provide relevant comparative data on both professionally related activities and national issues that affect graduate school policies, processes, and requirements. The committee facilitates member-driven and industry-driven projects, and study results are published and shared with NAGAP members and the broader graduate education community. The committee also supports the understanding of research by promoting member research through the funding of grants, sharing of members’ research, and fostering discussions around various research related to graduate enrollment management.
Paula Baker – University of Minnesota – International Admissions Officer
Ariana Balayan – University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School– Assistant Dean, Admissions, Recruiting and Enrollment Management, Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Kristin Chalberg – University of Minnesota – Program Coordinator, School of Public Health
Julie Collins – Northwestern University – Assistant Dean, Office of Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid, Medill School of Journalism, Media, and Integrated Marketing Communications
Scott Gordon – Western Kentucky University – Manager of Graduate Recruitment and Retention
Stan Kania – Temple University – Director of Enrollment Management, College of Education and Human Development
Brian Martin – Moravian University – Senior Director of Graduate Admissions
Joseph Paris – West Chester University – Executive Director of Graduate Admissions
Chapters Committee
The Chapters Committee includes selected presidents or leaders from recognized chapters of NAGAP. The committee is convened by the committee chair and meets monthly in addition to providing monthly Chapter President’s meetings. The Chapters Committee works to provide chapter mentorship, support chapter initiatives while keeping chapters up to date on NAGAP initiatives and activities, and hopefully encourage future NAGAP leadership participation and engagement from Chapter Leaders and Members.
Katie-Ann Mason (Chair) – Bridgewater State University– Associate Director of Graduate Admissions, College of Graduate Studies
Philip Guerrero – University of Texas at Austin–Graduate Coordinator in Geological Sciences
Bill Heffelfinger – Old Dominion University – Director of Graduate Admissions
Leslie Lichter – Johns Hopkins University – Program Coordinator in the Cellular and Molecular Medicine Program
Bettsy McKlaine – Neumann University – Director of Admissions, Degree Completion and Graduate Programs
Education Committee
The Education Committee is responsible for planning the broad education curriculum of NAGAP and for coordinating and supporting the educational activities of the Conference Committee, the Professional Development Committee and other areas of the Association.
Francesca Reed (Chair) – Neumann University– VP Enrollment Management and Marketing
Tracy Collum – Idaho State University–Associate Dean of the Graduate School
Kate McConnell – Penn State Great Valley – Director of Marketing and Recruitment
Alisha Hanshaw– University of Nebraska – Assistant Dean, Graduate Enrollment
James Crane – Brigham Young University – Assistant Dean, Graduate School
Marcus Hanscom – Roger Williams University – Director of Graduate Admission
Henry Cantu – University of Connecticut – Director of Student Academic Services, School of Social Work
Holly Shriner – University of Kansas – Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions
Dave Fletcher – Barry University – Director of Admissions, School of Podiatric Medicine
Ashley Hurley – Memorial University of Newfoundland – Marketing Advisor
Monica Scirrotto – Salus University – Director of Admissions
Helen Valine – University of San Francisco – Campus Director
Leadership Cultivation and Elections Committee
The charge of this committee is three-fold:
- To run the nominations and elections processes
- To focus on identifying new talent and cultivating future leadership for the Association
- To embrace, value, and champion the multi-faceted aspects of diversity as a core aspect of leadership cultivation, particularly as it relates to the nominations and elections processes
The Leadership Cultivation & Elections Committee is interested in assessing the composition of the current board (skills, demographics) in order to guide our planning and work to cultivate future leaders and create meaningful pathways to engagement for members.
Jeremiah Nelson (Chair)– Catawba College – Assistant Professor of Management and MBA Director
Teisha Johnson– Illinois College of Optometry – Senior Director of Admissions
Marcus Hanscom– Roger Williams University – Director of Graduate Admissions
Jen Kulbeck– St. Mary's College of California – Assistant Vice Provost, Academic Programs & Planning
Keith Ramsdell– Ashland University – Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing
Brett DiMarzo– Boston College – Director, Graduate Enrollment Digital Strategy
Jaclyn Farina– Brandeis University – Assistant Dean of Admissions, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Stephanie Austin-Campbell– Piedmont University – Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee is responsible for disseminating information on all aspects of membership in NAGAP and for promoting the benefits of membership with individuals working in the field of graduate enrollment management.
Ryan Taughrin (Chair)– University at Buffalo – Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management, Graduate School of Education
Bill Heffelfinger – Old Dominion University
Ana Casado – Ohio State University
Danielle Clough – Springfield College
Patricia Flaherty – Carnegie Dartlet
Jennifer Jones – Virginia Tech University
Annie Nevells – University of New Hampshire
Teresa Renn – LaMoyne University
Amanda Selby – AT Still University
Tricia Pothour – University of Iowa
Publications Committee
The Publications Committee is responsible for publishing NAGAP’s Perspectives journal and newsletter, to provide NAGAP members with timely and professional information and an opportunity to share views regarding graduate enrollment management and related topics.
Within the Publications Committee, the Editorial Subcommittee is responsible for NAGAP's professional publications, including Perspectives and The GEM Research Advocate journals. The Communications Subcommittee is responsible for NAGAP's email newsletters, social media and other communications. The Media Relations Subcommittee is responsible for NAGAP's media and public relations and official association statements.
Melissa Sersland (Chair)– Northwestern University – Associate Director of Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid
Dave Fletcher – Barry University – Director of Admissions, School of Podiatric Medicine
Caitlin Getchell – University of Tulsa – Graduate School Academic Advisor
Kate McConnell – Penn State – Director of Marketing and Recruitment
Amanda Miller – Brandeis University – Director of Marketing and Recruitment
Katie Olivo – Shenandoah University – Associate Director for Graduate and International Admissions
Kittie Pain – Kutztown University– Director of Graduate Admissions
Tania Rachkoskie – Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University – Director of Admissions and Enrollment
Ethan Robles– Tufts University – Assistant Director of Admission
Nicole Sloan – University of Florida – Distance Education Coordinator
Tony Sterk– Seattle University – Senior Admissions Counselor
Awards Committee
Naronda Wright (Chair)- Augusta University
Melanie Steele -Ursuline College
Jennifer Sayre -Bowling Green State University
Tania Rachkoskie - George Washington University
Megan Murray - Georgia Southern University
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