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2024-26 NAGAP Committees

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2025 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.

Megan Murray (Chair), Graduate Recruitment Coordinator, Georgia Southern University 

Shaniece J. Miller, M.Ed., Associate Director, Graduate School, University of North Texas (Education)

LaToya Walters, M.Ed., Associate Director of Graduate & Professional Recruitment, University of Pittsburgh (Marketing)

Delvin Owens, Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions, Morgan State University (Special Projects)

Visit the annual conference page

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), Associate Dean, Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies Admissions Operations, Georgia Southern University

Julie Collins, Assistant Dean, Graduate Admissions and Financial Aid, Northwestern University

Melissa Delaney-Khan, Student Services and Operations Director, University of California-San Francisco

Kim McCabe, Assistant Director of Admissions and Academic Affairs, Graduate School of Education, Stanford University

Annie Nevells, Associate Director for Graduate Admissions and Student Experience, Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics

Teresa Renn, Director of Graduate Admissions, LeMoyne College

Eric Ureigas, Student Development Specialist, University of Texas-San Antonio

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

Jeremiah Nelson - Catawba College - Assistant Professor of Management and MBA Director

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), Assistant Dean of Graduate & Continuing Education Recruitment, Framingham State University

LaToya Walters, M.Ed. (Summit), Associate Director of Graduate & Professional Recruitment, University of Pittsburgh

Les Mackey (Research), Recruiter, Fort Hays State University 

Patricia Flaherty (Membership), Director of Graduate Admissions, Stonehill College

Christy Mayo (Professional Development), Director of Enrollment and Records, Van Andel Institute Graduate School 

Caitlin Getchell Lawson (Publications), Director of Graduate Academic Policy and Student Success, University of Tulsa 

Mary Pascarella (Education), Associate Director of Graduate Admissions, Sam Huston State University

Sabrina L. Brown (Chapters), Director of Graduate Recruitment, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Keith Ramsdell (ERPC), Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing, Ashland University 

Brett DiMarzo (Leadership Academy), Director of Graduate Enrollment Digital Strategy, Boston College 

Kristen Sterba (Leadership Cultivation & Elections), Associate Provost for Students and Administration, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences 

Jennifer Jones, Assistant Director, Virginia Tech (Website)

Ryan Taughrin, Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management, University of Buffalo (Website)

Brain Desrosiers-Tam, Assistant Dean, University of Toronto (Website)

 

Professional Development Committee

The Professional Development Committee is responsible for three NAGAP professional development institutes (PDIs) per year:

  1. The Summer Institute for Early Career and Advanced GEM Professionals offers two tracks - one focusing on core competencies and the other on advance strategies.
  2. 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.
  3. The virtual Fall Institute showcases the latest trends and best practices in the GEM field from established GEM vendors and partners.

Anthony Perez (Chair), Director of Student Recruitment and Enrollment Marketing, Medical College of Wisconsin

Christy Mayo, Director of Enrollment and Records, Van Andel Institute Graduate School

Lauren McGowan, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment, University at Buffalo

Patricia Flaherty, Director of Graduate Admission, Stonehill College

 

Learn more about professional development institutes

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.  

Dr. Joseph Paris (Chair), Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies, Delaware Valley University 

Paula Baker, International Admissions Officer, University of Minnesota

Dr. Ariana Balayan, Director of Enrollment and Marketing, Tufts University School of Medicine

Kristin Chalberg, Program Coordinator, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health

Nick Dix, Director of Enrollment Management, University of Northern Colorado

Dr. Scott Gordon, Manager of Graduate Recruitment and Retention, Western Kentucky University

Les Mackey, Recruiter, Fort Hays State University

Dr. Amanda Ostreko, Assistant Vice Provost and Director of Graduate Enrollment Management, University of Kansas

Dr. Jay Stefanelli, Director of the One Stop Student Services Center, Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Dr. Pat Ingerick, Executive Director of Graduate & Extended Studies, St. Joseph's University

Dr. Alyssa Orlando, Director of Graduate Admission, Clark University

Dr. Melissa Yeung, Director of Student Support & Belonging, Bowling Green State University

Learn more about NAGAP research

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. 

Sabrina L. Brown (Chair), Director of Graduate Recruitment, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte 

Philip Guerrero, Senior Graduate Program Administrator, Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin 

Shawn Kennedy, Director of Graduate and Adult Admissions, Holy Family University

 

View the list of chapters

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.

Mary Pascarella (Chair), Associate Director of Graduate Admissions, Sam Huston State University 

James Crane, Assistant Dean, Curriculum & Prof. Development, Brigham Young University

Kate McConnell, Higher Education Strategist, Electric Kite

Marcus Hanscom, Director of Enrollment Marketing, DD Agency

Helen Valine     

Tony Fraga, CEO, DD Agency      

Dave Fletcher, Director of Admissions, Barry University

Dana Mordecai, Assistant Director Graduate Recruitment, University of North Texas

Anita Sanders, Manager, Finance and Administration, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University

Elizabeth Spark, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Enrollment, University of Illinois

Emily Rhineberger, Vice President of Centralized Application Services Operations, American Dental Association

 

Learn more about educational events

Leadership Cultivation and Elections Committee

The charge of this committee is three-fold:

  1. To run the nominations and elections processes
  2. To focus on identifying new talent and cultivating future leadership for the Association
  3. 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.

Kristen Sterba (Chair), Associate Provost for Students and Administration, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Jeremiah Nelson, Assistant Professor of Management and MBA Director, Catawba College

Teisha Johnson, Senior Director of Admissions, Illinois College of Optometry

Marcus Hanscom, Director of Enrollment Marketing, DD Agency  

Keith Ramsdell, Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing, Ashland University

Brett DiMarzo, Director, Graduate Enrollment Digital Strategy, Boston College

Jaclyn Farina, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, Brandeis University

 

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.

Jennifer Jones (Chair), Assistant Director, Virginia Tech 

Ryan Taughrin, Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management, University of Buffalo 

Bill Hefflefinger, Director of Graduate Admissions, Old Dominion University

Patricia Flaherty, Director of Graduate Admissions, Stonehill College

Oren Pinhaus, Prospect Cloud     

Annie Nevels, Associate Director, Graduate Admissions and Student Experience, University of New Hampshire

 

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. 

Caitlin Getchell Lawson (Chair), Director of Graduate Academic Policy and Student Success, University of Tulsa 

Sarah Brock, Director of Recruitment, University of Chicago

Dave Fletcher, Director of Admissions, Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine

Kate McConnell, Higher Education Strategist, Electric Kite

Katie Olivo, Director of College Outreach, Shenandoah University

Kittie Pain, Director of Graduate Admissions, Kutztown University

Tania Rachkoskie, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, Goucher College

Melissa Sersland, Director of Admissions and Recruitment, Northwestern University

Troy Sterk, Senior Graduate Admissions Counselor, Seattle University

 

Awards Committee

Francesca Reed (Chair)- Neumann University

Tanith Fowler Corsi- Hood College
Ryan Taughrin -University of Buffalo
Melanie Steele -Ursuline College 
Jennifer Sayre -Bowling Green State University 

 

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