Tricia Penniecook has over 25 years of experience as a physician, educator, and public health administrator. She believes that it is the responsibility of public health academia to create, educate, and support leaders of different passions, interests, and experiences—leaders who will understand and embrace their responsibilities in achieving health equity through practice, research, advocacy, and policy development. She has been the Vice-Dean for Education and Faculty Affairs, University of South Florida, College of Public Health for over three years. She provides strategic leadership for all academic, educational, student, and faculty-related matters within the College, and currently leads the Academic Master Plan process with a Comprehensive Strategy to Address Systemic Racism. Since 2012, she has also been serving as a Site Visitor for the Council on Education for Public Health, the accrediting body for schools of Public Health, and also served as National Councilor from January 2020 to December 2021. Tricia is no stranger to starting over and leading change, and she believes that women need to be empowered with knowledge, skills, and opportunities in order to step confidently into their life’s purpose.
As VDFA, Marie coordinates many aspects of faculty work life, including organizing the New Faculty Orientation, assembling mentoring committees for pre-tenure faculty, preparing summary reports for the Provost Office regarding the tenure and promotion processes of individual faculty members, meeting individually with faculty regarding any concerns they may have, and providing support services for faculty during the retirement process. She is responsible for creating faculty development workshops and events as well as nominating faculty members for external awards. Marie also is a Professor of Psychology and Education in the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology. She is the author of three books, including a newly published title exploring the experiences of women in STEM fields, and over 65 publications dealing with multicultural issues in counseling and psychology. Marie previously served as Associate Editor of The Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, and is the Book Series Editor for the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 44. She previously served as the 2015 President of the National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA), President of the Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs, and Vice-President for Education and Training for the APA Division 17. Dr. Miville is an APA Fellow (Divisions 17 and 45). Prior […]
Working with faculty and academic leaders to hone their communication skills, disable procrastination, and locate processes and practices to unlock their productivity and creativity. Heather N. Martin is a writing professor, cross-cultural mentor, and faculty coach. With over 20 years in the academy, she helps faculty and academic leaders sort through competing obligations to design professional lives of meaning and purpose. Whatever the challenge, Heather helps faculty hone their self-advocacy and communication skills, disable procrastination, and locate processes to unlock their productivity and creativity. Using a project-based approach, Heather empowers faculty to find their voice, and reach professional goals. As faculty teaching and service loads increase, research and lived experience tell us that these burdens fall disproportionately on BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and women faculty, who are more likely to be asked to serve on important but time-consuming committees (e.g., DEIB/JEDI initiatives). With awareness and sensitivity to these forms of invisible labor, Heather supports faculty through these challenging conditions to both assert their value and hit professional goals, while preserving their personal and familial wellbeing. Heather holds a Ph.D. in English from the University of Denver, an M.A. from the City University of New York–Queens College, and a B.A. from the State […]
Corinne Nicolas is Academic Impressions’ Head of Practice for Faculty Success, a member of the Coaching Team, and an ICF-certified coach. As the Head of Practice, she partners with institutions to design and facilitate trainings and programs that foster the development of the leadership skills and mindsets needed for faculty to thrive, advance in their careers, and engage in sustainable, high-impact leadership within their institutions. Corinne is deeply committed to supporting the professional growth of faculty and aspiring leaders so they can expand their professional impact. Her passion for this work stems from a 25-year career in higher education, as a faculty and mid-level faculty leader in both liberal arts college and research university settings, where she learned alongside and led colleagues navigating diverse stages of academic life. That commitment inspired her “second act”: leaving academia to launch her own coaching practice dedicated to serving faculty and academic leaders, and eventually joining Academic Impressions in 2023. Born and raised in France, Corinne earned a PhD in English Composition from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, as well as Masters degrees, in Education and English respectively, from Tusculum University and the University of Haute Bretagne, France. She is an avid beach lover, who […]
Mike is an executive coach and higher education leader with a focus in group dynamics, interpersonal communication, leadership, and second career development. Three questions inspire Mike’s work as a coach: What brings you joy? What are you good at? What does the world need you to be? Mike’s professional career has taken him in many different directions, but always with the same focus, on helping others to grow, change, and become better. As a faith community leader, spiritual director, learning coach, academic counselor, and now as an Assistant Dean for Faculty and Student Success at the MGH IHP in Boston, Mike has developed and honed deep listening skills, asking questions that both challenge and inspire, and he knows how to accompany a client on their unique journey without imposing his own agenda or needs. He is especially skilled in dealing with grief, change of career, LGBTQ+ leaders, and crisis leadership. His own work as a faculty member enables him to understand the unique challenges of faculty who may be torn between the demands of scholarship, teaching, and service, while struggling to meet home and personal concerns. Mike’s educational background includes an MDiv with coursework in counseling, philosophy, and psychology, a […]
“Working with Yvonne helped me stop performing leadership and start living it. I was finally able to quiet the doubt, realign with my values, and lead in a way that felt like me—powerful, imperfect, and effective.” I coach higher education leaders to rise with clarity, confidence, and strategy—especially in the messy middle of complex institutions. Whether you’re stepping into your first leadership role, managing change across silos, or navigating the hidden curriculum of executive life, I help you lead with purpose and impact. My coaching supports: Navigating Leadership Transitions: From department chairs to cabinet-level roles, I guide leaders through the early turbulence of new positions and help them develop a leadership approach that matches institutional context and personal authenticity. Strategic Planning & Decision-Making: I help leaders at all levels—from deans to vice presidents—connect day-to-day operations with long-term institutional goals, turning strategy into action. Leading Through Change & Transformation: Whether it’s a structural reorg, a cultural shift, or a political minefield, I equip you with change management tools, emotional agility, and energy awareness to lead through uncertainty with resilience and adaptability. Enhancing Executive Presence & Communication: As a certified EQ-i/EQ 360 practitioner, I support leaders in becoming emotionally effective—deepening self-awareness, navigating challenging interpersonal dynamics, and […]
Renell brings more than 15 years of substantial executive experience, driving the communications and marketing strategies of some of the most prestigious universities in the United States by helping research institutions to advance the human condition through service, care, research, teaching and learning. Currently, she is Vice President for Communications at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. Her passion for learning and service as a marketing executive has been extended to the support of community organizations that are dedicated to helping young people thrive. As a board member of many Boys and Girls Clubs, Girls Scouts of America, and Parent Teacher Associations, Renell believes these groups build young people’s character and confidence, and help to position them for successful lives. Renell received her master’s degree in business administration from William Woods University and a bachelor’s in English from Spelman College.
Dr. Nichole S. Prescott is Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Texas System, focusing on equity in the student success continuum. She is a proud citizen of the federally recognized Miami Nation of Oklahoma, and lives in Texas with her wife, two kids, two dogs, and two cats.
As one of Academic Impressions’ account managers, Ryan brings his 8 years of account management experience at Headway Marketing to help build and maintain long-term relationships with our members. Ryan received his undergraduate education and the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) and his master’s degree from Georgia State University. A recent transplant to Denver, Ryan enjoys hiking, college football, tennis, and traveling with his wife, Ashley, and two dogs, Luke and Leia.
As the inaugural chief diversity officer for her campus, Jennifer serves as a principal advisor to the chancellor and cabinet on diversity matters. She leads UAA’s efforts to transform programs, services and processes to support a vibrant campus life, a positive and respectful culture, a diverse curriculum and the meaningful inclusion of UAA’s diverse population of students, staff and faculty. Jennifer has 21 years’ experience as a post-secondary administrator and adjunct professor, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s in Sociology and is ABD for a PhD in Higher Education. She has facilitated dialogues about diversity and inclusion with local, regional, and national audiences including nonprofits, corporations, and government officials.
